Faculty members at Gow are specially trained in the teaching methods that are effective in helping dyslexic students succeed in the classroom. General faculty meetings, department meetings and professional development workshops all have as their focus the special educational needs of our students. The school year is divided into two semesters with two marking periods each. Thorough, written reports to parents are sent by each teacher at the end of each marking period and semester. There is also an Advisor Program with reports sent four times a year at the midpoints of the marking periods.
Classes meet six days a week and are small in size, ranging from three to six students.
In addition to regular classes, the last period of the day is set aside for individual students to work with their teachers on areas where they need extra help. Teachers require students to come for tutorial help whenever it is needed. Each student takes a minimum of five academic courses which meet daily. This includes a course in Reconstructive Language which is designed to improve individual language skills. Most of our students take six courses.