Hello, Just wanted to alert this community to a recent GT placement controversy in Montgomery County, MD. A 9 year old child who had completed 5th grade as a homeschooler enrolled in middle school, and was subsequently denied admission following pressure from central office officials. Two days later the principal asserted her authority and the child has been admitted.
You can read about this important victory in Montgomery County here:
http://themorechild.com/2009/09/03/news-child-enrolls-in-mcps-middle-school/ If you're so moved, please write MPCS to tell them your story of grade acceleration and why this option is important.
