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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Serious question: Why would BASIS parents fight this? If the BASIS model is so great and successful, why would parents be upset that BASIS provide additional supports for SN kids?[/quote]

Fight what? No one is saying they shouldn't provide more supports or attract more kids with special needs. I think Basis parents are reacting to the idea that a school that has a different approach -- lots of work, no social promotion-- is problematic on its face.

I think the other thing is that all Basis parents know that the school isn't for everyone and doesn't try to be-- special needs or not. I have two kids, neither of them have special needs. Basis was a great fit for one and a terrible fit for the other. We pulled the second kid after 5th. It's a weird school. Because of that I think there is a worry that what posters are saying on this thread is that the Basis model isn't a viable option; that all schools have to suit (not be open to, but suit) all kids equally.

Additionally, (and I am speaking theoretically here) It's hard to imagine that a familiy with kid with academic struggles would knowingly choose the school. If a kid's disabilities, for instance, mean that the accomodations are, say, additional time with assignments and tests, Basis' already heavy workload might be impossible. A kid could have all the support in the world, but if the 2 hours of homework in middle school turns into 4 for your kid every night, why would you choose that?[/quote]

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