You're doing a fantastic job advocating for your kids. Since your school board lacks gifted programming, here are key things to request at your meeting:
IEP or ILP for gifted learners with enrichment and differentiation
Subject acceleration or curriculum compacting in advanced areas
Independent projects or Genius Hour for creativity and autonomy
Access to enrichment tools (online programs, advanced reading, etc.)
Social-emotional support from a counselor for sensitivity and peer struggles
Regular teacher communication to adapt as needed
For your daughter, even without formal testing, ask for differentiated instruction based on her abilities.
At home, support with passion projects, SEL (social-emotional learning), and connect with gifted communities online. You're absolutely right to be proactive—gifted needs often go overlooked without strong advocacy. Keep going!
