the response that he got was �I am only one teacher and can�t split myself in half�. It is the first time DS has actually asked for something himself and unfortunately the response was not positive.
Interesting how the 'higher ups' assure one that differentiation inside the classroom can work, but the teachers who have to do the work have a very different view. I think that the teacher answered your question about the limits of in class differentiation, and explains why subject and full grade accelerations - with all their very real downsides - are so popular.
Perhaps you can keep you child with agemates for specials and Gym and go with +2 for the academic subjects? For some kids this 'dual citizenship' makes them feel like a million bucks, while other kids just want to 'get their fake passport and blend in at any cost.' Try to do a trial of some kind and expect to modify from there. I'm just very thankful that the school is willing to be flexable for you!
