Is there anyway you can sit in and observe the self contained 3rd grade classroom? It's sounds appealing in some ways, but it might be a very poor fit for your individual daughter.
(If they spend a huge proportion of the time doing stuff that makes her feel stupid, it's probably not the right place for her.)
Will the gifted coordinator sit down with you and answer all these questions you have buzzing around? Are you at all near Gifted Development Center in Denver?
Keep writing and asking questions - it will help clear your mind!
Love and More Love,
Grinity
