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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because we're in a position to make up for MCPS's deficiencies. MCPS fails all students, but those failures don't fall evenly. If you're an educated, UMC family you can fill in the gaps. Maybe you luck into the advanced options that still exist, and if you don't you supplement that at home. If you've got a gifted kid but you're not in a position to supplement or if you have a special needs kid that MCPS is really fighting giving services, you're probably out of luck, but that's not us. [/quote]

That’s the ticket. If you ask nothing of MCPS except what they are currently offering then yes you probably feel it is excellent.  For anyone that has a neurodivergent or special-needs child public education in Montgomery County is hell.  [/quote]

I have a 2e child with special needs and an IEP and MCPS has been excellent for us with services, accomodation, and acceleration/enrichment. So YMMV. [/quote]

Do you want a cookie?   Not many have your experience.  Empathy goes a long way - but then again - you got yours! So who cares about all the other special needs children who are NOT being served.  [/quote]

No, I don't want a cookie, and I have plenty of empathy, thanks. I am offering an alternative perspective, shared by others I know as well. I think it's valuable to those who may engage with this thread when thinking about MCPS versus private to know that the PP's shared experience is not universal. I'm sorry you (and others) had a tough time but that has not been our experience or those of many others. [/quote]

Please don’t speak for anyone else. Many others do not exist. Unless you just have low expectations.  There is a reason the legal department fees for special education services are as high as they are. And that’s just for the people who can afford to fight MCPS. You are very very privileged.  Very.  [/quote]

I am speaking for those who I know personally. Again, I'm sorry to hear that you have had a very different experience with MCPS. It is not universal. None of those I know hired an advocate. I would of course support, including through raised taxes if necessary, additional and expanded special education services. [/quote]

DP. No you wouldn't. You'd be back lecturing the parents who are struggling to wring any kind of education out of MCPS about how great your experience is. You're trash.[/quote]

Why are you so angry at me for sharing my experience? I'm not lecturing, I'm not saying it's your fault, I'm not saying it's fair if you have been denied services that you are due. I'm trash? For telling the truth about my experience? How does that make sense? And yes, I've done a lot of voting in support of the school system.[/quote]

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