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What do "gifted" classes offer

6K views 15 replies 10 participants last post by  IAmNehaRastogi 
I would get him a psycho-educational assessment, if possible (it's privately done through a psychologist and you have to pay). It can give you a lot of insight into what his struggles are. I'm in Toronto and teachers recommend a student for gifted testing beginning in grade 3. The General Ability Index on the test must be in the 98th percentile to qualify for a designation of giftedness. Even then, a full time gifted class may not be the right fit. There are other options. And yes there are gifted classes through high school. It depends on where you are, what school board you are in. The main difference in the gifted program in school is that they study things more in depth. It is the same curriculum as the regular stream. Teachers have experience teaching gifted children and the academic and social struggles they face. The kids benefit from being among like minded peers. Giftedness qualifies for an IEP, that's where you get support and accommodations from. There are many reasons a student could get an IEP and the recommendations stated on it have to be followed at every grade in any class.
 
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