And just to throw this out there...do you have any other options for school for your child? I mean, is there a GT school or a private school in your area, or could you consider homeschooling?
Even if you ultimately decide not to avail yourself of these options, just knowing that you HAVE other options can really help you to feel like you're on solid ground and not at the mercy of the school. And when you feel less helpless, you tend to make better, stronger decisions. It empowers you to stand up for your child with more conviction and less fear.
Awareness of other educational options is another form of knowledge, and knowledge IS power, as 'Neato rightly noted!
