Thanks for your replies! It's so great to know that there are other kids out there like my son! I sure wish I could find local kids his age that have similar interests.
I've been looking into Connections Academy for a few reasons. I have a 2.5 year old son (also very intense) and am due to have another son any week now. I figured with a newborn and a toddler, some sort of "structure" will be good my DS. I've talked with the local principal and she seems willing to allow him to work at an appropriate level and at his own pace. It's a public school (and free!) so we going to give it a try. I can always withdraw if it's not working out. He has taken the first placement test and to be honest, my 2.5 year old would have aced it too. After the lottery, they'll have him take the placement test for the next few grades up.
We've spoken with the Gifted Development Center in Denver a few times, and that's likely where we would get him tested. We have a phone consult scheduled in a couple weeks. I think we'll just follow their advice. I know eventually it will really help us to get him tested.
1111- if you will be in Denver this summer, you have to check out the Natural History museam (not sure of the correct name). I took my kids there a few months ago. We got there when it opened and they begged to stay until it closed! They even convinced me to take them again a few days later. It's really fantastic. Even my DS2 loved it!
I really appreciate your comments!
