Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: The gifted child The parent approaches you for a formal meeting about their child. Parent : My child is not challenged—I believe they are gifted and the school should be accelerated. What can you do for my child? How do you handle this situation? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) First and foremost, I would stress to the parent that I am committed to meeting the needs of my students. I would ask the parent to provide any information or feedback that he or she could as to how they feel their child is not being challenged. Next, I would contact the gifted-coordinator to discuss the parents request and to discuss the protocol for gifted evaluation. I feel that reviewing previous test scores and performances are important, they are not necessarily an indicator of a child who would be identified as gifted and talented. Next, it would be imperative to speak to teachers in other subject areas, coaches, and possibly guidance counselors to gain information as to the child's behavior academically, socially, and creatively. Lastly, I would talk to the student. The best feedback will come from the child.