So I finally got my copy of the IAS. I read it and answered the questions for my dd6. I got a score of 48, but that is b/c I only had a 6/22 in the academic ability category(b/c she has only had one test done so I gave her a zero for the rest of the testing categories). So she comes as a good candidate for grade acceleration even with all the zeros. I also gave her a couple of scores lower in some areas just b/c I would rather underestimate some of her social skills as I am not there in school and can only judge what I see at home and in extracurricular.
So my question is how should I give the school this information at our meeting on Thursday? The coordinator already told me they have the IAS, but only use it as a measure for their gifted program. She also is more interested in using a better enrichment plan than is already in place and has made it clear the board will be against a grade skip(though the principal has stated to me based on observations and the MAP testing, she feels dd is a good candidate for the grade skip). I have mentioned in the past that I am skeptical to how they can effectivley enrich my dd6. Without a team in place similar to what is used in an IEP program (and since there is no funding I know this won't happen) I can only really see her getting pretty much more of the same. Her alone in a corner working on worksheets or being board with the regular curriculum, with the occasional modified worksheet or classroom center. Even if they can up what I can figure is 1hr a week of enrichment to 2hrs(and these are very generous numbers she probably really gets half of that), she will still spend 28 hours(minus specials and lunch) in class a week doing what she already knows.
Thanks in advance for your responses!
