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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC is bright and advanced in reading and math (99th percentiles on I-Readys, CogAT 132). Recently his teacher finds him less self-regulated (went from a 4 to a 3). I've noticed a decrease in the quality of his work over the last several weeks. Careless mistakes and omissions, and messy writing (he's capable of better). He tells me he has trouble focusing because he's sitting near some of the worst behaved children in the class. He asked if he could be moved and his teacher said she'd think about it. 
:(  I also made the same request and I'm waiting to hear back.

I don't think he's conscientious by nature, but he definitely has the ability to muster it under some circumstances. Unfortunately, the classroom is a zoo and this is not bringing out his best work or behavior.

I parent referred for AAP but am not optimistic he'll get in due to not being in pool at our mid-to-high SES school and some omissions from the packet (no mention of reading I-Ready or LII placement for LA, or any mark for exceptional talent on that front). I feel very frustrated and am not entirely sure what to do. [/quote]

There's a big social/emotional leap in second grade. It's frustrating - but I'd think about if you're frustration is with the teacher, the classroom, or your own child. My advice would be to control what you can control. You can't control the other children in the classroom and you can't control the teacher. I would have some serious parenting/expectations conversations with your child, and have them start to take ownership of their work and their own classroom behavior. It won't be an easy or quick fix - but it will serve them better in the long run. [/quote]

Yes, also tell him to stop dressing like he's asking for it.

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