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[quote=Anonymous]Thanks for all the thoughts.  We really could not afford the WISC or other testing at this time, alas, we put together the best possible package we could without.  Since our school has school based Level IV, there is a strong chance we may end up in that class, if our appeal is denied.  We may have to rethink the testing if he is denied, with regard to reapplying next year.  I felt his work samples were excellent.  The two provided by his teacher (I mentioned in my letter that she willingly provided them as examples of his best work when I requested them) were what I viewed as very advanced writing samples.  I still am floored at what she submitted the first time.  She was NOT advocating for him with the first one, at all.   I also included a musical composition he wrote.  He typed up the text, I explained the melody/harmony from the standpoint of a former elementary music teacher since I could not submit a recording.  Lastly I submitted three additional letters.  One was from me of course.  I wrote it up, then had it edited, for grammar, and too much emotion. (I was fired up, lol).  I brought attention to his strengths again.  Also, I discussed the work samples, and without attacking the teacher, drew attention back to the fact that the one submitted by the school the first time, was not his "best work".  I also had a very convincing letter from his Lego League coach, who talked about specific projects he worked on, and how his skills were far and above most of the group, working with robotics, etc.  I had one additional letter from a family friend who has followed his progress since birth...

This process has been frustrating, and actually, I am curious to see what happens.  [/quote]

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