We can't skip her because she has already received accommodations in the past.
We can't skip her because we think she has Aspergers even if OT, neuropsych and developmental ped do not.
We can't skip her because there are "mean" kids in the next grade up.
We can't skip her because it will upset the other parents and indicate that our program is not as rigorous and differentiated as we claim it is.
Oh, and she hasn't learned cursive yet!
And, We clearly don't NEED to skip her because we are already having her:
- travel to another classroom for math
- receive 1 on 1 instruction in composition/reading
- expecting her parents come up with her spelling list so that it is hard enough
- expecting an 8 year old to practice strings in a room alone during music
- having her learn "socialization"/boredom management skills in the classroom during reading group time when they are reading books she read 4+ years ago and probably has memorized.
- being told her needs and science and technology will not be able to be met within the elementary school environment.
Clearly being singled out and kept alone is better socialization and easier for the school logistically than bumping her up.
Rant over.
