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McKinney Elementary Schools - Opinions
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on March 18, 2009
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We are considering a move in McKinney, and there are several similar houses to choose from. So the difference maybe the schools. Any opinions on the following elementa...
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- McKinney is a great city to live in, there is so much at your finger tips that you really have no reason to leave the city to often. I cannot speak for all MISD sch...
- We moved to McKinney in November 2007 and our daughter (then in 2nd grade) attended Glen Oaks. We chose the house/neighborhood specifically because I wanted her at Gl...
- Depending upon when you will be moving and your priorities for your kids, you may also want to consider Imagine International Academy of North Texas, a public charter ...
Seeking Schools with Good Special Ed. Dept in San Antonio
Asked by C.B. from San Angelo
on March 4, 2008
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Hello, I'm getting ready to move to San Antonio and would like some feedback on what school district would I get better Special Ed. Services from. I have 2 boys with ...
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- Dear C. B, My mother has been involved in the special education department of SA's Northside Independent School District for over 30 years. I know that it is one o...
- Hi, C., My name is B. Richey, I was born and raised in SA, never haved left except to travel! All of my children went to Northside ISD, it is a wonderful school dis...
- We lived in San Antonio about nine years ago and then moved (we are also a military family) so when we ended up coming back to Texas, we looked at cities outside of Sa...
Advice to Advance Speech Delay Son to Spec. Ed. K or Keep in Spec. Ed Preschool
Asked by A.P. from San Francisco
on June 7, 2009
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I have a 4 yr. old son with speech & language delay. We went thru the school district and he had an IEP and he was enrolled in special ed. preschool with speech therap...
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- I am currently teaching kindergarten. Just thought I would inform you that many school districts are doing away with the Class Size Reduction due to California budget...
- I think you should go with your gut. Only you really know your son, and know what is best for him. A couple of my kids have late birthdays, and I have started them, ...
- I think it's better to NOT move him forward. Especially since he is small---if he is small, has speech difficulties, and is behind in school, how does being in a highe...
School Districts in North Suburbs That Are Good in Both Regular and Special Ed
Asked by K.A. from Minneapolis
on May 16, 2008
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I have a daughter with Down Syndrome who recieves special education services. She does well academically she is in a typical kindergarten (middle/high reading group a...
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- I have heard good things about the sped programs in Mounds View. I have worked in the St. Anthony-New Brighton district and know first hand that they have a good prog...
- I am responding mostly on hear-say, but I live in the Anoka-Hennepin District (Andover schools) and have heard many negatives about St. Francis. Many families from St....
- I am a mom and teacher living in the Andover area. I can say that we are very happy with the Anoka Hennepin schools but really avoided anything in St Francis when we ...
ADHD - Elementary School
Asked by A.H. from Boston
on May 10, 2008
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Will like to know natural meds for ADHD.
Anyone has tryed DORE or any other ADHD therapy?
Does it work?
How to work with elementary school's principal and teache...
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- A.: I would recommend your pediatrician for alternative method practitioners first. I think it is great to avoid medication if possible. Many of the natural remedies a...
- I need to start my son on Omega 3, 6 &9. Which is to help. I also was told at one point to give my son Melatonin to help him get a good night sleep. When my son was go...
- My middle son who is now 18 was dx'd adhd at age 3 1/2. When he was that young i looked around for natural meds and the only thing available was coffee/which was too m...
Need Help Finding a School with Great Special Ed Programs
Asked by R.R. from San Antonio
on June 19, 2007
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Hello everyone. My name is R.. I currently live in Ft. Worth. My family will be moving to SA next month. My 5 yo will be in Kindergarten this fall and he has Autism. H...
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- Hi, when our son was in elementary school we were in the NEISD. The way that district and NISD work is, they have cluster schools. There are only certain schools withi...
- Hello R., My name is D. and I am a mother of 2 and have lived in SA all my life. Here is a website that will hopefully give you all the info that you need: www.ESC-2...
- Hi R.! I live in NISD & Boone Elementary is a fabulous school for special needs! It is a Title One school, so there are quite a few children on free or assisted lunc...
Seeking a Psychologist on the Westside to Do Psych-ed Testing
Asked by N.L. from Los Angeles
on April 29, 2008
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does anyone know of a good psychologist that does educational testing for elementary school children on the west side?
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- While she's not on the westside, Teri Solocheck in Woodland Hills is phenomal. Remember you only need to go 2 or 3 times - she's worth the drive. I've had her evalua...
- Rita Eichenstein at Cedars Sinai is terrific - does a very thorough reporting and it can be used in an IEP. She's highly recommended by my educational therapist and I...
- N., I am a speech therapist and both professionally and personally(she has evaluated family!) I would highly and confidently recommend Dr. Jayme Neiman-Kimmel. ###-#...
Testing for ADHD
Asked by A.H. from Boston
on March 18, 2008
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What are the procedures and what do Elementary schools in MA do to help kids with ADHD.
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- you could startwith his pediatrician.have a consult with him and they usually dx them depending on the behavior of the child and a form is usually given to the parent...
- You should talk to your pedi? Is your pedi a developmental pedi? If not you might want to find one. A nurologist or pedi will give the parents each 1 questionier to fi...
- I am an experienced mother in this field. "You" have to tell them what your child needs based on his deficiencies. You know your child more than anyone else. Keep on...
Repeat Kindergarden
Asked by C.F. from Los Angeles
on August 10, 2009
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My son just turned 6 in June. He is set to go to 1st grade in Sep. to a special Ed class due to a speech delay. He did kindergarden in a special Ed class. We don't ...
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- Hi C., I think you've gotten some good advice here. I was a special ed teacher for 10 years. I taught a special day class and the students who were high functioni...
- Parents always know best. Don't believe the school district. My son was deaf until three and in special ed until age 8 when he has mainstreamed half day and then mai...
- I had to make this same decision with my son many years ago although my son didn't have the speech problem. He had low scores in several areas and the teacher gave me...
Oak Park School Feedback
Asked by E.G. from Chicago
on June 16, 2008
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Hi! We are considering a move to Oak Park. I'd love to hear from Oak Parkers about the different public elementary schools in the area. Generally, I've heard "all Oa...
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- My son is a second-grader at Irving. It's probably a good school to use as an example because I imagine the test scores are among the lowest in the district. E. mentio...
- E.- When we were considering moving to Oak Park 2 years ago, everyone said "move to the Mann school district". Well the fact remains that not every family can affo...
- the test scores don't show everything - all the schools are good in Oak Park however what makes some stand out more than others is the parental involvement. My childr...
