Reading Programs as Cures for Spec ED

[ANANNY]

I have recently been accused of not understanding the learning climate and not caring about students because I have not been a proponent of exposing our Spec Ed students to an array of scripted programs that are presently available. Barton and Sylvan to name two. Our district has a literacy model. It is a FRAMEWORK embedded with best practices. It is NOT scripted but does follow a continuum of literacy learning. Am I wrong in suggesting that our Spec Ed kids are not in need of MORE scripted programs? I certainly do recognize that some kids have greater needs than others, but I am not convinced that a scripted programs is the solution and panacea for these struggling readers. Any constructive feedback would be appreciated.