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Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

Dr. Wendy Molina-Solis, Director of MTSS
Kimberly Carrillo, Executive Secretary
626-943-3530
Spring 2022 Gifted and Talented Endorsement Classes-EDUC 5620- Assessment  in Gifted Education
 
The Goal of GATE in AUSD

AUSD is committed to differentiate instruction for students who qualify for gifted and talented education.  We aim to include ALL identified students so that the AUSD GATE population is one that is racially, socioeconomically, linguistically and culturally diverse.  AUSD commits to providing staff and parents high-quality training so that differentiated opportunities for learning that meet students' unique abilities and talents occur in the classroom with support at home. 

 

GATE TESTING FOR THE 22-23 SCHOOL YEAR HAS CONCLUDED.  FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO WERE GATE TESTED HAVE BEEN SENT RESULTS VIA EMAIL.  SHOULD YOU HAVE MISSED THE GATE TESTING PERIOD FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR, PLEASE COME BACK IN AUGUST FOR UPDATES REGARDING OUR TIMELINE AND REQUEST FORM FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR.

 

GATE Identification Process:

GATE identification begins in 3rd grade.  All 3rd grade students have the opportunity to be tested in 3rd grade, students in 4th - 8th grades may be tested by teacher referral or parent request.  Parents or guardians interested in having their child GATE tested in grades 4 or above should contact their school site or fill out the request below.

 

GATE Assessment:

Students in grades 4th-8th are assessed using the online version of the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT). The OLSAT is a nationally standardized, norm-referenced, group administered measure of verbal and non-verbal school abilities. Test outcomes determine whether or not a child qualifies for GATE under High Achievement. Students who score within a certain range on the OLSAT but do not qualify for GATE will also be administered the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test which measures a student's problem-solving and seasoning abilities without relying on their language skills. All 3rd grade students, with passive parent consent, will be administered the Naglieri first. If the student scores within a range of qualifying for GATE, then they may be administered the OLSAT. The District's GATE Director and qualified staff review all assessment results and based on either the OLSAT's or Naglieri's eligibility criteria, determine qualification for GATE.

 

Parent GATE Recommendation Form:

If you would like to recommend your child for GATE testing, use the following link and submit it to your school principal or teacher by the deadline listed below. The District will review all parent recommendations. Teachers, administrators and parents may use the same form to recommend students for GATE testing.

Gate Recommendation Form

 

GATE Identification Timeline:

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) – Elementary Programs – ABC Unified  School District

Date

Activity

Aug 9-Sept. 6, 2022

Develop GATE Plans for current Students

Sept. 7, 2022

GATE Plan outlines developed by the teacher for current their GATE students

Sept. 19-23, 2022

GATE Plan for current GATE Students communicated to parents/guardians and a signature is obtained

Sept. 30, 2022

Signed GATE Plans for current GATE students due to the site AP

Nov. 18, 2022

Deadline for teachers & parents to submit students' names (grades 4-8) for potential GATE testing.

Feb 14- Mar. 10, 2023

OLSAT & Naglieri Testing Window

April 5-May 10, 2023

Voluntary virtual afterschool GATE Classes for all GATE students with Windtree Programs and AUSD certificated teachers

March 24, 2023

District notification of OLSAT/Naglieri Results to families

May 12, 2023

GATE Plan Reflections of current GATE Students Due to the AP and District

 

GATE Classroom Differentiation:
Elementary students who are identified as GATE receive differentiated instruction within their classrooms, leveled grouping in Strategic Teaming, and site-based Universal Access program offerings.   High school students may receive specialized learning through the Honors and AP program offerings, as well as possible differentiated instruction in the classrooms. AUSD does NOT provide Pull-out GATE programs or cohort classes, however enrichment opportunities are embedded throughout the school day. 

 

Parent Consent for GATE Testing:

If it is determined that your child may be GATE tested, a Parent Consent for GATE Assessment must be obtained, signed and returned to the school site for all 4th-8th students.  A passive consent is received for 3rd grade students.  The screening process and recommendation must be documented by the due date prior to obtaining the required parent consent. 

 

Requesting your child's GATE Assessment Results:

In accordance to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, parents/guardians may request a copy of their child's GATE assessment results through written request.  However, AUSD sends all parents/guardians a copy of the results in late spring, should you require an additional copy, please submit a written request using this link and email it to [email protected].

 

GATE Parent Online Workshops:

Parent workshops are open for ALL parents/guardians wishing to learn more about GATE and how to differentiate learning and experiences for GATE students both at home and school.

  • September 20, 2022 @ 6pm-7:00pm
       Flyer GATE Workshop 9/20/22
       Recording of GATE Workshop 9/20/22- Video
       Slides of GATE Workshop 9/20/22- Slides
  • November 8, 2022 @ 6pm-7:00pm
       Flyer GATE Workshop 11/8/22
       Recording of GATE Workshop 11/8/22- Video
       Slides of GATE Workshop 11/8/22- Slides

 

GATE Parent Advisory Meetings:

Each school has a parent representative attend the district GATE Advisory Committee meetings. If you are interested in becoming a parent representative for your school, please contact your school principal or assistant principal.

Meeting dates for the 2022-23 school year are: 

October 11, 2022 @ 6pm-7:00pm

New Date:  April 25, 2023 @ 6pm-7:00pm

 

Non-AUSD Endorsed GATE Resources and Programs:

There are many opportunities designed specifically for gifted and talented students in the elementary, middle, and high school grades. Alhambra USD does NOT endorse any of the programs and companies mentioned in the links provided below. There are offered as resources for parents and educators to explore.   Any specific questions you may have about these opportunities, please contact the companies noted in the links directly.

 

The Institute for Educational Advancement

http://www.educationaladvancement.org/whats-new

 

Center for Gifted Education

https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/profdev/index.php

 

National Association for the Gifted (NAGC)

https://www.nagc.org/about-nagc

 

California Association for the Gifted

https://cagifted.org/events/

 

Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted

https://www.sengifted.org/

 

World Council for Gifted and Talented Children

https://world-gifted.org/

 

The Associated for the Gifted

https://cectag.com/

 

International Gifted Consortium (IGC)

https://giftedconsortium.com/

 

Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth

https://cty.jhu.edu/

 

Davidson Institute for Talent Development

https://www.davidsongifted.org/

 

College Admissions Services

http://www.go4ivy.com/resources

 

Center for Talent Development

https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/