Media Mentions
Potomac Almanac
Parents of special needs children will have a forum to learn about educational opportunities available to them in the Washington, D.C. area next month….
Arlington Gazette
While this school year might still feel new, some parents are already thinking next fall. Or if they’re not, they should be…
Connection Newspaper
“Twenty years ago, not only did we not have acknowledgement of learning differences and learning challenges, we did not have support,”….
Alexandria Gazette Parket
“I want to find a school where my daughter’s educational needs will be met, but also where her social and emotional needs will be met.”…
Burke Connection
“The Exceptional Schools Fair is a moment for families to see and learn that they have options; that they are not, in fact, isolated….
Chantilly Connection
“We have families coming from all over. They are looking for a place where their children feel safe.”….
Centre View
“More than 30 schools from the mid-Atlantic re-gion sent representatives to show what their schools have to offer and answer questions from parents.”…
Fairfax Connection
The event is considered a clearinghouse for the region, a place where parents of children think and learn differently (re-gardless of their disability)….
Great Falls Connection
EVENT ORGANIZERS described the fair as an empowering day for parents who may feel isolated by their child’s diagnosis…
Herndon Connection
“Whether [the need] is academic or so-cial, it’s so incredibly important that you work with professionals who understand your child….
Lorton Connection
The fair is a forum for parents to explore educational options for their children.
McLean Connection
The fair was founded by Bekah Atkinson, director of admissions at the Sienna School, to provide a re-source for parents
Mount Vernon Gazette
Tara Nappi and Josh Gwilliam of Commonwealth Academy in Alexandria, share information with parents at The Exceptional Schools Fair…
Reston Connection
Atkinson is clear, however, that it is not a forum for diagnosis or advice,
Springfield Connection
“They are looking for a place where their children feel safe.”