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Let me clarify. Having to "wait and see" applies to the methodology they decide to use. It does NOT mean that you can't demand methodology that is evidence-based, multisensory structured literacy. You are correct that they should only use something that evidence shows helps remediate dyslexia. But once they choose such a methodology, they are allowed a certain amount of time (I would say within a quarter/grade card period) to show progress. If they don't, then you can ask for additional teacher training and/or a different methodology. I agree that teacher training on the specific methodology should be done prior to teaching the student and there is a lot of language out there requiring methodology to be "applied with fidelity," but from a practical standpoint that is difficult to insist on until the child doesn't make progress. If it went to due process, most hearing officers would allow the school (and child) to "fail" first before insisting on the type of training recommended by most programs. What that means for getting tutoring at your private school is that the public school will get to try (and try again) before they'll ever agree to that. But keep on top of the progress and be a squeaky wheel - that works, too, and you never know what you might get!