Reading Specialist. My daughter was required one this year. It was written in her IEP. They didn't have one at the beginning of the school year. I wrote an email and expressed how they are in violation of her IEP and there could be legal action taken. It wasn't until March that they hired someone. I just found out recently, that it is a gen ed teacher. Not only that, it was written in the IEP to use The Wilson method as the reading program but they are using UFLI as the reading program. Also, they are trying their hardest to cram all the sessions in ESY. She only goes half day. In the meeting, it was mentioned that comp services don't have to be compensated 1:1. Lastly, I wanted her to continue the services with the Reading Specialist. At this point it was expressed, starting next year, the reading specialist service will be a part of the daily curriculum. This will be accross the district.
Question
1. Do compensating services not have to be 1:1 in compensation?
2. Can they just cram these services into regular curriculum during ESY along with 1:1 individual? Meaning, she will sit individually with the Reading Specialist then they will incorporate what she is learning in her regular daily activities and count this as compensation. ie; games, computer work, etc.
3. Can they tell me no in reference to having a Reading Specialist? Would PWN apply?
4. Are they violating the IEP if they aren't using the Wilson Program as stated in it?
Thank you.
