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[quote=Anonymous]We have a SN DC who is in early elementary school at a private school.  We have always assumed that we would keep him in private school for the small classes, nurturing atmosphere, etc.  He has a number of issues, including ADHD, some processing challenges, articulation stuff, and some social pragmatic issues - but is actually very smart and in large part high functioning.  He is in a regular school, and no one has suggested that he needs a special needs school of any kind.  With that being said - he definitely needs some accommodations and structure.
But...ever since he started school years ago (and he has been to three different schools), we have never found ANY of the teachers to really work with him.  We have always made it clear that we will support the schools in any possible way, shared our team of expert opinions, etc.  His schools have always said the right things (they want to work with him, they accept him) - but they never actually TEACH him.  Instead, they call me to tell me every way in which he is falling short of their performance standards and then it is on me to "fix."  I do take incredible responsibility over his education and end up teaching him most everything he knows - but paying all this money year after year and feeling like the schools can't deal with him effectively is getting very old.
So...I am wondering whether public school might be a better option.  We are in MC, in a very good school district.  We have always worried that public school would be too big and too difficult socially for a kid like him, but now are wondering whether the systems the schools have in place would be better for his learning.  I would really appreciate any insights!  Thanks.[/quote]

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