GATE & SAS
School for Advanced Studies (SAS)
Clover Avenue Elementary school has been designated as a School for Advanced Studies since 2002. SAS programs serve as District demonstration sites for innovative and research-based differentiated curriculum and instruction for gifted/high ability learners in multiple categories. Clover's SAS program has a proven commitment and ability to offer a sustained, highly effective, exemplary Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) program that includes the following essential components:
- Providing opportunities for SAS students to develop 21st century competencies.
- Ensuring that teachers receive a minimum of 16 hours of GATE-specific professional development annually.
- Meaningfully engaging families within the SAS program.
The SAS program allows students who do not reside within our school boundaries to attend Clover on an SAS permit if students meet District eligibility criteria and if there is space availability at the school. SAS permit students are fully integrated into the regular student body. To apply for an SAS permit, go to LAUSD United Enrollment.
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program works to ensure that students who demonstrate outstanding ability or potential are helped to make the most of their unique talents and capabilities. The GATE program provides differentiated instruction to students with exceptional intellectual ability, high achievement ability, specific academic ability, leadership, creativity, and visual and performing arts abilities. Instructional programs are planned and organized as an integrated experience throughout the regular school day, supplemented with other differentiated activities related to the core curriculum.
- Testing information
- Parent newsletters
- Parent workshops
- Other GATE resources
GATE Parent Newsletter
The quarterly GATE/SAS Parent Newsletter focuses on information relevant to parents of gifted/talented learners. Topics vary and may include information about gifted identification, strategies for differentiated instruction, characteristics of gifted students, and more. n integrated experience throughout the regular school day, supplemented with other differentiated activities related to the core curriculum.
Clover GATE and Choices Informative Presentations
Clover has hosted many guest speaker presentations about GATE, Magnet Programs, and LAUSD Choices program. Video recordings from these presentations are available for parents to view. Click on the topic title to watch the presentation.
Speaker: Kelley Girvan, Magnet Coordinator, Palms Middle School
Date: April 10, 2025
Speaker: Lauren Mulder, Principal, Clover Ave Elementary
Date: October 10, 2024
Speaker: Dana Kruger, GATE Coordinator, Clover Ave Elementary
Date: February 8, 2024
Speaker: Kelly Cohen, Title I Coordinator, Palms Middle School
Date: March 9, 2023
Speakers: Theresa Shimizu, Math Teacher, and Rene Barbosa, Assistant Principal and Head Counselor, Palms Middle School
Date: February 9, 2023
Speaker: Kevin Kilpatrick, GATE District Coordinator
Date: December 7, 2022
Speaker: Sharon Fabian, Retired Principal, Clover Ave Elementary
Date: October 13, 2022
Speaker: Kevin Kilpatrick, GATE District Coordinator
Date: June 9, 2022
