GATE
Great achievement through enrichment (GATE) Program
Great achievement through enrichment (GATE) Program
Great achievement through enrichment (GATE) Program
The GATE program is a Tier 3 support for students who are identified as exhibiting characteristics of high performance in one or more academic areas and creative endeavors as compared to their peers. Students who are identified as GATE students will receive qualitatively differentiated programming that ranges in depth, complexity and acceleration. This programming is built with the purpose of challenging students beyond the scope of the core curriculum to develop advanced learners.
Important Dates
Important Dates
GATE Family/Teacher Referral Window.......9/30/2024-10/18/2024
Permission Slips Sent Home for Testing........................ 10/21/2024
Permission Slips Due..............................................................11/8/2024
GATE Testing Window at Sites.............................12/2/2024-12/20/24
Results Sent to School Sites.........................Post-Testing, by 1/18/25
GATE Referrals
GATE Referrals
GATE Testing Permission Forms
GATE Testing Permission Forms
GATE Parent Permission (English)
GATE Parent Permission (Russian)
GATE Parent Permission (Spanish)
GATE Parent Permission (Hmong)
GATE Parent Permission (Dari)
GATE Parent Permission (Farsi)
GATE Parent Permission (Pashto)
GATE Parent Permission (Urdu)
GATE Identification Process
GATE Identification Process
1. Teachers/Guardians refer students to the GATE program with GATE Placement Screening Referral Form Online
2. Guardians sign the permission for CogAT testing OR opt out of CogAT testing for the below-mentioned qualifiers
3. Students are tested at sites by the site GATE liaison, OR adhere to the below-mentioned qualifiers
Students can qualify for GATE based on their CogAT score, or a previously-approved means of demonstrating gifted abilities in content or creative areas. The CogAT is a 90-minute test that is administered at school sites as arranged by GATE site liaisons. The CogAT offers detailed information on students’ Verbal, Quantitative, and Figural (Nonverbal) reasoning through multiple, engaging measures that reflect student potential for learning. Individual domain scores, partial composites, and complete test composites are available for every student that finishes the test, providing a multifaceted view of student ability.*
Qualifying With CogAT
- If a student tests at the 92nd percentile or above (Age Percentile Rank) in any SINGLE domain, then that student qualifies for GATE
- OR, if a student has a score of Standard Exceeded on the CAASPP, PLUS a score of 89% or higher on the CogAT, then that student qualifies for GATE
Qualifying by Demonstrating Gifted Abilities
- In order to qualify without CogAT testing, an online referral form must be completed along with evidence of high achievement, high academic ability or giftedness in a non-academic area such as the arts
- Panel identification
- A student (or parent/guardian or teacher) submits a preliminary proposal outlining how the contents of a portfolio would demonstrate that the student's talent or ability was extraordinary for a person of the student's age/grade
- Once the proposal is approved by a committee of the site's GATE liaison, one central office member, and site administrator(s), the student submits a portfolio which is then reviewed by the committee
4. Results are communicated to families by site GATE liaisons
GATE Supports
GATE Supports
California Association for the Gifted (CAG)
A mission driven, volunteer administered, non-profit organization whose membership of parents and educators work to promote the welfare and appropriate education of gifted students. www.CAGifted.org
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
An advocacy group consisting of parents, professional educators and affiliate groups from the various states to support gifted education at the national level. 1707 L Street, NW, Suite 550, Washington, DC 20036, (202)785-4268, FAX (202)785-4248 www.NAGC.org
The Association for the Gifted (TAG)
A special interest group of the Council for Exceptional Children. An advocacy group which focuses on the needs of the gifted within the broader range of diverse and special needs children. 1110 North Globe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201-5704, (703)264- 9474 www.CECTAG.org American Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) Established in the 1940s, one of the oldest advocacy groups for gifted children. The association has a role in the Presidential Scholars program which recognizes 141 outstanding high school graduates each year. Primarily through their publications and correspondence, this association promotes gifted awareness and supportive systems. Duke University, Box 90270, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0270, (919)783-6152.
Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (GHF)
Gifted Homeschoolers Forum was formed to provide support, resources and community for the growing number of families who have chosen to home school their gifted and twice-exceptional children. P.O. Box 18865 San Jose, CA 95158. http://giftedhomeschoolers.org
Parents for Able Learner Students (PALS)
Dedicated to informing, educating, and supporting schools, parents, and teachers of gifted and able learner, children and youth. Able learners include gifted and talented children and youth, as well as other high ability learners, who by virtue of their exceptional potential and/or demonstrated excellence require special educational opportunities. Able learners of all ages have special abilities in any number of fields and may or may not be formally identified for gifted programs. PALS is an Affiliate of the National Association for Gifted Children( NAGC ). www.members.aol.com/pals222
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
The mission of SENG is to improve the quality of life for gifted individuals so that they might appreciate, understand, and enjoy fully the intellectual and emotional talents they possess and the possibilities that lie within themselves. www.SENGifted.org
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
An organization that works to network educators involved in gifted education around the world. www.worldgifted.ca National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children A non-profit foundation which provides free information and guidance to parents and educators of gifted and creative children. Incorporated in 1969, they focus on the problems of over-prescription of drugs to gifted and creative children. 395 Diamond Hill Road, Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886, (401)738-0937. www.NFGCC.oa.net
*Orange Unified SD
Contact Us
Contact Us
If your site is not listed below, and you are interested in having a student receive testing for GATE, please contact:
| Site | GATE Liaison |
| Allison Elementary | Barbara Heally |
| Babcock Elementary | Xitlali Sedano Jimenez |
| Castori Elementary | Jenny Brown |
| CCAA K-6 | Sharonda Wilder |
| CCAA 7-12 | Desire Deane-Hansen |
| Del Paso Heights Elementary | Samantha Moore |
| Dry Creek Elementary | Laura Reynaga |
| Eastside | Natalie Rodriquez |
| Fairbanks Elementary | Ron Ranagan |
| FC Joyce | Johnnie Williams |
| Foothill High School | Tim Trokey |
| Foothill Oaks Elementary | Julie Brown |
| Foothill Ranch Middle School | Sophea Ng |
| Frontier Elementary | Cara Downey |
| Frontier Charter | Devin Dragoo |
| Garden Valley Elementary |
Jessica Hallett
Carl Hardy
|
| Grant High School |
Carmen Herrera
|
| Hagginwood |
Allison Smith
|
| Highlands High School | Laura Satran |
| Hillsdale Elementary | Roberta Raymond |
| Keema | Robert Pope |
| Kohler Elementary (PreK-8) | Leslie Huey |
| Las Palmas Elementary |
Etelvina Carranza
Elias Maldonado Carbajal
|
| Madison Elementary | Sal Garcia |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | Leslie Addiego |
| Northlake 7-8 | Timothy Keys |
| Northwood | Hilari Talmige |
| Norwood Jr High | Allison Smith |
| Oakdale Elementary (PreK-8) | Linda Powell |
| Orchard Elementary (TK-8) | Nicole Watte |
| Pioneer Elementary (TK-8) | Megan Barr |
| Regency Park | Frances Swanson |
| Ridgepoint | Cynthia Ito |
| Rio Linda High School | Jarrett Black |
| Rio Linda Prep | Sharon Glover |
| Rio Tierra Jr. High | Adam Sinor |
| Sierra View Elementary | Linda West |
| Smythe 7/8 | Karolee Smiley |
| Smythe Elementary | Kristin Scott |
| Strauch Elementary | Melissa Aguirre-Sanchez |
| Village Elementary (K-8) | Bonnie Baker |
| Westside K-6 Elementary | Joanna Sharlette |
| Westside Charter | Kristina Planting |
| Woodlake Elementary | Joshua Croft |
| Woodridge Elementary | Joseph Phenneger |
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