Instructional Services

The GUSD Instructional Services Department provides resources and support to teachers, promoting successful classrooms and improved student achievement. Professional Development events, mentoring on instructional design and delivery, Pacing Guide construction and one on one Educational Technology coaching, are supports provided by Instructional Services Staff members, to enhance and enrich the Ganado Unified School District culture of learning. We oversee both the Gifted and Talented Education Program, in collaboration with the GUSD ESS Department, as well as the English Language Development Program. Please feel free to reach out to us, for further information regarding any of our Instructional Services Programs.

Welcome

July 2026

Dear Parents and Families,

Welcome to a new school year! On behalf of the Curriculum and Instruction Department, we are excited to partner with you as we begin another year of learning, growth, and opportunity for every student in our district.

Our team has spent the summer preparing high-quality curriculum resources, strengthening instructional practices, and ensuring that teachers have the tools they need to create engaging, rigorous, and supportive classroom experiences. This year, we will continue our focus on strong Tier 1 instruction, meaningful student engagement, and learning environments where every child feels challenged, supported, and valued.

We believe deeply in the power of family partnership. Your involvement—whether through conversations at home, attending school events, or simply encouraging your child each day—makes a tremendous difference. Together, we can help students build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and discover their passions. Thank you for trusting us with your children. We look forward to a year filled with curiosity, achievement, and shared success. Please know that our department is here to support you and your child every step of the way.

Wishing your family a wonderful start to the school year.

With appreciation,
Curriculum & Instruction Department

English Language Learners

Ganado Unified School District currently has nearly 100 ELL students who are receiving services to develop their English language skills in its schools. English language development instruction includes pronunciation (phonology), word-building blocks (morphology), word order (syntax), and vocabulary (lexicon and semantics). These are foundational elements for proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. For more information about ELL, visit the Arizona Department of Education’s website.

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GUSD Curriculum & Pacing Guides

Ganado Unified School District is proud to partner with Beyond Textbooks curriculum with the Governing Board Approval. Beyond Textbooks, the online resource and collaborative community created by teachers and district leaders in the Vail Unified School District, is used by organizations in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Comprised of 8,000 plus teachers, impacting over 126,000 students, the goal of Beyond Textbooks is to collaborate with schools to improve student achievement through implementation of the Vail School District’s proven teaching and learning frameworks. Visit the Beyond Textbooks website to learn more about Beyond Textbooks and the Parent Portal.

Curriculum Pacing Guides

Our GUSD faculty has worked hard to prepare and update instructional pacing guides for each curricular area of instruction. These guides provide an outline to synchronize and align instructional delivery, providing students with a universally aligned educational experience. Pacing guides are posted for parents and community members to know what our children will be learning throughout the academic year.