Something I found out when I decided I'd kindasortamaybe track down my IEP....

[conuly]

Gifted kids are supposed to get IEPs. Kids with behavioural problems are supposed to get IEPs. Kids with learning disabilites are supposed to get IEPs. Really, as near as I can tell, any kid in any sort of special program is supposed to get an IEP.

Now you know. This has been a public service announcement.

If I ever get off my ass and find it, I'll post interesting tidbits from my IEP, but don't hold your breath.

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[leora.livejournal.com]

I never had an IEP for being gifted. Although my school had tracking and a fairly large number of gifted students. So, being gifted wasn't really that individual.

Gifted kids are at higher risk for dropping out of school than average kids, because school is often less useful for them and they're smart enough to recognize that. There are a lot of risks for gifted kids. As to which is worse though, it'll probably vary from school to school. It can turn pretty bad for either side.