HI
There are many things that I can only speculate upon from the information you provided, which is not a great deal.
I have been teaching 30-40 people a week for several years now, and I find that the majority of people (be they kids or otherwise) refuse to learn to read music. I cannot comment on your son's attitude as I do not know where he is at with it all, but most people seem to decide that learning to read is too much effort and don't bother. Perhaps they cannot see the benefit of reading, perhaps your son has a negative attitude towards it anyway, he is possibly happy with what he is doing and that is what he has asked the teacher to do? What does your son wish to achieve on the instrument? And why do you expect him to be able to read and write music after a year? What are your expectations of your son?
Have you discussed your concerns and expectations with the teacher (and your son)? If you have and he cannot meet your needs, then look elsewhere. In my experience not everyone comes forawrd to say what they want, and then get frustrated with the teacher for not providing that. I have felt it and witnessed it with other teachers at the music school I work for.
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