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[quote=Anonymous]DS has dyslexia. He was over two grade levels behind last year in third grade; now, after intensive school and outside interventions, he is on grade level. I would try to get support that is as intensive as possible right away. The earlier you intervene the better -- and schools don't usually provide support that is intensive enough to overcome the difficulties.

What worked for us with his IEP was that we asked that the special education teacher who worked with him one on on be trained in an OG-based program (Wilson Reading Program, Lindamood Bell, Orton-Gillingham, or Barton). The school chose to do one of Lindamood Bell's training programs which was the least time intensive and lower cost of the options. They were able to train her early on last year because those trainings are offered so frequently. Fortunately, that program has been great for DC so far. The school interventionist worked with him last year  3x a week using that program and we supplemented with 2 hours outside of school. We found a tutor who would do an hour of tutoring on Saturday and we had one evening of tutoring. I also provide some additional supplementation using the book from Lindamood Bell a few times a week.

We told the school we would not do any other homework until we had resolved these reading issues (except science fair 1x/year). Fortunately, they were understanding.

It was annoying to take DC to the tutoring and even more annoying to work with him at home. We both WOH and it was hard to make the time and give up other stuff. But now that he is on grade level, I am so happy that we did it. You could also send him to a Lindamood Bell center for several hours a day for 2-3 months. That might do the trick....but it is $$$$.

We are in DC but in a charter school. Several DC charter schools (Mundo Verde, DC Bilingual) now have staff trained in OG-based programs. I think this is less common with DCPS though. [/quote]

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