GES provides core programming for reading, language arts, mathematics, and social-emotional learning while using a variety of research-based practices/strategies for academic instruction. GES teachers provide intervention/support through differentiated instruction, intervention periods, and reading services. Teachers work collaboratively to focus on student learning. This process involves teams of teachers looking critically at assessment data to inform their instructional practices on a regular basis. GES teachers collaborate with peers to provide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in addition to core academic instruction.

The ConVal elementary schools maintain a rich arts program. All children in grades K-4 are offered art, library/media and music classes on a rotating schedule, with each class lasting about 45 minutes. Our art, music, and library/media teachers move from school to school providing students with a consistent, guaranteed experience. We also offer a physical education program to all students in grades K-4. Students participate in an integrated PE/health wellness program regularly throughout the school year.

The special education staff collaborates with other educators, administrators, families and area agencies to meet the individualized educational needs of those children who are identified as eligible for special education. The school helps to identify individual student strengths and needs using formal and informal assessment techniques, observations and interviews.

In addition to core academic instruction, our students participate in extra-curricular activities such as NHDI, a Circus Residency, Page to Stage Dance Residency and various all-school themed days. Students especially enjoy these enriching activities.