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NYC Public Schools Not Taking Some Zoned Kids (Yet?)

Living in Manhattan, families always had the comfort of knowing that whatever happened with private school admissions, Junior could always attend her local public elementary school.

That knowledge gave people a feeling of peace so they could live in the city.  Now, zoning is no longer a right.  The New York Times reports that for the second year in a row, some kids in desirable public school zones are being placed on waiting lists for kindergarten.  And some PS 234 and 89 zoned kids will be attending new schools downtown.

While waitlisted kids may indeed eventually be admitted, families still don't know.  This stress, in a season with so many other stresses, is too much to ask families to bear.  Once again, the New York City public schools have pushed affluent families to private schools and to the suburbs.

Help Finding Special Needs Schools and Support in New York, Westchester, and New Jersey

I've blogged about Toby Glick at ParentConfidante just recently, but I can't help writing about her again.  Toby just helped me find a qualified child psychologist for a youngster in need.  The child and her parents are so relieved.  When I called Toby to express my gratitude, Toby told me about work she's doing right now placing special needs clients at top private, public, and nursery schools where their needs will be best met. 

Parents with special needs kids need support.  It's difficult to find caring and qualified professionals to help, whether it's with special needs school placement, IEPs, or with obtaining necessary services from superior therapists and doctors. 

Honestly, I think Toby at ParentConfidante is a godsend.  She cares, and she knows what she's talking about.  Parents of special needs or special needs-suspected kids who want help with school placement and other issues, here's Toby's info:  646-300-1881, or email her at Toby<at sign>parentconfidante.com.  Good luck!