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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is AAP placement biased against shy children who don't speak up in class? [/quote]

Yes. I don't think it was before. But the current overweighing of GBRS seems to be creating this issue. [/quote]

When we asked about AAP, our K teacher responded it was not about being smart it was for kids who stood out as leaders.  We just wanted to learn about the program as we are new to teh district and the websites talk about AAP 1 & 2 for lower grades, and knew our kid was solidly ahead on some things, and she basically said our kid did not have a chance because she did not view him as a leader.[/quote]

Expecting a 7-year-old to demonstrate leadership skills is nuts. It’s Advanced ACADEMICS, not future leaders of America. Sounds like some teachers need a refresher in what they’re measuring. [/quote]

Yeah... it was a disheartening exchange. I’ve continued to see him be pretty significantly more advanced than other kids as his progress through the school. It’s sort of become clear that the school is not interested in working closely with kids like him as they have to focus more on the population in need of more help. Feel like he got lost in the noise. We’re going to try a different school option this coming year.[/quote]

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