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[quote=Anonymous]Hi, here to offer a different insight on ITDS as a parent of a child with an IEP. When my child was first set up with an IEP the support we received was excellent. After 1 semester that teacher left, the head of the SPED department left, and it was a nonstop roller coaster from there.

The admin who lead the SPED program are constantly changing, as are the instructors, and often the curriculum as a result of these changes. The school does not make sure they always have staff with a certain set of certifications so what they can offer varies.

My child had times where there was a full year of regression on paper but all year we had been told there was improvement. With the exception of a few great instructors (who were always changed out so we did have a long term benefit) over the years, I felt like no one cared. We left the school as have more than a few of our peers who have had kids there with IEPs. It is an inconsistent mess at best.

At the end of the day the worst part was that the teachers (in the regular classes) treated my kid like it was ok not to do the same work as the rest of the class and it became clear that there were many projects my child was excluded from. It was heartbreaking, especially because my child is more than capable.

If you know you will need SPED services long term I would not choose ITDS. If you think a year or so will be all you need, maybe you will get lucky.[/quote]

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