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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are wanting to move to our rental property in NE DC which is really close to NOMA / Union Market. But a bit overwhelmed by the charter school options. Ideally we would find one that is not too long of a commute which rules out the ones that are far out in NW. Two Rivers on Florida Ave is literally 2 blocks away, but I don't know anything about it yet.

DS 7.5 will be starting 2nd grade next month. We wouldn't make him move schools until the school year ends, so we'd be applying to the charter lottery this winter for a school next fall when he'd be starting 3rd grade. He's currently on an IEP for ADHD and sensory processing and social skill challenges. He is also highly gifted (IQ 150), particularly in language, math, and science.

He was quite bored and distracted in 1st grade which led to some disruptive behavior. At home (and at camps this summer) he's a totally different kid - really engaged in learning (he reads nonstop and mostly science books geared toward much older kids). He's super curious and loves learning but really does much better in a hands-on environment. I wonder if he wouldn't even really need much of an IEP if he was engaged in hands-on learning.

Are there any schools that are geared more towards hands-on learning? (bonus if they are not too far from NOMA!).

BTW we will also have a DS starting kindergarten that year. He is highly sensitive/emotional and is on an IEP for that. I hope he will mature over the next year though and not need much/any support.

TIA !

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You should visit some schools, like the other poster said, and then not make your moving decision until you get your lottery results next April. Because, if you strike out, I'm not imagining your IB will be able to support the needs your children have (although definitely visit them as well; not sure what that could be).

Two Rivers is very well liked but no idea re the issues you mention. However, they're supposed to be expeditionary learning, which is all about hands on learning. Try the other EL schools: Capital City, Mundo Verde (though it's Spanish immersion). You won't be too far from Lee Montessori, not sure if they accept upper grades but that's another great educational style for the unique child.

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