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It is the expectation of the Maryland State Department of Education and Anne Arundel County Public Schools that all students identified as Advanced or GT receive differentiated instruction in their area of identification.
In rare circumstances, there may be times when the Gifted/Advanced services are not an appropriate instructional match for the student. If that is the case, the parent/guardian should contact their child's teacher.
Step 1
Step 1
The parent(s)/guardian(s) should contact their child's teacher to share specific concerns about the student's progress in ALPs Curriculum.
Step 2
Step 2
The request and all corresponding data is then reviewed by the school and the Advanced Learner Programs Office.
Step 3
Step 3
The school and ALPs Office collaboratively develop a plan to support the student within the ALPs Curriculum. Over the period of 4-6 weeks, the teacher evaluates the effectiveness of the supports implemented.
Step 4
Step 4
If the student is successful with the supports implemented, the student will remain in ALPs Instruction. Progress will continue to be monitored throughout the year and the plan will be adjusted as needed.
If the student is not successful with the supports implemented, the student may be exited from ALPs Instruction. At this time, the GT or Advanced designation may be formally removed.
If the parent/guardian is dissatisfied with the decision, they may appeal in writing within (10) ten business days to the Coordinator of Advanced Learning. The written appeal must be received in the office within the required timeframe.
Coordinator of Advanced Learning:
Michele DiGiulian
mdigiulian@aacps.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
If the GT or Advanced designation is removed, will my child be able to participate in ALPs in the future?
Once a GT or Advanced designation is removed, the student will no longer participate in ALPs; however, they could qualify for ALPs service in a later grade if they are identified as GT or Advanced through the Grade 5 or Grade 7 GT Universal Screening process.
Who should I contact if I don't believe ALPs Instruction is the best fit for my child?
If the parent(s)/guardian(s) feels ALPs Instruction is not in the best interest of their child, they should reach out to the child's classroom teacher.
After I request removal from ALPs, will my child be automatically removed?
No. The ALPs Office will work collaboratively with the school to develop a support plan for the student. AACPS will first attempt to meet the student's needs with some additional supports. If those additional supports are not successful, the student may be removed at that time. In very rare cases, a student may be removed without the implementation of a support plan; however, this is only done in rare extenuating circumstances.
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