I was writing this when the phone rang, and now I'm late to the party.

This is exactly what we're struggling with - and I was up half the night worrying about it. DS7 is in a regular public school second grade. He says math takes him 10 seconds (and based on the homework, I don't think it's an exageration -- this week he was supposed to color and name the shapes, triangle, diamond, etc. I think he did that in kindergarten in his old school, and I don't think they've even looked at a number greater than 100). They allow differentiation, but only after he has done the required work. And it's not like DS is whipping through the required work either - he doesn't like it and delays. The teachers told us he wants them near when he's working - but he doesn't need their help. He just wants to tell them whatever new science theory he's thinking about while he whips off his spelling or math assignment.

And I have no idea what our options are. I just came back from a visit to a small private school which is actually listed on Hoagies. It's nice that they have a problem of the week that all the children work on (grades k-8) and have all sorts of projects that would interest DS. But when I asked if he placed out of math, for example, could he go right to the extra problems and enrichment activities, the answer was no, he still has to do the work.

So, in answer to your question, CFK, I don't know. I think DS can coast and sit there and do nothing for a year and accept the frustration and boredom, and basically check out. But what happens next year, and the next? And personally, I lose sleep over the fact that I make him go school all over again when he gets home (with EPGY and CTY, although not that often, as it turns out) because I am convinced he is learning nothing new academically in math or science this year. (To be fair, his writing and willingness to go to school have improved tremendously, and those were our goals for the year, but do I just accept that and let the rest slide?) This year has addressed the LD E of the 2E exclusively, and I don't think it's enough.

So I am very interested in hearing the responses, as I have no idea what to do. And next year, if we continue with the distance learning math, he'll be at least a grade ahead of his third grade class. I don't want to hothouse him (I used to love to do just the enrichment stuff he loved - like museums, the library and books), but feel I have no choice. If he's not continually challenged, he'll feel he can't do it when faced with a challenge. (We've had a lot of I can't do this, it's too hard, ... Oh, that was easy!)

So I'm intrigued by your response, Texas Summer. That may be the way to go. Is Aleks more in depth at grade level than EPGY or CTY? Would that be enrichment as opposed to CTY? It would certainly make things easier for DS if he did not need the accommodations they won't provide...