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We are all being speculative here and assuming the Hispanic or African American child who gained entry to AAP LIV is the one who is behind in reading level or can't advance quickly enough in math.  I'm sure there are plenty of White and Asian kids who have the same issue.  Will the White or Asian child who scores 150+ on the WISC have the same issue?  Who knows!  The child could still be bored out of their mind and completely disengaged.  That child would really not benefit in FCPS's LIV AAP program, but that's not being discussed here at all.  In certain countries, gifted/talented programs are stratified.  Grades are sectioned with the most advanced kids in a particular section, the next tier of kids in a separate section and so on.  Elementary schools have 4 sections generally per grade, from A (highest achievers/most gifted) to D (GenEd).  And larger schools may have two of the same section to accommodate the student in the right section.  There are many ways to really address the issue.  I think FCPS picked one, which for the folks who are left out seems quite unfair.  [b]For the parents whose kids scored 150+, you really should investigate other modes of learning for your children.  FCPS's AAP program is certainly not meant for your children.  I would go further and say that you are stifling your child's potential by keeping them in AAP and thinking that will meet their needs.[/b]  [/quote]

I'm not assuming that Hispanic or AA kids who get accepted into AAP are definitely behind in reading or math.  A few PPs have suggested that kids of target racial groups who are behind in math or language arts should still get pushed into AAP in the name of diversity.  I think due to the nature of AAP, kids should have to be above grade in both math and language arts to be admitted.

Regarding the bolded, I completely agree!  AAP is not going to be a good fit for kids with an IQ above 140 who are several grade levels ahead.  I wonder if part of the reason some are being rejected is that the [b]kid is too advanced to be a good fit in AAP, and that the kid would be better served with homeschooling or private school. [/b]  If AAP has a limited number of spots available, in a weird way, it almost makes sense to give the spot to a less advanced kid who might benefit from the program than a kid too advanced to really benefit.[/quote]

Completely agree with this![/quote]

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