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We are relocating to Austin and need to find a school that works well with children of hearing impairment


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cleardoug January 27, 2009


Our son is a 4th grader, very smart and does well in school. He wears hearing aids to support very poor high frequency hearing. His current school... More » 

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healthy11 January 28, 2009


Hi. Unfortunately, Greatschools is a nationwide forum, and the chance of finding another family from the same town, with... More »

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North Austin after school care for my hyperactive 4th grader?


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robertlee January 26, 2009


My smart, but hyperactive 10 year old son needs a place he can play and learn after school without being squashed for being HDD. AUSTIN

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healthy11 January 26, 2009


Hi. I'm not from TX, but I'm wondering if you've ever considered joining a local CHADD (www.chadd.org) parents support... More »

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How do you academically compare private schools with other private schools?


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carolyngnam January 22, 2009


How do you academically compare private schools with other private schools?

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tjlove January 22, 2009


One way to compare is to ask for curriculum from each school and compare. Get a sample reading list, a sample homework... More »

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healthy11 January 22, 2009


In most private schools, the students still take some kind of standardized tests...for example, in my son's private elementary... More »

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What's a great elementary school in Florence? What makes it great?


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EllasDad August 14, 2008


What's a great elementary school in Florence? What makes it great?

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klcraft January 20, 2009


There is only one elementary school in Florence, and that's Florence Elementary. I would not exactly call it great, though.... More »

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How can I find a good school for my boys?


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vinsabella January 9, 2009


We are new to Texas. I have a teenager in the 9th grade and a 12 yr old who's autistic. I am currently living in San Marcos, Texas. I don't know... More » 

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beachcomber January 9, 2009


Welcome. Sorry I am not familiar with Texas but good luck

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healthy11 January 10, 2009


Have you tried using the Research and Compare feature on the green menu bar near the top of this page? You enter the location... More »

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