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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with all the postings here, but in FCPS we had to fight tooth and nail for an IEP.  For some reason, some administrators think it is their job to make sure kids don't get a 504 or an IEP and do everything to make your requst for an IEP as difficult as possible.  504s are worthless in FCPS (can't sue) but IEPs, when properly written (read Wrightslaw.com and get some books on how to write an IEP - it's supposed to be a collaborative process but rarely is in FCPS unless you know your stuff and advocate for your child).  By all means get it as soon as you can.  It should not stigmatize your child unless they are assigned to self-contained classes where there may be so much chaos that they can't learn.  Team taught classes (again, I can talk only about FCPS) are the best.  I have never heard of a gifted child having an IEP in Fairfax County but our son has Aspergers and scored in the MENSA range on the ACT - but his IEP specifies he is on the autism spectrum and he needs the IEP for focus and management of his studies, not his brilliance.  Also, we have all the AAP classes, the TJ school, and the AP courses in the high schools - all of which the gifted can take advantage of.[/quote]

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