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    Originally Posted by cym
    Do they have the authority to remove her from the program without "due process" (meeting with you/her, intervention, etc.)? In my state, gifted is under Special Education, so parents and students have rights.

    How old or what grade is your daughter? Is she old enough for above level testing (SCAT, EXPLORE, etc.) to help argue your points?

    Consider pink's idea of skipping, even this late in the year, it might be a good fit.


    There was a meeting for her that I attended, along with the committee,... even though I was against removing her,.... I went along with it on a trial basis so that her behavior would improve. I was under the understanding that she would be put back in when she started completing assignments and following directions. Which she is doing for the most part now because her reward is to go to the computer lab.

    When she met all her goals,.... I had another meeting and there were more people there, and they said as a committee they would still not put her back in and it was their decision.

    Her IQ tested at 149 and she is above grade level in math and science, she is in first grade. Her "normal" teacher which is rumored to be the the best in the school is at wits end with her and doesn't know what to do with her.



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    Why won't they put her back in the program if she met their criteria? Can you appeal the decision to anyone?

    This seems like a "squeaky wheel gets the grease" sort of situation, assuming you think the GT program is worth it. If you do think it is, then it's time to start squeaking.

    If it appears that the school is unwilling or unable to serve your child, then I'd say that you have a bigger question to ask yourself: is this the place for your child? Would a different school or homeschooling be a better way to meet her needs?

    Make no mistake: a GT kid left inadequately challenged is at risk, and unless something is done about that, one way or another, it will cause problems down the line. The problems may be small or they may be life-threatening, depending on the child's temperament, but there will be fallout.


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