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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm an mcps educator and I'm doing all the work myself for my child with adhd, an ld and more.  I am the executive function coach, the tutor, the social skills coach, etc. Whitman has already shown you their colors.  You can fight all year trying to get them to do the smallest tasks or you can tutor in the subjects you are able to and be the executive function coach. Your child can get extra help during certain time at school from staff. Ask about after school tutoring with honor society members. Look into alternative programs like the Edison center for vocational training if academics aren't their thing- the trades make great money these days. Try and connect your child with as many resources as possible and fill in the gaps where you can. This is the reality of mcps these days. And continue to make noise about how special education is not doing their job. [/quote]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm sorry to hear that even one of the MCPS' own educators has to not only do their job, but also is being let down by the school system by having to serve in all these roles for their own child too. I'm disabled and live with serious limitations, so sadly physically don't have the capacity to do all these roles. Paying private tutors will have to come at the expense of forgoing my own medical care unfortunately. It feels very clear to me that our family circumstances are so different from the others in such a wealthy school community. I appreciate your practical advice to just accept MCPS and Whitman now as they are-- failing kids with learning differences-- and save my limited energy and ability for solutions that may actually help, instead of trying to push for little change or support. I'm grateful for the other suggestions you shared too, thank you![/quote]

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