Angie, thank you for posting! I think we're going to be in a very similar situation when our DS reaches 1st grade. I'm very interested in what strategies end up working for your family.
You're welcome. I hope to have a list of what worked some day... ahh that would be nice.
One of the most useful things I've been told is to take it one step (year or semester or whatever) at a time and expect to have to actively adjust/advocate etc along the way. That seems to be true for us and gave us the right mindset going in, I think.
I did really think 1st grade would be a breeze though, I'll admit. It has been easier than K but not as easy as I expected.
