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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It truly depends on your child’s needs. MCPS is huge and has a lot of options. However, the downside is that if your child doesn’t fit into one of their programs, they will still stick them there and just try their best. In addition, it is very impersonal- the people making the placement decisions have often never met your child.

In a smaller district, it is probably more personal but they won’t have the same options.[/quote]
I did not find this with MCPS. when my son didn’t fit, they developed a program within a program for him. The resources at MCPS are amazing and the commitment to success was evident. Also even though it’s big, the special Ed community at the schools is small and the same people are involved with your child for years. So I didn’t find it impersonal either.

I do think better districts are better equipped to handle special needs. My son got so many more services and opportunities than his cousin who was in a smaller district that had less resources. [/quote]
Was in a W district and not Autism (the parents of autistic kids do a great job advocating) but we had a horrendous MCPS experience with adhd and dyslexia.  I have to say the complete opposite of this PP - horrible teacher culture.  Would choose any place over MCPS - literally DCPS has to have been better.  Yep [/quote]
What is W district ... if you don't mind me asking?[/quote]
NP here.  "W district" is an imperfect DCUM shorthand for MCPS high school clusters in many of the wealthiest areas.  The schools are suburban, they skew more white than the county overall.  In context of Special Ed, many families are highly educated and have the means for private testing, therapies, tutors.  W school families who don't have a good experience account for much of the enrollment at private schools such as Lab, Siena, McLean, or for children with milder disabilities, the more mainstream privates.  [/quote]

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