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Things that irk me:

1. The teacher's opinion is gospel.

2. If modifications to the student's program have not been attempted, then acceleration is not recommended. So all they have to do is refuse to provide modifications and then they don't have to accelerate, either!

Cathy:
I don't know if you are looking for acceleration options for your child, did not read this thread very carefully.
But if yes , shop around. If you can afford (time and transportation) to have your child in a different school, in a different district - shop around. With so many charter schools poping around this days, there are other options. Shop around for teachers as well. A teacher I have met recently told me that gifted and talented money could come from the same pool as special ed.!!! Imagine that! She is looking into a program now that she can use for my DD and pilot it for other "above average" kids at the school.

Cathy - you are so right. That teacher's opinion business is absolutely ridiculous. I'd say that is fine as long as the teacher has had thorough training in GT identification and education.

Ania, I think using SPED money for GT depends on what state you are in. Unfortunately, I have shopped around. There are only two charter schools in my area and they are not suitable. The private schools all have waiting lists and are not inclined to do anything special for anyone. I think we need to move to a different state