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What Do Parents Value About a School for Their Special Needs Child

Monday, March 08 2010

Last night, I had the opportunity to participate in a panel on school choice aimed at parents of special needs children who will be transitioning to kindergarten next year. Our town has a magnet system, whereby parents have six elementary schools to choose from. Each school has a different feel, community and resources. Overwhelmingly, I heard that parents want their special needs child to feel welcomed by the community. If their child needs to attend a self-contained (special education) cla...