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Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

GATE Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

GATE - New Family Information Night - May 20, 6-7 pm - Register Here

Learn about the GATE program and GATE-identification

 

SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY - Two Sessions - June 10-13 & June 16-20 - REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Sign up with the link or the QR code in the flyer
 

REGISTER HERE




CANCELLED - COOKING IN THE GARDEN Spring Field Trip, May 7 - We will reschedule in the fall

 

RECENT GATE EVENTS:

 

Annual GATE Art Show

Friday, May 2, Downtown Woodland - 427 Main Street

Nearly 400 people visited the Art Show in the Historic Roth Building. Art from 130 students who participated in 9 different art classes was exhibited. WHS art was also featured. Save the date for next year, Friday, May 1, 2026
 
 
 
Family Event Night with Guest Speaker Lulu Wong
Families joined us on Tuesday, April 8 to hear from our Guest Speaker Lulu Wong. Ms. Wong shared how challenges create resilience and how that can be used to create poetry. Families shared stories and wrote poetry. Look for more GATE speaker nights next year!
 

Spring FAMILY MATH NIGHT at Plainfield - Pizza, Puzzles, Games!

Families from across the district joined us on Tuesday, March 25 to play games, solve math challenges, and eat pizza! Look for more Family Math Nights next year!
 

Family Science Night with Explorit Science - Another fun family event!

Families from across the district joined us on Tuesday, March 18th to explore SCIENCE! Stations for families to explore included Geology, Biology, Engineering, Life Cycles, Plant Science, Fossils, Rocks and Crystals. High School Volunteers assisted with the event.
 

 

Annual Geography Bee at Pioneer High School, Feb. 25 

This year’s winners of the WJUSD GATE GeoBee were Steven Franco (1st place) and Alizah Ali Khang Le (2nd place). Judges were Rodrigo Gomez Lepe, Jon Guse, Dennis Silva, and Danielle Sharp with Scott Clary serving as the host. 
 
 
 

MORE TEACHER GATE TRAININGS for 2024-25 - REGISTRATION IS OPEN:

Classes open for registration:
  • NEW! Class #6 Advanced Differentiation with Melissa Lawson - June 17 & 18 - REGISTRATION IS OPEN - This class is in person
 
Class #1: Teaching the Diverse Gifted Child - September 20 & 21, 2024 - Look for Class #1 offered again this coming summer!
Class #2: Differentiation I - Instructionally Responsive Classrooms - October 18 & 19, 2024 - Look for Class #2 offered again next fall!
Class #3: Differentiating Instruction II - Application to Core - December 6, 7, 13, & 14, 2024 - Look for Class #3 offered again next fall/winter!
Class #4: Nature & Nurture of GATE Learners - February 21 & 22, 2025 - Look for Class #4 offered again next winter!
Class #5: GATE Program Design & Administration - April 11 & 12, 2025 - Look for Class #5 offered again next spring!
 

GATE Class Descriptions

All Classes are Virtual - Look for all classes to return in 2025-2026
 
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2023-2024 Parent Night Resources

 

2022-2023 PARENT NIGHTS & Presentations

 

FOR TEACHERS

  • GATE Testing - We will be using a new GATE identification tool, the CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) to universally test all 3rd grade students in the district. Testing will take place in January. Students in grades 4-6 that are new to the district or were previously absent when tested in third grade will also be tested. Check with your GATE site liaison for the schedule.
  • Student GATE Testing Referral Form - Please complete this form to refer a student in grade 4-12 for GATE testing or retesting. This form is for parents, teachers, and administrators to refer students that they believe could qualify for GATE or are new to the district. Students in junior high and high school will be tested by referral and appointment only. Students may be tested more than once but only tested once per year.
 

GATE General Information & Resources

 
The purpose of the GATE program is to provide challenging curriculum and instruction for students who are capable of achieving at a level significantly beyond that of their grade level. Each year a GATE identification test is given to every third grade student in the district to determine whether the student may be eligible for this program. Absent students are able to take a make up test. Students that are new to the district, in grades 4-8, are also tested. Parents are notified in writing if their child is determined to be GATE eligible. 

GATE identified students, along with all students in grades 4-8, are invited to participate in after school GATE enrichment classes. Annually we host a Geography Bee, Art classes, and the summer Enrichment Academy. 

For a list of GATE resources, please visit the California Department of Education's GATE website.
Additional resources:
www.hoagiesgifted.org (Hoagie’s Gifted Education Page)
www.cagifted.org (California Association for the Gifted)
www.nagc.org (National Association for Gifted Children)
www.sengifted.org (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
www.byrdseed.com  (Ian Byrd's webpage with GATE resources)
 

Contacts

For information about district GATE programs, please contact:
DeAnn Tenhunfeld, District TOSA, Expanded Learning and GATE (530) 406-3252 Email
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
For school site services, please contact your school site Principal or GATE liaison.