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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 151761" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>My son is in 9th grade at a small progressive private (NOT parochial) school. Because he has emotional shutdown that interferes with getting classwork and homework done (yes, it looks as if he isn't motivated, but in reality his mood swings get in the way), he is not being offered a place for 10th grade. As others have mentioned, private schools often don't make special accommodations for children with special needs. And they can dismiss at will any child who does not live up to the school's expectations.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently in the process of looking at various public school programs in our county SD, where he will be guaranteed a safety net. Like your difficult child, ours would not do well in a program with kids that exhibit external behaviors. The program we are leaning toward provides self-contained classes when students are struggling, but allows mainstream classes when they are doing better. It also focuses on executive function skills and schoolwork/homework production. </p><p> </p><p>Good luck with your decision. There are no simple solutions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 151761, member: 2423"] My son is in 9th grade at a small progressive private (NOT parochial) school. Because he has emotional shutdown that interferes with getting classwork and homework done (yes, it looks as if he isn't motivated, but in reality his mood swings get in the way), he is not being offered a place for 10th grade. As others have mentioned, private schools often don't make special accommodations for children with special needs. And they can dismiss at will any child who does not live up to the school's expectations. We are currently in the process of looking at various public school programs in our county SD, where he will be guaranteed a safety net. Like your difficult child, ours would not do well in a program with kids that exhibit external behaviors. The program we are leaning toward provides self-contained classes when students are struggling, but allows mainstream classes when they are doing better. It also focuses on executive function skills and schoolwork/homework production. Good luck with your decision. There are no simple solutions. [/QUOTE]
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