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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd say the jury is still somewhat out.  We are at Swanson, and the entire grade is already split into 3 teams for core subjects. Now as part of grouping the kids for each subject they also are using the intensified classes as one of the ways they cluster kids.  For specials and math they are obviously all mixed together.

Know that these are open enrollment and APS really really really wants to make sure they aren't simply white flight in the poorer schools so there is a huge push to get kids across an SES spectrum into these classes.  They are working on making them more available to kids with IEPs. Parents have also self-selected for their kids.

I'd say we do see a bit more challenge in the expectations and the rubrics. How it's rolled out has been very teacher dependent, though.[/quote]
According to our MS website, they should already be clustering kids tagged as gifted.  That shouldn't be new.

My understanding is that APS has been working to make sure the gifted tag is appropriately considered for students across all demographics and for 2e students.  [/quote]

My kid is 2e w/an IEP and they are very open to her taking intensified if/when she’s up for the workload. The topic has come up multiple times with her teachers/case carrier. She isn’t quite there yet at the moment but as she builds skills the extra challenge will be there for her. One said she may be able to switch mid year. They are supporting her where she’s at right now and will support her as she continues to grow. I’ve been really impressed with her whole support team - much better experience than the private we left. 
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Which school are you happy with for your 2E child w/ IEP?[/quote]

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