Did anyone opt out of G&T? What are the pros/cons?

[Anonymous]

I would strongly encourage you to explore any GT opportunities you’re offered for your child. Also see what his level of interest is. Whatever route you take, you might also occasionally check in with your son about if he thinks school is too easy, too hard, or just right.

Here are some resources you might find helpful:

Hoagies explores all topics related to gifted kids. It’s an excellent resource I highly recommend.
https://www.hoagiesgifted.org/

Hoagies also has links to websites offering enrichment for all ages and subjects.
https://www.hoagiesgifted.org/links.htm

Tamara Fisher is a GT teacher who had a blog about education that I think you might find interesting on Edweek’s website. Although it’s no longer being updated, past issues are still posted, but I think there’s a limit of 3 free articles.
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/unwrapping-the-gifted

I think she also has a Facebook page and it looks like she’s reposting some of her old articles there and possibly making new entries.
https://m.facebook.com/unwrappingthegifted

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. We did not opt out of GT. Also, enriched and supplemented at home so that the kid was not bored and was learning new things without any pressure of academics.

The biggest pro is the cohort and the parents. The kid gets to be in a normal classroom experience surrounded by like-ability kids and the classroom is conducive to learning. This is a way to create an environment of learning and support around them.

What kind of enrichment and supplementation do you do at home? We are moving/switching schools and it’s too late for my kid to test for the G&T classroom. Looking to do enrichment at home that’s not too time-consuming.

I'm curious about enrichments too. Trying to figure this out.

Also are there any meet up groups or other ways to find gifted kids in the DC area? (We don't have a good option for GT program/center until middle school)

Different poster

I can give you lots of suggestions for enrichment and I’m sure other posters can, as well. I suggest you start a new thread telling us your child’s age/level and their areas of interest.

In the meantime, Hoagies is a good starting point. It has links to enrichment websites for all subjects and ages.
https://www.hoagiesgifted.org/links.htm

[Anonymous]

In our second year of AAP now (at an AAP center), 4th grade. We might opt out as our DD doesnt seem to be keeping up and it could be affecting her self-esteem. She has good friends in class, but she seems to be starting to realize she isn't as smart as the other kids in class. Might be a good reason to opt out. --But compared to our friends kids in regular classes, she's way smarter and getting much tougher material. Hopefully, she catches up. But removing her is a consideration.