Does your school have a gifted coordinator, or a gifted program for older students? If so, you could contact that person and ask for help. Our K teacher just thought we were pushy parents and dismissed our concerns until the gifted teacher got involved and we had the boys tested. Once we had the scores, it was a lot harder for the teacher to say that he wasn't that far ahead. He didn't get out of doing the boring work altogether, but she tried to give him some harder worksheets. Even though they didn't do a lot more for him after we had the scores because it was the end of the year, their attitudes changed, and they finally started letting him move ahead in reading. Also, we were able to get a GIEP in place for this year, which is already making a difference - two weeks into school.
If your daughter is already misbehaving due to boredom, I would definitely get her tested so that you have some proof for the teacher. Unfortunately, however, she is going to have to learn to behave even when bored. Can you ask if you can send in some worksheets or books for her to read when she finishes her work?
Last edited by momoftwins; 09/16/13 06:46 AM.
