Anonymous
Post 09/01/2012 09:29     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How is your DS in AAP and IEP at the same time?

You must be new here. Welcome.


These students are called "twice exceptional." Don't question too much... you'll get an earful on this!


I'm sure my DS would also do much better with individualized support in his 26 students classroom.


Fairfax County is very good about screening for learning disabilities, frankly much better than other places we've lived (military family, so we've moved around quite a bit).
If you have any concerns about your child needing support, ask the teacher about screening.
One of my children fell through the cracks until we got here and I am grateful to the teacher who suggested screening. He would have benefited from earlier screening, but better late than never.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2012 09:27     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:
In most parts of the country, parents would just say their kids have learning strengths and weaknesses. In this area, where jargon about levels of giftedness rule, phrases like "twice-exceptional" abound.


Metro DC is Wonk Central. Ask anyone outside of this area what sequestration means and they'll say it's what might happen to a jury.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2012 09:16     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!





Yes, I understand the explanation. I just think that most people, however wrongly, associate positively with the word "exceptional" -- i.e., it's more word associated colloquially with the "strength" part. So, the term "twice exceptional" makes it sound like it's a good thing when. It's like using the phrase "special needs" to describe highly advanced children. Yes, they have special needs, but it's not the word we tend to use to describe them.

Whatever. Never mind.


In most parts of the country, parents would just say their kids have learning strengths and weaknesses. In this area, where jargon about levels of giftedness rule, phrases like "twice-exceptional" abound.

Fear not. Wonderland is fairly nice after you've spent some time here.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2012 09:12     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:
Yes, I understand the explanation. I just think that most people, however wrongly, associate positively with the word "exceptional" -- i.e., it's more word associated colloquially with the "strength" part. So, the term "twice exceptional" makes it sound like it's a good thing when. It's like using the phrase "special needs" to describe highly advanced children. Yes, they have special needs, but it's not the word we tend to use to describe them.

Whatever. Never mind.


Our pediatrician likes to use the phrase "learning difference" instead of "learning disability" as it sounds less negative.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2012 09:06     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How is your DS in AAP and IEP at the same time?


Twice exceptional.

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/column/columntwicelearners.shtml

http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/8UJKUK53926D/$file/MAY31%20-%20AAPAC%20Annual%20Report%20May%202012.pdf



Can we not use that term "twice exceptional?" It sounds artificial and PC. There are kids with developmental issues who happen to excel in certain subject areas, so they end up in AAP.


"You" can call "it" whatever you want. Others call "it" twice-exceptional.

http://www.2enewsletter.com/topic_2e_what_is.html

What Is 2e?

Some gifted children have learning difficulties. Estimates of how many vary greatly, anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of the population to as high as 20 percent of all gifted children. One common term for these children is GT/LD – gifted and talented/learning disabled. Another – one that encompasses a broader range of problems that affect learning – is twice-exceptional, or 2e. This term refers to the fact that some gifted children are exceptional both because of their strengths and because of their limitations. Coupled with high intelligence, these children also may have one or more learning disabilities, attention deficit, emotional or behavior problems, or other types of learning difficulties.



Yes, I understand the explanation. I just think that most people, however wrongly, associate positively with the word "exceptional" -- i.e., it's more word associated colloquially with the "strength" part. So, the term "twice exceptional" makes it sound like it's a good thing when. It's like using the phrase "special needs" to describe highly advanced children. Yes, they have special needs, but it's not the word we tend to use to describe them.

Whatever. Never mind.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2012 08:59     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How is your DS in AAP and IEP at the same time?


Twice exceptional.

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/column/columntwicelearners.shtml

http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/8UJKUK53926D/$file/MAY31%20-%20AAPAC%20Annual%20Report%20May%202012.pdf



Can we not use that term "twice exceptional?" It sounds artificial and PC. There are kids with developmental issues who happen to excel in certain subject areas, so they end up in AAP.


"You" can call "it" whatever you want. Others call "it" twice-exceptional.

http://www.2enewsletter.com/topic_2e_what_is.html

What Is 2e?

Some gifted children have learning difficulties. Estimates of how many vary greatly, anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of the population to as high as 20 percent of all gifted children. One common term for these children is GT/LD – gifted and talented/learning disabled. Another – one that encompasses a broader range of problems that affect learning – is twice-exceptional, or 2e. This term refers to the fact that some gifted children are exceptional both because of their strengths and because of their limitations. Coupled with high intelligence, these children also may have one or more learning disabilities, attention deficit, emotional or behavior problems, or other types of learning difficulties.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2012 08:51     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How is your DS in AAP and IEP at the same time?

You must be new here. Welcome.


These students are called "twice exceptional." Don't question too much... you'll get an earful on this!


I'm sure my DS would also do much better with individualized support in his 26 students classroom.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2012 08:43     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How is your DS in AAP and IEP at the same time?


Twice exceptional.

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/column/columntwicelearners.shtml

http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/8UJKUK53926D/$file/MAY31%20-%20AAPAC%20Annual%20Report%20May%202012.pdf



Can we not use that term "twice exceptional?" It sounds artificial and PC. There are kids with developmental issues who happen to excel in certain subject areas, so they end up in AAP.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2012 08:41     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
People. They're not "trailers." They are "relocatables."

Just making sure you know the proper jargon and GET WITH THE PROGRAM.










Signed, I am mocking the PC term. They are trailers. Even though the administrations call them relocatables.
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2012 08:38     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How is your DS in AAP and IEP at the same time?

You must be new here. Welcome.


These students are called "twice exceptional." Don't question too much... you'll get an earful on this!
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2012 23:09     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:How is your DS in AAP and IEP at the same time?


Twice exceptional.

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/column/columntwicelearners.shtml

http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/8UJKUK53926D/$file/MAY31%20-%20AAPAC%20Annual%20Report%20May%202012.pdf

Anonymous
Post 08/31/2012 23:03     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
"Privatized."

:LOL
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2012 21:59     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How is your DS in AAP and IEP at the same time?

You must be new here. Welcome.


Ok. So can you answer the question now?


Presumably because they have a high IQ and a disabilty that prevents them from learning without special support.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2012 21:50     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How is your DS in AAP and IEP at the same time?

You must be new here. Welcome.


Ok. So can you answer the question now?
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2012 21:46     Subject: AAP classroom is in a trailer?!
Anonymous wrote:How is your DS in AAP and IEP at the same time?

You must be new here. Welcome.