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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote][b]It really depends on the principal.

Our elementary center school administration does a wonderful job incorporating all the kids, AAP and non AAP, as important members of our school community[/b].

I agree. Our center does not do a good job of integrating the two and it shows. Also, there is a lot of Gen Ed resentment because the parents somehow feel inferior. I wish the administration would do a better job of integrating the two (i.e. mixing the classes for PE or class plays or something). I think it would make for a better environment.[/quote]

I posted the above bolded section.

Our school combines all the classes for specials (PE, art, music, strings).  The core classes (math, language arts, science and history) are split between AAP and non AAP, and I believe the non-AAP classes use the same type of team teaching format as the AAP classes.  Library, Spanish and lunch are done with the homeroom class, and recess is altogether.

Activities are open to all kids, and the school does not do special AAP only events, like the lock in/campout that one of our neighboring center schools does just for the AAP kids.

I really like the way they blend the kids.  If you ask anyone in the administration, they will tell you flat out that the kids are not AAP or Gen Ed, but all equal students at the school.  It makes for a more positive school environment.  And as someone who transferred into the school, we feel welcomed and part of the entire school community, not just encroachers :)[/quote]

That sounds great!  It should be a model for other centers.[/quote]

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