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[quote=Anonymous]Interesting conversation.  I am in the midst of the appeal paperwork myself.  I am not submitting WISC scores.  The cost would have been very difficult for us.  After speaking with our AART (formerly on the committee), a school counselor at a GT center (friend of a friend), and an Educational Psychologist who could have gladly done the WISC, they all agreed that my son's test scores (I cannot remember all, but I do remember the 148 on the verbal section of the CogAT) already more than met the criteria.

What they suggested was that I submit a letter (as in a PP, the word heartfelt was mentioned...hmmm).  I wrote said letter, had it edited by one of my sisters who is an editor, and my other sister who is a graduate prof. of education at a large university.  I felt my original letter came across as too emotional, the opinion of two others helped draw attention back to my son and his strengths.

I also am submitting 3 additional letters.  One from a lego league coach, a family friend/baseball coach, and another family friend.

Lastly, I am submitting additional work samples (some from home, some from school).  His teacher submitted what I would call the poorest example of his work, but gladly gave me some beautiful writing samples when I asked if she had anything I could use for the appeal.  I am also submitting a drawing, and the text of a musical composition as well as a description of the melody/harmony (I am a musician myself).   GBRS was less than stellar, but was written at a time when we were working through some behavior issues (distraction, silliness, etc...had too much free time on his hands)

His GBRS (9) and pitiful school submitted work sample were what kept him out in my opinion.  Grades all O's and G's, test scores met criteria, work samples I submitted were very good, as were the originial letters.

We do have Level IV local at our school.  Our principal outlined his process which involoved a database of all 2nd graders, test scores, GBRS, DRA, grades...I cannot remember all, so even if our appeal is denied he may end up in that class.

I think how many are placed in LLIV who did not qualify really depends on the school.  I was told at our school there were only 6 spaces for non Level IV placed in the class last year.

We shall see.[/quote]

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