Special Education Placement Options

Parents sometimes wonder what type of special education is right for their child with disabilities. Here we provide information and support for parents who are not sure where to turn if their child is struggling in school. When parents believe that their child’s complex educational needs are not being met, they may not know what their options are. Disagreements may occur between members of a child’s educational team about whether an alternative school placement should be considered.  Parents often feel alone and overwhelmed trying to navigate a complicated educational system to get their child’s needs met. This website aims to provide easily accessible, accurate information about how to identify the appropriate educational placement for your child.  For some families, this includes when private day or residential placement should be considered and what the process involves. We want parents to know what is possible.

Who can benefit from this information?

  • Families of children receiving special education services (i.e., on an IEP or 504 Plan) but who do not feel that their child’s needs are being met;
  • Parents who have questions about alternative options to their child’s current placement;
  • Parents of children with complex needs who may require an alternative school program or private day school;
  • Parents considering or already coping with residential placement for their child of any age (including adult children), and would like emotional support for the unique stressors of this experience;
  • Professionals working with children with complex challenges wishing to better understand the perspective and needs of families considering and experiencing private placement.

The sections provided below provide extensive information regarding Special Education Placement Options. Click on the links for more information.

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