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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am glad to hear that FCPS takes more into account than a single test score.  But I will also point out that a high score on one of these tests is a more likely marker of cognitive ability than some of the other metrics highlighted in the GBRS.

It is also readily apparent that FCPS employees populate these forums and are quick to attack parents personally by saying they need therapy or are desperate when we point out concerns with the system. We all see what our kids go through. Calling one of us (a parent) desperate or in need of therapy for pointing out a lack of differentiation and an over-reliance on worksheets by your employer does not help your credibility. [/quote]

I am not an employee of FCPS but your posts make it very clear that you are dissatisfied with the education that your child is receiving. I would go so far as to say that you are angry.

Much of what you say I agree with. I think that there should be more differentiation in classes then there currently is. My kid is bored with a fair amount of what they are doing in second grade. He is getting "level II" services in the form of different worksheets and a higher reading group. None of which is particularly exciting. That is why we are applying for AAP, to have a different option.

I wish AAP was more standardized throughout the system. I wish Level 2-3 services were more standardized. I suspect that there are good reasons why this is not happening, different schools have different kids with different needs and programs cannot be one size fits all.

That said, the CogAT and NNAT are easily prepped. Those scores can be inflated. Basing acceptance on a test score that can be prepped is not useful. And yes, you can argue that a 140 with prep is a 130 without prep and a 130 is still pretty good, but a 130 is not in pool. The GBRSs and work samples are subjective. That is why there is an appeals process. You can see the packet once the initial phase is done and appeal. So parents can address the GBRSs if those were poor or submit different work samples. Or provide a WISC.

You can apply again in third grade. We had a neighbor whose kid did not apply until 4th grade and started in 5th grade.

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