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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What's your point?  Again, being "gifted" is not a disability classification under IDEA nor should it be.  By arguing that "giftedness" should be, all you are doing is diluting the law and making IDEA appear ridiculous.[/quote]

Again, I never made that argument.  So, what's the bitterness about?
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No bitterness.  What's the point about the link about giftedness?  Nothing in the link says having a high IQ is a disability and that kids with high IQs have trouble "accessing the curriculum" or that they need protection from discrimination which is the whole point of IDEA and IEPs.[/quote]

Well, it was a very flawed assumption on my part that there was a place for a discussion about the middle ground.  In DC, that clearly is not the case.  No reason allowed here, I suppose -- you're either a bleeding heart liberal or bible thumping Neanderthal, I guess...

DCPS is either heaven or hell -- no reality may be injected into any discussion.  It's a shame, really.  I personally believe it helps to understand the bit of truth in each person's arguments.  Then, it's easier to see a productive path forward. 
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Look, no one is persecuting you for wanting a rigorous G&T program in DC like every other large urban city.  In fact, most parents on DCUM except a few outliers would love a real G&T program but realize it's DC's (racial) politics that is the primary reason that keeps it from happening.

However, using IDEA, a law designed to help children with disabilities, for what will primarily benefit white, high SES kids with high IQs is a little much.[/quote]

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