http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/453307/HELP-I-need-a-school-that-will-have-small-classrooms-20-or-less for a child going into 4th grade. We are in the South Bay. My son has ADHD and an IEP, but he will be swallowed up in the larger size classes that start in 4th grade! I am panicking! GreatSchools en-us andrummond The only thing I could suggest for a smaller class is to request LD classes or BD classes (learning disorder or behavior disorder). They're generally smaller classes. But even then ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/453307/HELP-I-need-a-school-that-will-have-small-classrooms-20-or-less?cpage=1#comment_463295 5100.463295 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:31:48 -0700 kingfish Does the IEP states what kind of classroom your child will attend for 4th grade? ADHD kids usually have two options in LAUSD : Special day class for kids with ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/453307/HELP-I-need-a-school-that-will-have-small-classrooms-20-or-less?cpage=1#comment_463182 5100.463182 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:07:54 -0700 ivymeighan I agree. Your best chance is at a private school. Public schools have a teacher to student ratio of 23 at the least.Also Charter schools might be another avenue you ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/453307/HELP-I-need-a-school-that-will-have-small-classrooms-20-or-less?cpage=1#comment_458297 5100.458297 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:49:49 -0700 peachweenie Hello, you might want to try looking into charter schools. They are free public schools, but some of them mandate smaller class sizes as part of their charter, although most ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/453307/HELP-I-need-a-school-that-will-have-small-classrooms-20-or-less?cpage=1#comment_457975 5100.457975 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:15:17 -0700 healthy11 If you're considering private schools, here's a list of schools around the country that specialize in kids with ADHD and/or LDs': community.greatschools.net/groups/11554/discussion/152556 http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/453307/HELP-I-need-a-school-that-will-have-small-classrooms-20-or-less?cpage=1#comment_453344 5100.453344 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:35:29 -0700 MagnetMom Hi Anon, and welcome to GreatSchools Parent Community. Have you been looking at private schools, too? Unfortunately, most public schools will have class sizes based on state mandates, and we ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/453307/HELP-I-need-a-school-that-will-have-small-classrooms-20-or-less?cpage=2#comment_453318 5100.453318 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:46:14 -0700