All the reasons you are frustrated by, or dislike ACPS

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

That's great and I am happy for your family.

But please be sensitive to the fact that only 27% of "students with disabilities" (to use the language VADOE uses) are proficient in reading and only 20% are proficient in math.

And??? How does this invalidate our happiness with the service we are receiving from ACPS? It doesn't.

We're happy with the services that our child has received. If you are not, then you need to proceed with ACPS. However, your outcome does not invalidate ours.

Different poster: The statistics do not invalidate your personal experience but your personal experience does not mean that ACPS does not have a systemic problem meeting the needs of special needs students. The statistics reflect that systemic problem.

Please point out where this was even part of my post. I'll wait ... You can't. So stop disparaging my post and trying to turn it into some kind of argument that suits your narrative and only your narrative.

My advice to you is to stop trying to fight with everyone. You might actually begin to get somewhere if you become less confrontational. I am convinced that one of the primary reasons why our child has been so successful with ACPS is because we don't see them as the enemy and we are not argumentative a-holes every time we talk to them. We treat the ACPS teachers and admin like the professionals they are, and they treat us like the knowledgeable and concerned parents that we are. I have gotten everything that I have wanted for my child when I've asked for it and, in fact, they have given our child more than we've asked for.

There are other parents like me. They work with the school system and the school system works with them. Try it sometime. You'll be amazed at the results.

I am asking you to please believe me when I say I tried all of this. I am from a family of public school teachers, counselors snd admins. I get it. I treated them like professionals. I was patient. I worked with them. But they did not help. They deflected, and gaslighted, and made us feel out of line for asking for simple things. My kid was wrecked by this. I’m truly glad it worked for you. But please know that someone’s experience is largely dependent on who your principals and teachers are.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

That's great and I am happy for your family.

But please be sensitive to the fact that only 27% of "students with disabilities" (to use the language VADOE uses) are proficient in reading and only 20% are proficient in math.

And??? How does this invalidate our happiness with the service we are receiving from ACPS? It doesn't.

We're happy with the services that our child has received. If you are not, then you need to proceed with ACPS. However, your outcome does not invalidate ours.

Different poster: The statistics do not invalidate your personal experience but your personal experience does not mean that ACPS does not have a systemic problem meeting the needs of special needs students. The statistics reflect that systemic problem.

Please point out where this was even part of my post. I'll wait ... You can't. So stop disparaging my post and trying to turn it into some kind of argument that suits your narrative and only your narrative.

My advice to you is to stop trying to fight with everyone. You might actually begin to get somewhere if you become less confrontational. I am convinced that one of the primary reasons why our child has been so successful with ACPS is because we don't see them as the enemy and we are not argumentative a-holes every time we talk to them. We treat the ACPS teachers and admin like the professionals they are, and they treat us like the knowledgeable and concerned parents that we are. I have gotten everything that I have wanted for my child when I've asked for it and, in fact, they have given our child more than we've asked for.

There are other parents like me. They work with the school system and the school system works with them. Try it sometime. You'll be amazed at the results.

You keep denying that others have difficulties with ACPS and blame the parents for it.

You have proven yourself to be a selfish a hole. I feel no remorse trying to advocate for my child.

Look, it is clear you have problems. Good luck to you. You're gonna need it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

That's great and I am happy for your family.

But please be sensitive to the fact that only 27% of "students with disabilities" (to use the language VADOE uses) are proficient in reading and only 20% are proficient in math.

And??? How does this invalidate our happiness with the service we are receiving from ACPS? It doesn't.

We're happy with the services that our child has received. If you are not, then you need to proceed with ACPS. However, your outcome does not invalidate ours.

Different poster: The statistics do not invalidate your personal experience but your personal experience does not mean that ACPS does not have a systemic problem meeting the needs of special needs students. The statistics reflect that systemic problem.

Please point out where this was even part of my post. I'll wait ... You can't. So stop disparaging my post and trying to turn it into some kind of argument that suits your narrative and only your narrative.

My advice to you is to stop trying to fight with everyone. You might actually begin to get somewhere if you become less confrontational. I am convinced that one of the primary reasons why our child has been so successful with ACPS is because we don't see them as the enemy and we are not argumentative a-holes every time we talk to them. We treat the ACPS teachers and admin like the professionals they are, and they treat us like the knowledgeable and concerned parents that we are. I have gotten everything that I have wanted for my child when I've asked for it and, in fact, they have given our child more than we've asked for.

There are other parents like me. They work with the school system and the school system works with them. Try it sometime. You'll be amazed at the results.

You keep denying that others have difficulties with ACPS and blame the parents for it.

You have proven yourself to be a selfish a hole. I feel no remorse trying to advocate for my child.

Look, it is clear you have problems. Good luck to you. You're gonna need it.

You are the horrible human being. Someday you will get what you deserve.

[Anonymous]

We moved out of Alexandria city because of the schools. How can there be that much money and that many politically involved/executives/leaders/advocates/activists in the city and they can’t figure out how to find space for more than one high school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not a fan of the front office woman at my child's elementary school who has major uncalled attitude.

LOL LCTA? She is so rude to us too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We moved out of Alexandria city because of the schools. How can there be that much money and that many politically involved/executives/leaders/advocates/activists in the city and they can’t figure out how to find space for more than one high school?

Because the people with power and money send their kids to private school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

Do you mind sharing which elementary school your child attends/attended. I have a dd with ASD and am having trouble getting anywhere

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm not a fan of the front office woman at my child's elementary school who has major uncalled attitude.

LOL LCTA? She is so rude to us too.

The George Mason one is so rude too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

Do you mind sharing which elementary school your child attends/attended. I have a dd with ASD and am having trouble getting anywhere

I'm curious too because I though ACPS was all about equity. This doesn't sound like equity to me.

What is the school that is so amazing at this? Maybe the other administrations can learn from them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

Do you mind sharing which elementary school your child attends/attended. I have a dd with ASD and am having trouble getting anywhere

This information could be very helpful to parents. Either to make the case that there are serious inequities from school to school or just to get a child some help. I wish some parents weren't so callus and would help other parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

Do you mind sharing which elementary school your child attends/attended. I have a dd with ASD and am having trouble getting anywhere

This information could be very helpful to parents. Either to make the case that there are serious inequities from school to school or just to get a child some help. I wish some parents weren't so callus and would help other parents.

I have a kid at CB, and it is an amazing school. Awesome front office. Special Ed has also been really great. The principal is not the greatest, but he is supported by a gem of an assistant principal and great administration team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

Do you mind sharing which elementary school your child attends/attended. I have a dd with ASD and am having trouble getting anywhere

This information could be very helpful to parents. Either to make the case that there are serious inequities from school to school or just to get a child some help. I wish some parents weren't so callus and would help other parents.

I have a kid at CB, and it is an amazing school. Awesome front office. Special Ed has also been really great. The principal is not the greatest, but he is supported by a gem of an assistant principal and great administration team.

I knew this was CB. I have always heard positive things. I wish our school had been more like it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

Do you mind sharing which elementary school your child attends/attended. I have a dd with ASD and am having trouble getting anywhere

This information could be very helpful to parents. Either to make the case that there are serious inequities from school to school or just to get a child some help. I wish some parents weren't so callus and would help other parents.

I have a kid at CB, and it is an amazing school. Awesome front office. Special Ed has also been really great. The principal is not the greatest, but he is supported by a gem of an assistant principal and great administration team.

I knew this was CB. I have always heard positive things. I wish our school had been more like it.

I am not sure this poster is the PP you were asking to identify the school where there has been a good experience.

I have likewise seen more positive comments about CB then many other ACPS elementary and K-8 schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

Do you mind sharing which elementary school your child attends/attended. I have a dd with ASD and am having trouble getting anywhere

This information could be very helpful to parents. Either to make the case that there are serious inequities from school to school or just to get a child some help. I wish some parents weren't so callus and would help other parents.

I have a kid at CB, and it is an amazing school. Awesome front office. Special Ed has also been really great. The principal is not the greatest, but he is supported by a gem of an assistant principal and great administration team.

I knew this was CB. I have always heard positive things. I wish our school had been more like it.

I am not sure this poster is the PP you were asking to identify the school where there has been a good experience.

I have likewise seen more positive comments about CB then many other ACPS elementary and K-8 schools.

Agree, I don't think it's the same person. No personal attacks about how wrong you are about your lived experience in ACPS and helpful information is an indicator.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our child with special needs has been very well served by ACPS. Our child is receiving great services and we could not be happier. We are not the only parents of a child with special needs who feels this way.

Do you mind sharing which elementary school your child attends/attended. I have a dd with ASD and am having trouble getting anywhere

This information could be very helpful to parents. Either to make the case that there are serious inequities from school to school or just to get a child some help. I wish some parents weren't so callus and would help other parents.

I have a kid at CB, and it is an amazing school. Awesome front office. Special Ed has also been really great. The principal is not the greatest, but he is supported by a gem of an assistant principal and great administration team.

I knew this was CB. I have always heard positive things. I wish our school had been more like it.

I am not sure this poster is the PP you were asking to identify the school where there has been a good experience.

I have likewise seen more positive comments about CB then many other ACPS elementary and K-8 schools.

Agree, I don't think it's the same person. No personal attacks about how wrong you are about your lived experience in ACPS and helpful information is an indicator.

I am the original CB poster, and not the PP as you point out.