Originally Posted by PAndrade
... meeting with his private school to discuss his scores. What do I ask them?? How do you encourage reading? (Most of the discussion I've read here is usually about super advanced math). How do I advocate best for him? Should he be getting enrichment? For what? Any help appreciated! !
In general, parents may wish to follow their child's lead. If the current academics seem to be meeting the child's needs, is there reason to meet with the school to discuss test results? Test results are often used as supplementary material to back a parent up when requesting a specific accommodation to improve the "fit" of the academics or learning environment for their child.

The article The Parenting and Education of Gifted Students by Jan Davidson Ph.D. is positive and informative regarding gifted traits and identification of the gifted. It also mentions that "unchallenged bright students are at risk for frustration, depression, underachievement, and often give up on school as a place of learning" and that they may exhibit "an inability to concentrate on a task that is not intellectually challenging, including repetitious ideas or material presented in small pieces."

This raises awareness of the unfortunate impacts of a learning environment which does not "fit". This information helps alert parents and teachers to signs and symptoms, and also offers suggestions on providing a stimulating, challenging, supportive learning environment.

Information at the following links on the Davidson Database may be of interest...
1- Advocacy - Working with your child's school http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10558.aspx
2- Guidebook - Advocating for Exceptionally Gifted Young People, plus lists of other resources http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/browse_resources_165.aspx