Anonymous
Post 02/21/2025 19:30     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid with an IEP is in 8th grade at Tilden. We are not in-boundary. Everything has gone pretty well and the teachers seem very competent in dealing with accommodations and IEP needs.

I've read not-so-great things about Tilden on this forum but that hasn't been our experience at all.


This is great to hear! Is your child in a resource class?


Yes, and they also had a second special ed class (I do not recall the exact course title) that focused on social-emotional goals, and the SLP plugged in for speech services too. They did not take that class this year for 8th grade (though it was offered for all grades) because they exited speech and the team recommended trying an elective instead.

One thing I noticed for all three years is several of DC's "gen ed" classes have been co-taught with a special educator. So while that subject might not be one where DC needed additional academic support, the adults in the room were well-versed in accommodations and IEP implementation. Does your son have an IEP or 504 plan? He would not be eligible for a resource class without an IEP, I don't think.

The negative things I've heard here about Tilden have mainly to do with bullying, especially among girls. But again, that has not been our experience at all.


Sounds like your child is in the autism support program. Kids in that program are not necessarily GT, just lower needs ASD.


And? My kid has an IEP and I'm sharing my experience with support and resources classes. I've never said they were GT/LD. The OP said their child is.


Only students in the ASD support program get two resource periods. This is important for OP to know.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2025 19:11     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid with an IEP is in 8th grade at Tilden. We are not in-boundary. Everything has gone pretty well and the teachers seem very competent in dealing with accommodations and IEP needs.

I've read not-so-great things about Tilden on this forum but that hasn't been our experience at all.


This is great to hear! Is your child in a resource class?


Yes, and they also had a second special ed class (I do not recall the exact course title) that focused on social-emotional goals, and the SLP plugged in for speech services too. They did not take that class this year for 8th grade (though it was offered for all grades) because they exited speech and the team recommended trying an elective instead.

One thing I noticed for all three years is several of DC's "gen ed" classes have been co-taught with a special educator. So while that subject might not be one where DC needed additional academic support, the adults in the room were well-versed in accommodations and IEP implementation. Does your son have an IEP or 504 plan? He would not be eligible for a resource class without an IEP, I don't think.

The negative things I've heard here about Tilden have mainly to do with bullying, especially among girls. But again, that has not been our experience at all.


Sounds like your child is in the autism support program. Kids in that program are not necessarily GT, just lower needs ASD.


And? My kid has an IEP and I'm sharing my experience with support and resources classes. I've never said they were GT/LD. The OP said their child is.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2025 17:43     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The MS with the GT/LD program is NB. If you qualify, that seems like the better choice.



I have heard it is very difficult to get this placement and it would only be for one year. Would they continue to a GT?lD program for high school?


WJ has a HS program
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2025 20:32     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid with an IEP is in 8th grade at Tilden. We are not in-boundary. Everything has gone pretty well and the teachers seem very competent in dealing with accommodations and IEP needs.

I've read not-so-great things about Tilden on this forum but that hasn't been our experience at all.


This is great to hear! Is your child in a resource class?


Yes, and they also had a second special ed class (I do not recall the exact course title) that focused on social-emotional goals, and the SLP plugged in for speech services too. They did not take that class this year for 8th grade (though it was offered for all grades) because they exited speech and the team recommended trying an elective instead.

One thing I noticed for all three years is several of DC's "gen ed" classes have been co-taught with a special educator. So while that subject might not be one where DC needed additional academic support, the adults in the room were well-versed in accommodations and IEP implementation. Does your son have an IEP or 504 plan? He would not be eligible for a resource class without an IEP, I don't think.

The negative things I've heard here about Tilden have mainly to do with bullying, especially among girls. But again, that has not been our experience at all.


Sounds like your child is in the autism support program. Kids in that program are not necessarily GT, just lower needs ASD.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2025 20:21     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
IEPs are always possible, esp if he had one and did not exit special education (meaning, he left public school and so the IEP was not followed; the IEP team didn't meet and decide that he no longer qualified for it).

The special needs forum might be a better place to ask about the process but if it's been less than three years since his last evaluation I believe the IEP is still valid. But don't quote me on that. If he does well with the support granted by the IEP, that's the reason he needs the IEP. it's doing what it's supposed to do--it levels his playing field so he can have access to education.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2025 08:52     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid with an IEP is in 8th grade at Tilden. We are not in-boundary. Everything has gone pretty well and the teachers seem very competent in dealing with accommodations and IEP needs.

I've read not-so-great things about Tilden on this forum but that hasn't been our experience at all.


This is great to hear! Is your child in a resource class?


Yes, and they also had a second special ed class (I do not recall the exact course title) that focused on social-emotional goals, and the SLP plugged in for speech services too. They did not take that class this year for 8th grade (though it was offered for all grades) because they exited speech and the team recommended trying an elective instead.

One thing I noticed for all three years is several of DC's "gen ed" classes have been co-taught with a special educator. So while that subject might not be one where DC needed additional academic support, the adults in the room were well-versed in accommodations and IEP implementation. Does your son have an IEP or 504 plan? He would not be eligible for a resource class without an IEP, I don't think.


The negative things I've heard here about Tilden have mainly to do with bullying, especially among girls. But again, that has not been our experience at all.


DS had a l significant IEP when he was in public school but he has been in private school for the last few years. Are IEPs possible for kids who are scoring well on standardized tests? (significant disabilities but doing well after lots of support)…..
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2025 08:47     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Anonymous wrote:The MS with the GT/LD program is NB. If you qualify, that seems like the better choice.



I have heard it is very difficult to get this placement and it would only be for one year. Would they continue to a GT?lD program for high school?
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2025 23:14     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kid with an IEP is in 8th grade at Tilden. We are not in-boundary. Everything has gone pretty well and the teachers seem very competent in dealing with accommodations and IEP needs.

I've read not-so-great things about Tilden on this forum but that hasn't been our experience at all.


This is great to hear! Is your child in a resource class?


Yes, and they also had a second special ed class (I do not recall the exact course title) that focused on social-emotional goals, and the SLP plugged in for speech services too. They did not take that class this year for 8th grade (though it was offered for all grades) because they exited speech and the team recommended trying an elective instead.

One thing I noticed for all three years is several of DC's "gen ed" classes have been co-taught with a special educator. So while that subject might not be one where DC needed additional academic support, the adults in the room were well-versed in accommodations and IEP implementation. Does your son have an IEP or 504 plan? He would not be eligible for a resource class without an IEP, I don't think.

The negative things I've heard here about Tilden have mainly to do with bullying, especially among girls. But again, that has not been our experience at all.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2025 18:49     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
The MS with the GT/LD program is NB. If you qualify, that seems like the better choice.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2025 18:28     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Anonymous wrote:My kid with an IEP is in 8th grade at Tilden. We are not in-boundary. Everything has gone pretty well and the teachers seem very competent in dealing with accommodations and IEP needs.

I've read not-so-great things about Tilden on this forum but that hasn't been our experience at all.


This is great to hear! Is your child in a resource class?
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2025 18:13     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Anonymous wrote:My kid with an IEP is in 8th grade at Tilden. We are not in-boundary. Everything has gone pretty well and the teachers seem very competent in dealing with accommodations and IEP needs.

I've read not-so-great things about Tilden on this forum but that hasn't been our experience at all.


Do you have a boy? Is he not a poc? Because those two things would explain a lot.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2025 17:55     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
My kid with an IEP is in 8th grade at Tilden. We are not in-boundary. Everything has gone pretty well and the teachers seem very competent in dealing with accommodations and IEP needs.

I've read not-so-great things about Tilden on this forum but that hasn't been our experience at all.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2025 14:47     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Does he have an IEP?
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2025 13:48     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
Isn't your child already attending Tilden MS? I've heard that GT/LD students usually receive adequate services while attending North Bethesda MS.

Anonymous
Post 02/19/2025 12:03     Subject: Tilden Middle for GT/LD kid
We have a 7th grader who is GT/LD. He scores fairly well on standardized tests most of the time and wants to do well in school. Diagnoses are dyslexia, dysgraphia, and some ADHD. We think he would do better with a resource class and accommodations that are honored (preferential seating, extended time). How would Tilden MS be for this type of kid? We are zoned for that school but he has not attended it.

This would be for 8th grade next year.