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[quote=Anonymous]I'd like to throw in my $0.02.  We are in a similar situation in MoCo, and have decided to move our 6th grader to private.  He has a robust IEP, attends a special program, but the school is not following his IEP or providing the required accommodations for him to access the curriculum.  The county is failing our son, and we cannot sit by and watch him crash and burn.  We've been to this rodeo before, and have decided to cut our losses and pull him before any more damage is done.  We've hired advocates in the past, and understand that it is a costly and time-consuming exercise.  Worth it if you can get what you need, but we've been fighting this fight for four years.

So while MoCo touts its services and programs, please don't make a move assuming that your child will be taken care of.  FAPE or no, IEP or no, it often boils down to the individual teachers and staff as to whether or not your child's needs are  met.  There is a lot of lip service, and a lot of promises, and we have the law on our side, but there are no guarantees.  You have one shot at this, and you need to get your child in the right setting before they go off the rails.

Good luck.[/quote]

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