Progress

Gavin started off the school year a little shaky. When we pulled him out of his private school, his reading and math skills were poor at best. I'm not sure if it was a lack of confidence or if he just wasn't getting what he needed. At any rate, sad as we were, it wasn't a good fit for him. He entered his new school ( the very one I grew up in and loved so much) behind. I expected progress to be slow. I had a parent/teacher conference  Thursday afternoon. I wasn't expecting overly great news. What I got was, FANTASTIC news. I was told by his classroom teacher and reading room instructor that, they couldn't really justify another year of remedial reading (he's just barely missing 2nd grade reading level) or math aide. I'm thrilled. It's amazing how far he's come this year. I know how hard he's worked and how far he's come. This is all him. He's worked his but off and his hard work paid off. They'll continue to work with him for the rest of the year (due to his IEP plan)  but are confident that his IEP goals for next year will be strictly behavioral (not to say he has issues but, he'll get help learning to modify his body and controlling those impulsive issues). THANK GOD!!!