Elaine-- If i understand she is in a SE class for Math, Science,&
socialstudies now--but in a similar class first grade level for
reading.....If all else has gone well why not move to 3rd grade..but 2nd for
the reading..if the tutor works well this summer..then you can always move
her up in the fall....I always writein at both kids PPT a meeting 4-6 weeks
into the new school year...It gets them going faster as they are accountable
early in the year, & it gives me a chance to make official
changes....Goodluck!!  Joy
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>From: Elaine Taylor <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Need School Advice
>Date: Wed, Jun 7, 2000, 6:29 PM
>

>Hi guys, I need your expert advise.  Currently, Briana is in a 2nd grade
>contained class for math, science, social studies.  She is mainstreamed for
>her specials (computer, art, music, etc.), and she is in a 1st grade
>mainstream ILA class (Integrated Language Arts, a fancy name for reading).
>
>She was recently tested by her ILA teacher and came in at a second grade
>reading level, and she scored 118 on her I.Q. test (124 without the math
>portion, she didn't do very well on the verbal math part) According to the
>Child Study team person, 118 is above average.
>
>Now for my quandary, I want to mainstream Bri for all subjects on a third
>grade level, but, in order to do that, I need to jump her up a grade in
>reading.  Now I plan on getting a tutor over the summer for reading, and I
>told them she could be put in the lowest level 3rd grade reading class they
>have, but I have a feeling that they want to keep her back in second grade
>and mainstream her in 2nd instead of jumping into full mainstream on a third
>grade level.
>
>I haven't had my IEP meeting yet, and I do trust her teacher, I just don't
>know what to do.  Also, how do I explain to my daughter who's been getting
>awards and A's all year that she has to stay back?
>
>Any advise would be appreciated.
>
>Elaine
>