Hi Skyward! There was recently a thread about language immersion under preschool. I will try to paste the link but if it doesn't work look on the preschool forum:
http://giftedissues.davidsongifted....mersion_Programs_any_experie.html#UNREADMy son is in a language immersion PreK this year. I wrote a little about it on the other thread. The thing to remember is that while the language learning is great, and a challenge which he has really enjoyed, the depth and pace of the curriculum are not different. Now, if you would have your child in a public school anyway (which we most likely would) then this is a little extra enrichment but the school will still have to make major accomodations to meet your child's needs. A language immersion program is NOT a GT program. But, my son has loved learning Spanish. We may end up there next year for K.
As far as early entrance goes, I think each district has different policies. Our district has a very rigorous application process which includes a portfolio and IQ and achievement testing above the 98%.
