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Does Anyone Have a Child Who Is a Member of MENSA, or Know Someone Whose Is?
Minnesota Council on Gifted and Talented www.mcgt.net ... Having a gifted child in mainstream education can pose just as many problems and issues as having ...
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- the one thing i have to say about this is that no matter how 'gifted' a child is, you have to be more concerned with their maturity level and actual ability to handle ...
- I too was "diagnosed" as "gifted" at a young age. It just meant that I was "smarter" than the average kid. My parents provided me with a lot of extra learning at hom...
- The other information people have posted says a lot of what I would say. Definitely check out Hoagies Gifted. http://hoagiesgifted.org for a lot of useful information ...
Testing for Gifted and Learning Disabled Students
The schools in Texas test for talented and gifted children every year for every grade. I simply have to give permission. My daughter does not have any ...
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- B., I work at Meadowview School in Mesquite. They are a small, private, nonprofit school and evaluation center for K through 8th grade students with learning diffe...
- Hi B., I was a special ed teacher for 10 years prior to having my daughter two years ago. Unless the laws have changed in these past two years I have been at home, ...
- You need to keep pushing the school district and get this done for free, that's why you pay taxes. I was a public school teacher for 12 years and they cannot refuse. ...
Windsor Park Gifted Program vs.Corpus Christi Montessori??
I had no other education but "selective admission" programs all my life. I can't even picture my son having ..... Next question: Gifted and Talented Testing ...
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- Not in that area, but I have 3 GT kids. You aren't crazy for researching this much and shame on the lady that said to lighten up. She must not be familiar with these i...
- Both Schools are great, I have my daugther at CCMS and my son at Windsor park,and my third one at Mi Casita Montessori School, my advise is that every child has his/he...
- Hi, J., I'm sure that by now you've gotten a lot of information. I don't know anything about the schools you mentioned, but I do know a lot about GT kids, having dire...
Bored in Kindergarten-Help!
The gifted and talented program at our school has the child choose a subject ... about gifted students and any research on best practices for education. ...
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- The strength of Kindergarten is that every child will thrive! Your child has a strong literacy and probably numeracy sense, as well. It is evident that you have alre...
- I am a certified teacher and now a stay at home mom. First, I would ask the teacher if there are any first grade classrooms in which your child could visit for readin...
- Have you considered Montessori school, or homeschooling. There are online homeschool programs if you want to follow a curriculum. Ohio Virtual Academy is one.
Anyone Know of a Preschool for Highly Gifted Children?
Gifted & Talented Child ... I doubt Bill Gates went to a highly gifted preschool , you know what I mean? ... old gifted child (and to other bright and challenging boys) I also have a masters in education. .... Gifted and Talented Testing ...
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- Hi, I am writing to you as the mother of an 11 year old gifted child (and to other bright and challenging boys) I also have a masters in education. My first impuls...
- This is an interesting request. How do you know you little one is "gifted"? Have you read about Bertie a charter in Alexander McCall Smith's wonderful books. These ...
- Testing a preschooler just does not provide an accurate IQ, so I highly doubt there would be a preschool that specialized in highly gifted kids. I just had my 4 year o...
Private vs Public School in Lewisville/Flower Mound
I have no problem with public education in general, as long as the local school ... The LEAP program is available to gifted and talented children which your ...
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- Lewisville/Flower Mound schools rank one of the best in the state. I know a lot of the parents at Valley Ridge, our sons do Cub Scouts there they are the best. Still...
- R., I really believe the public schools in Flower Mound are excellent. The reason people I know that have chosen private over public here, has more to do with what t...
- Valley Ridge is an excellent school. Both of my boys have gone to school there (one still is). I have found that the teachers are all very caring as is the support s...
Gifted Testing
Apr 22, 2009 ... I had my son take the the test for the gifted program at CPS when he was in 1st grade. .... Testing for Gifted and Talented ...
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- Wow! I am impressed with Briana's response. I actually had my son tested through Alexian Behavioral Neuroscience program and was the best decision that we made. Ins...
- Hi M.: My son attends a gifted school in Chicago--McDade Classical. He was 4 years old when he took the exam one Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. at the Illinois Inst...
- I had my son take the the test for the gifted program at CPS when he was in 1st grade. I'm really surprised at the details the first response gave. They keep all infor...
Gifted Testing and Preschools in the Naperville Area
the National Association for Gifted and Talented Children http://www.nagc.org/. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Hello K., Here are some links that you may find helpful. You are doing all the right things, keep up the good work! District 203's gifted program organization: h...
- Hi Kristen, First let me give you a little background about myself. I taught Kindergarten for 3 years, worked with Special Ed for 3 years including children with A...
- Hi, I live in District 44 in Lombard and they have preschool pre screening for kindergarden. Check your local elementary school district for this pre screening, it usu...
Ahead of Curriculum - Need Options
From there, click on Classical Education. It is a great method of teaching .... Since I'm not sure what is available for gifted and talented in the Dallas ...
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- My experience with the Texas Public School System is you have to yell and scream A LOT to be heard. I used to work for it and found it to be a very undesirable atmosph...
- S., My middle child was designated GT in Kindergarten in the TX Public Schools down in Belton, TX. Her teacher there was fantastic. We too experienced the same si...
- Hi S.! This is exactly what happened to my daughter, but in MI schools and over 9 years ago. We have homeschooled ever since. Since I'm not sure what is available...
What Do I Do.........
It will happen again, probably several more times during her education. If you move her, she will miss the ... Next question: Gifted and Talented Testing ...
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- I agree, spend more time in the classroom. She can't say "no" to you, at least on a consistant basis. You have a right to visit your daughter's class. As for the extr...
- Unfortunately, this will not be the last time you or your daughter don't care for a teacher. It will happen again, probably several more times during her education. ...
- I am also a former teacher staying home with my children. If parents aren't welcome in the classroom then something is wrong. Period. End of statement. I won...
