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"I have a curiosity question for those of you with high schoolers. How many of your children's schools have actual gifted certified/endorsed teachers in high school?"

We eventually had our two teenagers tested and placed them in an all-gifted High School. We found it makes a world of difference when all the staff and admin. are on the same page, as far as understanding these students. The more gifted-trained/certified teachers we have the better! I would cheer you on to become certified.
Originally we had our children in a traditional High School and it was hit or miss every year whether any given teacher in any given class would understand the differences in how they learn - or process or respond. Some teachers were fantastic, but more often than not, there would be a blank stare when issues arose and we had to visit the "academic counselor" again to try to explain....