Category Archives: in-school
MVSD suspends identification of GATE students
The Mill Valley School District has suspended the identification of GATE students. That is, it will no longer conduct GATE testing in Mill Valley schools. The District is nonetheless “committed to serving the individual needs of high achieving students regardless … Continue reading
Gifted Symposium in Napa County, Sat 11/3
Our friend Ann Smith [1] recommends CAG’s Northern California Symposium in Napa County on Sat 11/3. This sounds like a good parent-education opportunity with some best-of-breed presenters. (homepage , flyer , workshops) “Unlocking Potential and Reaching for Excellence: A Northern … Continue reading
Walnut Creek’s differentiation standard
Jeff’s ongoing study of comparable school districts found something nice in Walnut Creek: the WCSD publishes an eloquent 2-page position paper (PDF, 6/28/2010) on their GATE program, that proclaims an enviable standard for differentiation: “…differentiation of instruction is an integral … Continue reading
What teachers say about GATE
This post collects various professional resources to aid the In-Class Differentiation (ICD) working group in their efforts to build a case for GATE best practices in MV schools. ICD people, when you find good resources, please mention them as a … Continue reading
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