Are all AAP centers (including LLIVs) created equal?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The correct answer to the OPs question is NO. Having moved within the county twice, the AAP centers are definitely not created equal.[/quote

Also answering OPs question - NO local level IVs are not the same as centers. Especially in Vienna.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The correct answer to the OPs question is NO. Having moved within the county twice, the AAP centers are definitely not created equal.[/quote

Also answering OPs question - NO local level IVs are not the same as centers. Especially in Vienna.

Meaning local level IVs are not implemented uniformly such as centers are- therefore the quality can vary significantly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The correct answer to the OPs question is NO. Having moved within the county twice, the AAP centers are definitely not created equal.[/quote

Also answering OPs question - NO local level IVs are not the same as centers. Especially in Vienna.

Meaning local level IVs are not implemented uniformly such as centers are- therefore the quality can vary significantly.

Are centers implemented uniformly? I didn't think they were.

[Anonymous]

I've taught at a LLIV and a center, which doesn't make me an expert. But from my experiences and from talking to other AAP teachers, the quality of the program seems to depend on the particular teachers and the local administration. It should also be noted that the curriculum endorsed by the AAP office is a mixed bag. It's not all good. It's supposed to encompass all of the grade level standards, but it doesn't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've taught at a LLIV and a center, which doesn't make me an expert. But from my experiences and from talking to other AAP teachers, the quality of the program seems to depend on the particular teachers and the local administration. It should also be noted that the curriculum endorsed by the AAP office is a mixed bag. It's not all good. It's supposed to encompass all of the grade level standards, but it doesn't.

Which part? The math, language arts, social studies, or science? The math is just taught one grade higher I think using the same curriculum material as general ed.

[Anonymous]

The math curriculum is one year ahead, but there are special AAP units that are supposed to be done. The other subjects also have special AAP materials that are supposed to be used.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've taught at a LLIV and a center, which doesn't make me an expert. But from my experiences and from talking to other AAP teachers, the quality of the program seems to depend on the particular teachers and the local administration. It should also be noted that the curriculum endorsed by the AAP office is a mixed bag. It's not all good. It's supposed to encompass all of the grade level standards, but it doesn't.

Which part? The math, language arts, social studies, or science? The math is just taught one grade higher I think using the same curriculum material as general ed.

Definitely Not true. They use different materials in AAP math (ever heard of a bickel? They have in AAP). The math materials at the AAP center are not even the same as the advanced math class at the base school (not level 4, not center).

As for the other subjects -- they do them differently. AAP covers what the base school (non-AAP school) does, but goes further in the info. and goes further in what is expected (presentations are the most obvious example). There is a huge difference in the vocab taught/assigned in AAP vs. regular ed. Much of the AAP curriculum COULD be introduced in regular classrooms... but until they do that, I'm glad one of my kids is benefitting from the center.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've taught at a LLIV and a center, which doesn't make me an expert. But from my experiences and from talking to other AAP teachers, the quality of the program seems to depend on the particular teachers and the local administration. It should also be noted that the curriculum endorsed by the AAP office is a mixed bag. It's not all good. It's supposed to encompass all of the grade level standards, but it doesn't.

Which part? The math, language arts, social studies, or science? The math is just taught one grade higher I think using the same curriculum material as general ed.

Definitely Not true. They use different materials in AAP math (ever heard of a bickel? They have in AAP). The math materials at the AAP center are not even the same as the advanced math class at the base school (not level 4, not center).

As for the other subjects -- they do them differently. AAP covers what the base school (non-AAP school) does, but goes further in the info. and goes further in what is expected (presentations are the most obvious example). There is a huge difference in the vocab taught/assigned in AAP vs. regular ed. Much of the AAP curriculum COULD be introduced in regular classrooms... but until they do that, I'm glad one of my kids is benefitting from the center.

I am trying to figure out which standards ARE NOT TAUGHT in AAP. per the comment above "It's supposed to encompass all of the grade level standards, but it doesn't."