well, 3 weeks ago at screening, we were told to ask for g/t testing. 3 days ago, we were told there was no g/t for this district. I've started to hint at the idea of moving against them legally under FAPE. In fact, I just got an email from a county agency that deals with g/t, and was told that the director of the district's MAP-major achievement program-would like to meet with us to "sort things out". MAP is our district's answer to gifted programs, but it doesn't begin until the fourth grade. Our district believes that no child can be tested for true giftedness until then. If that's the case, then why do so many of our surrounding districts have g/t programs that start in kindergarten and why are so many of the tests specifically designed for pre-school, or early elementary age. We will meet with this woman, but we are going in with the attitude that she will try to sell us on the district the same as the educational support services woman did. wow-didn't mean to dump all of that on you. sorry. thanks for responding!
