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[quote=Anonymous]Talk about selection bias.  If you don't have first hand experience with AAP, then no, you won't really see the benefits of the program. Some kids need it badly (I have one, who is 2e and now at TJ), some kids benefit from it, but would probably be fine in GE (I have one of these too). And some kids are prepped, pushed and forced in when they aren't ready-- which is the fault of parents and not the school system. I think FCPS errs on the side of overly inclusive, and gets all of group one and a reasonable chunk of group 2.  The downside is that yes, sometimes they get group 3.  But I don't know what they can reasonable do to prevent it.

I like the inclusiveness, because I do think kids who can handle advanced material should get it, even if they don't need it. I think it's better than MCPS, where kids are fighting for a limited number of seats, and lots of kids who can benefit don't get services.

The two problems: (1) it may not be inclusive enough. There are kids who can benefit who are missed. I like the idea of level V services for kids, like DC1, who need the extra. And serving them at a handful of standalone centers or schools within a school.  And making level IV even bigger to get more of the kids who can benefit, like DC2. And serving them at their base schools, except in areas where there aren't enough to get a full class.  (2)  kids being prepped for the tests and forced in when they are not ready. On this, I got nothing.

So, rather than griping, what are your solutions. [/quote]

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