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Parent urges Cinnaminson schools to offer gifted IEP option, describes child’s needs
Summary
During public comment Amanda Werb asked the board to expand special education to include a gifted IEP for her son, saying the district told her such an option is not available; CPAC president gave an update on parent training and outreach.
At public comment, Amanda Werb of 9 Ascot Drive described her son Logan’s early academic progress and recent ADHD diagnosis and urged the Cinnaminson Township Board of Education to offer a gifted IEP option.
Werb said her son "taught himself to read when he was 3" and is already working above grade level, but she asked for a more consistent, structured and challenging support plan. She said the family was told a gifted IEP is not available in the district and asked the board to consider expanding special education supports to meet gifted students' needs.
Earlier in the public comment period, Ashley Neals, president of the district’s CPAC (special education parent advisory committee), updated the board on CPAC activities, training sessions, transition planning and an upcoming public presentation on inclusive schools by the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education on Dec. 3 (posted on CPAC social channels).
The board heard both comments; no formal action was taken during the meeting. Members acknowledged the requests and the public‑comment record will be available with meeting materials.
Attributions Quotes in this article are taken from public comment as recorded in the meeting transcript; Amanda Werb and Ashley Neals identified themselves during the public‑comment period.
Next steps The board did not vote on policy change during the meeting; parents requested further discussion and collaboration with district staff.
