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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is not OP but I have a similarly aged child and have the same impression of EI.  Our case manager is responsive when I call but overall fairly unhelpful, not because of bad intentions but because I'm not sure what she can offer when we're already on top of things ourselves.

I am curious to hear about the process of Early Stages and particularly how PPs chose their schools.  I live in a part of DC (Shaw) where The public schools stink so most parents I think try to get out of bounds lottery slots or go the charter route.  My child has a disorder That could result in really severe delays (eg little or no speech) but we won't have a better picture until DC is a bit older.  Given DCs needs, I wonder how we will get slotted to a DC public school - do we get choices because of DCs potential needs? I ask because we realize we may have to move to VA or MD if we can't get the services we need from DC public or charter schools, but we really don't want to move.  Any description of that process from Early Stages into preschool would be great.  Thanks![/quote]

I am a PP from above. My 4 yo went through Early Stages but is at a private preschool. We are in bounds for Janney but I decided to keep him at his private preschool for PreK for two reasons, 1. I didn't understand the preK lottery. I am not from the area and didn't know they offer preK in public schools. 2. He is happy at his school and has friends. I just couldn't move him. He will likely go to Janney for Kindergarten. I did investigate E.L. Haynes charter school but ultimately feel Janney would be better for our family and our son. I love E.L Haynes though.

I was told that Early Stages was created to better address the needs of all the students in DC. DC also would like to reduce the number of children they are funding for private schools. I believe that if your local DCPS cannot provide adequate help, DC must pay for a school that can. Check into this, please. I would also expect Early Stages help you navigate the crazy system that DCPS has![/quote]

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