Seminar Program in SD school district

[Anonymous]

They told me the same thing at Sequoia elementary, that the GATE program was gone. I called the District and found out it is NOT gone. There were some cutbacks, but there are GATE reps for iep’S AVAIL (I was told there were none). The person who wrote the initial topic thread sounds angry or hurt. There are going to be 31 students in the hawthorne GS class next year. These kids are not taught competition, rather advanced curriculia. They are NOT isolated. The seminar teachers are some of the most caring, nuturing teachers. My 3rd grader told me that she felt this way about school (regular public school) “I just have given up- I don’t care”. She is underachieving, sliding by.
When she found out about what is taught at the seminar program and met the teacher, she became interested in learning again. We each have a place in this world. Don’t knock others for trying to find it. My other daughter is twicw exceptional highly gifted. She had a horrible time at school. One teacher told me that she would talk in concepts that the other kids did’nt get “She talks circles above their heads”. She was bullied, isolated, picked on. She was told she must “show her work”, even though she could do 987 x 20 in her head. Her teacher humiliated her. IEPs were a joke. I asked over and over for GATE rep for IEPs, but never. No help. She had two breakdowns, refused to write, refused t go to school. I pulled her out.

[UCGal]

As far as budget cuts – I had this email forwarded to me through the “mom-network”.

On Behalf Of Di Jiosia Marcia
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 11:30 PM
To: All Area Superintendents List; All Atypical School Principals Group; All Elem. Vice Principals Group; All Elementary Principals Group; All Middle Level Vice Principals Group; All Middle/Jr. High Principals Group; All Senior High Principals Group; All Senior Vice Principals Group
Cc: Salazar Sid; Meyer Nellie; Martinez Susan; Hoyt Brad; Fulcher Joe; Wisz Edward; Bronson Michele
Subject: The State of GATE for 2011-2012

Before the traditional school year draws to an end, I wanted to contact all of you with some information that should squash some of the many rumors surrounding the GATE program for this coming year.

.Yes, there is still a gifted program. It is part of the Office of Advanced Studies which also includes AP, IB and AVID.

.From the survey that was sent out, we had a 95% response rate. Every school that responded stated they will continue with the GATE Cluster program at their site.

.For the sites with GATE Seminar programs, only a few decided to drop the classes due to the removal of class size reduction. Schools that chose to keep their Seminars will continue to benefit the highly and profoundly gifted by grouping these students.

.We are also going to continue with GATE identification. The GATE psychologists have been moved over with the site psychologists. GATE assessments will now be conducted by the site psychologists for all grade 2 students, grade 5 students who have never been tested, and grade 5 students who meet retest criteria for retesting. (for Cluster or Seminar) New-to-the-district students in grades 2-5 will also be tested.

.The Office of Advanced Studies is being reduced from 12 to 3 people as well as moving from the Madison High School campus to wing C-room 2005 at the Education Center. That is occurring at the end of June so we may be in a bit of disarray for a while. We will send out contact information as soon as it is available. We will be around all summer to help with any of your needs.

.GATE Teacher Certification will continue through San Diego State University’s one semester program in the fall, spring and summer. Due to the fiscal difficulties our district is suffering, teachers will need to pay part of the costs for their course. We have worked out reduced fees with the University so that it will not be as much of a financial burden. More on that at the end of the summer.

.As it stands at the moment, there will not be any funding for sites to buy GATE extension materials, speakers or field trips. Restored GATE funding to schools is on the district’s list, so there is still some hope if the budget cuts are not as deep as originally thought.

Although we are all faced with challenges across the district, we have a fine group of dedicated people who care about the students. Being able to count on one another will sustain all of us until times get better.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Marcia DiJiosia
Director, Gifted and Talented Education
Office of Advanced Studies
Instructional Support Services Branch

http://www.sandi.net/GATE

We’ve looked at the seminar programs. There are differences between them. I’ve heard similar things about the La Jolla seminar program… And after this year’s experience, I’m changing my view about schools that look good on paper, vs schools that might have lower overall test scores, but be better for the student.

Suzebee – I’ve heard/seen wonderful things about the Hawthorne program. The teachers there are exceptional, IMO. I know a lot of entering 3rd graders as well as older kids, who are in the program.

[UCGal]

As far as budget cuts – I had this email forwarded to me through the “mom-network”.

On Behalf Of Di Jiosia Marcia
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 11:30 PM
To: All Area Superintendents List; All Atypical School Principals Group; All Elem. Vice Principals Group; All Elementary Principals Group; All Middle Level Vice Principals Group; All Middle/Jr. High Principals Group; All Senior High Principals Group; All Senior Vice Principals Group
Cc: Salazar Sid; Meyer Nellie; Martinez Susan; Hoyt Brad; Fulcher Joe; Wisz Edward; Bronson Michele
Subject: The State of GATE for 2011-2012

Before the traditional school year draws to an end, I wanted to contact all of you with some information that should squash some of the many rumors surrounding the GATE program for this coming year.

.Yes, there is still a gifted program. It is part of the Office of Advanced Studies which also includes AP, IB and AVID.

.From the survey that was sent out, we had a 95% response rate. Every school that responded stated they will continue with the GATE Cluster program at their site.

.For the sites with GATE Seminar programs, only a few decided to drop the classes due to the removal of class size reduction. Schools that chose to keep their Seminars will continue to benefit the highly and profoundly gifted by grouping these students.

.We are also going to continue with GATE identification. The GATE psychologists have been moved over with the site psychologists. GATE assessments will now be conducted by the site psychologists for all grade 2 students, grade 5 students who have never been tested, and grade 5 students who meet retest criteria for retesting. (for Cluster or Seminar) New-to-the-district students in grades 2-5 will also be tested.

.The Office of Advanced Studies is being reduced from 12 to 3 people as well as moving from the Madison High School campus to wing C-room 2005 at the Education Center. That is occurring at the end of June so we may be in a bit of disarray for a while. We will send out contact information as soon as it is available. We will be around all summer to help with any of your needs.

.GATE Teacher Certification will continue through San Diego State University’s one semester program in the fall, spring and summer. Due to the fiscal difficulties our district is suffering, teachers will need to pay part of the costs for their course. We have worked out reduced fees with the University so that it will not be as much of a financial burden. More on that at the end of the summer.

.As it stands at the moment, there will not be any funding for sites to buy GATE extension materials, speakers or field trips. Restored GATE funding to schools is on the district’s list, so there is still some hope if the budget cuts are not as deep as originally thought.

Although we are all faced with challenges across the district, we have a fine group of dedicated people who care about the students. Being able to count on one another will sustain all of us until times get better.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Marcia DiJiosia
Director, Gifted and Talented Education
Office of Advanced Studies
Instructional Support Services Branch

http://www.sandi.net/GATE

We’ve looked at the seminar programs. There are differences between them. I’ve heard similar things about the La Jolla seminar program… And after this year’s experience, I’m changing my view about schools that look good on paper, vs schools that might have lower overall test scores, but be better for the student.

Suzebee – I’ve heard/seen wonderful things about the Hawthorne program. The teachers there are exceptional, IMO. I know a lot of entering 3rd graders as well as older kids, who are in the program.

[UCGal]

As far as budget cuts – I had this email forwarded to me through the “mom-network”.

On Behalf Of Di Jiosia Marcia
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 11:30 PM
To: All Area Superintendents List; All Atypical School Principals Group; All Elem. Vice Principals Group; All Elementary Principals Group; All Middle Level Vice Principals Group; All Middle/Jr. High Principals Group; All Senior High Principals Group; All Senior Vice Principals Group
Cc: Salazar Sid; Meyer Nellie; Martinez Susan; Hoyt Brad; Fulcher Joe; Wisz Edward; Bronson Michele
Subject: The State of GATE for 2011-2012

Before the traditional school year draws to an end, I wanted to contact all of you with some information that should squash some of the many rumors surrounding the GATE program for this coming year.

.Yes, there is still a gifted program. It is part of the Office of Advanced Studies which also includes AP, IB and AVID.

.From the survey that was sent out, we had a 95% response rate. Every school that responded stated they will continue with the GATE Cluster program at their site.

.For the sites with GATE Seminar programs, only a few decided to drop the classes due to the removal of class size reduction. Schools that chose to keep their Seminars will continue to benefit the highly and profoundly gifted by grouping these students.

.We are also going to continue with GATE identification. The GATE psychologists have been moved over with the site psychologists. GATE assessments will now be conducted by the site psychologists for all grade 2 students, grade 5 students who have never been tested, and grade 5 students who meet retest criteria for retesting. (for Cluster or Seminar) New-to-the-district students in grades 2-5 will also be tested.

.The Office of Advanced Studies is being reduced from 12 to 3 people as well as moving from the Madison High School campus to wing C-room 2005 at the Education Center. That is occurring at the end of June so we may be in a bit of disarray for a while. We will send out contact information as soon as it is available. We will be around all summer to help with any of your needs.

.GATE Teacher Certification will continue through San Diego State University’s one semester program in the fall, spring and summer. Due to the fiscal difficulties our district is suffering, teachers will need to pay part of the costs for their course. We have worked out reduced fees with the University so that it will not be as much of a financial burden. More on that at the end of the summer.

.As it stands at the moment, there will not be any funding for sites to buy GATE extension materials, speakers or field trips. Restored GATE funding to schools is on the district’s list, so there is still some hope if the budget cuts are not as deep as originally thought.

Although we are all faced with challenges across the district, we have a fine group of dedicated people who care about the students. Being able to count on one another will sustain all of us until times get better.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Marcia DiJiosia
Director, Gifted and Talented Education
Office of Advanced Studies
Instructional Support Services Branch

http://www.sandi.net/GATE

We’ve looked at the seminar programs. There are differences between them. I’ve heard similar things about the La Jolla seminar program… And after this year’s experience, I’m changing my view about schools that look good on paper, vs schools that might have lower overall test scores, but be better for the student.

Suzebee – I’ve heard/seen wonderful things about the Hawthorne program. The teachers there are exceptional, IMO. I know a lot of entering 3rd graders as well as older kids, who are in the program.

[UCGal]

As far as budget cuts – I had this email forwarded to me through the “mom-network”.

On Behalf Of Di Jiosia Marcia
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 11:30 PM
To: All Area Superintendents List; All Atypical School Principals Group; All Elem. Vice Principals Group; All Elementary Principals Group; All Middle Level Vice Principals Group; All Middle/Jr. High Principals Group; All Senior High Principals Group; All Senior Vice Principals Group
Cc: Salazar Sid; Meyer Nellie; Martinez Susan; Hoyt Brad; Fulcher Joe; Wisz Edward; Bronson Michele
Subject: The State of GATE for 2011-2012

Before the traditional school year draws to an end, I wanted to contact all of you with some information that should squash some of the many rumors surrounding the GATE program for this coming year.

.Yes, there is still a gifted program. It is part of the Office of Advanced Studies which also includes AP, IB and AVID.

.From the survey that was sent out, we had a 95% response rate. Every school that responded stated they will continue with the GATE Cluster program at their site.

.For the sites with GATE Seminar programs, only a few decided to drop the classes due to the removal of class size reduction. Schools that chose to keep their Seminars will continue to benefit the highly and profoundly gifted by grouping these students.

.We are also going to continue with GATE identification. The GATE psychologists have been moved over with the site psychologists. GATE assessments will now be conducted by the site psychologists for all grade 2 students, grade 5 students who have never been tested, and grade 5 students who meet retest criteria for retesting. (for Cluster or Seminar) New-to-the-district students in grades 2-5 will also be tested.

.The Office of Advanced Studies is being reduced from 12 to 3 people as well as moving from the Madison High School campus to wing C-room 2005 at the Education Center. That is occurring at the end of June so we may be in a bit of disarray for a while. We will send out contact information as soon as it is available. We will be around all summer to help with any of your needs.

.GATE Teacher Certification will continue through San Diego State University’s one semester program in the fall, spring and summer. Due to the fiscal difficulties our district is suffering, teachers will need to pay part of the costs for their course. We have worked out reduced fees with the University so that it will not be as much of a financial burden. More on that at the end of the summer.

.As it stands at the moment, there will not be any funding for sites to buy GATE extension materials, speakers or field trips. Restored GATE funding to schools is on the district’s list, so there is still some hope if the budget cuts are not as deep as originally thought.

Although we are all faced with challenges across the district, we have a fine group of dedicated people who care about the students. Being able to count on one another will sustain all of us until times get better.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Marcia DiJiosia
Director, Gifted and Talented Education
Office of Advanced Studies
Instructional Support Services Branch

http://www.sandi.net/GATE

We’ve looked at the seminar programs. There are differences between them. I’ve heard similar things about the La Jolla seminar program… And after this year’s experience, I’m changing my view about schools that look good on paper, vs schools that might have lower overall test scores, but be better for the student.

Suzebee – I’ve heard/seen wonderful things about the Hawthorne program. The teachers there are exceptional, IMO. I know a lot of entering 3rd graders as well as older kids, who are in the program.

[UCGal]

As far as budget cuts – I had this email forwarded to me through the “mom-network”.

On Behalf Of Di Jiosia Marcia
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 11:30 PM
To: All Area Superintendents List; All Atypical School Principals Group; All Elem. Vice Principals Group; All Elementary Principals Group; All Middle Level Vice Principals Group; All Middle/Jr. High Principals Group; All Senior High Principals Group; All Senior Vice Principals Group
Cc: Salazar Sid; Meyer Nellie; Martinez Susan; Hoyt Brad; Fulcher Joe; Wisz Edward; Bronson Michele
Subject: The State of GATE for 2011-2012

Before the traditional school year draws to an end, I wanted to contact all of you with some information that should squash some of the many rumors surrounding the GATE program for this coming year.

.Yes, there is still a gifted program. It is part of the Office of Advanced Studies which also includes AP, IB and AVID.

.From the survey that was sent out, we had a 95% response rate. Every school that responded stated they will continue with the GATE Cluster program at their site.

.For the sites with GATE Seminar programs, only a few decided to drop the classes due to the removal of class size reduction. Schools that chose to keep their Seminars will continue to benefit the highly and profoundly gifted by grouping these students.

.We are also going to continue with GATE identification. The GATE psychologists have been moved over with the site psychologists. GATE assessments will now be conducted by the site psychologists for all grade 2 students, grade 5 students who have never been tested, and grade 5 students who meet retest criteria for retesting. (for Cluster or Seminar) New-to-the-district students in grades 2-5 will also be tested.

.The Office of Advanced Studies is being reduced from 12 to 3 people as well as moving from the Madison High School campus to wing C-room 2005 at the Education Center. That is occurring at the end of June so we may be in a bit of disarray for a while. We will send out contact information as soon as it is available. We will be around all summer to help with any of your needs.

.GATE Teacher Certification will continue through San Diego State University’s one semester program in the fall, spring and summer. Due to the fiscal difficulties our district is suffering, teachers will need to pay part of the costs for their course. We have worked out reduced fees with the University so that it will not be as much of a financial burden. More on that at the end of the summer.

.As it stands at the moment, there will not be any funding for sites to buy GATE extension materials, speakers or field trips. Restored GATE funding to schools is on the district’s list, so there is still some hope if the budget cuts are not as deep as originally thought.

Although we are all faced with challenges across the district, we have a fine group of dedicated people who care about the students. Being able to count on one another will sustain all of us until times get better.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Marcia DiJiosia
Director, Gifted and Talented Education
Office of Advanced Studies
Instructional Support Services Branch

http://www.sandi.net/GATE

We’ve looked at the seminar programs. There are differences between them. I’ve heard similar things about the La Jolla seminar program… And after this year’s experience, I’m changing my view about schools that look good on paper, vs schools that might have lower overall test scores, but be better for the student.

Suzebee – I’ve heard/seen wonderful things about the Hawthorne program. The teachers there are exceptional, IMO. I know a lot of entering 3rd graders as well as older kids, who are in the program.

[Coronita]

Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..

[Coronita]

Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..

[Coronita]

Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..

[Coronita]

Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..

[Coronita]

Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..

[UCGal]

[quote=flu]Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..[/quote]
Tiger dad!

[UCGal]

[quote=flu]Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..[/quote]
Tiger dad!

[UCGal]

[quote=flu]Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..[/quote]
Tiger dad!

[UCGal]

[quote=flu]Screw gate programs. I’m sending my kid to chinese school boot camp….That will kick some butt versus any public school gate programs…..[/quote]
Tiger dad!

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