Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Parenting and Advocacy can DYS break thru a wall of misunderstanding?

I agree they need baby steps. I agree approach is important. I'm trying to be nice an polite.

Maybe I'm reading the situation wrong but it seems like they don't know what else to do and I can't get to that conversation because they say they are meeting his needs. I keep thinking if they would only understand they would help because they are caring people. Principal says school has already extended themselves. I need to keep quiet with the school and wait for EXPLORE and DYS to activate.

I do think Principal is intimidated by the situation and DYS. She said she is not scared about receiving a letter from them. When she told me she was willing to learn some things. I told her I'm learning and that's ok. I said I do believe the school is expert(a little imbellished)at their job but DYS would be the specialist in my son's situation.

I talked with a Mom from school(who is teacher at another school) and she is in similiar unchallenged situation and feels the school with do nothing. I'm getting the idea being underchallenged is common in this school. I know 2 families who have left. I'm not seeking these people out. Maybe this is more previlent in children of parents who are involved in school.