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[quote=Anonymous]Have any of you actually looked at the GBRS?  Good lord, the misinformation that people are gossiping about is really ridiculous.

There is a "GBRS" score sheet which has four categories with 8-10 of the characteristics they are looking for to help identify kids for the program.

The ratings (from 1-4) are scaled by behaviors witnessed in class.  Then those scores HAVE to be supported, in writing, with specific examples on the GBRS Commentary Sheet - regardless of whether they are high scores or low scores.  If the teacher doesn't see it, she doesn't see it.  It does not mean that your child does not ever demonstrate some of these behaviors.  They just are not apparent in the classroom, by this teacher, for whatever reason.

If you are questioning your child's GBRS, you need to look at the commentary so that you at least have some idea of what you are arguing about and appealing.

Of course the second grade teacher is going to have to provide most of this because she/he is the person who spends the most time with your child.  Is she biased?  Maybe, to some extent.  Aren't we all?  But every child is discussed, at both the local screening and central screening and those members have to sign off on the evaluation.  Noone's child is downgraded because their parents didn't volunteer in the classroom, nor will that get your child accepted into the program.

All the posters talking about "I heard this" and "I heard that" have no idea what goes into this.  Its all garbage.  People hear and believe whatever suits them at the time.

Is the system perfect?  No, of course not.  But what system is?  Its not going to change, so you need to find out how the information about your child was collected and explained if you want to question it.  There is no crime in questioning it or offering other information for the committees to consider.

In my experience, and I do have some for those wondering,  the professionals involved - and they are professionals - try to do their best to be fair to each child.
They are looking to give eligibility to as many children as they feel comfortable qualifying.

I hope if you had concerns that you appealed the initial decision so that a different set of eyes has a chance to review you child's information.

Usually, that is all it takes if a candidate was questionable.

Best of luck
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