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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There’s a difference between true special needs and kids who need more support than a large public can give for particular social, academic or behavioral issues. From what I have seen I agree that these kids eventually leave W public feeders for privates where they can get more individual attention.  [/quote]

There’s a variety of privates - some that are specifically for special needs students (examples are Ivymount, McLean School, and the Lab School). There are some private schools that have inclusive and welcoming environment for students that need accommodations. Then there are some privates that won’t provide accommodations.

As a parent, I toured several private schools with my child before we found one that was the right fit. He is happier there with the smaller class sizes than his large W school. His disability is ADHD but he is gifted in science and math.

The private met with us to review his IEP from MCPS and the neuropsychological data and we came up with a plan similar to a 504 plan for accommodations. We hired a special education tutor for executive functioning coaching. The tutor was allowed to meet with him in the school library during his study hall session.

Point is that privates all have their niches. [/quote]

Every private we know has support for kids who need 504-like accomodations. Sidwell, Landon, and many more have learning specialists who work with kids in this way. They don't call it special needs but it's really similar.[/quote]

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