Appeals Process
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 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, a Level 2 Appeal must be submitted to Advanced Academics through Project G/T. 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 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 emailed to the parent/guardian. If the parent/guardian disagrees with the Level 2 Appeal decision, they may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services 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.