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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks so much for all of the replies. My child is a current 8th grader so we are applying to private schools now for next year. Public school offers very little support even with an IEP but I'm trying to set expectations as to whether a traditional private school with supports is even an option for students who are currently below grade level and/or don't do well on the HSPT so these replies have been helpful. [/quote]

You will need to start moving now to get testing done for schools that focus on learning differences--look at the admissions websites and start contacting testing providers. CAAT is one. The McLean school has a list of testing providers on their website. Expect to pay at least 3k for testing, and you'll need the final report to submit before admissions deadlines. The testing will also give you a better sense of whether a mainstream private would be doable or if one for learning differences would be a better fit. [/quote]

I’m not sure you would need new testing now if your child has an IEP in place. But important to get moving now and contacting schools. If you’re thinking of HSPT scores then you’re looking at Catholic schools?  You may want to ask about specific ones here for more guidance. [/quote]

Schools like Chelsea, Lab, and McLean require psycho-educational testing to have been completed in the last year or two (cut off varies by school). It's all spelled out on their admissions websites. [/quote]

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