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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The challenges OP describes are not isolated to Local CES programs. Regional CES programs, and really any school with a special program in it, will always have people feeling that one group is getting something special that another group isn't. It really is dependent on the principal to set the tone for the school and to not have an us/them culture develop. With the local CES programs, it is more noticeable because kids that were mixed together K-3 are now separated, and those in the CES classes know the kids not in the CES classes and see them in their neighborhoods, so there is more opportunity for teasing and unkindness.

Since this problem is relatively new, I think it would be worth parents and the PTA bringing it to the principal's attention and trying to work together to eliminate the problem. Some of this can be dealt with simply by proper messaging to parents and students from teachers and administration. Framing the CES as being for students who are "smarter" is very different than framing it as for students who "learn differently" (which is what it is.)[/quote]

The differences in the classes are more visable at the local schools since so many kids are labeled advanced.  If 3 kids went a regional center there would be a large range of kids...but if you remove the top third of the kids it has a much larger affect on the other classes.  Top third of the class probably don't learn differently.  [/quote]

That's anecdotal. There has been no corroboration of this from parents at other centers and really only one or two parents expressing their concern while others stated a different experience at the same school. Seems like your jumping the gun here.[/quote]

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