Dear Walgrove Families,
While teachers, parents and administrators can refer students to Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) ALL YEAR LONG, in the Spring, there are deadlines to ensure students will be considered THIS YEAR in time for next year.
Tomorrow is the deadline to refer students in the category of Intellectual Ability (IA). If you think your child is in the top 1% of intellectual ability, please complete Attachments C and E of this document and return to me FRIDAY, APRIL 14. Please return by email (not hard copy) so it is easy to track as it progresses through the system. andrea.kittelson1@lausd.net
Wednesday is the deadline to refer students in the category of the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA). However, Wednesday is a hard deadline for a packet I have to add to the referral. Therefore, if you would like your child to be designated Gifted in one of the Visual and Performing Arts this year, please complete the appropriate attachment of this document depending on area of special skill and return to me by MONDAY, APRIL 17. Please return by email (not hard copy) so it is easy to track as it progresses through the system. andrea.kittelson1@lausd.net
If you choose one of the Visual or Performing arts, then the District will invite your child to audition or draw live on May 20 or thereabouts. Details to be included in the invite.
If you choose Creativity or Leadership, then your child will need to submit a portfolio. Once you submit your referral to me, the District and/or I will share info regarding the portfolio.
Remember, you can refer your child (and teachers and administrators can also refer your child) all year long, every year, throughout your child's K-12 experience. You need not heed this single call.
This particular plea is intended for those in grade 5 or others for whom time is of the essence in terms of qualifying for next year's school if that school is an SAS, magnet, gifted or similar school. (Though, to qualify for most of these schools, one need not be formally designated "Gifted." There are ways for me to vouch for your child's problem-solving skills, critical-thinking skills and overall capacity to perform above grade level.)
Questions? Come to the next Coffee and Diet Coke with the Principal or call, text or email.
Also, read more about the various GATE categories and the ramifications of being designated GATE.
Dr. K: (323) 363-1934 andrea.kittelson1@lausd.net
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