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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The low HOPE scores are going to make it hard.  Plan to appeal.  Get a WISC test done for the appeal.  Write a letter that refutes the teacher’s observations and explain why the child needs AAP.  That is - why the child’s needs won’t be met in the regular classroom.

Sorry this happened to your child. I have been there and know how frustrating it is to have a child that is completely unseen by their teacher.  We made it in on appeal and my child is thriving in AAP.[/quote]

Thanks for the pointers/suggestions! So would taking a WISC test help in our case when all of the test scores are high? Would it help disprove some of the low HOPE marks? Not familiar with WISC and will google it :)
Also, regarding the low scores, I am just very confused because I have been hearing nothing but positive feedback from teacher emphasizing how smart, creative my DC is and all class/homework grades support that feedback as well. [/quote]

The WISC is an IQ test that must be done in person with a qualified preceptor.  A high score will help validate the high COGAT.  With the low HOPE scores the committee may think the scores are from prepping.

If what another poster said was true, that teachers have been taught to not give high scores, then the HOPE scores are even more useless than GBRS.  Truly there are no standards anymore to get into AAP and it is just a roll of the dice - a wholly untransparent process subject the whims of people who don’t know your child at all.

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