You've received great replies! I'll just add a bit of affirmation for ideas already presented.
Single Subject Acceleration- subject acceleration -
http://giftedissues.davidsongifted..../Re_Subject_Acceleration.html#Post209796- a child may take the end-of-year test in a subject, in order to determine whether they "test-out" and are ready for the next year's material -
http://giftedissues.davidsongifted....e_Placement_Meeting_Help.html#Post189825- acceleration -
http://giftedissues.davidsongifted....ration_Roundup_grade_ski.html#Post248163AdvocacyWhen approaching a school to request/suggest any difference in approach to your child's education, the process is called "advocacy." There are some things a parent can learn and do, in preparation, to increase the likelihood of advocating successfully.
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http://giftedissues.davidsongifted....y_Advocacy_as_a_Non_Newt.html#Post183916HomeschoolingThere are many discussion threads on homeschooling. These are just a few:
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http://giftedissues.davidsongifted....otes_Requested_Re_Early_E.html#Post15668-
http://giftedissues.davidsongifted....chronous_Development_in_.html#Post248649