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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why aren't all students allowed to take a resource class? It would benefit so many students that don't have support at home like students whose parents who didn't finish high school or struggled in school, english learners, students doing time consuming activities after school, students who have jobs, etc. 
It seems strange that someone who is able to take  AP World History, AP English Language, AP Calculus AB and Honors Physics is in a special education resource class with students trying just to graduate high school. I don't think a special education teacher is really going to be helping a student with AP Calculus homework. [/quote]

This post shows some ignorance.  Some students are "twice exceptional," that is they are gifted (high IQ) and have a documented learning disability and/or ADHD.  They are entitled to public services for the disability.  I agree that a Resource class could benefit many students, but the system just isn't set up that way.  My child has never been in a Resource class, but I assume that the class has a very small number of students in it.  A small class size costs the tax payers money.  I highly recommend the AVID program to students whose schools provide this option - it basically provides a very structured study hall that helps to prepare students for rigorous courses and colleges.  It is application-only.  https://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/staff-bulletin/five-questions-with-troy-horsley-avid-coordinator-benjamin-banneker-middle-school/[/quote]

the easier way to get your kid in if you want it is to get them a 504. If they want it too, it's not hard to get a diagnosis [/quote]

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