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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op, for us it feels like our DC might have struggled for years with learning to read and behavior issues in public school, and these have been able to be addressed in a private school setting because of the small class sizes and commitment to work with the parents.

Our DC went to our excellent public K, but as DC went through the year, I get like there was a problem with DC’s reading and behavior. I reached out to the teacher multiple times to ask about both and was told DC was meeting grade level standards and behavior was normal. We decided to move DC to private.

Meanwhile, I signed DC up to get tested for dyslexia and ADHD based on my own instincts. DC has mild versions of both, but the testing showed DC was not at grade level for reading and the teacher (who assured us DCs behavior was typical) rated DC as having clinically significant problems with attention and following rules.

Long story short, DC needed a bit extra support in the classroom for a year or two form the teacher as they learned coping strategies for attention and reading. DC has blossomed and we finally feel like their performance at school is matching their potential. More than that, the teachers and staff have been amazing partners with us in supporting DC. I can’t tell you how helpful their detailed emails or phone calls about DC have been in ensuring we can provide the support DC needed. I truly feel that DC would not be set up for academic success without this support.

We now have all our kids in private because we see how much that personal attention can elevate a child’s education. I understand that not all kids have special needs, but the larger point is that at our private school we feel like we have a whole team to help us support our kids. I wish it didn’t taking paying for private school to have this support, since all kids would benefit.

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Sounds like you found an amazing school. Will you share which one? As a parent with a child with mild special needs, I am looking for an environment just like this. Thanks for sharing your experience![/quote]

Yes, please tell the school because from what others have stated, most private schools are not equipped to support SN beyonds the basics autism or executive functioning.  And even then you need to have the diagnosis in hand,  be able to clearly articulate the supports needed, and require nothing beyond maybe some extended test time or seating upfront and the smaller class size.[/quote]

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