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[quote=Anonymous]OP, are you moving just for Janney or do you have multiple reasons for relocating? No school is perfect for every child and family, of course. But if you have multiple reasons for moving, then it probably won't hurt.

But without an IEP, 504, or some type of formal diagnosis, there is no guarantee your child will get anywhere near the attention that PP mentioned. According to federal law, public schools aren't required to promise or deliver anything above and beyond for a child on grade level academically. Social, emotional, or attention issues without corresponding demonstrated academic problems do not need to be addressed by the school.

There are many good teachers and administrators in DCPS who try to do the right thing. If you luck out, you'll get some of them and they'll connect with your non-IEP child. But don't count on it by moving into a boundary just for the current situation at a school.

I hope this isn't too discouraging a reality check. If you have multiple reasons for moving in-boundary, then you and your family will likely do fine even if Janney does not turn out to be the best spot for your child.

Best of luck[/quote]

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