<p>“I’m more in favor of programs that go for broad enrichment, rather than just teaching advanced topics. That gives them a break from the tedious review in class, without teaching material that will get boring when encountered a 2nd time in regular classes.”</p>
<p>Completely agree that if the program is a pull-out, this is the way to go. D and S were in a weekly pull-out program and did some fun and challenging enrichment projects. Nothing that changed their lives AFAIK but certainly more meaningful than modelling US Presidents from fruit!!</p>
<p>“Gifted programs are not for bragging rights for parents and children. They are there in place because these students NEED them.”</p>
<p>Yes, considering the pervasive anti-intellectualism in so many areas I didn’t talk about my kids being in the gifted program. As for these programs being there to fulfil a real need, yes! Probably most people here have seen the cheetah analogy, but for those who haven’t and / or for those who believe that the only reason for gifted programs is bragging rights, here’s a link:
[Is</a> It a Cheetah?](<a href=“http://www.stephanietolan.com/is_it_a_cheetah.htm]Is”>Is It a Cheetah?)</p>