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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are many of us with advanced learners in DCPS who are making it work.  My children are at Brent, and we are hoping to get into Latin for middle school and high school.  My oldest is in 3rd now.  He does have a few friends leaving Brent, and I think the parents concerns are around challenge.  Fortunately, my bright child is being challenged and loves going to school.  His reading level is the equivalent of the end of 4th grade (so one grade ahead), and in his racially diverse class, he is in the middle ability reading group.  His teacher told me his reading level, but the info on which reading group is from him (so possibly inaccurate).  We have been happy with the ability grouping, and haven't felt the need for more than we've had.  [/quote]

No offense, but the way you describe your child doesn't really sound like an "advanced learner."  On the other hand, if you are happy with your child's education, that is a great thing![/quote]

I would think that a child being a year ahead in reading would make a child advanced, but I guess not by DCUM standards.  Perhaps the poster did not feel the need to exagerate or pile on the decriptions of her child's many accomplishments?  Also, her child is older than 3 unlike many of these parents of gifted children.  It seems a little unlikely to me that there are seriosuly scores of parents out there with children who are two or three years ahead in math and reading.  I have met kids like this - maybe three or four in my sons school and at least two of those were on the spectrum.  It's good to hear that Deal meets these kids needs.  I do know one child at Basis like this who is doing well and is happy.  [/quote]

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