Plano Academic and Creative Education

(PACE)

A program for

students who require gifted services

2025-2026

PACE is similar to Special Education in that it is an enrichment service designed to meet the needs of a different kind of learner.

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In elementary school,

PACE is not an Honors program.

Students requiring gifted services may…

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• perform two grade levels above current grade
• learn exceptionally fast
• need only one to two repetitions for mastery
• thrive on complexity
• arrive at solutions in an unusual manner

If you believe your child may need PACE services:

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1. Notify your child’s teacher or the campus gifted specialist.
2. Complete an online referral packet.

You may request a hard copy if needed.

• The district site is linked here. Specific directions are linked here.
• Referral forms are due October 10, 2025, at 5:00 pm.
• Testing procedures will be communicated after the referral deadline.
• PACE testing window is in November.

*If your child is new to Plano and received GT services at their previous school, please contact Joyce Lin for GT transfer procedures.

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Please contact the campus gifted specialist for specific details about the PACE program.

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Joyce Lin

joyce.lin@pisd.edu