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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need an additional test if you have to appeal IMO. [/quote]
Disagree.  I successfully appealed without any additional tests.  The key is to convince the committee that your kid's needs can't be met in a regular classroom.  It's tricky to figure out how to go about doing that, but you should craft your parent letter and supporting documents to try to prove to the committee that your kid needs AAP placement.  Simply showing that your kid is smart or that your kid would be successful in AAP isn't enough.[/quote]

NP but would it help to write in your appeal letter that your child was new to the school, had a teacher on maternity leave and multiple subs so no one actually got to know them well? Would appeal help in that situation?[/quote]

Quoted PP here.  I would not want to come across as criticizing the school or AART in any way.  Focus on the positive things about your child and why they need AAP to reach their full potential.  I don't know what they have on the HOPE form, but the old GBRS form had a lot of characteristics that the AAP panel wants to see.  Pick some of those and talk about how your child demonstrates the trait.  It helps if you have some work samples that illustrate the trait, so you can refer to them in your letter.  Be specific about what your child needs and how your child is not able to receive what they need in the regular classroom.

I would try to work in that your child was new to the school.  If your child is also quiet or shy, I would find a way to work that in as well.  If there are any areas identified as weaker in the HOPE form, I would add a work sample or commentary showing strength in that area.  [/quote]

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