GATE
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Identification GATE identification criteria is described in the SRVUSD GATE Application submitted to the California Department of Education in June of 2007. Based on CogAT testing from fall of 2007 forward, to be considered for SRVUSD GATE identification, a student's CogAT age-related Composite score must be at the 98 th percentile or above OR a student must have an age-related Composite score at the 97th percentile with an age-related score at the 99th percentile in at least one of the test's three batteries (Verbal, Quantitative, Nonverbal). 2nd Grade Students: All 2nd grade students are administered the CogAT (Cognitive Abilties Test) during the third trimester. This test consists of three batteries which measure verbal, quantitative and nonverbal abiltities. 3rd -8th Grade Students: 3rd - 8th grade CogAT testing for the 2009 - 2010 school year is closed. Information on 3rd - 8th grade CogAT testing for the 2010 - 2011 school year will be posted at a later date. New-to-SRVUSD 3rd - 8th Grade Students: Previously identified gifted students who are new to the SRVUSD are considered for GATE identification as determined by the SRVUSD's GATE identification criteria. English Language Learners: Based on CogAT testing from fall of 2007 forward, English Learners who receive a CogAT age-related Verbal score of less than the 75th percentile and a Quantitative/Nonverbal age-related Composite score at the 98th percentile or above will be considered for GATE identification. English Learners who receive a CogAT age-related Verbal score of less than the 75th percentile and a Quantitative/Nonverbal age-related Composite score at the 90th to 97th percentile will be given the opportunity to test on the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test. If an English Learner receives an age-related Nonverbal Ability Index score at the 98th percentile or above on the Naglieri, the student will be considered for GATE identification. The Quantitative/Nonverbal age-related Composite score will be calculated by the GATE office. Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) GATE Parent Representative GATE Teacher Representative School Principal GATE Office Contacts - Toni Taylor - Director, Categorical Programs ttaylor@srvusd.net Kathleen Warnlof - Secretary (925) 552-2916 kwarnlof@srvusd.net |
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