Anonymous
Post 05/13/2022 16:10     Subject: Buzz words for appeals letter?
Anonymous wrote:
DS didn’t get into AAP (LIV) on the first round so I’m appealing the decision.

What buzz words should I use in my letter? DS got a 130 on the CogAT, which I know isn’t high so I’m emphasizing that he works hard (it’s true). In my initial letter, I emphasized that he was ADHD Aand developmentally delayed and that didn’t get me anywhere so I might leave that out this time.

Any suggestions?


use the word lawsuit and discrimination a lot
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2022 17:07     Subject: Re:Buzz words for appeals letter?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What was the GBRS score? Focus on the areas where he didn't get COs


3F 1C the C was in creativity.

Am I allowed to have his speech therapist write a note about how hard-working he is?

Is it hopeless with 3F? His teachers did mention they felt he’d be better in gen Ed because he likes to help struggling students and is a real asset to the classroom.


Can’t speak to your scores but it is so inappropriate of the teacher to say that. It’s not your child’s responsibility to help other students. Great if he does but not at the expense of his own growth and learning. And that’s certainly not a reason he’s a better fit for Gen Ed.


This is what she thought the teacher said. We don’t know what the teacher actually said.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2022 11:02     Subject: Re:Buzz words for appeals letter?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What was the GBRS score? Focus on the areas where he didn't get COs


3F 1C the C was in creativity.

Am I allowed to have his speech therapist write a note about how hard-working he is?

Is it hopeless with 3F? His teachers did mention they felt he’d be better in gen Ed because he likes to help struggling students and is a real asset to the classroom.


Can’t speak to your scores but it is so inappropriate of the teacher to say that. It’s not your child’s responsibility to help other students. Great if he does but not at the expense of his own growth and learning. And that’s certainly not a reason he’s a better fit for Gen Ed.
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2022 15:30     Subject: Buzz words for appeals letter?
This reminds me of the tactic where kids make their periods a larger size in essays to artificially lengthen the page count in Word. Then they feel smart and accomplished when they fool the teachers.

You should know lifelong learning is about the journey, not validations or credentials gained with tricks and gimmicks.
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2022 13:06     Subject: Re:Buzz words for appeals letter?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you think putting specific words in will tilt a response in your favor?


+1 that I do not think that is how it works. There are no magic words. Good luck though!

Why? The standard for being admitted is convincing enough educrats that your child needs AAP. Educrats love buzzwords.


I think the most compelling letters tell a story and have a narrative. I do not think sentences strung together to cram in buzzwords/tags is compelling nor does it standout.
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2022 12:16     Subject: Re:Buzz words for appeals letter?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you think putting specific words in will tilt a response in your favor?


+1 that I do not think that is how it works. There are no magic words. Good luck though!

Why? The standard for being admitted is convincing enough educrats that your child needs AAP. Educrats love buzzwords.


The committees, including for appeals, are made up of teachers, as well as AARTs and principals. Not educrats.

No buzzwords needed. Write a letter, submit the appeal.
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2022 12:14     Subject: Re:Buzz words for appeals letter?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you think putting specific words in will tilt a response in your favor?


+1 that I do not think that is how it works. There are no magic words. Good luck though!

Why? The standard for being admitted is convincing enough educrats that your child needs AAP. Educrats love buzzwords.
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2022 11:23     Subject: Re:Buzz words for appeals letter?
Anonymous wrote:Do you think putting specific words in will tilt a response in your favor?


+1 that I do not think that is how it works. There are no magic words. Good luck though!