Looking for a Private School

I have a friend who sent her daughter to Forcey, which is on E. Randolph Road, right by Route 29 near Cherry Hill. Below is the website, and I've included their resource department info. I haven't looked at tuition but it's on the site.

http://www.forcey.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=814

Resource Department

Believing God has created each student with unique and individual talents, the resource program at Forcey Christian School is intended to assist classroom teachers in meeting the needs of a variety of learners. Mrs. Elizabeth Loys teaches a reading enrichment program, utilizing the Junior Great Books curriculum, designed to challenge highly able students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade to “stretch” their minds and think “out of the box” in group discussions and writing activities. Mrs. Terri Brodt offers additional support to students whose learning style or academic needs cause them to benefit from small group instruction or modification in classroom materials or instruction.

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It is not only unfortunate that you have to get the school to fulfill their agreed upon duties to meet your child's needs academically, it is also illegal for them not to. If you cannot find or afford a private school, you should look into getting an educational advocate- someone who is experienced in school law (IDEA) and getting the school system to meet their legal requirements. You can call the Children's Law Center for guidance on finding someone in your area since they only deal with clients in DC but are a great referral source for families even if they can't take the case.

I don't know of a private school, but I do say welcome to the world of public schools who do not follow an IEP unless the parent insists on it. I could not find a private school that wanted to teach my seriously dyslexic son (except for the special schools just for that, which I could not afford.) I learned how to become an effective advocate for him from 2nd grade all through 12 grade. If you cannot find a school that will meet your daughter's needs, and want help learning how to advocate, this is a great web site:

http://www.wrightslaw.com/

If you want advice, feel free to contact me, I was a successful advocate for my son, and the schools got to the point that if I asked for it, I got no resistance and they followed through. I hope it all turns out well for you.

My son has a few friends that attend At. Ambrose Catholic School on Annapolis Rd (Rt. 450) in Landover Hills area. Their parents are very happy with the school and so are the kids. I don't know of any closer to Beltsville, but if you call them they can probably let you know.