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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, as a k teacher, I would be concerned about a student reading at a 6 in 2nd grade. What is the school situation like where your son attends? In person? Hybrid? All virtual? Do you know what the approach to guided reading is? 
For what it’s worth, I think the reading specialist should absolutely be working with him regardless of what the format is at this point. Unfortunately, that’s not happening so...
I think if I were in your position I would:
1) get a tutor immediately (ideally a  former or current teacher in your district)
2) Reach out the the reading specialist at your son’s school to ask for tips, resources for his tutor to work on. You can ask the teacher too so that you’re not seen as going around her.
3) after a few sessions with the tutor, get their assessment and recommendations moving forward 
Finally, I’m sorry OP. This sounds very frustrating; you are doing the right thing by starting with the teacher and assuming positive intent. But now is the time to collect your own information.[/quote]

Former 1st grade teacher. In FCPS, a DRA 4 was considered beginning of first grade. Kids should be at a DRA 16 by the end of first. You didn’t mention the district, but I wanted to give you a benchmark. I agree with everything said above. Get a great tutor, and best of luck to you. [/quote]

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