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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]GT identification in 2nd grade means absolutely nothing as a practical matter. [/quote]

Whatever. Are they still identifying kids?[/quote]

Not this year. And it is meaningless, even if you don't want to know that. My 3rd grader was not identified as GT in 2nd and still tested in to CES for next year in 4th.[/quote]

So your kid didn’t test in, yet it’s meaningless? My kid will test in (based on the metrics they have identified) and I was hoping it would mean some additional attention or challenge as they are not currently meeting his needs at all. At least it would be a starting point to ask for more support.[/quote]

I wouldn't hold out much hope that MCPS is going to do much, unless you are at a large ES with enough specialists who could provide some additional enrichment.  Our DC had a separate, small reading group for about a semester in 2nd grade, but everything else was standard MCPS.  The county is going to prioritize helping those who are behind for whatever reason (plenty of them) rather than those who are ahead (plenty of them, too).  But unless the county has announced some sort of new program for kids who are given this designation in 2nd grade, it's completely meaningless as a practical matter.  Focus on CES; that's definitely worth it.[/quote]

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