Gifted and Talented Education

Gifted and Talented Education provides differentiated instruction to students who are identified as GATE learners.

The mission of the Roseville City School District is to identify and support students who are identified as GATE learners. We provide rigorous instructional opportunities aligned with grade-level standards. Our goal is to provide all students we serve with the tools necessary to reach their full academic potential.

How are students identified as GATE learners?

Roseville City School District’s GATE identification process is based on the results of the Otis Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT). The OLSAT measures verbal comprehension, verbal reasoning, pictorial reasoning, figural reasoning, and quantitative reasoning and is used to assess student GATE candidacy.

What does GATE identification provide?

Students who are GATE-identified receive differentiated instruction that may include extension activities, advanced literature review, independent investigations, enrichment support, and project development. Multiple opportunities are provided to accelerate, deepen, and increase complexity in the core subject areas.

GATE Identification Process

GATE identification testing for the school year will take place in January. The GATE identification test will be administered at your student’s school site and is available for students currently in 3rd – 7th grade.  

Invitations to sign your student up for GATE testing will be sent in October. If you choose to sign your student up for testing, you will be notified of the exact testing date and time prior to Winter Break.

Contact Andi Fultz with any questions: afultz@rcsdk8.org or 916-771-1600, ext. 50129