

What To Do if Your Child is Already Behind
A child who falls behind early is likely to permanently remain behind his peers unless intensive remedial education is provided. Work with your child’s teacher to identify age-appropriate materials and methods for your student. In some school districts, it’s possible to get a volunteer mentor or tutor to work with your child. Check with the school to see what’s available. Donalyn Miller cites research by Richard Allington that found students in remedial programs read about 75