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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Its sad this is such an issue at the start of 1st grade[/quote]

Early identification and remediation is key for those children who have LDs.  Waiting a year or two can mean losing the possibility of every being a fluent reader.  BTDT and unfortunately on the "give it time" side. [/quote]

Agree. But OP didn't say her kid had an LD. She just was behind reading level. Lots of kids arent reading chapter books at 6, especially if they attended a school where reading isn't pushed, like Montessori. That doesnt mean they have a LD.[/quote]

At the beginning of first grade, if a child is below grade level, they should be tested for LDs.  "Grade level" does not mean at the 50th percentile.  Grade level is where they want all children to be and it is set at the 16th or 25th percentile.  If a child is below grade level for reading in 1st grade, it is significant as the "average" is quite wide.  It should be investigated sooner rather than later. [/quote]

I would also add that a DRA of a 2 or 4 as the cut off means that they do not expect an entering 1st grader to be reading chapter books.  Chapter books come at much higher DRA levels. [/quote]

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