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"My child should be in gifted education, what do I do if the school doesn't accept him?"

 

I'm really disappointed that my son didn't get accepted into a Gifted and Talented program at his elementary school in Stephens City, Virginia.  I keep thinking that he might have needed to have been tested differently to show traits for eligibility.  Any comment?

Thanks, KHC

 

To my knowledge, most Gifted programs are products of the State. I do not know of any federal laws on this issue. However, the issue that you raise may invoke the ADA and/or section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act. Both of those laws provide, in essence, that no individual with a disability may be denied an opportunity, etc., based upon the disability. There is a lot more to it than that, but your e-mail could be construed to require a testing accommodation if your son has ADD or ADHD (or any other disability). I suggest that you check that out with your state board of education or the U.S. Justice Department. Office of Civil Rights or Department of Education in your area. Good luck. Steven Glink.