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Portals Curriculum

Curriculum

Portals is a series of gifted and talented curriculum frameworks using universal themes and generalizations developed and implemented by teachers in the El Paso Independent School district. The curriculum is based on NAGC’s Parallel Curriculum Model and Dr. Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity Model.

Frameworks Grade Level	Features	Length of frameworks	Cost per item
Universality Sixth Grade	Contains 3 units: Culture, Transitions, Conflict Integrates language arts and social studies Project-based, parallel curriculum options	36 weeks	$600.00
Culture Sixth Grade	Ancient civilizations of the West and East Historical fiction, nonfiction, epics, myths Project: Pieces of Culture	12 weeks	$200.00
Transitions Sixth Grade	A world in transition from the time of ancient civilizations to a time of wars and revolutions Novel study groups, classic literature Project: All’s Fair; historical newspaper	12 weeks	$200.00
Conflict Sixth Grade	Universal nature of wars and revolutions; Our Global Society Genre studies: survival, conflict, science fiction Project: A World in Conflict	12 Weeks	$200.00

Additional frameworks are being finalized for grades 4, 5, 7, 8, integrated language arts and social studies and for grades 6-8 science and math.

Training

Training is available upon request on the following or related topics:

• Integration of themes and generalizations
• Depth and Complexity strategies
• Use of the curriculum frameworks
• Training on specified units/projects

Days of Training	Hours of Training	# of Trainers	Price
1 full day	6	1	$1,000 + expenses
1 full day	6	2	$1,500 + expenses
1/2 day	3	1	$600 + expenses
1/2 day	3	2	$1,100 + expenses

Curriculum and Training Price List

Forms

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The El Paso ISD does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX and Section 504 may be referred to the district compliance officer, Vincent Sheffield, at 881-2619; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to Cecilia Whiteman at 881-2527.

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