The GAINS Program at GHCDS is a dedicated team committed to delivering personalized academic and support services, ensuring students attain positive outcomes for success in their educational journey. Our team collaboratively develops and executes support plans, continually assessing their effectiveness and making adjustments as necessary. Within the GHCDS community, these services are spearheaded by the following individuals and encompass a range of valuable support offerings:
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GAINS Team |
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Language Learning Support |
Wendy Canning and Cindy Mault |
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Executive Function Coaching |
Vanessa Velez-Wyche |
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School Counseling and SEL support |
Alea Bird and Ms. Xiomara Sanchez |
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Math Learning Support |
Sherrie Loveman |
Each Lower School class participates in monthly GAINS lessons to develop essential executive functioning skills. In October, Ms. Bird’s GAINS lesson focused on impulse control through a fun and engaging bubble-popping activity!
Students practiced managing their impulses by following specific cues, only popping bubbles when Ms. Bird said “Bubble Pop” and stopping when she said “Stop”—similar to the game Simon Says. This playful exercise helped students become more aware of their impulses in a hands-on way.
