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[quote=Anonymous]I am a K teacher in mcps. 
The professionals are correct that it is not a concern that a child can’t read or do basic math at the age of 4 or age 5 (entering k). In fact, entering k with those skills would be advanced. 
The school will be concerned if the child fails to make progress academically and/or does not pick up basic routines and rules. 
It is exceptionally rare for a child to repeat any grade, particularly k-2 and it is virtually impossible with an IEP in place.
Homework and standardized testing are by far not the “most important “ questions you listed.

The preschool program does not sound developmentally appropriate. The list of skills linked a few posts back is a good list. If a kid comes in with the skills listed there, I should be able to get them where they need to be at the end of k. 
This child already has an IEP so there should be a transition into K meeting with their homeschool in the late spring. Be sure to ask the preschool about that. Until then, please tell your SIL to relax; she is borrowing needless worry.[/quote]

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