Best Schools for 2e?

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Anonymous wrote:OP: Thanks all, this is super helpful and good to know about MoCo! My DC is actually gifted in verbal skills but does like math and science as well. They would like a place that does project-based learning and deep dives on things like history, literature, science, etc.

Eastern Middle School is a good fit for the kind of kid you describe. Prior to that, I would apply to an MCPS elementary magnet - called CES now.

The Eastern MS Humanities Magnet, I mean.

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How is the Lab School for 2E children working well above grade level? The lower grades are grouped by ability, they say, but how well does that work out in practice?

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Anonymous wrote:GT in elementary school usually means math acceleration around here. For a child who is 2e, I would look for a school that has the supports he needs to succeed in school rather than demanding math classes.

I do not agree with this. Each child is different and that would not work for many 2E students. I have seen many gifted (2E and NT) get into trouble in the classroom when the class is too easy. Having a challenging class in the area of the students strength also helps their self esteem.

This is the classic excuse: my kid’s executive functioning sucks (and he cannot behave/function in the classroom) because he is so smart and bored by the material.

NP. Except that many ADHD kids perform better when challenged than when bored. For a simple example, my kid tests worse on addition math facts than subtraction facts.

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Anonymous wrote:GT in elementary school usually means math acceleration around here. For a child who is 2e, I would look for a school that has the supports he needs to succeed in school rather than demanding math classes.

I do not agree with this. Each child is different and that would not work for many 2E students. I have seen many gifted (2E and NT) get into trouble in the classroom when the class is too easy. Having a challenging class in the area of the students strength also helps their self esteem.

This is the classic excuse: my kid’s executive functioning sucks (and he cannot behave/function in the classroom) because he is so smart and bored by the material.

It also helps with their self esteem when they are in classes where they can show their strengths instead of always being in a remedial setting for their deficits.

This. This.

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Anonymous wrote:My DC (7) was recently diagnosed as twice-exceptional (gifted and ADHD/slow processing). I know that school will continue to be a challenge and want to prioritize their education. What are the best schools -- public or private -- that you know of for this profile? We aren't tied down to the DC metro area and could move anywhere on the mid-Atlantic to Northern East Coast. We would only be able to afford private with a lot of financial aid but are open to looking. Thank you!!

Were you able to find a school for our child? I am in the same position. Same age. 2e diagnosis with verbal giftedness. I would love to be able to tap into the resources you collected. thank you!

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I would not recommend the MCPS gifted programs. There are very few kids who have 504 plans or IEPs and some teachers really resent having these students. You might get lucky but if you don't it can be hostile. We know a half dozen kids who have left those programs because the teachers would not provide basic accommodations.

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Commonwealth Academy in Alexandria.

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Anonymous wrote:Commonwealth Academy in Alexandria.

But not for a 7 yo. It starts in 3rd.

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Anonymous wrote:Commonwealth Academy in Alexandria.

But not for a 7 yo. It starts in 3rd.

Thank you!

Regarding your comment about MCPS - is there a specific 2e program in which a group of children are taught together? May I ask which schools within MCPS you had/heard you had poor support?

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There are a number of 2e kids at the Newton School.

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Anonymous wrote:Not Fairfax County. Some pyramids prevent kids with IEPs or who need extra support being in honors classes.

So ridiculous! How can they still do this in this day and age. My DC has his IEP next week for Ms and I’m sure they will refuse to provide services in AAP. I’ve already been told as much by the elem school.

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Anonymous wrote:Not Fairfax County. Some pyramids prevent kids with IEPs or who need extra support being in honors classes.

So ridiculous! How can they still do this in this day and age. My DC has his IEP next week for Ms and I’m sure they will refuse to provide services in AAP. I’ve already been told as much by the elem school.

this is illegal

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Anonymous wrote:Not Fairfax County. Some pyramids prevent kids with IEPs or who need extra support being in honors classes.

So ridiculous! How can they still do this in this day and age. My DC has his IEP next week for Ms and I’m sure they will refuse to provide services in AAP. I’ve already been told as much by the elem school.

The child is 7, so won’t have AAP.

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Commonwealth Academy or McLean for this profile. I contacted the Lab School & not a good match for this profile (though an amazing school).
Don’t recommend MCPS *at all* but unsure of other public school systems. The issue with the magnets is there are too few slots. DD did great when in the CES, but suffered miserably last since that was only 2 yrs. The 2e profile is near impossible to get IEPs and services.

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Anonymous wrote:Commonwealth Academy or McLean for this profile. I contacted the Lab School & not a good match for this profile (though an amazing school).
Don’t recommend MCPS *at all* but unsure of other public school systems. The issue with the magnets is there are too few slots. DD did great when in the CES, but suffered miserably last since that was only 2 yrs. The 2e profile is near impossible to get IEPs and services.

But how do they deal with really bright kids?