How to select a public school?
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Anonymous
| May seem like a strange question, but my DS has ADD and clearly some executive functioning issues. I have him in private school and am very displeased with the lack of follow through on accommodations, etc. - basically been fighting the school all year long, despite their supposed focus on these issues. Anyway, I am beginning to think that he would do better in a public school with an IEP or 504 plan (and I don't know anything really about those yet) and with me hiring tutors (which I can't afford to do while in private). He is in middle school. So, my question is how do you pick a public school? We have the ability to move. Typically, I think one looks for the best school based on test grades, etc., but I don't think putting my DC in a super competitive environment would be helpful, which it seems some of these top-ranked schools have as their culture. So, how do you assess public schools that will actually be good for students with learning differences who aren't doing well academically, but have the ability to do well - what types of questions should I ask? What red flags should I look for? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks... |
Anonymous
| In FCPS, I have heard good things about Frost and Kilmer regarding SN students. Our experience at Longfellow was the worst of the three schools DC has attended. |
Anonymous
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Do you have a service plan (basically an IEP for private school kids)? If yes, then you need to contact your local school about converting the plan back to an IEP or 504. If you have never had an IEP or service plan, then you need to contact the school to get one set up.
I'm not sure how easy that is for middle school. Meaning, I don't know if the school will insist on "seeing how he does" before giving you an IEP or 504. I live in MoCo. Would NOT recommend a move to this overburdened, underfunded school system. |