Here we go:
SB-V full scale = 150 (nonverbal 149, verbal 148)
WIAT-II word reading = 160, >99.9%ile, grade eq. 4.8
WIAT-II math = 123, 93%ile, grade eq. 1.1
Hi NCmom!
Welcome!
Your son did a good job on those tests - he must have taken them seriously and cooperated! Congratulations!
We are so glad that you are here, and so glad to be here for you.
Give your friend a hug from us! She did a good job!
My first concern is that your husband is probably in GT denial. There is no shame in that, as most of us started out that way, but it is to your advantage to jiggle that ASAP, 'casue it gets so lonely being the 'concerned parent' all by yourself.
In an effort to do this I'm going to quote the Davidson Young Scholar data that pertains:
Stanford-Binet V (SB-V or SB-5) Standard score 145+ (99.9th percentile):
Verbal, Non-Verbal or Full Scale
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - II
(WIAT - II) Standard score 145+ (99.9th percentile): Total Reading, Total Mathematics, Total Language, Total Writing or Total Composite
OF coures you have only had the scores for a day, but the above scores are what Davidson considers 'Profoundly Gifted' or 'To gifted to measure by modern IQ tests.' This isn't to say that your child is in the highest possible LOG, just the highest measurable LOG. So although your friend's kids scores may 'look higher' on paper, the tests aren't acccurate enough at that part of the tail to really make a comparison. Also remember that although the test are measuring 'smartness' they report 'rarity of smartness' rather than degree.
Yes, his Math is 'only' in the 93%, but this isn't how they look at it. It's the 'way out' strengths that make someone 'PG' in their book. ((Remember that there isn't any standard definition of gifted, but some commone ones are top 5% or top 2% of the population.))
You son's scores are indeed rare. But that doesn't mean that you can't find a school for him. If just means that your number one priority will be flexibility. A school aimed toward Moderatly Gifted (MG kids) would work great IF they (and you) are willing to do subject or full grade accelerations. I would put Charter school for gifted on the list, but visit and show scores before you choose them. When you visit the schools, try to arrange for 15 to 20 minutes in the Kindy, first, and 2nd grade classrooms. Look for child-teacher interactions. Look for reading material on the shelves. Look for peer-peer interactions.
Gifted schools can sometimes be VERY inflexible, and 'we know it all - back off mom'
LOG is a cutting edge idea that even people who do Gifted for a living may be blind to, sort of the way things were for 2E 5 years ago.
Anyway, try to get your husband to meet supervise a few playdates with 'normal' playmates, although you may have trouble finding them. And apply to YSP, the application is daunting - but you clearly should apply.
Welcome and good luck with the lottery. Those first few days AI (after Identification) can be emotionally charged, so read a bit here and post any other little questions or thoughts you might have, ok?
Love and more Love,
Grinity
