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Gifted Program Options: Elementary
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The El Paso Independent School District provides program options throughout the district that reinforce the strengths, needs, and interests of Gifted and Talented students. Curriculum and instruction are differentiated by modifying the depth, complexity, and pacing of the general school program.
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Schoolwide Enrichment Grades K-3
Offered at all elementary campuses
This Program is designed to address the students unique intellectual, social, and emotional needs. Identified GT students will receive services in all core content areas (Math, Science, English/Spanish Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies) throughout the school day and school year by a GT trained teacher. A variety of learning experiences is provided that leads to the development of advanced-level products and/or performances, such as those provided through the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP). -
Schoolwide Enrichment Grades 4-5
Offered at non-Connections elementary campuses
This Program is designed to address the students unique intellectual, social, and emotional needs. Identified GT students will receive services in all core content areas (Math, Science, English/Spanish Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies) throughout the school day and school year by a GT trained teacher. A variety of learning experiences is provided that leads to the development of advanced-level products and/or performances, such as those provided through the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP). -
Connections 4-5
Offered at Connections elementary campuses
The Connections program is built around the examination of universal themes and integrates the study of English/Spanish Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies, Math, and Science. Students develop advanced-level products and presentations. The curriculum is aligned to state standards and delivered using Dr. Sandra Kaplan’s Model of Depth. A variety of learning experiences is provided that leads to the development of advanced-level products and/or performances, such as those provided through the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP). -
The Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos
Offered at Mesita Elementary School
This gifted and talented dual language immersion magnet program integrates second language acquisition and gifted and talented strategies. Gifted English Language Learners and gifted Spanish Language Learners are served with the goals of achieving high academic excellence and dual language proficiency.
