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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

Of course our center draws plenty of other students from other schools (five at last count).  But about 2/3 of the second graders for whom this is their base school, wind up in AAP in 3rd grade.  Why so incredulous?  [b]It's one of the huge problem centers[/b], in that it's dominated by mainstream AAP kids.[/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.  [b]As in, no more centers in those areas.[/b][/quote]

There are parts of the county that need Centers because there are only a handful of Center eligible kids at the base school.[/quote]

See bolded, above.  It's been clearly stated again and again that [b]certain areas[/b] (Great Falls, McLean, Vienna, Oakton, Chantilly) in the county DO NOT need center schools.  [/quote]

Not everyone agrees with you. (This dissenting opinion has also been clearly stated again and again.)[/quote]

Do you have a child who attends a center in one of these areas?  If so, then you'd know from talking to other parents there (both AAP and Gen Ed) that most people agree those centers are redundant and unnecessary.  If not, then your opinion is irrelevant.  [/quote]

Not the PP, but yes, I do. In one of the areas listed above- one ES, one MS. And no that is not my experience based on what parents at out center are saying. [/quote]

And that just highlights for some parents, centers aren't about the quality of education but getting to say "my kid is in a center."

(quoted wrong thread before)[/quote]

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