Gifted and Talented
Gifted Student or Primary Talent Pool Referral
Teachers and Parents,
Please submit any nominations for students to be considered for Primary Talent Pool or Gifted Education.
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Procedural Safeguards and Grievances
Parents or students (Grades P-12) may petition for identification or may appeal non-identification or appropriateness of services.
The appealing party shall submit in writing to the principal specific beliefs why screening results are not accurate or talent pool services or service options in the Gifted Student Services Plan (GSSP) are not appropriate and why an exception should be made or reconsideration given.
The principal shall compile student data and present that along with the petition or appeal to the District Gifted and Talented Selection Committee. The information presented shall include a recommendation accompanied by available substantiating evidence.
The District Gifted and Talented Selection Committee shall hear appeals at least once per semester, make a recommendation and respond in writing to the appealing party within ten (10) working days of the Committee's decision. If the appeal concerns the non-availability of appropriate services options, the District Committee shall consult the school SBDM.
If the District Gifted and Talented Selection Committee rules in favor of the grievant, the following options shall apply as appropriate:
The student may participate in the program as soon as the parent or guardian signs the required permission form.
A change in either the Gifted and Talented Student Services Plan (GSSP) or provision of services shall be made in a timely manner.
If the District Gifted and Talented Selection Committee rules against the grievant, a further written appeal may be made to the Superintendent, who must respond in writing within ten (10) working days after receiving the appeal.
Should the Superintendent uphold the decision of the District Gifted and Talented Selection Committee, the appealing party may petition the Board, which will make the final decision. The Board will consider the appeal at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting after receiving the appeal.