Thank you everyone for your support and suggestions. They really help.
A few responses...
Momma Bear -- Thanks for the suggestions about books/article to pass on to DS's teacher. I've read them and I agree they are valuable.
onthegomom -- Believe it or not, I think I actually did read your tips before the conference. I was very careful to not say the "b" or "g" words! And I also read the Davidson Advocacy guide -- probably 4 times -- plus about 4 other books. So I felt really prepared going in. Perhaps this has heightened my disappointment... I guess I wasn't prepared for such resistance and push-back from DS's teacher...
Colinsmum -- That's a good question about my motivation for asking for acceleration. My main reason is that I see a pattern of resistance developing to using his brain. When he actually encounters something that he can't understand or figure out within about 5 seconds, he melts down completely, tears and all. So I'm worried that he's developing poor study and work habits. He's actually very happy at school this year. So part of me thinks that I should just let it go. But the other side of me worries about his developing lifelong habits at this age... (BTW, Scooby Doo is a series. So he has been checking out a different book each week, just all in the same series.)
matmum -- Good point about bringing other people in. Sounds good. DS is supposed to be tested using part of the CogAT and the MAP test next week. So perhaps once we get the test results, I can arrange such a meeting.
