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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I teach elementary AAP and I have a couple of kids who scored at least a year below grade level in reading, as well as a couple who scored below in math.  One scored below in both.  The scores seem to be somewhat consistent with what i am seeing in class.  I find it useful as a starting point for grouping kids.[/quote]

In your opinion, do those kids belong in AAP?  Isn't it hard to differentiate when you have kids who are several years above grade level, kids who are a year above grade level, kids who are on grade level, and kids who are below grade level all in the same class?  [/quote]

Different PP but another teacher who has found the same as the above. Yes, it’s hard. Especially since you get very little support because “they’re AAP, they’ll be fine.”

I have some kids who would be better served in gen ed. I can pass along feedback about the admission process, and I can be as candid as possible with parents about their struggles, but that’s about it. They’re my kids, so I support and  teach them to the best of my ability. Some parents will pull them if they get enough 2s, others will pay for tutors four days a week, and a few will make the teacher’s life hell. That’s teaching. [/quote]

How many kids are 2 or more years above grade level in your classes?  My child is very underwhelmed by AAP, but he's also significantly above grade level.  [/quote]

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