Special Education in St Louis City Schools (magnet school, live in)

[Michael77]

Hello,

We have a young child with developmental disabilities, similar to down syndrome, and he is now of kindergarten age. He will be turning 5 soon, so he is of kindergarten age- and we are looking for an appropriate kindergarten for him.. We live in St Louis City.. we have been accepted into a magnet school, but we are still unsure whether to send him or not... or to try and find a private school, which is appropriate for a kid with developmental disabilities. We have heard good and bad stories about SLPS.. any personal experiences or advice, we would dearly appreciate it.

Thank You, Michael

[stevio63]

similar to downs syndrome?? has your kid been tested by stl public schools?? most districts do a pre/k "readiness" test...did this happen??

i am familiar with Special School District that operates in the county and they do a pretty good job all around....i do have a bias though but city education is "spotty" at best and if i had a kid needing "special ed" it would not be in the city i would be looking