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    We also talked to the school psychologist who will do the testing, and she was nice and knew where we were coming from but basically said that if he's advanced enough to score that well the the school will probably never really be able to meet his needs.


    Definitely keep this in mind; this sounds like a person who understands that there are "gifted" children, and then there are "highly gifted" ones, and meeting the needs of the latter group may require much more than for children who are closer to normative.

    That said, s/he is probably a TERRIFIC resource for you. I will keep my fingers crossed that when testing is all said and done, you have a clear path forward that will allow your child to learn and thrive. smile



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    I was that kid who was bored sick and never learned to study or really apply myself and later it led to disaster.

    Hey! I was that kid too! (and I don't want that for my kids either).

    ditto.

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    Originally Posted by indigo
    You may wish to contact the school in a positive manner and specifically request the test administration to be scheduled within a week after your child's 4th birthday. Doing so in writing, such as by e-mail, is generally recommended, as it is often helpful to have a "paper trail" of documentation for advocacy.


    To clarify, do it by email, with a follow-up paper copy, if you want to be certain it will be treated as a written notification by the school. Email "counts" as a written communication in many states, but the schools don't always know that, and why make yourself go through a lawsuit that you can avoid by spending less than a dollar?

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