Our GATE Systems of Support
The GATE support systems are designed to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented students identified in grades 3-12, and to maximize their academic and social development.
This is not a pull out program however, classroom instruction begins with the
grade level core curriculum and is differentiated based upon student need and
ability ensuring positive motivation and the intellectual growth of gifted students.
The cornerstone of meeting the needs of our GATE students is differentiated
instruction/ UDL (Universal Design for Learning) that takes place within the
classroom at all grade levels. This method of teaching provides a flexible approach
to teaching and adjusts the curriculum and presentation of information to
individual learners. Classroom instruction is differentiated based upon student
needs, interest, and ability, ensuring positive motivation and the intellectual
growth of gifted students.
While differentiated instruction is applied at all grade levels, the GATE supports
will encompass other opportunities for GATE students to have enrichment
experiences.
How do we support our GATE students in DSUSD?
- GATE Identification will continue to take place using RAVEN testing, Teacher/Parent Inventory, and CAASPP.
- Every school site is provided with a GATE Representative to:
A. Provide student/staff/parent support
B. Liaison between school site and district office
C. Support GATE screening and identification process
- GATE Leadership and GATE Parent Involvement Meetings
- GATE Enrichment Events
- GATE Training for our Educators