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My son is 8 years old and cannot read!

BMomof4 March 13, 2013

Hello parents and teachers! I am having a big issue with my youngest son. He actually can't read. He started school when he was 3 yrs.... More »

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BMomof4 May 3, 2013

Then, can I request to the school to not retain him? Yesterday he was tested and I will have the test results next May... More »

BMomof4 June 14, 2013

Hi! Just good news, he is now under care. He has his special Education and will not be retained. My son is regaining... More »

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Where can I get help for my son in West Virginia

CassyGator June 3, 2013

Hello, I am moving to West Virginia and am wondering where are the best sources for testing, help etc. for my son who is eight and diagnosed here... More »

Pills are not for Preschoolers, Marilyn Wedge

DawnK31 May 27, 2013

Has anyone read this book? Thoughts, comments, rants, raves?

gifted

rosvicmar September 5, 2011

change my daugther to a charter school

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lateretag May 26, 2013

I just found out that my son is gifted and hoping to get into a charter near us. So how is the charter experience... More »

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Question about the Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement

SaturnV May 25, 2013

My son was administered the WJ-III ACH test before 2nd grade in the following areas (standard scores and percentiles are listed) Broad Reading... More »

Choosing school for IEP

mosquito May 24, 2013

I am moving back to KC area from out of stae. I would like any information and opinions about the school districts in Lees Summit, Belton, Blue... More »

Finding the Right school for ADD Elementary Child

vdining May 22, 2013

My soon to be 4th grade son needs more than classroom accomodations in an overcrowded classroom. Any suggestions?

not answering teacher's questions in school

1cindy May 10, 2013

hi, my 5 years old year is in special eds program at a local school. My main concern for him now is that he does not answer his teaher's question... More »

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1cindy May 13, 2013

hi, yes, this is something that the teacher brought it up. She pointed it out it was during story time that he does... More »

Waynejones May 20, 2013

Hi Cindy: I would suggest a couple of things: 1. Perhaps the teacher is not allowing enough wait time after... More »

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Kindergarten ADHD Retention Conundrum

mikejlopez July 22, 2009

What a conundrum indeed. I never thought Kindergarten would be so stressful. What I am about to layout is a situation that is multi-faceted,...

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dhfl143 September 6, 2009

MikeJLopez- Wonderful to hear Ben had a successful first week. Hope the rest of the year goes well also. Nice... More »

Queencherry18 May 17, 2013

Hi. I know really late to join this conversation. After doing some research, I stumbled across this thread. Currently... More »

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Why the Woodcock Johnson test is a joke

dawn2000k February 12, 2008

I am actually still floored by what I found out the other day at my last team meeting. My son is currently in a 504 Plan and I am fighting for...

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kikiwriter May 4, 2013

In my school district, we all have different versions of the WJ111. Some of us have A and some B. I just wish they'd... More »

EllaRae5 May 17, 2013

I am school psychologist in California and am a little concerned about the school psychologist who tested your child.... More »

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