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[quote=Anonymous]Just got my 1st grader's classroom assignment. His teacher, who has about 7 years of experience, is on maternity leave until November. His substitute teacher just finished undergrad in June. Brand new, eek!

The school district this year eliminated funding for any accelerated/gifted programming, and says the classroom teachers will provide this support.

Any suggestions for how to engage this likely 22 year old brand new teacher? Should I assume she'll be overwhelmed and back off? Or should I encourage her to challenge my kiddo? My child adores school, loves math, and is quickly becoming a very fluent reader. I want it continue, and I also want to hold the school to its promise - that they will support advanced learners.

I'm honestly a bit crushed. My older child didn't have great experience at this school. And then this child won the kindergarten lottery - his teacher was amazing. She also has nearly 30 years of experience, and was able to tell me things about my child that could only come with experience and perspective. I have two kids - it's meaningful to have the perspective of someone who's worked with 100s.

TIA![/quote]

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