Fairfax County GT/AAP Appeals.
![[Post New]](/jforum/templates/default/images/icon_minipost_new.gif){kind=icon}
Anonymous
| Dr. told me not to appeal using the WISC. We may just appeal with a letter of recommendation and some HW samples. What is a GAI? What does it stand for? Is it usual to get both a FSIQ and a GAI? Thanks! |
Anonymous
| The reality is most appeals without WISC are unsuccessful. Do what you want. |
Anonymous
+1 New test scores are pretty much a standard component of a successful appeal. |
Anonymous
We were given a GAI (General Ability Index) and a FISQ, with the report presenting (and focusing on) the GAI as the most indicative index of DC's abilities. DC had Very Superior in Verbal (the subscores were 2 our of three "very superior"), Very Superior in Perceptual (again, 2 out of 3 subscores "very superior"), Average in Working Memory, but Low Average in Processing Speed. We are appealing with this WISC, as DC's VCI and PRI are in the 99%, with subscores going as high as 99.6%. The working memory is fine (subscores range from 91% to 68%, with an average of 75%), but the processing speed scores are low. The test took 3.5 hours, there were no inattention issues (that could indicate ADD or something similar), so the psychologist told us that it was probably due to the child not knowing that that this part (easy pen-and-paper tasks) was timed. The suggestion was that with a GAI this strong we should appeal, which is what we are doing. I don't know whether we will be successful, but I do not think that these scores indicate anything other than a bright kid that likes challenges. |
Anonymous
Too bad you won't find any of these at your local elementary 
|
Anonymous
I had read on these boards that Carol Horn does not like GAI to be used, so perhaps that is why some psychologists do not use it. I think the explanation was that GAI seems like an attempt to manipulate the numbers, and that the screening committee is experienced enough with reviewing WISC scores that they can interpret the VCI and PRI on their own. That said, we did submit a GAI for our DC, and DC was found eligible. So it is probably not a deal breaker either way. |
Anonymous
|
What is the verdict on Stanford Binet and WJ on appeal.
We had to do a WISC (130) instead of Cogat in 3rd grade - as she was sick and couldn't take it. GBRS was 9. - got rejected. Stanford Binet is now 125 (Verbal 125, Quant 123) Dr D says 50-50 as the GBRS will continue to hurt her. Is that fair or true? New appeal material will be SB test and a strong letter from us stating she doesnt belong here. any inputs or advice? |
Anonymous
I was always told that the WISC takes about 1.5 hours.. so found it interesting to hear that yours took 3.5 hours. Was it just the WISC? |
Anonymous
what is your WISC score? |
Anonymous
| Very superior on Verbal and Perceptual. High Average on WM, Low average (16%) on processing speed. FSIQ 120 because of processing speed. Will not appeal with WISC, but other new material. Will take cogat in the fall and then reapply next year. |
Anonymous
Do you have anything to submit other than the SB score? SB scores are usually higher than WISC scores, so that isn't going to look good at all. And yes, a GBRS of 9 is going to be hard to overcome. |
Anonymous
Not sure how that works. She doesn't belong here in FCPS? Are you moving? Going private? Home school? |
Anonymous
here = base school. |
Anonymous
Still not sure how that will be the case for AAP placement without good supporting scores/GBRS/WISC. The other pp mentioned the SB score won't look good at all, but I don't have any comment on that. Not questioning your decision, but since you are asking input. Maybe moving to a base school you like will be a better option? |
Anonymous
I agree. Move to a school that fits better for your DD. Then you are more certain to get what you want. |