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[quote=Anonymous]MCPS is known for their academic offerings as well as their programs for children with special needs. However, it is also a huge system and if you're not on top of your child's need for accommodations, kids can get lost in the shuffle.

My kid with ADHD/ASD was in the GT/LD program of MCPS: gifted, talented and learning disabled. It was a great experience, with IEP teams who wanted to give him all the accommodations they could. I felt they were on his side. We paid for all evaluations at Stixrud out of pocket, and had very in-depth reports to bring to IEP meetings, so we pulled our weight as well. He's in college now, and it wouldn't have happened without EVERYTHING, that his schools and us parents were able to do for him.

If you want a special program, you need to find which schools have it (elementary, middle and high school), then look at renting then buying in that vicinity.

Rent first in case it doesn't pan out. Kids with special needs can surprise you in both good and bad ways, and you might find yourself looking at a commute for school down the road. Interest rates are really high anyway, so you're in no hurry to buy.

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