The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program provides unique opportunities for high-achieving and underachieving students in secondary schools who have been identified as gifted and talented. Special efforts are made to ensure that students from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds are provided with full access to these opportunities.

Program Model

GATE curricular components are required to be planned and organized as integrated differentiated learning experiences within the regular school day and may be augmented or supplemented with other differentiated activities related to the core curriculum, including independent study, acceleration, postsecondary education, and enrichment. In CUHSD, GATE program services are provided through the honor’s and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Identifying Gifted and Talented Students

Generally, GATE students are identified by our partner districts (K-8); however, CUHSD has an identification process in place and does use it as needed. Identification is made using a combination of data such as achievement test scores, student portfolios, teacher recommendation, report cards, quality of courses taken, and an interview.

For more information, contact Gail Long, Categorical Program Coordinator, at 371-0960, ex. 2022 or glong@cuhsd.org.