Originally Posted by Sjf
Are differentiated gifted classrooms always a good choice?
Each experience depends on the teacher, the child, the mix of kids in the group, as much as on the curriculum and pacing.

Two resources which pose questions for considering a learning environment:
1- Davidson database article: Choosing the right school for your gifted child
2- Center for Creative Learning: Dear School People, 25 tough questions which are more important than, "Is my child in the gifted program?"