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PACE: Promoting Actualization through Creativity and Excellence

The PACE Gifted Program at Tempe Elementary Schools provides enrichment opportunities for K-5 students identified as gifted in at least one content area: Verbal, Quantitative, and Non-Verbal/ Spatial.

Reasons to Believe

  • Taught by experienced, certified gifted teachers
  • Provides unique enrichment opportunities for K-5 students at ALL elementary school (K-5) campuses
  • Students receive a minimum of two hours of gifted-specific instruction each week through our pull-out model
  • Curriculum is designed based on the thinking of modern experts in gifted education and include elements of a project based learning model
  • In addition to universal testing in 2nd and 4th grade, we offer gifted testing throughout the year upon request.
  • The Talent Development team works to identify students who are the cusp of qualifying for the PACE program in order to provide opportunities to more students.

Learn About Gifted Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

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Going Above and Beyond for Students

While the state of Arizona mandates that schools provide gifted services for students who score in the 97th percentile and higher on a state approved test, Tempe Elementary Schools provides gifted services for students who score in or above the 94th percentile. 

We believe this opens to doors for more students to benefit from challenging opportunities, allowing them to unlock their boundless potential.

Learn About Gifted Testing

Contact Us

Amy Evans
Interim Gifted Coordinator

Email Amy Evans
(480) 730-7357