Mission Statement

Our mission is to build a collaborative community of learners, families, and educators grounded in gifted education best practices, where differentiation supports advanced learning and meaningful growth for students at all grade levels.

2nd Thursday of each month!

GATE DATE at 3:30 via ZOOM

Business Meetings at 4:30 p.m. via ZOOM

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Tri-County GATE Council provides a venue for GATE teachers, coordinators, administrators, parents/guardians, and other interested people to share information, resources, and programs that support gifted learners. We offer special events, professional development, grants, and community. Tri-County GATE Council (TCGC), a volunteer organization, serves San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties and beyond. We meet monthly during the school year via Zoom.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED (CAG), of which Tri-County GATE supports, is an organization of educators and parents/guardians dedicated to meeting the unique needs of gifted and talented students. CAG is one of the nation’s largest state advocacy groups of its kind, providing its members with information and training about the education of gifted and talented students.

Officers and Committee Chairs

President: Vanessa Heller President@tricountyg8.org

Treasurer: Carly Donick Treasurer@tricountyg8.org

Secretary: Melissa Miller Secretary@tricountyg8.org

Membership: Melissa Miller Secretary@tricountyg8.org

Past President: Cynthia Z. Hansen

Webmaster & Social Media: Vanessa Heller

TCGC CALENDAR

Scroll through our calendar below to learn about TCGC and local-national events that support gifted education and advocacy.

2025 - 2026 Tri-County GATE Council Public Calendar

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