What planet are you from?

Been through G&T, TJ, Ivy, now with AAP kids and their goody two shoes friends. Close to 20 years of experience with gifted kids.

Gifted kids on average are not hyper. They sit at the computer way too long, they spend hours reading. They are rule followers.

There are some trolls on this board giving out bad information.

Did your kids not make it into aap and now you have a vendetta or something?

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Anonymous wrote:The person who keeps saying send the child in sounds absolutely obnoxious and a brick short of a load.

We are doing DL and also have a rising 2nd grader.

It's the law to have the kids be given equal education opportunities so I'm sure they'd have the DL kids be given an equal opportunity (like take the cogat or be evaluated without a score) to get into AAP.

It's a complete no brainer. FCPS would get sued so many ways in lawsuits they'd lose so badly if they set up a system where kids with asthma, health problems, had no way to get into AAP.

Looking at my older child who is in AAP and having volunteered so much in the classroom before and after AAP center, I'd say there are far less behavior problems in the AAP center classroom and they are much better suited for distance learning. It's possible that a lot of parents with gifted kids will choose DL just because it was not a bad situation in the Spring. My kids had no problem focusing for the hour and they were happy.

There is no answers right now and I have to have faith that if your kid is smart, they will get in regardless of what choice you make.

Kids need to be in school, even or especially gifted kids. Send them.

You've obviously never met a gifted child.

Agree. Gifted kids are usually hyper.

Absolutely, but this discussion is about AAP. They are not the same thing.

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Anonymous wrote:The person who keeps saying send the child in sounds absolutely obnoxious and a brick short of a load.

We are doing DL and also have a rising 2nd grader.

It's the law to have the kids be given equal education opportunities so I'm sure they'd have the DL kids be given an equal opportunity (like take the cogat or be evaluated without a score) to get into AAP.

It's a complete no brainer. FCPS would get sued so many ways in lawsuits they'd lose so badly if they set up a system where kids with asthma, health problems, had no way to get into AAP.

Looking at my older child who is in AAP and having volunteered so much in the classroom before and after AAP center, I'd say there are far less behavior problems in the AAP center classroom and they are much better suited for distance learning. It's possible that a lot of parents with gifted kids will choose DL just because it was not a bad situation in the Spring. My kids had no problem focusing for the hour and they were happy.

There is no answers right now and I have to have faith that if your kid is smart, they will get in regardless of what choice you make.

Kids need to be in school, even or especially gifted kids. Send them.

You've obviously never met a gifted child.

Agree. Gifted kids are usually hyper.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The person who keeps saying send the child in sounds absolutely obnoxious and a brick short of a load.

We are doing DL and also have a rising 2nd grader.

It's the law to have the kids be given equal education opportunities so I'm sure they'd have the DL kids be given an equal opportunity (like take the cogat or be evaluated without a score) to get into AAP.

It's a complete no brainer. FCPS would get sued so many ways in lawsuits they'd lose so badly if they set up a system where kids with asthma, health problems, had no way to get into AAP.

Looking at my older child who is in AAP and having volunteered so much in the classroom before and after AAP center, I'd say there are far less behavior problems in the AAP center classroom and they are much better suited for distance learning. It's possible that a lot of parents with gifted kids will choose DL just because it was not a bad situation in the Spring. My kids had no problem focusing for the hour and they were happy.

There is no answers right now and I have to have faith that if your kid is smart, they will get in regardless of what choice you make.

Kids need to be in school, even or especially gifted kids. Send them.

You've obviously never met a gifted child.

Obviously I have. And social learning is the most important part of school. That's why people care about the AAP cohort.

Okay. Send your kid in for your social aspects. I send my kid into AAP for education. You do you.

Sending kids for their social aspects? I don't trust much! For daycares, may be!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The person who keeps saying send the child in sounds absolutely obnoxious and a brick short of a load.

We are doing DL and also have a rising 2nd grader.

It's the law to have the kids be given equal education opportunities so I'm sure they'd have the DL kids be given an equal opportunity (like take the cogat or be evaluated without a score) to get into AAP.

It's a complete no brainer. FCPS would get sued so many ways in lawsuits they'd lose so badly if they set up a system where kids with asthma, health problems, had no way to get into AAP.

Looking at my older child who is in AAP and having volunteered so much in the classroom before and after AAP center, I'd say there are far less behavior problems in the AAP center classroom and they are much better suited for distance learning. It's possible that a lot of parents with gifted kids will choose DL just because it was not a bad situation in the Spring. My kids had no problem focusing for the hour and they were happy.

There is no answers right now and I have to have faith that if your kid is smart, they will get in regardless of what choice you make.

Kids need to be in school, even or especially gifted kids. Send them.

You've obviously never met a gifted child.

Obviously I have. And social learning is the most important part of school. That's why people care about the AAP cohort.

Okay. Send your kid in for your social aspects. I send my kid into AAP for education. You do you.

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Anonymous wrote:The person who keeps saying send the child in sounds absolutely obnoxious and a brick short of a load.

We are doing DL and also have a rising 2nd grader.

It's the law to have the kids be given equal education opportunities so I'm sure they'd have the DL kids be given an equal opportunity (like take the cogat or be evaluated without a score) to get into AAP.

It's a complete no brainer. FCPS would get sued so many ways in lawsuits they'd lose so badly if they set up a system where kids with asthma, health problems, had no way to get into AAP.

Looking at my older child who is in AAP and having volunteered so much in the classroom before and after AAP center, I'd say there are far less behavior problems in the AAP center classroom and they are much better suited for distance learning. It's possible that a lot of parents with gifted kids will choose DL just because it was not a bad situation in the Spring. My kids had no problem focusing for the hour and they were happy.

There is no answers right now and I have to have faith that if your kid is smart, they will get in regardless of what choice you make.

Kids need to be in school, even or especially gifted kids. Send them.

You've obviously never met a gifted child.

Obviously I have. And social learning is the most important part of school. That's why people care about the AAP cohort.

One of the concerns of sending the kids in is that the kids who can't sit still, can't follow directions will be sent to school.

Parents of kids who behave, call into DL, do all their work have less motivation to send their kid in to school.

It's only 2 days a week, and kids will be told all day not to touch each other, not to get close, keep their mask on, don't do this don't do that. There's more of "don't do this that and other" and more problem kids. Less teachers to go around, add in a deadly disease on top, and it's a recipe for disaster.

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Anonymous wrote:The person who keeps saying send the child in sounds absolutely obnoxious and a brick short of a load.

We are doing DL and also have a rising 2nd grader.

It's the law to have the kids be given equal education opportunities so I'm sure they'd have the DL kids be given an equal opportunity (like take the cogat or be evaluated without a score) to get into AAP.

It's a complete no brainer. FCPS would get sued so many ways in lawsuits they'd lose so badly if they set up a system where kids with asthma, health problems, had no way to get into AAP.

Looking at my older child who is in AAP and having volunteered so much in the classroom before and after AAP center, I'd say there are far less behavior problems in the AAP center classroom and they are much better suited for distance learning. It's possible that a lot of parents with gifted kids will choose DL just because it was not a bad situation in the Spring. My kids had no problem focusing for the hour and they were happy.

There is no answers right now and I have to have faith that if your kid is smart, they will get in regardless of what choice you make.

Kids need to be in school, even or especially gifted kids. Send them.

You've obviously never met a gifted child.

Anonymous wrote:The person who keeps saying send the child in sounds absolutely obnoxious and a brick short of a load.

We are doing DL and also have a rising 2nd grader.

It's the law to have the kids be given equal education opportunities so I'm sure they'd have the DL kids be given an equal opportunity (like take the cogat or be evaluated without a score) to get into AAP.

It's a complete no brainer. FCPS would get sued so many ways in lawsuits they'd lose so badly if they set up a system where kids with asthma, health problems, had no way to get into AAP.

Looking at my older child who is in AAP and having volunteered so much in the classroom before and after AAP center, I'd say there are far less behavior problems in the AAP center classroom and they are much better suited for distance learning. It's possible that a lot of parents with gifted kids will choose DL just because it was not a bad situation in the Spring. My kids had no problem focusing for the hour and they were happy.

There is no answers right now and I have to have faith that if your kid is smart, they will get in regardless of what choice you make.

Kids need to be in school, even or especially gifted kids. Send them.

The person who keeps saying send the child in sounds absolutely obnoxious and a brick short of a load.

We are doing DL and also have a rising 2nd grader.

It's the law to have the kids be given equal education opportunities so I'm sure they'd have the DL kids be given an equal opportunity (like take the cogat or be evaluated without a score) to get into AAP.

It's a complete no brainer. FCPS would get sued so many ways in lawsuits they'd lose so badly if they set up a system where kids with asthma, health problems, had no way to get into AAP.

Looking at my older child who is in AAP and having volunteered so much in the classroom before and after AAP center, I'd say there are far less behavior problems in the AAP center classroom and they are much better suited for distance learning. It's possible that a lot of parents with gifted kids will choose DL just because it was not a bad situation in the Spring. My kids had no problem focusing for the hour and they were happy.

There is no answers right now and I have to have faith that if your kid is smart, they will get in regardless of what choice you make.

Anonymous wrote:My rising 2nd grader was told he'd be in Level II for math and language, and it seems he'd get different worksheets. How are they going to differentiate if one chooses DL instead of 2 days?

Also, is there such a thing as Level II for social studies and science? Or only math and language? This whole AAP is such a mystery, even after I read the PowerPoint presentation info from my ES.

My DS received level II in 2nd last year (it’s math and reading). In our school that means he’s in the advanced reading and math group and had extra worksheets in math (in person). He received absolutely no level II differentiation during DL, however, plans for 2020/21 school yr may differ.

My rising 2nd grader was told he'd be in Level II for math and language, and it seems he'd get different worksheets. How are they going to differentiate if one chooses DL instead of 2 days?

Also, is there such a thing as Level II for social studies and science? Or only math and language? This whole AAP is such a mystery, even after I read the PowerPoint presentation info from my ES.

OP, I have the exact same question. The fact the DL teacher will not likely be a teacher from my child's base school makes me wonder how she will get evaluated and how the AART will even know who she is.

We are leaning toward in-person but I'm really on the fence and agree this is a factor. I can socialize my kid outside of school so I'm looking for the best learning experience.

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Anonymous wrote:There is no way they will be providing decent in-person services next year anyway. DL is fine. Your child just needs to make sure to participate in class the same way he/she would do in school and it will shine through. Your child's 1st grade teacher already rated your child, so if your child's teacher though he/she was gifted, it is already noted in their file.

If it is something you are worried about, make sure you send a message to your child's AART after school starts to make sure your child is on their radar and they can evaluate her/him properly.

I actually think in person classes are going to be very effective. My DS will most likely be in a class with 15 kids instead of 27. That is more time with the teacher when he is in school. Given that he was doing his own worksheets for math, Level II services, and not getting a ton of differentiated instruction, any additional time with the Teacher will be great. 15 kids means fewer discipline issues and fewer reading groups. So while his actual time in the classroom is decreased, the quality of that time should increase.

I think a lot of the time in school that will be saved by having smaller classes will be spent going over and enforcing rules about social distancing. Especially for younger elementary kids, social distancing rules will broken often because they are younger kids. There will be a lot of reminders such as "John, make sure you stay in your seat", "Sally, you cannot take off your mask", "Larla, please go wash your hands", "Dan, you cannot be that close to your friend, please stay away", etc. I think this will be really stressful for some kids.

Anonymous wrote:There is no way they will be providing decent in-person services next year anyway. DL is fine. Your child just needs to make sure to participate in class the same way he/she would do in school and it will shine through. Your child's 1st grade teacher already rated your child, so if your child's teacher though he/she was gifted, it is already noted in their file.

If it is something you are worried about, make sure you send a message to your child's AART after school starts to make sure your child is on their radar and they can evaluate her/him properly.

The GBRS form is done by 2nd grade teachers, not 1st grade.