Unmasking twice-exceptional (2e) needs in a high-achievement, high-pressure academic environment.
District 25 is defined by its strong academic performance and high Asian enrollment. In this competitive environment, the intense academic pressure often masks learning disabilities—particularly for twice-exceptional (2e) students—until middle school burnout occurs.
A significant pain point for local families is that students who are "performing on grade level" are frequently denied services, even if they are struggling with executive function or underlying processing issues. For these families, moving from an "early-awareness" stage to securing a formal IEP evaluation is critical to preventing long-term academic fatigue.
"In District 25, if your child is getting Bs, the school often thinks they're fine. They don't see the five hours of tears over homework or the masked dyslexia. We had to prove that 'fine' wasn't enough for a 2e kid."
This is not a recommendation. Placement is an IEP team decision.
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