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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any program that has more minorities, costs more, or requires a lot of hard to find SpEd staff is on the chopping block.  They always use equity as the excuse.   I find it to be a new form of racism in some cases if they are just trying to hide the numbers by mixing it in with general Ed schools.[/quote]

First of all, Darnestown is whiter than the MCPS average by quite a bit.

Second of all, how is cutting a program with more minorities about equity?

Third, who (except for the blogger linked in the OP) said this was about equity.

There's someone claiming it is about equity, but I think that's just for the clicks, because no one has explained how that is the case. [/quote]

Did you read the article? She explained it pretty clearly:

“ Frustratingly, autism programs are being emaciated under the veil of equity and efficiency: That by combining kids with autism who were receiving the support they needed with other children with various learning disabilities with less specialized support means that all needs will be met.”

It’s about mainstreaming.

I really feel for these parents. These are exactly the kids that trigger all the posts here about “my child has been hit” or “what can I do about the chair thrower.” That’s what happens when kids w intensive support needs are in a bad environment. MCPS is going to be on the hook for $$$ in private placements and is going to cause a whole lot of distress to parents, children and teachers in the interim. [/quote]

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