[Ohiogift] Skipping a grade

Thu Sep 15 15:59:59 EDT 2016

That is the struggle, subject acceleration is what worked for us, but next
year transporting between two school buildings is probably not workable,
especially since he spends most of his time right now in the 4th grade. I
am not sure of another option besides skipping a grade. It is complicated.
My oldest does not want to accelerate. I get that it will change the family
dynamic, we are working with a therapist on this very issue.

On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 3:15 PM, Karen Rohde <krohde at berea.k12.oh.us> wrote:

> We had a case here which was agonizing.  Younger brother (FS 145+) needed
> whole-grade and the older sibling was in the next grade level.  We ended up
> subject accelerating the young child in reading and math.  The students are
> now in high school and all is good.  We now have another similar situation
> in one of our elementary schools.  Kindergarten student with a WPPSI of FS
> 150.  Older sibling in the next grade level; high, but not nearly as high.
> We are looking at subject acceleration for both and we have the
> documentation to support it.
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> I was always told, don't accelerate a sibling into the next grade level
> where there is a sibling because it will change the family dynamics
> forever.
>
> Karen Rohde
> Berea City Schools
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> *From: *"Casey Holtzman" <casey.holtzman at ketteringschools.org>
> *To: *"Karen Rohde" <krohde at berea.k12.oh.us>
> *Cc: *"Randi Gross Nathenson" <randinathenson at gmail.com>,
> ohiogift at lists.osu.edu
> *Sent: *Thursday, September 15, 2016 3:01:08 PM
> *Subject: *Re: [Ohiogift] Skipping a grade
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> Karen is absolutely correct in regards to the Iowa Acceleration Scale and
> the change that will occur within the family. There definitely will be
> issues that will come about as a result of something so dramatic. However,
> respectfully, I must disagree with the last statement. I once played a role
> in a very successful similar acceleration. Prior to this experience, I
> would have made the exact same statement.
>
> Just know that each situation and family dynamic is going to be different.
> All factors and possibilities must be considered, even for the sibling that
> is not accelerated. Should a child be left stagnant just because another
> member of their family learns at a different pace?
>
> Food for thought.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Casey Holtzman
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> On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 1:13 PM, Karen Rohde via Ohiogift <
> ohiogift at lists.osu.edu> wrote:
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>> Accelerating a sibling into the same grade as an older sibling is a huge
>> issue and a critical item on the Iowa Acceleration Scale.  It changes the
>> family dynamics forever.  Do not do it unless both are accelerated.
>>
>> Karen Rohde
>> Berea
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Randi Nathenson via Ohiogift" <ohiogift at lists.osu.edu>
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>> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 12:13:13 PM
>> Subject: [Ohiogift] Skipping a grade
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>> Hi I am new to this group. I have a 3rd grader who has been doing subject
>> acceleration, but logistically skipping a grade seems to be a better option
>> at this point. I am concerned about the developmental piece when he hits
>> higher grades. I am also concerned because he will be in the same grade as
>> his older brother who is also extremely bright. I would love any insight or
>> advice anyone might have from their experiences
>> Thank you
>> Randi
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