I feel obliged to respond here.
OP, I did not intend to be critical. When I re-read my post, I do not believe it was negatively written or judgmental (sp?). I just know from our experience that sometimes the 'best' school is not the 'best school for your child'. Don't lose sight of that fact.
There is a reason that the tests aren't readily available -- they don't want the children to have 'practiced'. It sounds like the OP's DD isn't stressed about the testing... that is great!
We just moved into a new school district and I originally wanted our DD tested for the gifted pull-out program. I then found out that it is in lieu of art and music... two things that she loves and two things I believe are important for social development and integrating into a new school.
Remember, if it doesn't happen this year, you can still try for next...
good luck
OP, I did not intend to be critical. When I re-read my post, I do not believe it was negatively written or judgmental (sp?). I just know from our experience that sometimes the 'best' school is not the 'best school for your child'. Don't lose sight of that fact.
There is a reason that the tests aren't readily available -- they don't want the children to have 'practiced'. It sounds like the OP's DD isn't stressed about the testing... that is great!
We just moved into a new school district and I originally wanted our DD tested for the gifted pull-out program. I then found out that it is in lieu of art and music... two things that she loves and two things I believe are important for social development and integrating into a new school.
Remember, if it doesn't happen this year, you can still try for next...
good luck