OP, any chance you are in a language immersion school?

Does lab take kids without learning disabilities? I thought they weren't keen on impulsive/behavioral types.

To the Deiner PP and the Auburn PP- if I may ask, what is your child's Dx and learning style? (I'm just trying to get a feel for the kids and environment- not trying to be nosey!)

My DS started Auburn this year and is so much happier! Auburn is truly a wonderful school!

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Anonymous wrote:Not Maddux if you want to find a place where he can be himself.

I've heard hints that everything is very, very directed there- to the point of being scripted. PP (or anyone) would that seem accurate?
That would give him a lot of frustration, but I'm trying to figure out how much of that is a behavior that needs to be overcome, how much is personality and how much of it is disability.

And yes- he has an IEP.

My child was there and I wouldn't recommend it for your son.

A neighbor with a similar child has been very happy at Lab.

Diener has a strong behavior model (positive behavior system) and excellent academics. Our son's behavior has improved dramatically!

OP, would you be willing to share (on or offlist) what the "highly lauded" DCPS your child is in? I also have a SN kid in a ``highly lauded" DCPS school and would be interested in chatting about the experience...

Anonymous wrote:Where is he now? Many PCS have very inexperienced teachers and, as a result, very poor classroom management.

This includes several schools that are often lauded on this board.

He is at a highly lauded school, and he has a great team this year. There are larger structural issues that we have not and will not be able to overcome without a change in leadership and leadership style at the school.

Anonymous wrote:Not Maddux if you want to find a place where he can be himself.

I've heard hints that everything is very, very directed there- to the point of being scripted. PP (or anyone) would that seem accurate?
That would give him a lot of frustration, but I'm trying to figure out how much of that is a behavior that needs to be overcome, how much is personality and how much of it is disability.

And yes- he has an IEP.

Where is he now? Many PCS have very inexperienced teachers and, as a result, very poor classroom management.

This includes several schools that are often lauded on this board.

does he have an IEP?

Not Maddux if you want to find a place where he can be himself.

Yes, he is medicated. Some days are great and others are not. He gets very little consistency in his current school (multitude of reasons, some of them the result of his personality) and I know that is part of it.

Auburn- I will look into it.

Auburn has a campus in Silver Spring.

Is he on medication?

My child has fairly severe ADHD- combined type. DC gives new meaning to the word "impulsive". We have had little success in our DCPCS and need to find him a new home where he can be himself- but to a much lesser degree

We are looking for a school that serves kids of average to above average intelligence, not ED but has a strong behavioral approach. Small classes (serving kindergarten) are a must. Also, nothing with too much freedom of choice because he has absolutely minimal quality decision making skills.

We've heard of Newton- too far from us on the other side of the city.
Maddux- any thoughts from anyone?

What else is out there at this age range?