Identification for the Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE) is based on multiple criteria. Acheivement, intelligence quotient (IQ), ability, and other test scores; motivation; parent/guardian, student, and teacher recommendations; classroom observations; and portfolio assessments are some of the possible factors a district may use to identify GATE students. Districts are required to provide teachers with the means to recognize gifted children and use the stratagies and resources to meet their educational needs. Once certified as a gifted student, a student may not be decertified even though the student's need for specific services may change.