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[quote=Anonymous]I worry about the lack of gifted programs, too (I have two in preschool -K). We're at an 80% FARMS DCPS that has no gifted program (not sure there's even a pullout). But after reading this thread I now have a plan! I'll do the Hopkins CIY test when they're in second grade. They'll be very accustomed to standardized tests at that point so lack of testing experience shouldn't hinder them. If they test gifted, we'll talk to the principal and teachers and see what they can do. If it's not enough we'll do outside school enrichment (eg Hopkins CIY in summer). If that's not enough we'll look at charters or moving.

I was in an "academically talented" program (the term back in the 70s) for 5th and 6th and got a lot out of it, then went back to regular school. Didn't get much special attention in jr high but did AP classes in high school and went to an Ivy League. So it wasn't the end of the world to have no gifted programs throughout. However, I did feel less prepared than many of my college classmates. I'm not that bothered by the lack of gifted programs in DCPS elementary --right now going to our local school and being part of that community matters most.  But after 5th, if they test gifted, I will want more. [/quote]

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