Van Corlaer Elementary School is an educational institution that is governed by the Schenectady City School District, which serves more than 10,000 students through various elementary, middle and high schools. Established in 1915, it educates over 470 students in kindergarten through grade five. The school provides reading recovery and English as a Second Language programs. It also conducts special education classes for students with special needs. Van Corlaer Elementary School supports programs in art, music and physical education, as well as offers extracurricular activities, such as band and string instrument playing. The school s staff includes a speech therapist, librarian, resource aide, social worker, psychologist and instructional paraprofessional. It organizes several chess tournaments, musical concerts and carnivals. Located in Schenectady, N.Y., Van Corlaer Elementary School additionally offers student support services, including meals and transportation.