Connecting Dots: Yes, they are saying that despite completing first grade in her current school she would have to go back to first grade because the way she was accelerated does not fall within the new state's law on acceleration. They said if I have an IQ test done and she scores over 130 she will be okay to move into second. I think it comes down to how they are funded. If she is not accelerated according to their laws, they do not receive funding for her.
So they won't accept completion of a grade level at another school? I know you must be banging your head on the table, as this seems completely illogical. If a parent hadn't said she had been accelerated, how would they even know?
We elected for private testing last summer primarily due to wanting to know whether DS was gifted or just suffering from behavioral issues. However, we also appreciated the fact that in changing schools, whether locally (as we did) or because of likely later moves, we would have evidence of his ability.
