Good Luck Lisa,
I would be nice if you can figure out how to meet the teacher from the gifted program, perhaps to ask if there are any parent groups in the area, or if she can introduce you to other parents in the area with children like yours.

This gives you a chance to try to see if she can meet your child, and perhaps she can work with your Headmistress on the possible skip?

Seems to me that most people are very approachable, and like to share what they know. A "I'd like to learn more about giftedness" is usually enought to get the conversation started. Let's face it - teachers in gifted programs probably get as isolated as we parents do. Who will believe them about little Tommy or little Susy?

Best Wishes,
Trinity

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