Should I grade-skip my gifted child?

Susan G. Assouline, Ph.D., is the director of the University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Dr. Assouline earned her PhD in Education at the University of Iowa where she is currently a Professor of Psychology.  The American school system puts students in grades based on age. However, for a some students, being with same-age peers in the classroom might not be the best option. Dr. Susan Assouline discuss her work as an expert in ‘academic acceleration.’