what charter spot(s) did you receive but are turning down?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If I had a child with special needs I would confirm exactly the type of supports which will be in place before I sign my kid up at Mundo or any other charter school. Our DCPS is regularly enrolling kids with special needs who were dumped (or in some other way made to feel unsupported) at their charter school. With dedicated aides for some kids, two full time staff (one for lower and one for upper), a special ed coordinator and a SPED manager - all in place because DCPS is trying to comply with law and the terms of the lawsuit - these kids get good coverage and a range of services that they have not been getting at some charters.

Coverage ? quality.

That's why DCPS has the worst special ed system in the country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If I had a child with special needs I would confirm exactly the type of supports which will be in place before I sign my kid up at Mundo or any other charter school. Our DCPS is regularly enrolling kids with special needs who were dumped (or in some other way made to feel unsupported) at their charter school. With dedicated aides for some kids, two full time staff (one for lower and one for upper), a special ed coordinator and a SPED manager - all in place because DCPS is trying to comply with law and the terms of the lawsuit - these kids get good coverage and a range of services that they have not been getting at some charters.

Coverage ? quality.

That's why DCPS has the worst special ed system in the country.

That was supposed to be the unicode symbol, but apparently DCUM doesn't recognize those. The point stands though. If you're worried about Special Ed, you should not trust DCPS. They earned that awful reputation the hard way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If I had a child with special needs I would confirm exactly the type of supports which will be in place before I sign my kid up at Mundo or any other charter school. Our DCPS is regularly enrolling kids with special needs who were dumped (or in some other way made to feel unsupported) at their charter school. With dedicated aides for some kids, two full time staff (one for lower and one for upper), a special ed coordinator and a SPED manager - all in place because DCPS is trying to comply with law and the terms of the lawsuit - these kids get good coverage and a range of services that they have not been getting at some charters.

Coverage ? quality.

That's why DCPS has the worst special ed system in the country.

That was supposed to be the unicode symbol, but apparently DCUM doesn't recognize those. The point stands though. If you're worried about Special Ed, you should not trust DCPS. They earned that awful reputation the hard way.

Since most people can't afford private school, the choices for most kids are DCPS or charter schools. A brand new start-up is a total unknown. If I were PP, I would want to have a good long talk with the principal about services before choosing to send my kid to any school. Of course, Mundo Verde has no principal yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If I had a child with special needs I would confirm exactly the type of supports which will be in place before I sign my kid up at Mundo or any other charter school. Our DCPS is regularly enrolling kids with special needs who were dumped (or in some other way made to feel unsupported) at their charter school. With dedicated aides for some kids, two full time staff (one for lower and one for upper), a special ed coordinator and a SPED manager - all in place because DCPS is trying to comply with law and the terms of the lawsuit - these kids get good coverage and a range of services that they have not been getting at some charters.

Coverage ? quality.

That's why DCPS has the worst special ed system in the country.

That was supposed to be the unicode symbol, but apparently DCUM doesn't recognize those. The point stands though. If you're worried about Special Ed, you should not trust DCPS. They earned that awful reputation the hard way.

Since most people can't afford private school, the choices for most kids are DCPS or charter schools. A brand new start-up is a total unknown. If I were PP, I would want to have a good long talk with the principal about services before choosing to send my kid to any school. Of course, Mundo Verde has no principal yet.

Thanks--this is the issue and why I questioned the PP who planed to move the Bethesda. I was curious about what she heard/knew that influenced her decision. But ultimately, talking to the the school admin/principal is very important. Sorry I hijacked the thread--but I appreciate all the honest responses.

[Anonymous]

Good luck; I hope you find a school that has awesome services for your sweet little one.

[Anonymous]

I am a SpEd parent, and I can tell you the choices in DC are pretty daunting. Here is what I would recommend you do (free advice so take it for what you paid for it, but believe me I've been there and I know a lot of other parents who have too).

Call the Office of Special Education's Critical Response Team. [phone]. Tell them you have a child with a diagnosis on the spectrum and you need to talk about services. Are you considering placing your child in private school? If so, tell them that. They hold back spaces (in all schools - yes, even the full ones West of the Park) for SpEd students. Tell them you need one. Make it clear that if you don't get one, you're going to research the possibility of going private and having DCPS pay for it.

Keep calling and don't give up. Good luck to you!

[Anonymous]

Do you guys mind taking this topic and starting another thread? Still looking for people that are turning down charter spots. With all due respect. Thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you guys mind taking this topic and starting another thread? Still looking for people that are turning down charter spots. With all due respect. Thanks

Yes, no offense taken. I am going to post a new thread. Sorry again.

[Anonymous]

Bumpity bump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a SpEd parent, and I can tell you the choices in DC are pretty daunting. Here is what I would recommend you do (free advice so take it for what you paid for it, but believe me I've been there and I know a lot of other parents who have too).

Call the Office of Special Education's Critical Response Team. [phone]. Tell them you have a child with a diagnosis on the spectrum and you need to talk about services. Are you considering placing your child in private school? If so, tell them that. They hold back spaces (in all schools - yes, even the full ones West of the Park) for SpEd students. Tell them you need one. Make it clear that if you don't get one, you're going to research the possibility of going private and having DCPS pay for it.

Keep calling and don't give up. Good luck to you!

I know that Janney held at least 3 PreK spots last year for inbounds children who were in Early Stages. My child won the lottery outright for PreK but I wish I had known that we would have been guaranteed a spot as it would have reduced a little of the stress.

[Anonymous]

Gave up a K spot at Stokes. We had given up and moved to Bethesda a month ago. I never thought DS would get in anywhere. We struck out royally last year. Sigh.

[Anonymous]

Shining Star

[Anonymous]

Bethune, CAPCS and Shining Star

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We may give up a single-digit WL number on Yu Ying's PK WL. (And if we ultimately take a spot at YY, we'll be opening up a PK spot at another excellent and highly sought after charter.)

Curious what this PP did?

[Anonymous]

Bethune for PS.