GATE
Ever wonder if your child sees the world a little differently? Sometimes, giftedness shows up in unexpected ways, not just in report cards.
Have you noticed your child:
- Picking up on things way beyond their grade level?
- Having surprisingly deep feelings or understanding things others their age don't?
- Being super curious and asking endless "why" questions?
- Getting really excited about unusual hobbies or topics.
- Having a quirky or grown-up sense of humor?
- Coming up with creative solutions to problems or having a vivid imagination?
- Learning new things super fast, without much repetition?
- Being very aware of themselves, others' feelings, or even what's going on in the world?
If some of this sounds familiar, your child might have gifted characteristics. Recognizing these can help us understand their unique strengths and how to best support their growth. If you notice some of these and you want your child to be assessed for GATE, please click on the Interest Form
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Categories of Identification
In accordance with California Ed Code, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) defines a gifted and talented student as one who exhibits excellence or the capacity for excellence far beyond that of their chronological peers in one or more gifted/talented categories.
- Intellectual Ability
- High Achievement Ability
- Specific Academic Ability
- Creative Ability
- Leadership Ability
- Visual Arts Ability
- Performing Arts Ability (Dance, Vocal, Drama)
Parents interested in identifying a student as gifted should contact their child's school and meet with the school site GATE coordinator to learn about the identification process.
Policy
LAUSD Board of Education has adopted a plan for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), which includes District policies and procedures for identifying gifted learners in seven categories. The District’s policies and procedures for gifted/talented identification are in accordance with California State requirements and the District’s agreement with the Office for Civil Rights.
Student Referral
Please contact GATE Coordinator Mrs. Van Der Wel at [email protected] to begin the student referral process
Students may be referred for assessment by a parent, teacher, friend or self-referral. However, the referral must be screened and the recommendation to continue the identification process must be made by LAUSD school certificated personnel. Recommendations must be supported by school records. The screening process and recommendation must be documented prior to obtaining the required parent consent and completing the referral.
Students Eligible for Gifted/Talented Identification Referral
- Students who are enrolled in Los Angeles Unified School District schools.
Charter Schools: (Independent and affiliated charter schools must be within LAUSD boundaries and be authorized by LAUSD).
- The Fee-for-Service form must be signed by the administrator before a referral can be submitted for students to be assessed.
Students Ineligible for Referral for Gifted Identification - Students not eligible for referral include students enrolled in:
- Private schools.
- Independent charter schools are either outside of LAUSD boundaries or not authorized by LAUSD.
- Home school programs not affiliated with the City of Angels, an independent study school for LAUSD.
Parent Consent
A Parent Consent for Assessment and Program Placement must be obtained, signed and returned to the referring school. Recommendations must be supported by school records. The screening process and recommendation must be documented prior to obtaining the required parent consent and completing the referral.
Please Note: The referral must be screened and the recommendation to continue the identification process must be made by LAUSD school certificated personnel.