Membership & Programs

We welcome all districts in the tri-county area to join our GATE Council.  Fees are $85.00 annually. Please remit payment to:

Tri County GATE Council. c /o Cindy Hansen

P.O. Box 7165  Ventura, CA    93006-7165

Tri-County GATE Council offers programs for educators, parents, students, and other interested people:

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS  During the school year, meetings are held, usually on the second Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm via ZOOM. Parents, teachers, administrators, and all interested individuals are invited to attend these meetings. 

COLLOQUIUM   The Tri-County GATE Council sponsors a Colloquium conference each year.  We offer a keynote address and choices of workshops, as well as coffee, snacks, and lunch. This is a great opportunity to learn from local experts and to network with educators and parents. Returning 2024!

GRANTS & HONORS

• GRANTS are offered for teachers, students, and parents to pursue projects of interest to them.

• HONORS are awarded to educators and parents from member school districts at an annual  Honor Our Own recognition luncheon each spring, and one individual is selected each year to receive CAG's Distinguished Service Award for the Pacific Region.

TRI-COUNTY GATE COUNCIL GATE CERTIFICATION     The Tri-County GATE Council recognizes the Local Education Agency’s (LEAs) in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties ability to meet the professional development needs of their faculty. In conjunction with this effort, The Tri-County GATE Council will authorize a GATE Certification upon completion of specific extended education opportunities crafted for teachers of gifted and talented learners.

GATEway TO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE   The Tri-County GATE Council hosts an annual one day leadership conference for 7th grade GATE students from the tri-counties. The conference is usually held in late February. Returning March 2024!