Waiting until next year is bad advice. You should get the packet and see what is included. Then, spend an hour or two writing a parent letter about your kid's strengths and why your kid's needs can't be met in the regular classroom. Add a few work samples, and explain in your letter the gifted traits being demonstrated. Search for the old GBRS form and use some of the bullet points or buzzwords in it.

You can still get a WISC and reapply next year if the appeal doesn't work. IME, it's harder to get a child in for 3rd grade than it is for 2nd. Also, some fraction of appeals are let in, so why not give it a try now?

Anonymous wrote:That profile says gen ed with possible advanced math is plenty. You need to get the reading scores up next year if you want to be considered for full time level 4.

Is there even such a thing as a consultant for AAP appeals? If there is...man...we are a crazy snapshot of society.

A quarter of AAP kids are below grade level in reading these days. Teachers have been complaining about it.

Anonymous wrote:That profile says gen ed with possible advanced math is plenty. You need to get the reading scores up next year if you want to be considered for full time level 4.

Is there even such a thing as a consultant for AAP appeals? If there is...man...we are a crazy snapshot of society.

This. Look into level III for math.

Anonymous wrote:Before going to a consultant, you should meet the AART first and get your packet and ask them what they're advice is. My AART thought my kid was a good fit when we met to discuss the parent submissions, and was encouraging me to plan to appeal if my kid wasn't accepted. Sometimes the central committee just misses stuff because they are reviewing thousands of students and cant spend too much time per application, so there is no negative to appealing (according to the AART).

This. Some AARTs are super helpful. They won't tell you exactly what to write in the packet or anything, but will tell you if the packet paints a good picture of your child and tell you any gaps that might be there. Why wouldn't you ask for that kind of help?

That profile says gen ed with possible advanced math is plenty. You need to get the reading scores up next year if you want to be considered for full time level 4.

Is there even such a thing as a consultant for AAP appeals? If there is...man...we are a crazy snapshot of society.

I don't understand the purpose of AAP. Some kids where are strong in math and science probably get left behind. Why not just offer advanced math, science, and English to all students who are capable without an entire separate, complex, expensive program that is not fair to all that involves parents kissing up for principal placement, appeals, test prep, and outside WISC testing their way in. Enough already.

The iReady scores show your kid is fine in Gen Ed, it is that simple.

Before going to a consultant, you should meet the AART first and get your packet and ask them what they're advice is. My AART thought my kid was a good fit when we met to discuss the parent submissions, and was encouraging me to plan to appeal if my kid wasn't accepted. Sometimes the central committee just misses stuff because they are reviewing thousands of students and cant spend too much time per application, so there is no negative to appealing (according to the AART).

Anonymous wrote:My DS is devastated he isn’t in for 3rd I can’t imagine how upset he will be if we have to wait until 5th. I want to hire someone to help with the appeal.

How did he even know you were applying? When we went through it I didn’t say a word. It was a total surprise.

Anonymous wrote:My DS is devastated he isn’t in for 3rd I can’t imagine how upset he will be if we have to wait until 5th. I want to hire someone to help with the appeal.

Devastated? A second grader is so upset about AAP? What? This kid needs therapy. STAT.

My DS is devastated he isn’t in for 3rd I can’t imagine how upset he will be if we have to wait until 5th. I want to hire someone to help with the appeal.

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Anonymous wrote:I am considering appealing my son’s AAP denial and would like to hire a consultant to help. Can you recommend anyone?

138 CogAT
134 Nnat
81st reading iready
96th for math iready
All 4s in 2nd and 3rd grade

Instead of appealing, I would focus on working with your child to improve reading and then maybe get a WISC and reapply in the new academic year.

This is our plan - CogAT was 142, reading was 80, math was 90, the packet seemed weak partly my fault as well. We were "in pool" and parent referred. I already have a better understanding of the types of supporting documentation that needs to be shown.
We will do more work on improving reading then get WISC over the summer and reapply next year. Not rushing around with appealing.

Anonymous wrote:I am considering appealing my son’s AAP denial and would like to hire a consultant to help. Can you recommend anyone?

138 CogAT
134 Nnat
81st reading iready
96th for math iready
All 4s in 2nd and 3rd grade

Instead of appealing, I would focus on working with your child to improve reading and then maybe get a WISC and reapply in the new academic year.

Anonymous wrote:I am considering appealing my son’s AAP denial and would like to hire a consultant to help. Can you recommend anyone?

138 CogAT
134 Nnat
81st reading iready
96th for math iready
All 4s in 2nd and 3rd grade

A consultant? Which school? Get a WISC and see if it bolsters the test scores and get the HOPE and the rest of the package. What were the CogAT sub scores? Does the kid read well, because 81st percentile is weak for AAP. You should be able to figure out why the kid didn't get in if you look at the AAP submission. No consultant needed.

I am considering appealing my son’s AAP denial and would like to hire a consultant to help. Can you recommend anyone?

138 CogAT
134 Nnat
81st reading iready
96th for math iready
All 4s in 2nd and 3rd grade