Anonymous wrote:Commonwealth academy in Alexandria?

No, Commonwealth parent here. They will not take any behavioral issues. Only ADHD + anxiety, etc. Maybe dyslexia at the lower grades. Try Diener, Auburn and Kingsbury first.

Anonymous wrote:Re: 12:12 from 2/1/2015. This is starting to ring true to me. Are there private/independent schools in the DC area that will willingly accept boys with self-regulation issues (being worked on) that are at normal or high cognitive functioning levels? We are running into this issue and would appreciate any insights. Does it count at all if the parents are actively involved in seeking treatment?

I think it helps if parents are seeking treatment, but regulation issues if they lead to aggression are a liability for any kid at any of the SN privates.

If aggression is the issue, from what I've heard is Frost, Lourie, and Parkmont. GL.

Commonwealth academy in Alexandria?

Auburn? Diener? Kingsbury? Would you consider boarding?

I second giving Kingsbury a look...they work with a wide range of kids

you mentioned you may even be looking at schools outside the city.. would suggest ruling out most of the potomac/chevy chase/bethesda mcps schools which tend to counsel out kids with behavioral issues based on experiences of at least eight families we know. mcps does have a special needs program that may fit your needs based at westbrook elem. it's possible it may be a good place for your child even if he/she is not in the program as these kids are mostly mainstreamed in the general ed classrooms so the teachers are used to it. we've heard most of the kids do so well they are out of the program very quickly.

good luck op. thinking of you and hoping you find a great school for your child that makes him or her happy.

Anonymous wrote:Re: 12:12 from 2/1/2015. This is starting to ring true to me. Are there private/independent schools in the DC area that will willingly accept boys with self-regulation issues (being worked on) that are at normal or high cognitive functioning levels? We are running into this issue and would appreciate any insights. Does it count at all if the parents are actively involved in seeking treatment?

I feel for you, friend. Have you looked at Auburn? It might be too much support if you are looking at mainstream privates.

Re: 12:12 from 2/1/2015. This is starting to ring true to me. Are there private/independent schools in the DC area that will willingly accept boys with self-regulation issues (being worked on) that are at normal or high cognitive functioning levels? We are running into this issue and would appreciate any insights. Does it count at all if the parents are actively involved in seeking treatment?

The honest answer is no private or even private SN school is really set up or wants kids with "behaviors". They are too labor-intensive, not profitable, cause issues with the other families, etc. There aren't really any good schools for bright kids with behavioral problems.

Also check out Creative Minds.

Anonymous wrote:Please go look at Inspired teaching charter school. The lottery closes Monday, so you need to register fast.

High school lottery closes Monday; for elementary school you have another month.

Take a look at creative minds. There are max 17 kids per class.

Please go look at Inspired teaching charter school. The lottery closes Monday, so you need to register fast.

Kingsbury might be an option. The lower school has a pretty diverse range of kids. They can certainly handle bad days without making your kid feel awful.