Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums General Discussion Unimpressed at lack of acceleration

Unfortunately, our experience with a gifted school is relatively similar. It's most noticeable with math, where AFAIK, no one is working more than a year ahead. In other subjects, the special projects and outside-curriculum work bump up the level. In reading, I would say they are definitely reading books about 2-3 grade levels ahead, but no more. Worst of all, they all work on the same level, which was shocking to me. My child is MG or HG at most, and this is our best option, so we deal with it. It is MUCH better than other options. The projects and special work they are given, especially STEM projects and writing work, allow for some self-enrichment.