Objective and Purpose
Opportunity to provide a deeper level of support to students with mental health needs. Rising Hope Academy will serve up to eight students in each therapeutic classroom.
Requirements
- Students enrolled in 1st-5th grade, with exceptions made in rare circumstances
- Student must have an active IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan
- Referral Form must be completed to be considered as a candidate for this program
- Referring district and parent(s)/guardian(s) must participate in the screening process
Objectives
Shared goals between the resident home district and Rising Hope Academy will be designed to help students:
- Understand their mental health diagnosis
- Gain coping skills to assist with social, emotional, and educational outcomes
- Reduce the intensity and/or frequency of behaviors
- Continue progressing on academic standards
- Work towards a successful transition back into the least restrictive environment in a student’s home school
Examples of interventions include but will not be limited to:
- Conscious Discipline Approach
- Research-based mindfulness
- Social skills groups and instruction
- Daily student self-assessment and feedback
- Modifications and accommodations to Iowa Core as indicated in student's IEP
- Access to the Master Social Worker (MSW) program for individual and/or group therapy while at RHA in addition to their outside therapy
- Communication and progress will be shared weekly between Rising Hope Academy, the student’s home district, and guardians
Important contacts
Staff Directory