Questions Parents of Gifted Students Should Ask Schools by James
Gallagher Many parents dread the times they must meet their
child's teacher. The thought of meeting the principal or
superintendent sends chills up their spines. To many parents,
the school is a "castle on the hill," distant and foreboding, a
feeling that can prevent parents from interacting with the
school system on a constructive basis. However, there are
questions that parents of gifted students should ask of their
school system regarding the program or services for their
children. Their right to ask such questions matches the right of
any parent. What services are available for gifted students in
this school and school system, and what are the goals of such
services? The representative of the school should be able to
speak at length on the nature and purpose of the program or
services the school and school system provide. The school system
should have a comprehensive K-12 set of services for gifted
students and some special opportunities ava