...capacity ( science oriented) My kid is always trying to investigate, read and do origami figures of DINOSAURS. His mind, witch is privileged, is focused in to this type of topics in exhaustive detail
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I think it's difficult to point to anyone 'best' school. The individual needs of a student and family will vary wildly - so careful consideration of the options by the parent is necessary to determine what situation public, private, or home-based is best for their child. Some public school systems have developed excellent programs for the gifted student. Many unfortunately are lacking. You may need to take it upon yourself to set clear expectations with your local school in order to obtain the services your child requires. Many do not have programs for young students. In some cases grade acceleration (skipping grades) is a good solution. It's not always necessary in every subject - but many kids benefit from acceleration in mathematics for example, a subject where acceleration can be very helpful in the early years. That seemingly inexhaustible drive to investigate is a gift indeed. And it is one that can be easily squandered in the confines of many classrooms unless adequately challenged. You are right to want to protect and encourage this talent. Read everything you can about education of the gifted mind. A brief online posting specific to your question is posted here by the Duke University Talent Identification Program: www.dukegiftedletter.com/articles/vol6no1_so.html You may find their website a helpful resource: www.tip.duke.edu/ You may also find the following titles valuable: Being Smart About Gifted Children: A Guidebook For Parents And Educators by Dona J. Matthews Losing Our Minds: Gifted Children Left Behind by Deborah L. Ruf A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children by James T. Webb Genius Denied: How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds by Jan Davidson
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