Best DCPS Elementary Schools for Kids with High-functioning Autism and/or ADHD?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^ pp, that spreadsheet is from 16-17! Since you appear to be from DCPS, any chance of getting an updated spreadsheet?

Also, not to hijack this thread, but what are the prospects for a HFA middle school program?

Not from DCPS. But call the Special Ed office at the central office and they may remember to post an updated one.

I think the SWW @ FS program goes through MS. But I think they expect that by 6th most of the Level 1 autism students would no longer need the specialized program.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for this info! I'm just now coming back to this post. My son is in 2nd grade and has an IEP for ADHD but not a formal diagnosis of HFA. I will check out the schools and programs you mention.

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately, the special education resources in DC aren't great. But Montgomery County, on the other hand, has robust special education resources.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for this info! I'm just now coming back to this post. My son is in 2nd grade and has an IEP for ADHD but not a formal diagnosis of HFA. I will check out the schools and programs you mention.

You’ll need the formal ASD diagnosis reflected in an IEP to access one of DCPS’ HFA programs, plus of course the recommendation of the IEP team.

[Anonymous]

HS = H.D. Woodson and Eastern SHS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unfortunately, the special education resources in DC aren't great. But Montgomery County, on the other hand, has robust special education resources.

I have heard this before. But the disparity in AA students vrs white students is also extremely wide. Wondering if their are any schools in DC Montgomery, PG or Howard that actually bridge the gap for IEP's & AA students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Unfortunately, the special education resources in DC aren't great. But Montgomery County, on the other hand, has robust special education resources.

I have heard this before. But the disparity in AA students vrs white students is also extremely wide. Wondering if their are any schools in DC Montgomery, PG or Howard that actually bridge the gap for IEP's & AA students.

We just moved from DC to PG (Bowie) and are finding the SpEd services to be really good in our small, diverse elementary. Really amazed how great it is. Not all of PG is to be written off.