Events & Calendar

GATE Enrichment (Grades 3-8)

All identified TUSD GATE students grades 3-8 are invited to participate in GATE enrichment sessions.

School Site-based Sessions: 6-7 school site-based sessions (scheduled throughout the year by school site GATE Teacher Leader Team) - logistics and delivery method will be determined by each site.
Each session will focus on social-emotional needs of gifted learners through a critical and/or creative thinking activity

School sites will be contacting families with more details regarding site-based enrichment sessions.

Check out links to a sample of past session presentations and student virtual galleries below!

(Grades 4-5)

(Grades 6-8)

GATE Family Webinar Series

Session #1 - Supporting Your Gifted Learner

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (5:30-6:30 PM)

Parents and guardians of identified TUSD Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) students in grades 3-8 were invited to join a virtual webinar focused on ways we can work together to support gifted learners both in the classroom and at home.

Session #2 - The Gifted Brain & Executive Function

Thursday, December 12, 2024 (5:30-6:30 PM)

During this session, we will discuss the array of executive function skills (ex: organization, time-management, emotional regulation, etc.), their impact on the gifted learner, and ways to help strengthen these skills with your child.

Newly-Identified GATE Family Session - Supporting Your Gifted Learner

Thursday, February 20, 2025 (5:30-6:30 PM)

This session is geared for families of newly-identified GATE students. During this introductory session, we will discuss ways we can work together to support gifted learners both in the classroom and at home.

Session #3 - 21st Century Gifted Learner

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (5:30-6:30 PM)

During this session, TUSD GATE and Ed Tech teams will be providing information and resources to help support your student navigate and maximize tools in a tech-forward world.

Session #4 - Creativity Unboxed

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 (5:30-6:30 PM)

During this session, we will share ideas for stretching your gifted learner’s creative muscles at home and beyond. Students and family members are encouraged to join and participate in the session. Just have paper and a writing utensil at the ready.

Link to Recording & Slidedeck will be added the week following LIVE session

TUSD GATE Keynote & Makers Faire at ��ֱ�� Innovation Festival

TUSD GATE will be combining forces with other amazing programs and events at the ��ֱ�� Innovation Festival being held on El Camino College's campus on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

We invite TUSD GATE students and their families to take part in the many opportunities available at the ��ֱ�� Innovation Festival on 3/29.

This event is free, but registration for the festival is required. Families may register .

Below are two highlighted opportunities:

with David J. Peterson (10:00-11:30 AM, doors open @ 9:45 AM)

- Students may apply to have their own booth & we invite families to come and support our innovative TUSD entrepreneurs. Opportunity is free and open to all TUSD students.

Past TUSD GATE Conference Resources

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Enrichment & Events