River Run Academy - Thompson
Grades and ages
Grades K-12 & up to 22
Tuition
Students placed by public school districts through the IEP process
About River Run Academy - Thompson
River Run Academy is the clinical day school at the Susan Wayne Center of Excellence in Thompson, Connecticut. It provides intensive educational, vocational, and clinical services for students with mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment, some of whom also experience concurrent mental health, behavioral, or medical issues.
The school serves students from 5th grade through 12th grade, with transitional and vocational services extending to age 22. Academic instruction follows Common Core standards and is differentiated for each student on a year-round schedule. Supportive services include access to a psychiatrist, language disorder specialist, occupational therapy when appropriate, daily clinical support, and weekly individual therapy.
Students are referred through their local public school districts as part of the IEP process. The program uses a trauma-informed Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) model across all settings. Transitional and vocational programming emphasizes life skills through community experiences and hands-on activities.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
- Young Adult (18-22)
Learning needs supported
- Mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment
- Mental health challenges
- Behavioral challenges
- Medical issues
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Trauma-informed care using ARC model
- Individual therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Psychiatric services
- Speech and language services
Programs
Programs at River Run Academy - Thompson
Other programs and supports
- Trauma-informed care using ARC model
- Individual therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Psychiatric services
- Speech and language services
Visit us
Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about River Run Academy - Thompson
Who does River Run Academy serve?
We serve students ages 11-22 with mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment who may also have mental health, behavioral, or medical challenges.
What grades does River Run Academy serve?
We serve students from 5th grade through 12th grade, with transitional and vocational services available through age 22.
How do families enroll or place a student?
Students are typically referred through their local school district as part of the IEP process.
Is there a tuition cost for families?
Students are placed by public school districts; there is no direct tuition cost to families.
What therapeutic or clinical services are available?
We provide trauma-informed care using the ARC model, weekly individual therapy, access to a psychiatrist, speech and language services, and occupational therapy when appropriate.
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