The "rage" doesn't seem to be an angle I can use now, but could I possibly use the example above as leverage you think? (i.e. see she had problems, then we increased her workload and challenged her more and the behavior stopped)
BTW, I am going to homeschool her this summer. yea!
The gifted program that starts in 3rd grade is really nothing to get excited about. It is just a few hours a week and really isn't anything I think she will benefit from.
I think that that is exactly the angle to use. I would request a gradeskip and individual IQ testing in writing from the principle or the 'Gifted Coordinator' if you have one, right now. Exactly based on the argument above.
I think it's great that you'll be homeschooling this summer! Enjoy!
I think it's great and really remarkable that the teacher started to 'fly right' after you gave her the article, and perhaps you can ask for a sit down with her, and ask her to describe her feelings as she started to see your daughter differently, and after she's listened to you, perhaps she'll be ready to write a little something for you to show the principle about how for your daughter, meeting her academic needs really is the best way to met her social needs.
Just a thought...
Grinity
