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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]His second grade teacher changed twice in a year, the first time his original teacher went on maternity leave.  He had a sub for half of the year, and changed to a new teacher in the second half of the year.  How can a teacher know the kid well if they did not spend enough time with the kid?  I also don’t even know which teacher evaluated his GBRS…. It’s likely to be the newest which had the least of the amount of time with him when the form was submitted.  Can this be a point on the appeal cover letter if GBRS was the issue?  I don’t know his GBRS which I already requested from his AART, should get it after the spring break.[/quote]

Unfortunately, it's likely to hurt rather than help your case if you in any way suggest that the teacher did not fairly evaluate your child.  Even if 99% of the input was from the new classroom teacher who barely knows your child, the GBRS form was likely signed off on by the principal, AART, and perhaps another teacher.  FCPS will circle the wagons around its teachers.

Instead, focus on the gifted traits that your child is demonstrating and how so.  When you get the GBRS form and work samples, try to address any of the areas that seem to be lacking.  Like, if your child got a lower rating for Motivation, give concrete examples of how your child is demonstrating some of the bullet points in the Motivation section.

Also, give specific examples of how your child's needs cannot be met in a regular classroom.  Asking for more advanced work and being denied the chance is a great example.  If you think your child is having hyperactive ADHD issues and is being disruptive because he isn't being challenged and engaged enough in class, absolutely put that in the appeal letter.  Give examples of times where he is adequately challenged and behaves better as a result.  It's also worth pointing out that the AAP center teachers are much more experienced with 2E kids and would likely be better equipped to support your child than a regular classroom teacher.  [/quote]

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