For children who are 4-5 years behind in reading skills. VD (SD13) is in the 7th grade and is reading at a 2nd grade level. She's in special ed programs, not because she's "challenged" but because the Behemoth has raised her on instant gratification. If it seems challenging, distasteful or downright "HARD" just don't do it. Someone ELSE will come along and do the hard work FOR you, is the MOTTO.

All classwork/homework is optional. . .if grades sink too low from not handing in assignments b/c Princess couldn't be bothered, then the Behemoth steps in and does it for her (nice to know that the Behemoth can do 6th and 7th grade special ed homework). Currently her core subject average is a 51% (65 is the pass/fail cut off in NYS)

So looking at the "fine print" of the letter it says that students in this program are expected to progress 1 1/2 to 2 years of reading skills in a one year time period.

Which still involves that nasty four lettered word "W-O-R-K" So taking best case scenario (which is not likely to happen), VD should be catching up in about 2 1/2 years from now. Which puts her in the 10th grade arena. Which puts her in the age bracket of 16ish. Which we all know is HELL and HORMONES play into it as a major distractor. SOOOOO if VD REFUSES to focus on her schoolwork and the Behemoth let's her get away with it at just-turned 13 (and it's been this way for a VEEEERRRRRYYYY long time; namely eight years), what are the odds that VD will suddenly get up to speed academically by age 16??

My guess is that IF she completes high school, she'll be about age 20 by then. (shakes head)