The vast majority of teachers and administrators have very little if any training on differentiation, let alone acceleration, dual credit, or other such concepts. The public school system was patterned after a Ford system of assembly. The vast majority of teachers expect to be able to teach down the center line and students must adjust toward that center line. Most teachers and administration were taught one class on methodology in college and had zero training in GT education or issues involving GT children.
In short, there is so little training in dealing with anyone's child who frequents this forum that teachers and administrators don't know what they don't know let alone how to effectively supply what it is GT children need.
Yes, this is going to be a battle every year. I think you'll find though that as parents you'll become better and better at finding work arounds, supplying information, and finding opportunities outside of the school day to enhance your child's learning and meeting their needs.
Last edited by Old Dad; 05/13/13 02:24 PM.
