Learning Support Services
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
(858) 748-0010
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GATE TESTING RESULTS
Due to unforeseen circumstances, scoring and reporting of the January 2010 GATE tests will be delayed. Results will likely be mailed later during the month of March.
PARENT WORKSHOPS
Resources for High Ability Students and their Parents.
Click here to
view the PowerPoint Presentation from the March 2 Workshop.
Distinguished Lecture Series for Parents and Educators - Click here for the dates
November 17, 2009 GATE Parent Workshop- Click here to see the PowerPoint Presentation
Current Status of GATE
During this time of state fiscal crisis, the state of
California has enacted legislation that allows districts to
use many state categorical program funds for general
education purposes, to assist in balancing budgets. The
funding flexibility has been approved for a 5-year period,
through the June 30, 2013 (Senate Bill X3 4).
The PUSD will continue to identify students for GATE and
provide appropriate differentiated instruction in GATE
cluster classrooms for GATE identified students. However,
funding resources will not be available for enrichment or
supplemental curriculum purchases.
In grades 3-5, GATE identified students are placed, as
clusters, within otherwise heterogeneous classrooms. GATE
students in grades 6-8 will also be placed into
heterogeneous cluster classes, with the possible option of
some homogeneous groupings in Language Arts and Social
Science. Middle school mathematics courses are structured
such that all students are placed according to
individual mathematical ability and achievement. Science,
Physical Education, and elective classes are completely
heterogeneous.
At the high school level, gifted students are encouraged to
participate in honors and/or advanced placement courses in
their areas of interest/expertise. GATE Coordinators serve
as resources for teachers, parents, and students, as well as
monitor GATE student achievement. Specific class placement
needs are best discussed with school guidance counselors, as
gifted students should focus their learning and class
schedules in preparation for higher education and/or career
opportunities.