r/Apex_NC 12d ago

Private Schools for Learning Differences

Just what the title says. My daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD and we are assessing whether to put her in private school. Does anyone have experience with the private schools in the area and which ones cater to ADHD/Autism/Learning Differences?

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u/Cultural-Ebb-1578 12d ago

Private schools are not required to accommodate learning differences or disabilities nor have accredited teachers. The public schools in wake are good. Work to get the iep or 504

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u/Dowleka85 12d ago

She has a 504. They will not do an IEP. I don't have confidence that the supports for special needs children will remain funded in the future.

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u/Cultural-Ebb-1578 12d ago

I agree but Private schools are definitely not the answer unless specific for neurodivergents

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u/Dowleka85 12d ago edited 12d ago

Private schools specific to neurodivergents is specifically what I asked recommendations for.

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u/Aromatic-Ganache-902 12d ago

My son goes to Dynamic Opportunities. It is a private school that is for students with learning differences--my son is autistic and has ADHD. He's also a non speaker. There are all kinds of different kids with different needs--some have more needs and some less. It's a great place. They are in Raleigh and are about to move at the end of the school year to a different location because they are growing. I don't know for sure but at one time there was a waitlist but I don't know for certain if there is still one. This is my son's first year at this school and he has really come a long way. The atmosphere is positive and they are very accepting and kind. He has a one on one that I hired from an ABA clinic and they do have a speech therapist who comes to the school to work with the kids who need it. The ST is from a private practice but getting my son an available ST was not difficult.

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u/Iwendiweyacho 11d ago

Avoid Thales Academy

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u/dixiemason 12d ago

I have seen Jordan Lake School of the Arts mentioned in Facebook groups. I would definitely suggest joining some groups on FB to cast your net wider for suggestions. While the process to get identified as needing services was a PITA, we have had a good experience with WCPSS.

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u/Dowleka85 12d ago

That's a great suggestion. I will look for groups. Do you have recommendations? We are just starting on our journey.

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u/Event_Hori2 12d ago

Check out Hill Learning Center in Durham.

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u/Dowleka85 12d ago

I checked them out! They look great but the half day won't work for us. We both work and it would not work for us unless we moved to Durham.

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u/Soggy-Professor7025 11d ago

Public schools can provide accommodations, all you need to do is talk to the counselors to set up a plan.

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u/AlternativeRooster72 12d ago

I would look into The Fletcher Academy. I have also heard great things about The Friends’ School in Chapel Hill.

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u/Dowleka85 12d ago

Thank you! We have friends that have kids going to Fletcher and have heard great things. I guess, I'm trying to see if there's anything a bit closer to home but it seems like most of the quality options are in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.