Thanks so for the information. I have just referred him for testing for the gifted program next year and included his private evaluation (done when he was 6) and a request for test accommodations in my referral letter. I also included the accommodations he currently receives in class. I should hear back about the test schedule soon.
Our district does a few self contained gifted classrooms at one school or the parent can opt for enrichment type services at their local school. I'm not sure which way we'd go if he qualifies. Our local public school is much smaller than the one with the self contained classrooms (300 vs. 1000 students) and according to my teacher friends has a better school psychologist and OT team.
I'm curious how they'll respond to his evaluation. I'm not sure what they usually look like but DS' is over 30 pages. He saw Brock and Fernette Eide and they are very thorough.
