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OP - You want to give DD the best opportunity to learn the basic sequence of reading, writing and math.  Reading is a key skill as even in math you have to be able to understand the words descriptions and word problems. Today, teachers are often paced in what they are to cover in the skills subjects.  There are reading level goals starting in kindergarten so you could find out where your daughter is in all the skill areas.  Then ask to see what materials will be used in the SC class.  It can matter if they try to group her at the wrong level. THere are many excellent SC teachers who truly differentiate.  However, there can also be some who know they will not have the close, watchful eye of. Many if the 15-25 in a regular room and sometimes very few and just love it!!!  The academic rigor and progress of students can suffer if there is not oversight.

Still, with so many student across the board having unmet needs this coming fall, I woukd go for SC and just establish what you want for your daughter including:
- Communication 
- Curriculum information on materials, books being used
- Homework to follow up on class instruction as other K and  1st graders are getting based on her ability/needs
-  Define mainstream options with perhaps the goal to go out even for one class such as science or social studies with support if she could benefit.

I too, made a judgement call to hold DD back when I saw a real gender and other imbalanced class, and it turned out to be the right call.  I think in a SC setting, you might have more ability to do so.  We retained her in first to really get her to be a good reader based upon her cognitive abilities.  It was a phonics based program and spelling was taught then, too.  Your DD is young and no one is saying her laca de ice options are limited.  I just think she would be lost in the mainstream especially this coming year.  A tutor over the summer as a positive, enriching experience might be helpful, but not to drill, drill.[/quote]

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