Applying to private schools

[Anonymous]

When applying to private schools, do the applications ask if your child has an IEP or 504? Do they then request to see it?

[Anonymous]

Ours did- but it was pertinent to a reason for why we wanted to get accepted so we sent it over.

[Anonymous]

Yes. There’s usually a question asking if your child currently has one. And if so, they ask to see it.

[Anonymous]

Yes. And if your kid needs accommodations, it’s really best not to try to hide that. If the school can’t or won’t meet their needs, you’re only hurting your kid if you try to deceive the school into accepting them.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Remember, you can submit a redacted version.

[Anonymous]

They also ask if your child has had any evaluations and ask to see them.

If your child needs accommodations and/or specialized instruction, don't you want to know if the school will be able to provide what they need?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They also ask if your child has had any evaluations and ask to see them.

If your child needs accommodations and/or specialized instruction, don't you want to know if the school will be able to provide what they need?

+1. This was a big factor in deciding the right high school for DC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes. And if your kid needs accommodations, it’s really best not to try to hide that. If the school can’t or won’t meet their needs, you’re only hurting your kid if you try to deceive the school into accepting them.

+1

Also, privates are not required to support either an IEP or comply with Section 504, unlike public schools. There are a few local privates which target students with special needs.