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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi all
We are moving to the Northern Virginia area in early 2018 for my new job, and we are very excited. [b]I have a 7th grader with several diagnosed Learning Differences (ADHD, auditory processing issues, expressive language issues, and dysgraphia) and is also exceptionally strong in math & science.[/b]
In speaking with several parents with kids in Fairfax County Public Schools, I heard that while it is an extremely good public school system for 80% of the kids, [b]children like mine who are not "special needs" but high achievers with LDs, tend to fall through the cracks and do not always qualify for accommodations, IEPs, and additional support.[/b]
Any data points you can share that would confirm or deny this viewpoint? I also heard that the process of advocating for accommodations is extremely effort-intensive.

My son already has accommodations in place for testing with the College Board (for SAT) and has several accommodations in place in his current school here in Houston. His current school is a pretty good international private school, however given the significant cost of living difference between here and NoVa I am considering public schools as an option.

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You have a 2E child, with diagnosed needs, so those needs will be addressed by Fairfax County schools, if you choose to enroll him in public school. [b]I don't know why these parents are telling you they won't, because they have to be, by law.[/b] It may not be an IEP, but rather a 504 (as someone else said). [/quote]

HAHAHAHA!  You haven't tried to deal with FCPS on an IEP or get enforcement have you?  OP, FCPS is not your friend on this matter.  They will fight you tooth and nail for that IEP.  If you are a lawyer, that will help.  If you have good, professional neurological testing, that will help.  If you can, you should have your psychiatrist, psychologist, tutor or tester go to the IEP meeting.  Expect that someone from the school you will be attending to show up to fight the IEP.  There are many old threads on this issue.  You can hire lawyers to help you thru the process but they are expensive.  The consultants IMHO aren't worth the time.  But you will need to be aggressive  I assume you've read WrightsLaw.  FCPS also has a compliance officer if you really get stuck.[/quote]

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