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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Last year DC's teacher told me in writing that she hadn't been able to do a reading group with him (or others in his group) for FIVE WEEKS. Because she had to "focus where the need is."

In what world is this a free and appropriate education for my child or others in his group? This happened after they finally were able to resume inperson learning.

Meanwhile, in gen ed, the lower reading groups received daily meetings as well as help from an interventionist or reading specialist.

For those arguing that AAP should be tossed for bestowing special attention on some, you feel the same way about remedial services, which also result in special privileges to the detriment of others?[/quote]

It's ridiculous that some kids are completely ignored while the classroom teacher focuses completely on other kids.  Unfortunately, this still happens in AAP, where the kids who don't belong in advanced classes dominate the teacher's time.

To me, the classroom teacher should meet equally with all groups.  Then, kids who are behind should get interventions with the reading specialist or free after school tutoring, and kids who are ahead should get pull outs with the AART.  That way, everyone's needs would be met.  This worked fine back in the day, and the excessive attention that low performers are receiving now doesn't seem to be leading to improved outcomes.  [/quote]

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