Gifted/Talented Service Options
Procedural Safeguards and Grievances
Parents/guardians and/or students (grades P-12) may petition for identification or may appeal non-identification or appropriateness of services using the following procedures.
- The appealing party shall request a conference with the school personnel responsible for identification and/or delivery of student services. The school personnel responsible will consult with the school Gifted/Talented committee.
- Further appeal concerning curriculum may be made to the school SBDM Council.
- The appealing party shall submit in writing to the District Associate Director of Gifted Services specifically why he/she believes that screening results are not accurate or services are not appropriate and why an exception should be made or reconsideration given.
- The district Associate Director of Gifted Services shall compile student data and present that along with the petition or appeal to the District Gifted/Talented Advisory Subcommittee. The information presented shall include a recommendation accompanied by available substantiating evidence.
- The subcommittee shall make a recommendation and respond in writing to the appealing party within ten (10) working days of receipt of the appeal and accompanying information.
- If the Subcommittee rules in favor of the grievant, the following option shall apply as appropriate.
- He/she may receive services as soon as the school gifted/talented committee completes the GSSP.
- A change in GSSP or provision of services shall be made in a timely manner.
- If the subcommittee rules against the grievant, or if the appeal concerns the non-availability of appropriate service options, a further written appeal may be made to the Superintendent, who must respond in writing within ten (10) working days of receipt of the appeal. The Superintendent will have the final decision in the case.
08.132 AP.1 Revised and Reviewed: 5-27-03
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