People view special education as a lower education.

I don’t believe any of that, but that is generally the view.

I do believe, however, that everyone should be able to ‘show-off’. For example, I have a 3.7 GPA, which is .05 away from being gifted. The thing is, I am told that I am the hardest worker in the class… in the school. Why am I not recognized, then? Does society only recognize the people who are below and above us? What about the ‘average’ people?

They were shocked! They did not want to be associated with the term “special ed”. The resource kids in 5th are very low learners. I finally told them-maybe their purpose of being such quick learners-was to help others. This years group is different than past years, most realize it’s an honor, they are they because I.Q. and creativity are high. Since our “talk”, the G.T. kids, who are great kids by the way, have went out of their way, to help others with reading/math. I’m very proud of them!!!!! You sound very humble, but G.T. is for children preforming above grade level,I know referral process.

Personally, I do not care. One thing I learned is in one way or another someone is more talented than you and you are more talented than them. An example is someone who has 10 years experience but no degree and someone who has no experience with a degree. They both learn from each other.