SRVUSD GATE Website
CogAT Testing Message for Parents:
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is an optional test used to measure reasoning skills and identify students for Gifted and Talented Education. Students in grades 3 and 4 may take the CogAT this fall. Additionally, students in grades 5-7 who are new to our district may take the test. CogAT is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, November 2, 2019. Parents must register their child on the CogAT Testing Registration site. Registration will close on Sunday, September 22, 2019, or earlier if space becomes full.
Websites for parents of GATE Students
John Hopkins
Center for Talented Youth
http://cty.jhu.edu/welcome/index.html
National Association for
Live Oak GATE
Live Oak Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program
Live Oak Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program supports excellence in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) through a program that enhances the education of all students while addressing the specific needs of the gifted. An equitable identification process, differentiated instruction, and enrichment ensure continuous academic growth. Live Oak teachers provide GATE students with planned and organized learning experiences that are integrated into the regular school day. They may also be augmented or supplemented with other enrichment activities related to the core curriculum. Differentiated curriculum is one that regularly provides opportunities for gifted students to experience instructional techniques that address one or more of the following questions about instruction:
GATE FAQ
1. What is GATE?
- Contact the classroom teacher and see if there is any way to assist in GATE instruction implementation.
- Teach an enrichment class after school. You don't have to be a teacher to provide knowledge, experiences, and challenges for our gifted children. They are eager to listen and learn. Teachers can train you on simple teaching techniques to aid in your instruction if you would like.
- Volunteer to be a chaperone for one of the enrichment classes when needed.
- Provide instruction yourself at home. Learning does not end once a child leaves the classroom. The best education comes from teachers and parents working together for children. Take your child to museums, shows, or places of historical value. Ask questions about the trips and connect them to real world applications. You can also provide interest-based projects if your child would like to do them.
- Join the Parent Teacher GATE Committee and help plan engaging and fun events for our Live Oak GATE students, parents, and teachers. Contact the Live Oak GATE representative if you are interested in joining.
Learning Links
GATE students can use the following sites to investigate topics of interest and gain a greater understanding of them.