Plano Academic and Creative Education

(PACE)

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A program for students who require gifted services

2022-2023

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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PACE is not an Honors program.

Students requiring gifted services may...

• 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

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If you have a child that you believe 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. Request a hard copy if needed.
3. Referral packets are due October 21st.
4. Testing procedures will be communicated after the referral deadline.
5. If your student participated in a gifted program at their previous school, please contact the Gifted Specialist for next steps. This communication is due to the Specialist by August 22nd.

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

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Donna Bui

donna.bui@pisd.edu

469-752-2040