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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To  help we would need your budget, priorities (free preschool vs strong schools later on), commuting concerns, and whether you are considering the suburbs. Also, where are you coming from? Do you want a similar vibe?[/quote]

+1.

Also what are your kid's specific SN? Do they need supports in a gen ed environment, or do they need self-contained classrooms? Some DCPS elementary schools are designed to accommodate specific disabilities. As a parent of SN kids, I can tell you that it will be MUCH easier for you to live close to those specific schools. Some of them are good schools in their own right, so all your kids could go there if you're in bounds.

You should know that most charter schools do a horrific job with special needs. The HRC's are some of the worst offenders with violating laws. Also, one problem with charter schools is that kids commute from all over DC so parents have to plan for and drive around for play dates. It's better to just move in bounds for a good DCPS that can accommodate your kids' special needs. Then they'll have neighborhood friends, short commute to school, and life will just be easier (assuming you can afford it - this is why we need the info pp requested).[/quote]

Not our experience at all. Our dcps certainly did what the IEP said but the teacher were either fresh out of school and lacking experience to navigate the system and different needs. Or ready to retire and didn't have a lot of interest in trying to things.  It is often a fight to get your child resources no matter what school you attend in dc.
I know a lot of dual language schools are not great with IEPs and special needs. But that might be resources for dual language SPED teachers.
But there are charters and HRC that do just fine with IEPs and SPED students.  I can't quite figure out why the rumors or idea that no schools other than dcps or a different district can provide iep services. I guess maybe some higher income families have unreasonable standards for a school... Or maybe just very specific needs that are not being met. Idk.
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