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Thanks, PP. This is my DC too: above grade level in reading but below grade level in writing. She is also above grade level in math but the writing disability holds her back there too. [/quote]

Different Siena parent here.  FWIW, Siena has been great for our child who came in to the school above grade level in reading and math, but below grade level in writing.  Despite being above grade in reading our student clearly has challenges with decoding/encoding and reading comprehension and so benefits from the specialized way Siena teaches.  Despite what must be a mixture of below/at/above grade readers in class, our DC has never complained about being bored or overwhelmed.

The writing difficulties also affect our DC in math, making calculations more sloppy and error prone and making responding to word problems or answers which require written explanation difficult, although DC understands the underlying math quite well.  Some kids who show on assessment that they already know the skills at grade level may be advanced in math to the next grade.  Since the school is geared toward language difficulties, all math classes no matter the level, support the language and writing challenges.

I was surprised that many of the writing challenges, especially spelling and handwriting, began to ease significantly by the end of the first quarter after entry.  I didn't expect results that quickly.  Of course, YMMV.   [/quote]

OP again. This is really helpful, PP. Our DC very similar in math - totally gets the underlying concepts but the handwriting part is insanely difficult. Do they ever advance kids in reading, do you know? I kind of don't want to ask until we find out if DC is admitted. I think the psychologist advising us on schools was concerned that if DC doesn't get accelerated reading, she will be demoralized. She has some verbal fluency and word retrieval issues but apparently her reading is very strong across the board, which kind of surprised us because we thought there might be some dyslexia. I really appreciate your responses, PP. Thank you.[/quote]

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