Originally Posted by suevv
And FYI - this is why I aim for sneaky, not very observable accommodations for DS: E.g., he gets regular breaks in the library, which I fully intend to transform to learning time with the math specialist, e.g. Or an opportunity to drop in to above grade level things going on, like special science or tinkering events. "No, no - that's not acceleration at all. Pay no attention, ye Tiger Parents. Nothing to see here." And oh yes, I'm busy, busy, busy supporting the library fund raising effort because I do want that librarian on my side!

Bits and pieces that help in little ways that I hope add up to a decent chance for DS.

suevv, this moved me a lot - because how much you care about getting your son an education appropriate for him shows. It also makes me sad, because why is the public education so terrible that it takes so much creativity and perseverance and diligence from a parent of gifted kids to get "something appropriate" for their kids (which is better than nothing at all)?