A quick update on DD's new school situation: things are looking up! Yesterday her teacher sent home reading homework at a Grade 4 level, which was finally challenging for DD -- "maybe a little too hard" she said. It was good to see her have to slow down and actually work to sound out the words. She said it made her brain tired. :-)
The teacher also told me that she is going to have a para-pro work with DD individually every day on higher level reading, while the rest of the class has their reading group. She said she knows it is pointless to have DD doing first grade level reading.
I am so encouraged that this teacher is listening and willing to do something different for DD.
Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I will keep posting reports as the school year progresses.
