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Have you written a formal letter to the principal yet? I liken it to dealing with the insurance company where you're just spinning your wheels until you give them something in writing. I would put specific requests in the letter: gifted pull-out, subject acceleration, etc. Here are some recommended readings to motivate you for the long haul:
Assertiveness and Effective Parent Advocacy
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/advo.parent.sherrett.htmWhat a Child Doesn't Learn:
http://www.gtamc.org/why-gifted-education-is-importantQuotes:
http://giftedissues.davidsongifted.org/BB/ubbthreads.php/topics/84137/Re_Daily_Quote.html#Post84137