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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You want to switch to test only? Get rid of the centers. One LIV class for every 3 regular class in the school. Schools that have more classes will have multiple LIV classes. The top 25% of the kids for each school are in the LIV classroom. If there is an issue at specific schools regarding the composition of the class, it can be addressed locally through Principal Placement.

Once you add in Centers and moving kids to different schools and the like, you change the nature of what is being offered and you add in a different level of complexity because now the program as a whole has to reflect the entire County and not the school. [/quote]

Pretty sure test only wouldn't meet state standards for gifted identification. Multiple factors have to be considered. The gifted program rules aren't entirely made up by FCPS.[/quote]
AAP is not a gifted program by definition.  AAP is meant for advanced academic learners.  Few gifted students who are interested in advanced academics can apply to AAP, and they are required to go through the normal application process like anyone else.  The word "gifted" doesn't appear at all in FCPS AAP philosophy statement:

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs   [/quote]

This is correct.  [b]Previously, parents misunderstood the purpose of AAP[/b] to be only for gifted, since it was mention deep down somewhere.  To eliminate that misunderstanding, FCPS removed the word "gifted" many years ago from the AAP philosophy statement:

"Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) believes in developing the strengths and talents of all students. Every student needs to be challenged and engaged in exciting learning experiences.

FCPS policies and procedures are grounded in equity and inclusion. Our commitment to providing rigor to all students is part of the FCPS strategic plan. AAP offers a continuum of advanced academic services to meet a broad range of student needs. We take a holistic approach that uses a variety of assessments to determine the level of service to match the child’s current needs.

With the FCPS talent development model, all students in FCPS will receive:

Critical and creative thinking lessons.
    Access to AAP curriculum and strategies.

Some students need a differentiated curriculum to address their cognitive and social-emotional needs. These students receive additional AAP services based on:

Academic needs beyond peers at their grade level.
    Strengths in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
    A need for increased depth, complexity, and pace of instruction.

Students’ advanced academic needs may change over time. The AAP continuum of services develops and builds on students’ current strengths and talents.
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