mnmom - Is there any possibility you could request that your DS be evaluated on the WJ-III (or whatever achievement test they use) by the school psychologist? That might get things going a bit faster than waiting for MAP testing, or a formal request might encourage the school to have your child take the MAP more quickly. I think it's just easier for them to have your DS take the MAP with the rest of the 2d graders, but I believe they can arrange to have your child take it separately. I say this because I'm pretty sure my DS took the MAP separately and before all the 2d graders at his school.

I think Grinity suggested the request in writing - I would second that, and recommend that the request go to the principal, with others (teacher, gifted coordinator) copied. The principal is usually key in these matters, and if you have him/her on board, it makes other things easier too (like getting placement with the right teachers).

Good luck!

Last edited by st pauli girl; 04/26/10 05:41 AM.