What can his school do though, when they have no special programs in place?
Special programs are not necessarily a panacea. Many parents speak of advanced academics which teach one year ahead, essentially capping the student's growth at that level. This may not begin to meet the needs of a gifted child. The advantage may be that the child is amongst the closest possible intellectual peers, and can make arrangements to see them outside of the school setting.
Whether there is a program in place or not, parents most often
advocate to have their child's educational needs met in the classroom. Successful advocacy takes time and effort on the part of the parents, but there are resources available which outline the process and provide case studies.
