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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - thanks for the quick responses. DD has severe anxiety when it comes to new situations and people. We submitted a letter from her therapist, pediatrician and we wrote a letter. The application was still denied.

We are going to appeal but we didn't mention the possibility of her moving twice in 2 years. She has scored in the 99th percentile for every MAP-P test she's taken and is reading on an "N" benchmark. I know that the designation of gifted isn't linked to CES acceptance but I thought it may be a factor.

Any insight on how we get them to understand the severity of her issues on appeal? [b]I'm baffled that the letters from legit MD and PhDs didn't sway them.[/b] [/quote]
Because there are literally thousands of parents in this county who will come up with some logical, wonderful reason why Larla HAS to go to X school, and why Larla is UNIQUE in this regard. She's not and if the BOE allowed the type of frivolous requests based on convenience and preference like yours, it would be total attendance chaos in this county. You go to the schools that you are zoned for based on where you live, and the BOE provides a free and appropriate education for your child in their home schools. If they can't meet your child's needs there (e.g. IEP needs), they will bus your child to the appropriate school.[/quote]

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