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[quote=Anonymous]ES teachers are *supposed* to be able to differentiate the experience within the curriculum to match a student's learning needs.  For language, this may be less clear, especially in early grades, as the curricula available vary a bit across schools (Benchmark Advance, Enriched Literacy Curriculum, supplements like Jacob's Ladder, William & Mary, Junior Great Books, Lucy Calkins, etc.), and many options start in later grades.  MCPS'  Eureka math curriculum has some built-in variations available, and MCPS follows a 4-tiered enrichment model, culminating with acceleration to the following year's curriculum (limited circumstances after the other tiers are exhausted).

Unfortunately, there is variation in teacher training on enrichment and in the amenability of local school administrarion to accommodation, in addition to the variation in peer ability within a class that can limit the time/attention a teacher can pay to each student's need.  The year is just starting, and teachers are still evaluating students, but you should feel free to request a meeting to discuss your thoughts well prior to the scheduled period for parent-teacher conferences and to pursue the matter within and above school administration if you feel needs aren't being met.[/quote]

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