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[quote=Anonymous]Is there any evidence that the GBRS is really being weighted more heavily than other components of the screening file, or that it's the determinative factor in keeping kids OUT of the Centers?  I'm wondering b/c some of you are so opposed to the use of the GBRS at all, as if schools are purposely keeping kids out of the Centers by giving low GBRS scores.  That is not how I understand this process to work, but I am curious whether base schools are truly "handpicking" kids for the Centers using the GBRS and how possible that is.  How does the GBRS "reign supreme?"  What about the rest of the file?

We all agree that test scores are not a perfect proxy for eligibility for the Center, but they are still useful.  What else are the schools and the screening committee supposed to use to round out their picture of each child?  I think the GBRS is imperfect, but it is only intended to be one tool among many for evaluating children's eligibility for the Center.

And what would be some alternatives for identifying & capturing these "falling through the cracks" children? [/quote]

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