If you get private testing, make sure it is with a person who will write a report giving recommendations to the school. We had the WISC IV done over a year ago and it was $300, and that included her throwing in possible ideas of accommodations for ADHD.
What can his school do though, when they have no special programs in place?
Depending on what the testing shows, there are some things the school *could* do, even without special gifted programs. Subject acceleration is one option, either by sending your son to a different grade during math (or science or reading, etc), or allowing him to do an online class (like EPGY). Or a full grade skip, if you think that could be appropriate.
I was absolutely intent on making school work for DS when he was in 2nd grade because I was looking for a job, so I understand the feeling. We tried many options, including subject acceleration and partial homeschooling. In the end, though, our family decided that homeschooling was best for him in elementary school, so that's the route we are taking.
