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As we're already 10% through 4th grade -- and counting -- I can see yet another year zipping past without any real change.
As of today:
He's working @ his own pace in math & reading. (Yay!!)
He's far beyond grade level for spelling, and arguably so for writing & language arts.
Science is mostly review, as 3rd grade teacher used the same (4th grade) text.
The only "new" content is in Social Studies, which teachers/admin seem really concerned about him missing. (It's about his home state... I think he can catch himself up on that ok.)
He knocked his achievement testing out of the park, and while I know that the "grade equivalancies" don't mean "move him to such-and-such grade," they've got to strongly suggest (along w/YTD performance) that he does not belong in this classroom.
With DYS advocacy assistance, if any (hoping/praying), still several weeks away -- should we push for a skip to 5th now or wait for the professional advice?
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I think I would start feeling things out, finding out who the decision makers are and getting an idea of what you will need to convince them.
You may want to start asking for the school to do formal assessments. These things tend to take time...
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Have you familiarized yourself with A Nation Deceived and with the Iowa Acceleration Scale?
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can't remember...
have you already looked at the Iowa scales?
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10% in you should expect push back that school hasn't gotten "started" yet. You might not quick a quick turnaround.
Ditto support for the IAS. This will provide a good set of subjective and objective criteria to guide you.
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I'm wondering do you know what the content is for the rest of the year? The first month in our school is review of last year work - It seem so babyish for my kids.
It seems like My DS9 is in a very similiar situation.
Has your school recieved your DS test scores? What was their reaction? Have you ever talked to them about moving up a grade? I think for some that's the best because then the teacher doesn't need to do extra things to keep the kids engaged.
Our school's reaction was - They have never had anybody like this before. (I read somewhere someone with PG score may only come into a school every 20 years.) They created a IEP. We have a meeting plan again in Nov. to review how things are going and decide what adjustments need to be made. It's not perfect but it's a start. His teacher is also seeking some opportinites for him to skip some of the not needed review. Our plan is flexible. I'm hoping we get in DYS so they will help.
How is your son doing with where he is right now? Has your school ever put anyone ahead a grade? If he really needs more now,try for at least something more. Our school let my DS9 do independent studies last year and that gave him something to get excited about in school. I think some schools need baby steps with accelloration and enrichment because they don't have experience with Profoundly Gifted.
I'm happy to help with some ideas if you want more. I'm new at all this. There are probally more experinced people here for advice.
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Iowa Acceleration Scale? what's that all about?
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Iowa Acceleration Scale? what's that all about? Read the links. In a nutshell, the school here uses the IAS to determine whether or not your child is a good candidate for grade or subject level acceleration. It was used for both my children (both were accelerated 1 grade level). I would give it high marks for being comprehensive. It isn't a test given to your child, but a questionnaire completed by your child's teacher, you, school psch etc, whoever your team is in this issue, and you all come together for about an hour or two and go through the booklet and score your child on topics from 1 to 4 I believe (may be 1 to 5). Higher scores = higher likelihood of acceleration success.
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