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?

1. GATE Identification will continue to take place using RAVEN testing, Teacher/Parent Inventory, and CAASPP.
   
   
2. 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

3. GATE Leadership and GATE Parent Involvement Meetings
   
   
4. GATE Enrichment Events
   
   
5. GATE Training for our Educators