'Tis the season for retention letters...
But before you agree to hold your child back, think about what that might mean.
If your child has an IEP, is he or she making progress on her goals? If your child doesn't have an IEP but has been struggling, what is the school proposing they will do differently next year? Has your child been evaluated? Has the school indicated why they want to hold your child back? What will retention mean for your child academically? Socially? Emotionally?
Research indicates that retention is not the answer. But don't just take my word for it.
http://www.wrightslaw.com/flyers/retain.promote.pdf
http://www.nasponline.org/about_nasp/pospaper_graderetent.aspx
If you or someone you know is being faced with a decision about retention, do some research, contact an advocate, and consider all of your options before you agree to retain your child.
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