RISE Academy

RISE Academy is an in-district special education program that provides exceptional services and opportunities for students.

➢ An educational setting for students in need of social, emotional, and behavioral supports with access to the mainstream environment.
➢ Low student to staff ratio which helps meet the diverse academic and behavioral needs and learning styles of the students
➢ Differentiated instruction aligned to the Common Core State Standard and district-wide curriculum
➢ Reading and math interventions using multi-sensory, research-based approaches
➢ Program-wide Behavior Support Systems in which students learn to monitor their academic and behavior performance
➢ Access to time with non-disabled peers (TWNDP) in the Least Restrictive Environment
➢ 40-day diagnostic placements

➢ Periodic progress monitoring and data analysis to adjust instruction appropriately, including district-wide assessments, reading benchmarking, and other research-based assessments
➢ Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP), and Safety Plans (SP)
➢ Group and/or Individual Therapy sessions with Social Worker
➢ Access to various research-based academic and behavioral interventions
➢ Incorporation of mindfulness into daily teaching and learning in order to develop coping strategies and self-regulation
➢ A diverse staff dedicated to meet the academic and behavior needs of our unique students

Learn more about the RISE Academy’s Social, Emotional, and Behavioral supports

RISE Academy Locations

RISE Elementary K-5

RISE Academy @ West Middle School
44 Niles Street
Hartford, CT 06105
860-695-5480

RISE Middle School

RISE Academy @ Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford CT 06112
860-695-3980

RISE High School

RISE Academy @ Hartford High School
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
860-695-1300

RISE Academy provides exceptional services and opportunities for students.

We urge you to become involved in your child’s school. Research indicates that children’s educational experiences are more effective when parents are active participants in the process. There are a number of ways to actively participate in your children’s education.
• Attend Open House
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Parent and Teacher Organization Meetings
• School Governance Council Meetings
• Special events, performances, and other activities