Thanks for the welcome, guys!
It seems like we've been fortunate with our son's school, according to everything we've read and what you've told me. He had an amazing teacher last year. I can't sing her praises enough! She works in general ed now because of budget cuts, but she was a special ed teacher for 18 years in the district. He's in a small, mountain school- kindergarten to 6th, about 50 students total. The classes are multi-grade, so he was able to be in a room with his same-age peers even though he did more difficult academics. Plus, all the kids (K-6) mingle with each other on the playground at recess, and for "specials" like PE. His principal is the gifted head for the district, although there's no program at his school because of the budget. They were the ones that recommended his second grade skip, but his teacher basically informed us that the district eventually wouldn't be able to meet his needs. She expects he'll be ready for Fourth grade material by the holidays and that he'll max out sometime next year and need something other than his local public school. So, we're exploring other avenues.
It seems like a move will eventually be in order. There are no options for special schools where we live. I've researched online programs and homeschooling, but the problem is my kid LOVES going to school. He's really outgoing and social. He loves to be in class, and be with other kids. I've got more research to do on the subject. If anyone has advice or information I'd love it!
I'm so glad that I've found this forum. What a relief to talk to people who understand! We can't even talk to our families about it. It's weird...they all just roll their eyes like we're out of our minds. So, we just don't talk to anyone about it anymore. *sigh*
