Thanks for all the input on the TIP. I've done some searching as well and it looks like the majority of benefits come at the 7th grade level and above (summer program). Also, I found out that the 4th/5th grade search allows for Explore testing in 5th or 6th grade (not 4th-although identification happens at 4th), and does not include summer camp options but does have some other benefits. So- he won't be testing this year but next. I am hoping that he will make the cut at the 7th grade level to do the summer programs. I'm assuming that there is a score requirement at 7th grade and above on the Explore test to participate in the summer camps/programs?
If you wanted Explore results to help with advocacy or placement you can do it through Belin-Blank in 4th grade.
edited to add: in 7th grade they take the SAT. I will probably have dd11 take the SAT next year in 6th grade for practice.
