We also use the summer for enrichment - spending time at camps focusing on things she loves like marine biology, ecology and acting. It's funny because so many people at school see her as "the special ed girl" while people at these camps and other programs see her as "the really, REALLY smart girl." Both are true and we have to learn to accept that...
As she's at the school longer, that gap may close. Our DS is pulled out a fair bit, but sometimes it's for things like math with older kids, and sometimes it's for remediation of disabilities, and among his peers nobody seems to know which is which. They seem to accept that DS gets a unique schedule, they know he's smart, and it's all quite routine. For which I am thankful.
Pemb, you've done a fabulous job.
DeeDee
