For completeness, here is the rest of the form:
Criteria for Acceleration
The teacher(s) of record for students in grades K-8 will recommend acceleration for student(s) who meet the
criteria listed below unless the teacher specifies in writing that acceleration is not appropriate for this
student(s).
1. Student performs at Advanced on Standards Portion of STAR Test in math and reading/English/language
arts.
2. Student is developmentally ready for promotion/acceleration.
3. Student performs at least two grade levels above present class.
Acceleration Recommended
�� Teacher recommends acceleration/promotion.
�� Alternative modifications to address student�s
strengths/needs have been made at site.
�� Student data/performance has been analyzed at
report card period and acceleration is recommended.
�� Parents have been informed of child�s progress and
the recommendation for acceleration. Parents are
willing.
Acceleration Not Recommended
�� Teacher does not recommend
acceleration/promotion.
�� No modifications to student�s program has been
attempted at site.
�� Student data/performance has been analyzed and
acceleration is not recommended.
�� Parent has been notified of child�s progress and is
against acceleration.
I like the idea of pointing out that these (and other) factors are considered on the IAS. Right now, I'm sort of waiting to see if the teacher goes along with it. I don't think she's pro-acceleration and it looks like it's all up to her... Hopefully, she'll agree to it if she thinks the principal wants her to.
Cathy
