CURRENT PACE STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO BE ASSESSED AGAIN!
PACE assessments for 2026-27
Referral packets for students in K-5 are due by 5:00 PM on October 9th, 2026. Late referrals will be held for the next assessment cycle (Fall 2027). Results will be made available on Feb 5th, 2027. Please let us know by Feb 12, 2027 if you have not been able to access the placement decision.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Referral forms due: 5:00 PM on Oct 9th, 2026
Assessment window: Nov 2nd 2026 - Nov 20th, 2026
Parents notified: Feb 5th, 2027
Appeal process inquiry deadline: Feb 24th, 2027
Appeals due to campus PACE specialist: Mar 29th, 2027
Students who were previously identified at another district have an opportunity to test for gifted services when moving to PISD. Please contact GT specialists for more information.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER THE DISTRICT WEBSITE or contact the PACE specialists priya.subramanian@pisd.edu or catie.smith@pisd.edu.
***PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS MAY TEST ONLY ONCE IN AN ACADEMIC YEAR.
Please let us know of any concerns, questions, or suggestions: priya.subramanian@pisd.edu . We value your input and would love to hear from you.