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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP something to think about is going to public school, which is what we did. We were at a private and the struggle to get them to adjust their mindset about dyslexia/LD's was taking a toll on us and slowing down progress on DCs end.

We took the big leap and went to public. Public schools are required by federal law to make accommodations and give every child FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education). DC uses the Norton-Gillingham method of learning for reading/phonics, sees the dyslexia specialist at school 4 times a week, and goes to his tutor once a week. The results have been amazing.

I have thought about Lab and a few others, which are far out in VA, but we've been happy with the results. DC is happy and is making huge strides, which means I probably shouldn't change what we're doing right now.

Best of luck!
Link:http://ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/ld-rights/what-is-fape-what-can-it-mean-my-child

"A required component of IDEA, FAPE mandates that school districts provide access to general education and specialized educational services. It also requires that children with disabilities receive support free of charge as is provided to non-disabled students. It also provides access to general education services for children with disabilities by encouraging that support and related services be provided to children in their general education settings as much as possible."[/quote]

Can you please share which public school has a dyslexia specialist and has Orton-Gillingham trained teachers? That's awesome.[/quote]

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