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[quote=Anonymous]OP, The approach MCPS takes in gifted education is not holistic in the way your DC seems to need. They are great but they are really focused on academic acceleration and deep thinking. I've never heard of any component that addresses being "gifted" in a way that is different from kids who are in the non-gifted programs. They see the same counselors in middle school go through the same guidance curriculum in elementary.

I think what you may be looking for is a GT/LD program. I think there are at two middle schools with one at North Bethesda.

Also, some advice that kids with an IQ of 140 are kind of a dime a dozen here and teachers would probably roll their eyes if you were to talk about the "emotional intensity and similar characteristics that high IQ individuals can have." You wouldn't believe the negative attitude teachers have of parents who blame all the children's behavior on them being too smart or bored. I do think this happens with some kids but this excuse is used way too much in some parts of MCPS.[/quote]

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