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This is great! We are just starting to gather ideas and information to help us prepare for our meeting with the school to discuss options.

In Texas, apparently, "It is against the law to offer math enrichment to students before 3rd grade," is what I was told recently. I am searching the web trying to find this law in ink. Since single-subject acceleration is not possible (against the law), we are thinking about pushing for an IEP for DC's. We appreciate any suggestions and experiences you might have.

1. We have been gathering quotes as to why children needed to be challenged. If you have something handy, love to see it!

2. Any key words or phrases to use or to avoid.... For example, rather then using "above-level grade education," many have suggested using "better fit education."

Our goal is to keep DC in school with their peers, but still be challenged in their strong areas (math and reading).

Thanks for some great discussion already!
Mag

Call me a cynic, but were it I, I wouldn't be spending my own time on this - I'd be ever so nicely asking the person who told me that to tell me what law, exactly, says that.

Sounds to me like the person who told you that perhaps was hoping you wouldn't know any different. Perhaps this might be of value to you.

http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/state_policy_texas_10044.aspx

I am a fan of the "best fit" line of argumentation. This allows people to discuss your child in his or her entirety without triggering all the "high IQ" vs. "Hothousing Mom" and so on. Good luck!

Hi ColinsMum, bh14 and aline,
Thanks for the input and the link (thumb up). And next time, I will be a little bit bolder and ask the person on the spot.
Off to some reading now....
Thanks again,
Mag