Funding be damned. You know your child, you already know what's best and statistics are just statistics. I grew up in a family that never even discussed dropping out of school.statistics only matter to people like principals who have to do their jobs for hundreds of kids.You only have to parentyour kids. Don't present dropping out as an option and statistics won't matter. I agree, stand your ground. A good foundation is essential.

I have read all the posts and I truly believe that you should have him stay in kinder one more year. I also think that putting him in an inclusive class, as long as he is being taught the same things like the other students and not just cooking and cleaning, My son was in an inclusive class for two years in the 3 and 4th grade and it really helped him to get the information that he needed. He was able to take the standardized test and pass it the first time. As I have said, you are his advocate. They must do what you request. Stand your grounds and don't let them tell you what they want. You tell them what you want.

I also kept my son back in kindergarten when he was first diagnosed with Autism. Do not let them tell you that he must go to 1st grade. If you feel that he is not ready, stand your grounds. My son is almost 17 and you have to be his advocate. In his school they tried to put him in a moderate to severe class but I fought it tooth and nail. He ended up writing, with the help of his aide, a how to book on the job that he was doing during one of his classes. I agree with dawncs and bredna.jean, go and ask Wrighslaw.com.

Don't let him be pushed from grade to grade without his making progress. Agree with dawncs. Wrightslaw.com is excellent. If you can, go to one of their conferences.