Labeling a child as “gifted” in a homeschool setting doesn’t have the same effect as it does in traditional schooling.
This is because all homeschool programs are personalized, regardless of the child’s ability level. So is there any reason to use the label in homeschooling? There are some instances in which the label could be valuable:
If you want to transition into the school system later on: The school can easily test your child when you enroll, but it can be useful to already have the label established so you can get the most improvement services possible.
If you want to take advantage of outside enrichment programs: A gifted label is very useful when using outside enrichment programs, such as those provided by John Hopkins and Stanford.
If your child is gifted enough to be admitted to college early: Some homeschool students are so profoundly gifted that they’re able to enroll in college as early as age 12 and sometimes even younger.