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[quote=Anonymous]I think the venting parent's daughter is definitely going to get in on appeal.  My understanding is those WISC scores (130 FS, 132 Verbal, etc) are about average FOR THOSE KIDS IN THE PROGRAM. I hope that parent will let us know on this forum when they hear, either way (although I could see why he/she might not be interested in sharing any more info here, just to have her head cut off again).

The class testing system (Cogat, Nag) is problematic in many ways.  There is no reason to feel badly about using the appeals process.  That's why they have an appeals process - they are aware the screening is a crude method, and are open to more specific, validated information. Approx. 40% get in on appeal.  There is a reason for that.

Just because the word "appeal" is used by FCPS, this is nothing like suing with a lawyer, and no one who appeals is some kind of criminal.

The sad thing to me about the appeals process is that many other kids who didnt get pool scores but would turn out to have high IQs will not be included because many parents either A) don't know about the appeals process B) know but can't afford the $300- $400 for a WISC, or  C) know but are too ashamed to appeal because of pressure from an uninformed but highly judgmental community.

I'm not sure who all these angry parents are on this forum topic, and why they would spend time reading and commenting, if they believe the whole appeals process is stupid.[/quote]

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