How does an ALP correspond with being in advanced classes or honors classes?
ALP’s are individualized based on strengths, needs, and interests. Advanced or honors classes are a way for schools to provide challenge to your student through a more rigorous format of instruction. An ALP does not mean that your student will automatically be in an advanced class. While these classes are meant to be more challenging, there are criteria that must be met in order to be placed in one of these classes. An advanced class can be an “intervention” for a gifted learner, but not all learners are prescribed the same intervention. Gifted students sometimes need support in organizational or study skills before an advanced class can be a successful option.
Related Questions
- What teachers teach the advanced classes in middle school? Is it similar to the elementary schools that have ALP teachers who teach only high ability students?
- Does placement in middle school ALP/Advanced classes guarantee placement in high school honors classes?
- Does Otterbein Elementary offer advanced classes for the academically gifted?
