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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a former SESES teacher- i would advise steering clear of both programs. My direct experience in SESES indicates that it can often be a dumping ground for students who really need way WAY more mental health supports. I frequently feared significant bodily harm and witnessed some very intense violence and injury.

Regarding bridge, many of my students were articulated into bridge programs. Going into it, I could have told you that there needs would not be met. And indeed, 90% of those students are now in private placements.

Unfortunately, MCP policy is to have students fail up into placements where there needs can be met. Instead of proactive placement.

I have no experience with the ESESES, but from what I have heard from teachers in those programs, it is a very holistic and functional unit. Maybe pursue that?[/quote]

Did you happen to work in an elementary SESES program? For my DS, that was the biggest disaster and we always called it a dumping ground. My son hated school and the program and had a lot of school refusal. The staff was always complaining about my child and his aggression.

We were very nervous to go to another MCPS program for middle school, however we had a completely different experience in the Bridge program. The classes were a lot calmer and instead of having three grade levels trapped in one small room, the kids rotated by period. The one kid that really annoyed my child was only in 1 period so he didn’t feel trapped. It has been a very pleasant surprise. I sometimes wish I could go back and show the elementary staff that it really was the environment that was setting my DS off.

OP- please don’t let this employee discourage you. We really have had a very positive experience in the Bridge program.[/quote]

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