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7 Teacher Perceptions of GATE Certification Practices in a Southern Californian District: A Replication Study
This replication study surveys teachers regarding certification practices in Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). Data sources include Likert survey questions and open-ended interviews with current teachers at seven schools in Southern California. Results indicate that perceptions of identification and gifted student characteristics vary according to the GATE certification status of the teacher but not according to the grade level taught. Teacher participants further indicated that training in GATE is valuable but not necessary for all teachers.