GATEYbarra Academy of the Arts and Technology

Mrs. Ramirez Mrs. Munguia

Mrs. Tom

What is Gifted and Talented Education?In 1961, the California Legislature established the Mentally Gifted Minor (MGM) program for students scoring in the 98th percentile or above on standardized intellectual ability tests. By 1980 California established the GATE program allowing districts to set their own criteria for entrance. In 2000, EC requiring that GATE programs be planned and organized as differentiated learning experiences within the regular school day.

What is Gifted and Talented Education

(G.A.T.E)provides greater depth and complexity with appropriate pacing of the core curriculumDevelop and appreciation for learning, a value for intellectual development, and an aptitude for

Characteristics of gifted childrenBright Child

Knows the answersHas good ideasWorks hardListens with interestEnjoys peersCopies accuratelyIs pleased with own learning

Gifted LearnerAsks the questionsHas wild, silly ideasPlays around, yet tests wellShows strong feeling and opinionPrefers adultsCreates new designIs highly self-critical

Multiple IntelligenceVerbal-LinguisticLogical-MathematicalBodily-KinestheticMusical-RhythmicInterpersonal IntrapersonalVisual-SpatialNaturalist

GATE/Gatewatch Referral and Identification ProcessMethod of Referral

Teacher ReferralParent ReferralDistrict Referral

Areas to Qualify State Test ScoresOLSAT ScoresNNAT ScoresProduct ScoreCharacteristics

Rowland Unified School District GATE Program

Rigorous Academic FocusLanguage Arts MathSocial Studies ScienceTechnology

Enrichment ActivitiesFieldtrips

District Activities, 5%

Classroom Activities, 95%

District ActivitiesClassroom Activities

RUSD’s GATE Program at Ybarra AcademyStudents

4th 11 students5th 11 students6th 12 students7th 5 (Honors)8th Honors

GATE Program Requirements

Curriculum

Participate in district/school fieldtrips

Complete three in class GATE products per year

Product Contracts

One Product from each of the following curricular areas

English/Language Arts/Technology Due 12/5/08

History/Social Studies/Geography Due 3/6/09

Science/Math Due 5/29/09

These are not an additional assignment

Student Products

Student’s highest level of productivity is reflected in the complexity and thinking level of the final product.

Should be creative and multi-dimensional and reflective of differentiated classroom instruction.

Student should feel the product represents his/her “best” classroom work

Student Activity2008-09 Science OlympiadCal State L.A.

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad

Universal ThemesChange ConflictOrder vs. ChaosPatternsPowerStructure SystemsRelationships

Dimensions of Depth and Complexity

Language of the DisciplinesDetailsPatternsTrendsUnanswered QuestionsRules

EthicsBig IdeasOver TimeDifferent Points of View

GATE Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee

Forum for parents of GATE studentsSchool and district level sharing of ideas regarding the GATE programThis committee is in charge of planning, evaluating, and recommending.GATE parent evaluation

Questions and Answers

Thank You/GraciasPlease do not forget to sign the attendance sheet.