Originally Posted by Riley
He's the kind of kid that strangers meet and say "Wow. You know he's really smart, right?"

I'm thinking that in Western Connecticut it really matters if the strangers are saying that in Westport or Fairfield. Impressive anywhere really.

I would strongly recommend joining CAG, and attending some of their 'Minds in Motion' activities.

2 schools that come to mind are
Easton Country Day School
www.phoenixacademy.org/mission.html
and
Pierrepont School is Westport.
www.pierrepontschool.org

I would take your child there to be 'looked over,'even if you have no intention of sending him to either place, as I've really learned more from interviewing schools than I have from IQ tests.

If you haven't read '5 levels of giftedness' by Deb Ruf, get a copy. Level's 3 and up I think a drive to Aimee Yermish in Boston-Area is worth it.

If you are really thinking level 2, or really hate driving, I've had wonderful conversations with both

Laura Seese, Ph.D. - Educational Psychologist
Educational Advancement Associates
15 Schoolhouse Landing
East Granby, Connecticut 06026
860-413-3778 - www.edadvancement.com

And
Susan Berry, Ph.D. Glastonbury
799 Hebron Avenue, Second Floor, Glastonbury, CT 06033,
phone: 860-633-3006

It's frustrating to have a bright child who hates school? It makes no sense! And yet we see this all the time here. Post more if you wish. What have you tried so far? What seemed to help a little? What are summers like? Has he done Summer Institute for Gifted at Fairfied U summer camp? When does he seem happy and engaged?

Love and More Love,
Grinity

Coaching available, at SchoolSuccessSolutions.com