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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Right now they are gatekeeping all of the elementary programs and keeping even very significant problems in the classroom. These include kids 5 grade levels below (5th graders who can’t read sight words and 3rd graders who can’t identify all numbers) and severe behavior issues. These include past couple of years it has gotten so ridiculous- it is not surprising that the complaints increased.[/quote]

It has always been tough, and I assume, given the financial state of MCPS and the county, it is much harder to gain access to appropriate programming, EVEN WITH willing parents.

As a parent of a [former elementary-aged] student with autism and other related issues impacting classroom behavior and participation in learning, in general, in our overpacked, under-trained (for ASD) elementary school...it took all of our energy and resources as a family, including legal resources, to have our son removed from a large regular classroom with one teacher, and gain placement in a program in an attempt to meet his academic needs and challenges.  18 months of meetings, evaluations, angry calls and emails from the school, suspensions, and letters.  We were willing partners and wanted help create a successful path for our student.  It was a very hard time and process that we pressed on.  (Now, imagine a parent who does not want their student moved out of the classroom, given the potential, if any, options.)   Thankfully, our student had a couple options and for that we are eternally grateful.  Progress came through that specialized program, over years, and he graduated on schedule from MCPS with a strong academic performance.[/quote]

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