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What accommodations do schools make for special-needs kids?
ISK has a separate program for high-special needs kids, but the spaces there are limited and we know people who didn't get in. For "regular" special needs, they have a lot of on-site services (OT etc) and staff, and provide IEP-type plans and accommodations. Our elementary child was diagnosed with mild special needs while there and I felt they were very well supported, and that the school staff was on my side and we were all working together. I have heard it is difficult to get dyslexia-specific help, and that the middle school is less accommodating. School of Nations and Woodland Star are other schools where parents of high-special needs kids have found support. - Jan 2025
It seems most schools here can accommodate to an extent, even the smaller schools. - Mar 2024
Depends on the school and the level of need. - Aug 2023
ISK may not accommodate all students but other schools such as Woodland Star excel in that area - Mar 2022
From what I have heard, The Nations and ISK are the best for special needs kids. - Aug 2021
Not much - Sep 2015
ISK has some help for mild problems; it is ok not great. If there is a severe problem, you might need to hire a tutor. ISK has been very helpful in helping us find a tutor too. - Jun 2014
I think not many. It would depend on the need. - Jun 2013
No experience with this, but there are services. - Dec 2011
Braeburn has a good reputation for special needs. Rosslyn is able to make accomodations for quite a few special needs, but is more limited. - Dec 2011
Domestic help is inexpensive, so if you had a child who needed an attendant, that would be easy. Not sure about education. - Dec 2010
