((He told us not to blow it, cause you know it's all worthwhile, He told me...))
I say: Do not throw away a good school situation with a teacher that 'gets' your child for an unknown.
Of course try to switch at the end of the year, but a 'bird in the hand' is an amazing thing for these kids.
What if you don't ever get into the other school? You still will have lots and lots of choices.
I would say that the best thing to do is for YOU to go and spend time observing the other classroom. Just sit quietly in the back for 40 minutes and see what the other kids are doing. THEN if you just think it would be super, you can see about having DS try it for a day.
Personally, I would put a great teacher in front of anything else,(if the situation is truly healthy for him) as even if the new school is terrific, IT IS NORMAL for great situations to turn into nightmares in about 6 to 12 months, when your kid is HG+, let alone HG+ and highly sensitive.
If you happen to live in a state like PA that has real gifted laws with teeth and recourse, stay the course. 'Let the ball come to you.' as they say in sports.
Maybe your get lucky, and the terrific teacher will get moved to a new grade next year along with your child. It could happen...
Best Wishes,
Grinity
