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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Subjective criteria is just that, subject to bias. An iq test is completely objective, and not subject to any bias. Wisc is  best indicator of intelligence. PP, you sound like a parent whose kid is in aap as a result of subjective criteria. My kid is in aap with a 16 GBRS, 99% CogAT and 155 NNAT. Kid is in 6th grade aap, fwiw. As for Wisc, let's just say, again, the 99%. iow, my kid is a 1%er and actually belongs in aap. Most of DCs classmates probably have only average IQs and don't really belong. Wisc 130 plus belong in aap. [/quote]

Get in touch with your elected officials in Richmond and have them change the regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Virginia Department of Education does not agree with you.

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+reg+8VAC20-40-40

[quote]3. The identification process used by each school division must ensure that no single criterion is used to determine a student's eligibility. The identification process shall include at least three measures from the following categories:
a. Assessment of appropriate student products, performance, or portfolio;
b. Record of observation of in-classroom behavior;
c. Appropriate rating scales, checklists, or questionnaires;
d. Individual interview;
e. Individually administered or group-administered, nationally norm-referenced aptitude or achievement tests;
f. Record of previous accomplishments (such as awards, honors, grades, etc.); or
g. Additional valid and reliable measures or procedures.[/quote][/quote]

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