The Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS) provides a handy checklist for making sure that all pertinent information is gathered and on the table for discussion. The information gathered can be discussed in terms of a grade skip and can also be discussed in terms of what other steps than a grade skip may be beneficial. There is simply no downside to using the Iowa Acceleration Scale. Here is a brief roundup of info on the Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS):
- IAS - Acceleration Institute
- IAS - Great Potential Press
- post discussing tests for Ability, Aptitude, Achievement
- post discussing single subject acceleration (SSA), IQ cutoff
- post discussing whether IAS forms are needed

Does your son have an IEP/504 for his ADHD? This roundup of links might possibly provide a few ideas...
- Wrightslaw.com - ADD/ADHD
- roundup on Individual Education Plans(IEP) and 504
- Wrightslaw: Writing Smart IEPs
- IEP recommendations
- possible ideas of what to include in a 504
- resources to help a child understand ADHD
- Platypus101 shared this inspiration and wisdom in a post on another thread.

Is it possible that if the school were to provide effective remediation and accommodation for ADHD, that a grade skip might be desirable?