http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/349782/elementary-gifted-programs My son will be in 2nd grade next year. We need to find a gifted program for him. I've tried two different charters here in tucson but aren't overly thrilled. he one he goes to now is ok, but he has learned nothing new in math at all this year. Any suggestions of a great program that won't overload him with busy work? GreatSchools en-us TerrieH Further to Debbs, we are also at IST and it is the best option for the gifted and inquisitive child. We have friends from a gifted parent support group in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/349782/elementary-gifted-programs?cpage=1#comment_557341 5100.557341 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:09:18 -0700 cmarie411 Well my son is in a bi-lingual GATE progam at Hollinger Elem. Please let me know if you all find another school that will challenge my child. He is bored ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/349782/elementary-gifted-programs?cpage=1#comment_352242 5100.352242 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:11:35 -0800 Debbs01 Tucson doesn't have a gifted program. Satori went charter some years ago and so lost their focus, and Gateways closed last year. Some teachers in some public schools offer bits ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/349782/elementary-gifted-programs?cpage=1#comment_350801 5100.350801 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:30:51 -0800 schools123 I feel the same. If we move him for second grade, it will be a third new school. I teach in TUSD (HS level science) and I was told that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/349782/elementary-gifted-programs?cpage=1#comment_350710 5100.350710 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:03:13 -0800 sofa22 hi my son also is going to be in 2nd grade he goes to la paloma lakeside and he seems really bored in class. i love his teacher but i ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/349782/elementary-gifted-programs?cpage=1#comment_350461 5100.350461 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:44:30 -0800 healthy11 Hi. Unfortunately, Greatschools is a nationwide forum, and the chance of finding another family from the same town, with a child of similar age, and with similar academic needs, is ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/349782/elementary-gifted-programs?cpage=2#comment_350010 5100.350010 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:40:51 -0800