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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yeah, they call it AAP not GT for a reason.[/quote]

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/pdfs/aapac/gtac/GTAC2006-07AnnualReport.pdf

[quote]Changing the name of Gifted and Talented Programs
Background 
As part of one of the three recommendations presented by GTAC to the School Board in 
May 2006, the Committee suggested developing a framework for creating and fostering a 
positive school climate in schools which currently have a GT Center. We recognized that 
administrators and teachers must promote respectful interactions between center and 
noncenter students. Finally, we recommended that schools should integrate GT students 
into the total school community through team building and improved communication, as 
well as provide parents a better understanding of the GT curriculum or Level IV service. 
The Committee recognizes and commends the ongoing efforts by the School Board and its 
staff to respond to these issues. 
* * * 
During the course of the GTAC discussions this year, the question was raised about the 
name of the program itself. We know that the State of Virginia requires Fairfax County 
Public Schools to provide gifted services, but it does not designate the name of those 
services. Several choices were discussed and, while some members did not support a 
change, the majority of the Committee membership approved of a name change from 
Gifted and Talented Services to Advanced Academic Programs. [b]It was felt by the 
Committee that this name change emphasizes efforts to put a label on the service being 
offered and recognizes the academic nature of the program.[/b] [/quote][/quote]

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