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[quote=Anonymous]Current McLean parent but not the PP whose DC is in 6th grade.  My DC is in 5th grade and started this year.  So far it is working out well.  DC has ADHD and executive functioning issues.  Each student is given a student learning profile, which is modified as needed during the school year.  It is almost identical to a 504 Plan, which is what my DC had in public school.  I am not familiar with an IEP so do not know how comparable the student learning profile is to it.  The teachers work as a team and meet each week to discuss students and determine if more support is needed or if the student needs to be challenged more.  The work groups within each subject are pretty fluid, particularly in Math.  Some kids are at grade level and some are advanced.  There is also support for kids who are slightly below.  No student feels different or like they have special needs.  They teach to the childs different learning style and there is individualized instruction if and when needed.  My DC could not get this in a public school setting because of the class sizes and the contstrants teachers are under due the mandated standardized testing schedule.  Even if the teacher wanted to spend more time teaching a particular concept, they can't because of the standardized testing, which gives them a specific amount of time to spend on each unit.  So far, my DC really likes McLean and looks forwad to going to school each day.  I am very pleased with my decision.  I am not looking for perfection.  I am looking for them to reach my child and for my child to learn and enjoy learning.  I believe that is being accomplished.[/quote]

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