DC schools for 2E
![[Post New]](/jforum/templates/default/images/icon_minipost_new.gif){kind=icon}
Anonymous
|
We are considering a relocation to DC. I have a 12 year old who will be in 8th next year, truly 2E. Gifted in math/verbal with mild ASD/SPD. Quirky kid who is like a small adult. Wakes up and reads the Washington Post and talks to me about what’s on NPR. Touch of “demand avoidance” (rigidity) but mostly extremely sweet and a kid who tries so hard. He needs a school with likeminded peers, trained teachers, quiet and supportive, small class sizes, loving environment to help him soar.
What DC schools support kids like this? Private is okay. |
Anonymous
| Edmund Burke and The Field School would both be supportive and good fits |
Anonymous
| Welcome to DC!! |
Anonymous
| Sycamore School in Arlington might be a good option. |
Anonymous
| OP. Or schools for gifted learners that would accept mild behavior? He likes to argue/debate, usually in good nature, but it can rub teachers the wrong way if they want kids to fit within certain norms. |
Anonymous
| Templeton might be worth considering. |
Anonymous
| My DC is 2E, so much like your description, in 4th grade. Can I piggyback on your question? Especially looking for public/charter middle/high schools that support gifted learners with mild ASD. Christian and Catholic schools are ok. |
Anonymous
| No " trained teachers" as you request at Field..and a very inexperienced counseling office, --combined with loads of rules and rigidity which is new..a few yrs ago it was more welcoming. Burke is a softer landing with more of an intellectually curious vibe. |
Anonymous
| OP I think your child could be great at any private including places like GDS. |
Anonymous
|
Possibly St. Anslem's
|
Anonymous
OP wants special ed trained teachers. |
Anonymous
| Templeton! Your kid sounds like mine! I think it’s a place of interesting kids who don’t fit in boxes. |
Anonymous
| If your kid is noise sensitive or has trouble with transitions, Templeton would not be a fit..they are very crowded and on a lot of excursions. |
Anonymous
The OP did not say -"Special Ed Trained Teachers". They said "Trained Teachers". There are some schools where the teacher cohort really are not "trained" - I think of some Christian Schools as an example. They are sometimes staffed with a friend of the Principal as opposed to a certified teacher. |
Anonymous
|
Following for soon to be middle schooler. Have one of those too.
I was advised against DCPS. Getting varied input on privates (other than the usuals of Field, McLean, Burke) - Maret, St Patrick's, WES, STA have come up. DC area is full of 2E I would expect more schools focused on this or describing how they can (or cannot) support it. |