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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]9:21, I understand what you are saying, but I think my (and maybe others') frustration is the not knowing.  There are MCPS staff who are saying one thing, some who say another thing.  It is important to have certainty.  
For ex., if the center doesn't implement 2.0, it might be a very attractive option for my DC (assuming she gets in).  If the center implements 2.0, it would be completely unappealing.  But, the certainty of knowing one way or the other is very important to parents  making these decisions.  Not finding out about the center/2.0 until the end of the school year or the summer, for example, would mean parents would have missed the deadlines to accept admission to a private school (those commitments are made in the early spring). [/quote]

Anything you hear are rumors, not fact or even informed opinion.  So I would ignore whatever you are hearing.

IMO you are worrying needlessly.  The purpose/mission of the Center is to serve the needs of children that cannot be met in their home classrooms.  I don't think that will change with the existence, or even the introduction of 2.0.  The teachers know what they need to do, and they do it.

FWIW, I have a good friend who taught elementary school at a Big Three for years, and whose child went through the Center program (child is in middle school now).  Friend reported that hands-down, the Center education was better than the grade-equivalent at her Big Three.  My point is, do not assume that a private school will address the needs of your highly gifted child.[/quote]

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