IRPA provides this space for the sharing of personal stories of acceleration. These personal stories can serve as a source of inspiration or comfort for families and students considering or experiencing acceleration. These stories also can provide information to families and educational institutions considering acceleration.

Your story may appear here on the IRPA website. Excerpts of stories may appear in publications, presentations, or Websites through IRPA and the Belin-Blank Center.

We can withhold your name and identifying information. For example, we can identify you as a “mother in Kansas” or “teacher in Texas.” Although we can post your story anonymously, we will need to have your name in our records. This information will NOT be released or shared with any other parties. Please indicate your preference in the boxes below.