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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”Source Sans Pro||||||||” header_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
This section includes frequently asked questions about The Children\u2019s Guild\u2019s special education program. Questions are sorted for caregivers and referral sources.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Source Sans Pro|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#0047bb” icon_color=”#0047bb” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”30px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#0047bb” toggle_font=”Source Sans Pro||||||||” toggle_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How do I know if my child should attend a school like The Children’s Guild?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Meet with your child\u2019s IEP team to determine if an environment like The Children\u2019s Guild is the best approach for your child\u2019s success. If your child doesn\u2019t have an IEP, discuss this with the principal at your child\u2019s school.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is an IEP?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n IEP stands for Individualized Education Program. It is a document that describes the special education and related services your child should receive. This includes established goals and objectives developed specifically for your child to meet and his address his current needs. Your child\u2019s placement in special education and related services is based on his\/her IEP. An IEP is developed by your child\u2019s IEP team which consists of a group of highly qualified individuals, which may include:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I enroll my child in one of The Children’s Guild programs, independent of the school system?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n No. Before your child can enroll in The Children\u2019s Guild: Transformation academy, you must contact your child\u2019s current school to request an IEP team meeting. The IEP team will determine if your child would benefit from a school like The Children\u2019s Guild. The final decision and approval would come from your local school system.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Where do you need to live to attend a Children’s Guild school?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n We accept students from DC and Maryland. If the travel distance is a concern, you must receive permission from your school system.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Doesn\u2019t my child’s school already have special education programs?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Some schools do, however your child may benefit from a more structured, therapeutic environment. Students from DC and Maryland. If the travel distance is a concern, you must receive permission from your school system.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How long is The Children\u2019s Guild enrollment process?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The actual enrollment process can take just a few days; however, it can take a few months for you, your IEP team and the school system to determine that The Children\u2019s Guild is the best educational environment for your child.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What are some of the legal rights that I have along with my child during this process?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The\u00a0Maryland Disability Law Center<\/a><\/strong>, the protection and advocacy system for Maryland, published a handbook called \u201cSpecial Education: Rights and Wrongs,\u201d which describes your legal rights and the rights of your child regarding the special education for your child.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is a %22least restrictive environment%22?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The goal of special education is to provide an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment in which your child\u2019s need can be met. This means that, as much as possible and in accordance with your child\u2019s needs, your child must be educated with nondisabled children, and the school system must try to meet your child\u2019s needs in a satisfactory way. The more a child\u2019s education occurs only with other students with disabilities, the more restrictive the placement. In simpler terms, if a student is able to return to a least restrictive environment after being at The Children\u2019s Guild, they are usually returning back to a public school near their home. They may return to a special education class within the school or back to a general education class environment.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Will my child’s academic records transfer to The Children’s Guild?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do I have to pay for my child to attend The Children’s Guild?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n No. Your child\u2019s tuition is paid for by the approving school system. You are not obligated to pay for this at all.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How old can my child be to attend The Children’s Guild school?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The Children\u2019s Guild schools serves students ages 5 to 21.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Source Sans Pro|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#0047bb” icon_color=”#0047bb” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”30px” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#0047bb” toggle_font=”Source Sans Pro||||||||” toggle_font_size=”20px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do you accept individuals without an IEP?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No, your child must have an IEP.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Does The Children’s Guild have openings at Transformation Academy?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The Children\u2019s Guild: Transformation Academy has ongoing enrollment throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Who can I contact if I have more questions about Children’s Guild day schools?” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Contact Sarah Davis, Referral Development Director, at\u00a0410.514.0181<\/a> (cell) or email her at DonahueT@childrensguild.org<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_top=”9px” border_color_top=”#f47721″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/childrensguildschools.org\/transformation-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/TCGTA-logo-2-color-01.svg” title_text=”TCGTA logo 2 color-01″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nQuestions for Caregivers<\/h2>\n
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