Navigating GT/LD in school

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Anonymous wrote:OP here - thank you! If you don’t mind me asking - which Montessori? Butler? Which HS did they end up going to?

Montgomery Village Montessori.

At the time the GT/LD program they chose was Roberto Clemente MS and Watkins Mill HS. DC took science and math classes with the magnet program students in MS and had a resource class to work on executive functioning skills. At Watkins Mill they took assorted IB classes as best fit their interests.

I don't know where you live OP but being allowed to take magnet programs not being in the magnet in middle school is not typical practice. This is the first I've heard of anyone being allowed unless was your child admitted to the Clemente magnet but opted to be in the GT/LD program instead of the magnet so they made an exception?

I’m not sure why you would think you would know exactly what classes students with IEPs are taking. The student that I’m referring to was not accepted to the magnet program, but was taking the same science and math classes as the Humanities magnet students. (That was when both upcounty programs were at Clemente, and because of scheduling the magnet kids were still cohorted together for their “non-magnet” classes.)

Okay, this is a VERY specific case, though, involving a complicated situation at a school that is no longer structured the same way. It also wasn't a "magnet" class. It was a class that included magnet kids, but was taught at grade level because it was for kids who were not in the STEM magnet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Parent of a Montessori gifted/LD kid who is now in college. Be careful: in many ways Montessori is great and allows gifted kids to learn deeply in areas of strength. But, for my DC, the Montessori principle about letting kids choose their own work meant that he did not choose areas of weakness to work on. He had language processing disabilities and he really would have been better served in a
public school or by layering a tutor on top of Montessori.

This. ADHD and Montessori go together too well, so you are wise to switch before too long.

My brilliant and super ADHD kid is thriving in public school (99% of both). I wouldn’t dismiss them so quickly if I were you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here - thank you! If you don’t mind me asking - which Montessori? Butler? Which HS did they end up going to?

Montgomery Village Montessori.

At the time the GT/LD program they chose was Roberto Clemente MS and Watkins Mill HS. DC took science and math classes with the magnet program students in MS and had a resource class to work on executive functioning skills. At Watkins Mill they took assorted IB classes as best fit their interests.

I don't know where you live OP but being allowed to take magnet programs not being in the magnet in middle school is not typical practice. This is the first I've heard of anyone being allowed unless was your child admitted to the Clemente magnet but opted to be in the GT/LD program instead of the magnet so they made an exception?

I’m not sure why you would think you would know exactly what classes students with IEPs are taking. The student that I’m referring to was not accepted to the magnet program, but was taking the same science and math classes as the Humanities magnet students. (That was when both upcounty programs were at Clemente, and because of scheduling the magnet kids were still cohorted together for their “non-magnet” classes.)

Okay, this is a VERY specific case, though, involving a complicated situation at a school that is no longer structured the same way. It also wasn't a "magnet" class. It was a class that included magnet kids, but was taught at grade level because it was for kids who were not in the STEM magnet.

The bottom line is OP should not go into this thinking this type of scenario will be likely for her kid. I know a lot of parents of 2e kids and the best they are able to get is the GTLD program or being in advanced, AP type classes with support.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our DC just had a neuro psych evaluation for ADHD. He tested highly gifted/gifted in several areas and struggles in a couple areas. He’s currently in a Montessori school but that school goes to 3rd grade. The school has been perfect for him.

We are completely lost as to what to do next as for schooling. We are considering a public school but want to ensure it has the necessary infrastructure to support him via the twice exceptional program (or GT/LD).

We would consider private but $$ is a factor and I’m not sure if they have the resources to provide special education services.

Anyone have a good online resource to help me navigate this? Appreciate any help.

Montessori is very flexible which seems to match with your child. Some kids if given that flexibility will do nothing but it seems like your kid works well that way. I suspect public school may be too rigid so keep that possibility in mind. The teachers expect you to do what they want at the moment they want it and it can be really hard for a lot of 2e kids to be micromanaged that way when they are not inspired.

[Anonymous]

Why would your child need special ed services? For ADHD they usually provide accommodations like extra time and chunking assignments so they aren't as overwhelming.