[Ohiogift] Skipping a grade

[Ann Sheldon]

I definitely agree that every case needs to be child and family specific. I don't believe in "always" or "never" with this population. I think, as parents, we all do what is best at the time for each of our children. It doesn't mean that it works the next year or the year after that.  So please don't think there is a perfect, permanent solution. Life is just not that neat and tidy. 

Ann

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> On Sep 18, 2016, at 5:51 PM, Anne Flick via Ohiogift <ohiogift at lists.osu.edu> wrote:
> 
> Hi Randi,
> 
> Same here.  I know a family where one child was accelerated a couple of grades into the sibling's grade.  They just graduated a year ago first and third in their (not small) class.  Both went four states away to the same state but different colleges, and both are happy now in their sophomore years.
> 
> I know the IAS says it is a definite no-no, but I don't think the IAS anticipates all types of kids, especially PG kids, who often *need* radical acceleration.  There are multiple anecdotes of successes despite the IAS directive.  Like everything in parenting more then one child, we have to weigh the costs and benefits to multiple children, make the best decision we can, and adjust later if needed.  
> 
> If you want to take it to its extreme, the IAS also deems the child's opposition to acceleration as a critical item.  (That one I think would be much harder to overcome.)  Should it be that honoring the older child's wishes shuts out the option the younger child needs?  It seems here the IAS has to be overruled for one child or the other.  I think the two-in-one grade issue is much easier to deal with, especially given the younger already spends half the day in the higher grade anyway.
> 
> Best wishes in your journey,
> Anne
> 
> 
> From: Randi Nathenson via Ohiogift <ohiogift at lists.osu.edu>
> To: ohiogift at lists.osu.edu 
> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 12:13 PM
> Subject: [Ohiogift] Skipping a grade
> 
> 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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