600K budget, kid with SN, large family, looking to move from DC into suburbs

[Anonymous]

You need to be more specific on what larger home means to you and longer commute. Maybe Frederick County?

[Anonymous]

https://redf.in/0FTrFr

[Anonymous]

Frederick but not with commute. Super KIND district. For disability I pray it’s dyslexia - there is remediation with a private tutor from ASDEC. Good luck! Was faced with similar decisions and it’s worked out better than I ever could have expected

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is a great elementary school, for kids with and without disabilities. You'd need to add a shower or something to the downstairs bathroom for the elderly person, and possibly a stairlift, but it's well designed for that.

https://www.redfin.com/MD/Silver-Spring/1102-Caddington-Ave-20901/home/11056165

Good lord he said good schools- that’s title 1 district so facilities will be excellent but attention lacking and special needs nonexistent. (Incredible number of spec needs positions open in MCPS. I think parts of DCPS are better than most of MCPS. I would stay put than take this joint and cluster.

[Anonymous]

I mean the obvious answer OP is the exurbs if you want enough space to comfortably fit 6 people. How much of a commute are you willing to make, do you have flexible schedules?

[Anonymous]

Second Frederick… it is beautiful

[Anonymous]

Look into Howard County

[Anonymous]

And for VA, Lorton or Reston. Gorgeous areas, great schools, not too far out and affordable

[Anonymous]

Clarke County, VA if you want a large house for your budget. Look at Berryville.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And for VA, Lorton or Reston. Gorgeous areas, great schools, not too far out and affordable

For 600k? Three kids and an elderly relative probably means at least four bedrooms and no townhomes. I’m not seeing anything in Lorton or Reston for that price. And nothing over 1200 sq ft for that price nearby.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thank you.

Work is flexible: it's mostly work from home, with some important meetings in DC.

People I know have recomended MCPS, because of their autism and socio-emotional programs, but A, I'm not sure my kid needs a contained program, and B, close-in suburbs will be too expensive. I'll go and ask on the MCPS forum, and read up on the SN forum.

Thank you again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

OP here. Thank you.

Work is flexible: it's mostly work from home, with some important meetings in DC.

People I know have recomended MCPS, because of their autism and socio-emotional programs, but A, I'm not sure my kid needs a contained program, and B, close-in suburbs will be too expensive. I'll go and ask on the MCPS forum, and read up on the SN forum.

Thank you again.

Damascus or Poolesville would get you into MCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

OP here. Thank you.

Work is flexible: it's mostly work from home, with some important meetings in DC.

People I know have recomended MCPS, because of their autism and socio-emotional programs, but A, I'm not sure my kid needs a contained program, and B, close-in suburbs will be too expensive. I'll go and ask on the MCPS forum, and read up on the SN forum.

Thank you again.

Damascus or Poolesville would get you into MCPS.

Prices have really shot up in Poolesville. $600k is tough for a SFH.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is a great elementary school, for kids with and without disabilities. You'd need to add a shower or something to the downstairs bathroom for the elderly person, and possibly a stairlift, but it's well designed for that.

https://www.redfin.com/MD/Silver-Spring/1102-Caddington-Ave-20901/home/11056165

You are an idiot. This is a good school NOT title one and a good place to live.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Second Frederick… it is beautiful

Depending on the SN, Frederick may not be the best choice. I have friends who have had to pull their kid from Frederick County schools due to poor support for their kid.