ISO newer construction - plano vs. garland? (Dallas, Richardson: homes, school districts)

[Razz2525]

So my husband and I have two different priorities for moving to Dallas in the next few months. He wants new or newer construction, which we haven't found in Plano, and I want school districts that not only would benefit our gifted soon-to-be 7-yr-old but provide support for the fact that he also has high functioning autism and ADHD. When I mention this to DH, he says that we shouldn't move to a location on the basis of a school that may or may not provide the resources our son needs. And resources I mean perhaps an additional resource in the classroom to help give him more time completing tasks, supportive of an IEP (which we currently have here in South Florida in addition to a 504), and a school administration that doesn't blow you off when you bring up issues in the classroom (sorry, recent troubles in our "top public" school in our district has made me a bit gun shy).

In terms of school districts, is Plano considered more progressive/supportive than Garland particularly with respect to autism and ADHD? If you have specific elementary schools in mind that do a great job in your opinion, please let me know! We just need assistance focusing our search and given everyone's differing opinions about how well the school districts are doing, it's hard to get a bead on where to commit.

Thanks!

[jdallas]

I have a really close friend with a child that sounds very similar to your own. She lives in Plano and decided to go private after a year of frustration with the public school system when it came to resources and support for her son's case.

[Razz2525]

Uh oh, yikes! I heard about the PPCD program in Plano and was glad to hear that was a program that could help support high functioning kids. Ugh, so many varying stories about PISD... I'm wondering if Richardson ISD would be a better bet. I guess it really depends on the school. I'm trying to get a sense of which elementary schools in which districts provide these support programs for aspie kids who do very well academically but need support on a social level. DS doesn't have trouble making friends, just trouble keeping them because he always has to dominate play, make up his own rules, have things a certain way, etc.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by Razz2525

Uh oh, yikes! I heard about the PPCD program in Plano and was glad to hear that was a program that could help support high functioning kids. Ugh, so many varying stories about PISD... I'm wondering if Richardson ISD would be a better bet. I guess it really depends on the school. I'm trying to get a sense of which elementary schools in which districts provide these support programs for aspie kids who do very well academically but need support on a social level. DS doesn't have trouble making friends, just trouble keeping them because he always has to dominate play, make up his own rules, have things a certain way, etc.

I hear Richardson ISD is good for autistic kids but not for kids with dyslexia. I don't have kids so I wouldn't know from personal experience. Richardson also does not have new builds except in areas served by the Plano ISD. Most of the housing stock here is from the 50s to the 80s.

[lakehighlands]

Originally Posted by BigDGeek

Richardson also does not have new builds except in areas served by the Plano ISD.

The Canyon Creek area that feeds to Prairie Creek and Canyon Creek Elementary(RISD) has over 20 homes built within the last five years, most built within the last two to three years.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by lakehighlands

The Canyon Creek area that feeds to Prairie Creek and Canyon Creek Elementary(RISD) has over 20 homes built within the last five years, most built within the last two to three years.

Those were teardowns and are not typical of the area. They are also by and large premium homes that are out of many peoples' price ranges. The OP didn't specify a budget but if they're considering Garland for new builds, Prairie Creek is probably out of their budget.

[Razz2525]

Yeah, our budget is $300k max, and even that's stretching. We'd be far more comfortable with $275-280k.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by Razz2525

Yeah, our budget is $300k max, and even that's stretching. We'd be far more comfortable with $275-280k.

Yup, new builds in Prairie Creek are out of your price range. They're out of most peoples' price ranges!

Hope you guys find what you're looking for.