fundatation questions reply to kathy

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Do you know if anyone has heard of the program called Fundations? It is a

reading program based on phonologic coding, it is suppose to internalize the

child's ability to analyze the structure of words in English and apply their

understanding of that structure when reading and spelling. This program

specifically addresses the learning style of students with a language based

learning disability. However, my question is, will this adversely affect a

child with verbal apraxia? Although my child has very minor verbal apraxia,

I am concerned that this may not be the correct approach. The school system

wants to place him in the basic skills group, although he received a 3 in

his DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)at the end of Kindergarten. His

score tells us that he was reading on grade level at that time. However, the

test associated with this Fundations program shows him below level. Any

feedback would be appreciated. Somehow, my mind keeps telling me the system

wants him in the program because it is a Title 20(I think) funding.

Therefore, not enough children, then no money.

Thanks,

Kathy