I’m wondering if in the preK-lower elementary grade levels, if IEPs ever include things like subject advancement or specialized education for areas kids are advanced in based on IQ testing (or some kind of gifted testing) in addition to commenting on areas the kid is struggling with and needs support. Basically, can an IEP outline services on both ends of the spectrum for a 2E child?
My soon to be 4 year old has struggled a great deal at his current (and first ever school experience) private preschool. He’s needing a shadow to help with not knocking stuff over, transitions, etc. Some of the school expectations feel a bit developmentally unrealistic but my son does genuinely struggle. He has rigidity in play. He’s working with developmental pediatrician on being evaluated for autism but she thinks he has adhd at least. He’s very bright and is teaching himself to read, loves math, has a ginormous (albeit very nerdy sounding) vocabulary. He loves learning, though sharing is really hard for him. We are not able to take him back to his current school next year. We are looking at a mixed age Montessori class instead as he does generally a lot better socially with older kids. Plus, he could work at his ability level that way. He is getting an IEP evaluation through the public school system currently but that’s a process.
I’m wondering, what should we ask the Montessori school about the implementation of an IEP within their program? What should I be thinking about here? How do I find out if they take scholarships for kids with IEPs, ADHD, or Autism? It’s all new to me so insight would be helpful.
We just want him to have a socially positive year surrounded by people who don’t label him as a “problem child” and who genuinely enjoy him and value his strengths and abilities (he’s a wonderful kid).