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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FCAG has been posting about social issues in centers for years too. Here's an excerpt from 2006.

[b]Develop a framework for constructive, two-way communication to aid schools in promoting a positive climate in GT center schools.[/b] The framework would provide a menu of options to allow GT center schools to customize their own program to meet the individual needs of the school. The framework should also address barriers that might prevent positive communication, suggest possible solutions to overcome the challenges, and include models of partnerships that may be useful. 
[b]Schools that host GT centers often face challenges in managing the expectations and communications between parents, teachers, administrators and students in a respectful, mutually cooperative manner.[/b] Although all schools must manage issues of climate, their complexity can be heightened in schools with GT centers. [b]The administrators at GT center schools must address the often distinct needs of GT center and general education teachers and students as well as promote respectful interactions between center and non-center students.[/b] 
Respect in GT center schools needs to be intentionally built with committed leadership that seeks to improve communication between all parties. [b]Schools should integrate GT students[/b][b] and foster [/b]positive language choices and [b]opportunities for interaction between students without teasing or bullying[/b]. Schools can also integrate center populations through team building among teachers and increased awareness of the benefits of this team building among parents. 
It is suggested that a framework be formulated by consulting with a panel of principals, parents, and teachers from GT center schools that have successfully promoted integrated communities and positive climates. Based on these discussions, [b]a framework of recommendations for creating and fostering a positive school climate would be developed to help manage these diverse expectations[/b]. This may include improved communication, affirmation of advanced academic achievement, [b]stronger peer relationships between GT center and non GT center [/b]students, and others. Parent Teacher Associations may also serve as a bridge for better communication. 
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2006 was when the program was smaller and the positive relationships were related to AAP kids being bullied or isolated by base kids.[/quote]

It wasn't that small of a program in 2006 and I think this comment was pertaining to all students. I agree though that both AAP and general ed students should integrate more and foster a positive school climate for all. Integration after school is an optional activity. Hanging out before school is an optional activity. SACC is an optional activity. Specials is the only school sponsored activity 22:00 mentioned other than possibly 10 minutes of recess together and 6th grade lunch. What are the center schools doing within the school hours to facilitate integration like was recommended by FCAG back in 2006? Many of the LLIV programs are now quite integrated after making a change to their scheduling. It's time for the center schools to step up.[/quote]

Where do YOU suggest they do this?  Besides before school, after school, lunch, recess, specials, SACC-- aren't kids meant to be in a classroom learning?[/quote]

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