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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The difference is the peer group AND the curriculum AND the pace AND the depth AND [b]the teachers that have more experience teaching "gifted" kids (and therefore also have more experience with the social emotional needs of these kids and not "just the academics") AND the support structure (including counselors) that has more experience working with these kids[/b].[/quote]

But where does that get you at the end of AAP that you couldn't/ wouldn't otherwise be?  Not trying to argue... just trying to get a measure of the goal.  If the AAP kids just get to Point B a year ahead of everyone else, then I'm not sure it's a goal I want to pursue.  Are AAP kids better prepared for college?  For Honors classes? For AP classes?

What are we all racing toward?[/quote]

It's not just about being ahead academically. The support for these kids is crucial. Being that "smart kid" who learns differently than everyone else is really difficult, and kids can choose all kinds of ways to compensate for being different, not always positive ways. Having a peer group and teachers who "get" it makes all the difference. Kids who are in a classroom that really meets their learning needs have a better chance of success and accomplishment in school and out of school.

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