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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a child in AAP. And before anyone starts with the "you didn't have to enroll her if you think base schools are fine" our center is in our base school.

This entire artificial construct that "gifted" children's needs couldn't be met in a non-AAP classroom is ridiculous.  If AAP didn't exist, I guarantee schools would adjust as need to be accommodate the more advanced learners.  Thousands of really terrific school districts across the country do just that.  It's a fact.

Of course removing top-performing kids from base schools will change the base schools.  But it's ludicrous for parents not to recognize those schools would also change if AAP kids moved back.

The people who defend AAP are trying to protect their ability to overtly show their child is "gifted."[/quote]

Our experience is exactly the same - our base school is the center.  Your description of it being an "an artificial construct" is right on the money.  Nearly half the kids (3-6) are in AAP.  It's really become such a joke.  Lake Wobegon, VA.[/quote]

Half the 3-6 graders are in AAP? You center school only has students from the base school? Our center school has students from 6 other schools.[/quote]

There are several "huge problem centers" but they are not the majority.[/quote]

Doesn't really matter if they're in the majority or not.  They're problems and those of us with kids in those schools would like something done about it.  As in, no more centers in those areas.[/quote]

Maybe teach And I'd really like to get rid of travel soccer in our area, because the talented Soccer. Kids just dominate our ES and my DS can't keep up.  Oh well, that's not going to happen either, I guess [/quote]

The tired travel soccer analogy is comparing apples to oranges.  Travel soccer is an optional, privately funded, after-school activity.  AAP is a public, taxpayer funded academic program, and as such, should be available to all students - or none.  Personally, I'm happy to have my tax dollars spent on special education for any child who needs it, at either end of the spectrum.  AAP is not special ed, in any way, shape, or form.[/quote]

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