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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]With regard to The McLean School, we had a great run there for middle school, but they are picky about who they take and they do cater to helping kids with minor cases of ADHD, hearing problems, dyslexia, but not kids with behavior problems.  In fact, the one time my son was bullied, the bully was out of the school the next day.  About 50% of the student body were kids who had minor attention issues - the remaining 50% were siblings who had no issues whatsoever - the parents were just so impressed with the teaching that they had all their kids attend.  And in all my years there, I rarely knew which kids had "issues" and which did not.  But it is expensive.  Also McLean's head is retiring AND they are searching for a new middle school head.  But definitely worth a look.  Very small classes.  XLNT computer lab.  Great teachers.  And a very affirming environment (almost too much- some parents complain that just showing up shouldn't get you an attendance award - but you can't please everyone)[/quote]

Not sure when you were last there but we were so not impressed with the teachers or the academics at Mclean. Not at all challenging and when we switched back to public, DC was at a distinct disadvantage. Lots of families have left Mclean in recent years due to poor teaching, bullying, and too small a social scene. Many schools now have programs in place to help kids with learning issues. These include:

Bullis (3-12)
Landon (3-12)
Field (6th)
Sandy Spring (k-12)
Good Counsel (hs ONLY)
St. John's (HS only)

Bullis just started a learning center in their library where kids can go and get one on one help. Landon has also instituted a learning center for kids with learning issues and ADHD. Accommodations such as extra test time and using a computer for class are also available. We found that the social piece is as important as the learning piece. If the social piece is not working, the academic piece will be difficult.

You need to look at each environment and see where your child will do best. So many schools recognize that many kids have learning issues and will work with families to accommodate those needs.

If your needs are more severe, then you need to look at:

Lab
Auburn
Kingsbury

You might want to contact an educational consultant that works with families such as yours. Stixrud is a one place a lot of people in your situation use.

http://stixrud.com/services/educational-consulting-group/

Good Luck.

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