Program Options - Elementary

Students are clustered in at least one class at each grade level at each school site. Focus is placed on the development of critical thinking skills and problem solving activities, and sustained academic success. Curriculum is modified to meet student needs. Accelerated or extended learning opportunities are provided as appropriate. Students are encouraged to participate in optional activities provided by the school [Lunch Lab and/or ACES (After Class Enrichment Series)], district (Fun Fridays), and local colleges and/or community events.

"Odyssey of the Mind" sponsored by the district promoting creative problem solving and collaborative teamwork.

"Solve It Day" sponsored by the District at different school locations.

"Invention Convention" is a STEAM focused district program open to ALL students in 3rd - 5th grade.

Program Options - Secondary

Students have an opportunity to meet together for at least one period a day in an appropriate honors or advanced placement class. Participation in optional activities provided by the school (ACES - After Class Enrichment Series), district (Fun Fridays), local colleges and/or community events is encouraged.

"Odyssey of the Mind" sponsored by the district promoting creative problem solving and collaborative teamwork.

"Teen Tech Convention" is a district program offered to 6th grade students at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center.

Program Content

Content of the GATE Program includes, but is not limited to:

• Qualitatively differentiated learning experiences in academic areas.
• Accelerated learning options.
• Development of critical thinking and creative problem solving abilities.
• Development of ethical standards, realistic healthy self concepts, sensitivity and responsibility.
• Alternative interventions for underachieving, economically disadvantaged or culturally and linguistically diverse GATE students. 

If your child was identified as GATE in another District we need the following information to assess if they are eligible for GATE in CVUSD.

Results/Test type for all previous assessments.

Standardized state testing results.

Please send this information with a letter describing your student to:

Student Support Services
CVUSD
1400 East Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Email: Stefanie Caswell

This year’s GATE screening for third graders and referred students in 4^th – 12^th grade has been discussed extensively and thoughtfully with equitable access and safety in mind. Given current pandemic circumstances, blended and remote cohort limitations, and the uncertainty of the ability to reach all students for GATE testing, the Student Support Services Department will plan to screen fourth graders as well as current referred students in the fall of 2021, and third graders in the spring of 2022. By pausing now and testing next year, we feel confident that we will have the ability to reach all students and gather valid and reliable information as well. 

Each school year all third-grade students will be assessed for the GATE program, unless parents/guardians choose to opt their student out of testing. Opt-out information will come from school site staff prior to GATE test administration each year.