I couldn't imagine it otherwise, but I know I'd be fighting for the right fit for my kids whatever their IQ. The best teachers that match their sensibilities, best curricula to match their learning styles, additional services if they were delayed (so why not additional services when they are advanced--or at least acceleration?). I wouldn't presume to tell someone else their issues are not as important as mine, because they are as important as mine to THEM. However, gifted kids (esp. highly gifted) are the disadvantaged group because people have such a bias against highly able kids (they equate it with a privileged, elitist population, less deserving of funds, attention, concern).
