Our mission...
Cooley Elementary is part of the El Paso Independent School District. GT Connections is a pullout program for gifted students in our area. Fourth and fifth graders attend class together for two and a half hour blocks. During this time, they are exposed to a specialized curriculum that integrates reading, writing, and social studies. In addition, students in the lower grades, K-3 received gifted enrichment for 45 minutes each day. The curriculum is differentiated to accommodate for our gifted students' special needs. Lessons are based on the elements of Depth and Complexity and is thematic in nature. Each grade level has a different theme, and each 9 weeks period has specific subthemes.