If a student does not qualify for the Pearland ISD G/T Program, parents/guardians have due process rights to request an appeal. The request for appeal must follow the guidelines outlined below.

Level 1 Appeal

A parent/guardian may appeal the decision of the Identification Committee regarding identification for the G/T program. To file a Level 1 appeal, please complete the Pearland ISD Gifted and Talented Program Appeal Form: Level One. The appeal form must be submitted to the current grade level Advanced Academics Specialist within 10 business days of the date on the denial of placement letter.

The Level 1 Appeal Committee will include the initial identification committee and may also include campus administrators and/or campus counselors. During the appeal process, all assessment data, including new information from the parent/guardian as to why the original decision should be overturned, will be considered. Within five business days after the Level 1 Appeal Committee decision, the decision will be communicated to the parent/guardian.

Level 2 Appeal

If the parent/guardian wishes to appeal the Level 1 Appeal Committee’s decision, written request for a Level 2 Appeal must be submitted to the Director of Advanced Academics. To file a Level 2 Appeal, please complete the Pearland ISD Gifted and Talented Program Appeal Form: Level Two. The appeal form must be submitted to the Director of Advanced Academics within 10 business days of the date on the denial of placement letter from the Level 1 Appeal Committee.

A parent/guardian conference will be scheduled with the Director of Advanced Academics. At this conference all assessment data, including new information from the parent or guardian as to why the Level 1 Appeal decision should be overturned, will be considered. The Level 2 conference must occur within 15 business days of the request. Within five business days after the District Level 2 conference, a letter with the decision will be mailed to the parent/guardian. If the parent/guardian disagrees with the Level 2 Appeal decision, they may contact the Assistant Superintendent for Special Programs to follow the District Policy for Appeals.

If a student does not qualify for the Pearland ISD G/T Program, parents/guardians have due process rights to request an appeal. The request for appeal must follow the guidelines linked below.