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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP : I wasn't provided GAI, only FSIQ. where do we see GAI? DS has extremely high FRI and average PSI. FSIQ slightly less than 130. Should I submit WISC?[/quote]

What are all the subscores and what was the child's cogat, nnat, hope, etc.? People can't advise you if you are not providing a clear picture of your child.  If the WISC is low relative to other test scores, probably leave out.[/quote]

Very High Cogat , very high nnat, extremely high FRI, wisc nearer to 130. 2 of the subscores that are not counted are the only ones less than 90 . iready math is 95+, HOPE has 50% sometimes and 40% rarely. Kid is toooo shy - there is no way any teacher(or anyone) would identify this kid out from a group. Multilingual & English is not dominant yet .. so VCI and iready lang is less than 90%. Per admin all correct in PSI though ranked at 50. [/quote]

I would include the WISC.  The AAP center likely has math/science programs or resources not available at the base school.  You could argue that your kid needs access to these.

Is your kid listed as ESOL?  If your kid isn't fluent in English, I'd focus on that as the reason for lower verbal scores as well as the lower HOPE scores.  [/quote]

Yes, kid is in ESOL. Where do I argue/write these ? is there a place in the appeal form to write this personal request? 
Also if kid is in ESOL and low in verbal scores, wouldnt that be considered negative to be in full time AAP program? 
Thanks for answering.[/quote]

You just write a letter explaining why your kid's needs cannot be met in the regular classroom.  Include it with the appeal.  ESOL status can explain why a kid could be gifted but not yet showing it in the classroom.  If your child has had an upward trend in iready percentiles (like 50th percentile at the start of 1st grade, and 80th now), you could argue that your child is making tremendous progress with gaining fluency.   You could also argue that your child is less likely to raise their hand and more inclined to be shy due to language issues.  Include some strong work samples with your letter.   There were several kids in my child's AAP classroom receiving ESOL services.

Depending on how high the CogAT Q and WISC FRI scores are, the kid might be eligible for 6th grade Algebra.  If that's something available at your center but not at the base school, you could also argue that your child's needs in math cannot be met at the base school.  They're looking for a CogAT Q score of 145 or higher.  [/quote]

Yes for iready upward trend.. gained 20 %
School admin. not helpful/encouraging. 
With the data points you provided, kid is eligible for 6thgrade algebra.
I have to look for strong work samples now. 
Thanks for the info. [/quote]

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