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So, how does a SC patent find the right program or school.  Idk if SELA is good with IEPs of kids with Learning Differences but they are the only smaller classroom size school I know of.   How does one find a school with a strong program?

What are some DC schools with strong SPED or sled contained  programs that move kids forward?[/quote]

Unfortunately, most charter schools will offer little useful information about their special Ed programs to prospective parents. Legally, every charter should provide every child with an IEP with a “Free Appropriate Public Education.” In reality, few charters designed for typical kids can provide FAPE for kids with severe or complex special needs. Some don’t want to, some can’t afford to, and others lack the expertise and staff to do so. Some charters will acknowledge they can’t meet the child’s needs and be quick to offer a “non public placement” (I.e., pay to send your child to a private special needs school). Some will deny the kid needs help, push ineffective supports, or write a great IEP and then fail to implement it. If you’re lucky, you might find a charter that actually works for your child. Personally, we’ve tried three charter schools and none have been perfect. The best for my child with fairly severe ASD was Creative Minds. If you want to start a new thread describing you child’s diagnosis and profile, folks can make recommendations. I really wish there was a better way to find this information, but my child has been in the DC public schools for four years and I’m still recommending that you ask an anonymous message board for advice. ☹️ You can try to contact AJE and see if they can give you some guidance; IME some of their advocates have more bandwidth and expertise than others. You can also pay a special Ed advocate, but there is no licensing or educational requirements for that position, and IME many advocates are just other parents like you who’ve been through this process and may or may not have up to date, relevant information to share with you. You may get just as helpful guidance from posting here.

FWIW, I have not heard anything good or bad about Sela’s programs for kids with SNs. [/quote]

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