Takoma, Easter Magnets. MCPS Pilots Universal Evaluation Process.

[Anonymous]

MCPS Pilots Universal Evaluation Process for Middle School Magnet Programs

School system tests new selection method in effort to increase diversity in highly gifted centers

Very nice article with very easy to read and understand stats and graphics included:
https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/schools/mcps-pilots-universal-evaluation-process-for-middle-school-magnet-programs/

[Anonymous]

yep. I see it, should be Eastern.

[Anonymous]

Umm, are you new around here? This has been an enormous topic of conversation around here for months.

[Anonymous]

Yes, new, but so are the many more parents who missed it.

[Anonymous]

so cool, the only curricula that are effective in the whole county is now focused on diversity admits not merit. cool beans. now where is the data on how low the admit stats were?

[Anonymous]

Previously only a small number of students even applied to these programs. Most often it was children of hyper-involved well-off parents. So many gifted children from less affluent families never even applied. The new process definitely resulted in identifying a higher caliber student than the older system. It also didn't hurt the test was revised to reduce the impact of test prep so truly gifted students were identified not just children of parents who could afford expensive prep classes. The county really knocked this out of the park as it were.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MCPS Pilots Universal Evaluation Process for Middle School Magnet Programs

School system tests new selection method in effort to increase diversity in highly gifted centers

Very nice article with very easy to read and understand stats and graphics included:
https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/schools/mcps-pilots-universal-evaluation-process-for-middle-school-magnet-programs/

This piece is from May 1, 2018. Why post it now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Previously only a small number of students even applied to these programs. Most often it was children of hyper-involved well-off parents. So many gifted children from less affluent families never even applied. The new process definitely resulted in identifying a higher caliber student than the older system. It also didn't hurt the test was revised to reduce the impact of test prep so truly gifted students were identified not just children of parents who could afford expensive prep classes. The county really knocked this out of the park as it were.

My problem is that they didn’t do enough to ensure gifted kids who “have a cohort at their home school” are getting enough enrichment. The classes they purport to be offering for those kids isn’t really acceleration, so they’re basically telling those kids to take a hike.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MCPS Pilots Universal Evaluation Process for Middle School Magnet Programs

School system tests new selection method in effort to increase diversity in highly gifted centers

Very nice article with very easy to read and understand stats and graphics included:
https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/schools/mcps-pilots-universal-evaluation-process-for-middle-school-magnet-programs/

This piece is from May 1, 2018. Why post it now?

Right?! As though we haven’t talked enough about MS magnet programs on this board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Previously only a small number of students even applied to these programs. Most often it was children of hyper-involved well-off parents. So many gifted children from less affluent families never even applied. The new process definitely resulted in identifying a higher caliber student than the older system. It also didn't hurt the test was revised to reduce the impact of test prep so truly gifted students were identified not just children of parents who could afford expensive prep classes. The county really knocked this out of the park as it were.

My problem is that they didn’t do enough to ensure gifted kids who “have a cohort at their home school” are getting enough enrichment. The classes they purport to be offering for those kids isn’t really acceleration, so they’re basically telling those kids to take a hike.

Have you seen the new courses?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Previously only a small number of students even applied to these programs. Most often it was children of hyper-involved well-off parents. So many gifted children from less affluent families never even applied. The new process definitely resulted in identifying a higher caliber student than the older system. It also didn't hurt the test was revised to reduce the impact of test prep so truly gifted students were identified not just children of parents who could afford expensive prep classes. The county really knocked this out of the park as it were.

My problem is that they didn’t do enough to ensure gifted kids who “have a cohort at their home school” are getting enough enrichment. The classes they purport to be offering for those kids isn’t really acceleration, so they’re basically telling those kids to take a hike.

Have you seen the new courses?

I’ve seen the descriptions and they’re barely different than what was previously offered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Previously only a small number of students even applied to these programs. Most often it was children of hyper-involved well-off parents. So many gifted children from less affluent families never even applied. The new process definitely resulted in identifying a higher caliber student than the older system. It also didn't hurt the test was revised to reduce the impact of test prep so truly gifted students were identified not just children of parents who could afford expensive prep classes. The county really knocked this out of the park as it were.

My problem is that they didn’t do enough to ensure gifted kids who “have a cohort at their home school” are getting enough enrichment. The classes they purport to be offering for those kids isn’t really acceleration, so they’re basically telling those kids to take a hike.

Have you seen the new courses?

I’ve seen the descriptions and they’re barely different than what was previously offered.

There hasn't even been 1 day of teaching yet in these new courses, and you're already complaining about them. I guess you're being pro-active.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Previously only a small number of students even applied to these programs. Most often it was children of hyper-involved well-off parents. So many gifted children from less affluent families never even applied. The new process definitely resulted in identifying a higher caliber student than the older system. It also didn't hurt the test was revised to reduce the impact of test prep so truly gifted students were identified not just children of parents who could afford expensive prep classes. The county really knocked this out of the park as it were.

My problem is that they didn’t do enough to ensure gifted kids who “have a cohort at their home school” are getting enough enrichment. The classes they purport to be offering for those kids isn’t really acceleration, so they’re basically telling those kids to take a hike.

Have you seen the new courses?

I’ve seen the descriptions and they’re barely different than what was previously offered.

There hasn't even been 1 day of teaching yet in these new courses, and you're already complaining about them. I guess you're being pro-active.

Oh honey, I’m far from the only one who recognizes two classes, even if they’re better than expected, can’t replave a magnet program. You must be new here.

[Anonymous]

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Oh honey, I’m far from the only one who recognizes two classes, even if they’re better than expected, can’t replave a magnet program. You must be new here.

They are not intended to replace a magnet program. If only a magnet program will satisfy you, then obviously yes, you won't be happy about enriched/accelerated courses at the home school, no matter what the content of the courses is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Oh honey, I’m far from the only one who recognizes two classes, even if they’re better than expected, can’t replave a magnet program. You must be new here.

They are not intended to replace a magnet program. If only a magnet program will satisfy you, then obviously yes, you won't be happy about enriched/accelerated courses at the home school, no matter what the content of the courses is.

You act as though I’m ridiculous for wanting high quality curricula for gifted MS students. I don’t care what they call it; I just want proper education for all kids, which MCPS is clearly not providing.