Yes, even in our State where there is no GT program - and for 1st grade - all they will do is cluster the supposedly other GT kids with our kid. Exactly how they define GT remains a mystery to me right now. It might just mean "brighter" than the average. If your child is borderline - like mine - then it might be good to accelerate or home school and see if that makes a different to their ability over time. If you have the option to accelerate or subject accelerate that's GREAT. They are totally against it here for this age group (Elementary).
