I guess if I were you I would get some thorough iq and achievement testing by an outside party (outside the school).
I would find someone who understands *and* has experience working with gifted kids.
Whether or not you think he's definitely gifted, this would give you the best shot of an accurate picture of what he needs.
Kids can underachieve if they are badly placed, too far up or down. You are right to start looking around, but don't make a hasty move without finding out as near as you can what he really needs. Even with more testing you might be left making a 'best guess'.
You might get better info/advice from this board if you have specific tests he might have recently taken, through school or otherwise, and how he did (percentiles or other info)
Very best of luck!
Last edited by chris1234; 06/07/09 03:54 PM.
