Yes, I know someone who graduated close to the top 1% of his high school class and graduated college in three years with an engineering degree, but the grade school considered him a little slow because of a speech issue. This only lasted a little while, partly since it was so obviously wrong, but also because the parents fought back. Parents should remember that you know your child the best. If they need the extra help that special ed provides nowadays it is great that it is available. But if the school is being lazy you can always push back and get your child the level of instruction that is appropriate for them. Remember that you are the school's customer.
Yes, I know someone who graduated close to the top 1% of his high school class and graduated college in three years with an engineering degree, but the grade school considered him a little slow because of a speech issue. This only lasted a little while, partly since it was so obviously wrong, but also because the parents fought back. Parents should remember that you know your child the best. If they need the extra help that special ed provides nowadays it is great that it is available. But if the school is being lazy you can always push back and get your child the level of instruction that is appropriate for them. Remember that you are the school's customer.