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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He doesn't need phonics.  That's for early reading.  He is past that point.  He might need some spelling instruction, but more likely you are not familiar with 3rd grade spelling ability.  [b]I would leave it to the teachers. [/b] If you really want a tutor, you want a writing/spelling tutor, not a phonics tutor.  I'm not sure you can find someone willing to work with a child who is basically fine, though.  Tutors typically focus on helping kids who are behind, and often don't know what to do with a kid who is developmentally appropriate, which he likely is.[/quote]

Absolutely do not take this advice! Teachers in APS are not concerned about spelling and will not correct it or teach it. This is just how APS operates. It's not going to get fixed next year or in middle school or in high school. OP is right to address this now and to have their kid learn to spell correctly now.

Professional tutors will certainly work with him. They're in a business and they're happy to have clients. They aren't all purely altruistic individuals looking to help only those in greatest need of help. They'll be happy to help with spelling, if that's the type of tutoring they are capable of providing.[/quote]

100% agree.  If you suspect any deficit, DO NOT RELY/DEFER TO/ACCEPT what APS teachers report to you.  Immediately seek outside help and, if you can afford it, a professionals opinion.  Teachers kept giving my kid straight As.   Testing was mixed but we kept hearing child was fine.  Nope.  Turns out by upper ES child’s dyslexia meant they bombed all tests.  The testing is what spurred us to act — not APS.  Dyslexia diagnoses and immediately into 4hrs/week of in person OT tutoring.   Amazingly life changing. Turns out if your kid doesn’t present with any other comorbidities, it’s very very likely teacher will think they are a good listener, good student, following along.  All the while child couldn’t read.  Makes me so mad in hindsight. [/quote]

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