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7th December 2012

Q&A: How do I find a school, away from home for teens with behavioral issues?

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Question by Lil Ole Me: How do I find a school, away from home for teens with behavioral issues?
I’ve had it and I’m done with the counseling bull and behavior modifications. My son is 13, beating the crap out of my 10 year old, hitting my dog and ruining our marriage, I want him out of my house and in a place where he can get the help he needs.

I’m not asking for your criticism or advice, I’m asking how to find a school away from home that can help him because I just can’t do it anymore!

Best answer:

Answer by jfluterpicc_98
Try checking with the local school district office, and his counselor may also have some good recommendations. You can also try doing a general google search for schools in your state.

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1 On December 7th, 2012, justmeinthisworld said:
in teh us—you start with your local public school—does he have issues in school too–does he have an IEP

you call teh state child services office

most provate schools for behavior disorders are paid for by local school districts that pay tuition to send a student there

some will take private pay–some won’t

http://www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/outofstate/

posted on December 7th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
2 On December 7th, 2012, Beckee said:
Your local school district should have a spectrum of options, but you do usually have to try the counseling bull and behavior modifications first to prove that they don’t work. I’m guessing there are already several staff members who are working with your son at school. Make sure the care coordinator knows what’s going on at home as well. Very often, placements for kids are expedited because of what’s going on at home.

posted on December 7th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
3 On December 7th, 2012, David L said:
A school counselor, a local psychologist or psychiatrist, or people in the probation department where you live might have some suggestions. Some parenting magazines have group homes that deal with children with behavior problems. A good social worker in your area may have some good ideas. Check out the places that people recommend from parents that have had children who have had kids who have attended that school. Check out more than a few references for the chosen institution that you like. Be patient. This will take some work to do.

posted on December 7th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
4 On December 7th, 2012, Kathryn R said:
The best place for this kind of information is at your state’s VESID web site that stands for Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities. They will have a list of schools that deal with your son’s issues both day and away schools. You can go to VESID web sites in different states if you can’t find one in your state. I don’t know where you live but I do advise you to actually go there and check things out. Some times you find out that they aren’t treating the kids as well as they should be. You may not be able to help your son, because of his issues you don’t want him abused by any one either. A lot of schools do very well with these kids, and are able to help them deal with what ever their issues are. But just like nursing homes some are better than others so be careful, also if your son is in therapy you should have his therapist help you explain to him why he has to live away from home, most kids that age aren’t sure themselves why they act the way that they do even when they act like they do. Also if your son is in therapy his therapist should also be able to direct you to alternative schools for children with their issues. But VESID is your best start Good luck and know that this might just be the best thing that you’re doing for your whole family especially your children. Just make sure that your daughter understands that she won’t be sent away if she’s not perfect. My parents had to send one of my younger brothers to school away from home becuase of his behavior also but the rest of us we afraid for a long time that we would also be sent away if we weren’t perfect even though we knew J had more problems than the rest of us. I advocate for children with disabilites if you want some help or advice than email me.

posted on December 7th, 2012 at 9:19 pm