| Steps
in the GATE Referral Process: |
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The
Referral Form (CCF-481) is completed |
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Students
are individually administered tests of general intellectual
ability (verbal and non-verbal tests) |
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State-mandated
achievement test scores or prior semester report card
grades and teacher and parent rating scales may be utilized
in determining eligibility |
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Parents
are notified of eligibility determination (CCF-480) |
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| Out-of-district
tests need to meet the following criteria: |
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Individually
administered general intellectual ability test score at
or above the 98th percentile |
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A
score below the 98th percentile requires the student to
follow CCSD GATE identification procedures |
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| Purpose
of the GATE Progam: |
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To
promote excellence in academic performance and achievement |
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To
provide curriculum that enhances and extends concepts
and allows students to move beyond traditional learning |
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To
provide support in the affective domain to assist students
in bridging the gap between intellectual sophistication
and emotional maturity |
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To
provide opportunities for gifted students to interact
with other students who have similar cognitive abilities |
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To
provide a staff of highly qualified GATE Specialists with
specialized skills in gifted education |
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To
provide ongoing collaboration and support for administrators
and general education teachers |
