dcps transfers for bullying or asd kid

[Anonymous]

We would like to transfer our freshmen to a non boundary school with the same niche program. He is being bullied at his current school and we have documentation. Does anyone know the process for this?

[Anonymous]

By niche program, do you mean self contained classroom? If so, talk to your IEP team. Dcps has unilateral say over location of services, but there's a central office team who can consider these requests, especially if you have the support of your current school. Also ask for a safety plan to protect your child while you work through the transfer.

[Anonymous]

Thank you. This is what I had found online: https://dcps.dc.gov/service/non-traditional-and-student-placement-transfers.

[Anonymous]

That link doesn't work. Is it a discussion about safety transfers? The bar is very high -- think serious assault or similar.