So is SNAP for gifted needs or others with needs as well? What was the objection for a non-SNAP child participating in Lego Engineering? I kind of have the mindset that if a child really wants to participate in an after-school extra curricular like that, why not? Personally, I wouldn't count out a kid who has the drive and desire to learn something new even if they miss the GT profile.
In this area we have several gifted programs through local colleges. All of them require evidence of giftedness. One in particular has a director who doesn't turn anyone away, even if the parent hasn't concretely established that the child is gifted. Her philosophy is that the child and/or parent will ultimately realize if the child is misplaced in the program. I think this is a fair way to handle admissions given that some people don't have the resources for testing and some teachers aren't fully competent at recognizing and referring gifted students within the school system.
