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[quote=Anonymous]I am not sure that FCPS GT/AAP and a private school would be a comparison (unless it was Nysmith or Edlin which are private schools for gifted kids).

A child who is bright and learns quickly would do well in a private school or in a program where academics are ahead of the norm...but a child who is actually gifted needs more. Many private schools do not have enough kids in any particular grade level to group children by ability. They may claim that their curriculum is advanced, but a gifted child would still be ready to move on before the rest of the class. 
Gifted children are not just ahead of the game, they are deep thinkers, and deep feelers. Of course, they learn quickly and can handle an advanced curriculum, but they may be light years ahead in one area and behind in another, or they may be light years ahead in all areas, but need help reigning it in because their brain moves too quickly. It helps a lot to have teachers that are equipped and experienced in sorting kids like this out and providing both challenge and support.

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