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It's coming up in a couple of weeks along with their annual conference. I'm considering going because DS6 current school isn't going to work. I was wondering if anyone had gone, if there were a lot of schools.

I went a couple years ago. Are you on the MCGT e-mail list? I think they mailed out or posted a list of schools ahead of time last year. There were a fair number of schools, but not all the school are specifically for GT kids. It's a great place to check out an overview of many schools. These school fairs are also heavy on the marketing and want your $$$ (either tuition or funding), so definitely plan on some follow up classroom visits!

We are homeschooling now and if we were to return to regular school I have a fairly good feel for what we'd look it more seriously.

Thank you! That helps a lot.

I'm not on the mailing list, I'm not even a member yet. It's something i've thought about doing but just don't know if I belong. It's good to know that not all schools are for GT kids. I think my son is in the MG/HG range, not profound, so I don't think he needs a school solely for gifted kid.

I have found a district close to home that has a good reputation that I plan on visiting soon. If I get in here (open enrollment) that'll take care of a lot of problems but I'd like to know what the other options are.

Kareninminn, I think we are past the date for this year's conference, but I just joined today and found this thread. You should definitely invest in a membership in MCGT. Their online group message board has tons of posts about experiences with local schools. My kids are older so I don't go any more, but I found the MCGT conferences to be very valuable and confidence-boosting in the early years of parenting a gifted child!

I would totally agree. The price of MCGT membership is worth access to their online message board alone.

Thank you, that gave me the impetus to join. I am going to ask them about schools because this year isn't the right place. I've been hesistant as I don't think he's that gifted - he's not working 4-5 years ahead - but he's in the gifted range, I'm certain of that. School has been frustrating and I'm at a loss.

My advice is to join, then go online and read through existing threads on schools (it is a constant topic of conversation on the board!). Then post if you need clarification after looking at what is out there.

I havent got around to joining MCGT.

However on school recommendations, we love the Lighthouse Program!

You dont need IQ scores to get in, just a portfolio and for your child to pass the interview.

HTH!