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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think IT meets your needs best out of your options. For a child with reading related SN, I would absolutely advise against starting immersion later in elementary. Kids do it, but what's a bumpy ride for them may be disastrous for a child that already needs additional ELA support. Not worth the risk IMO. I know SN families at Lee that absolutely love it, but I would really dig deeply about reading supports before switching to Montessori at those ages.

If you're considering staying put at TR, know that IT and Truth are pretty much open in sixth grade, so those are options if you can hold out until middle school. Not sure where you're located, but consider DCPS elementary schools as well. Many don't have great middle school feeders, but are great through fifth and may offer more reading support services than some charters.[/quote]

Another question - are you just looking for a fit for upper elementary, or for middle school too? I agree with the prior poster, DCPS schools may be worth looking into especially if she has an IEP or needs extra support. After working at charter schools then having my kids at DCPS schools, I have found that often the supports and staffing is more robust in the public school system, but I do realize it can vary from school to school. Are you in bounds for a school that you would be interested in attending, or do you live near a school that takes kids in at older grades? Many Cap Hill schools have spaces in 4th and 5th grade - not sure what age your kids are. 
Not sure what progressive style you are looking for, if it is a curriculum choice or a training style that the teachers use. Both SH and EH have lots of after school clubs, teams, drama programs, etc.[/quote]

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