We should not have to battle to get them in the gifted program. Some districts group their students according to academic ability, seemingly to give the faculty the ability to focus and challenge on that effective level. Planning for the current school year does not appear to have been an area of focus at the end of the previous school year or during the summer months. Textbooks were not available, nor did the children or parents know what supplies were necessary. Please encourage the district to begin preparation for secondary education early on.
Area of concern is money allotted locally.
Special Education needs more influence. Too many children are in the classroom. More attention is needed. It seems like it is just a babysitting service. No limit to the number of special students per class.