The River School's inclusive program challenges each child to work collaboratively, to think critically, and to develop the confidence to take risks, embrace their curiosity, and find their voice. Our co-teaching model pairs a master's level educator with a speech-language pathologist in each classroom, a unique and effective combination for cementing strong language, literacy and social skills.
Children engage in active learning; they work collaboratively in groups, solve problems, make mistakes and learn from them, and develop the confidence to take risks, share ideas and speak up. Relationships between children and faculty are strengthened by collaboration among faculty, administrators and families.
Children engage in active learning; they work collaboratively in groups, solve problems, make mistakes and learn from them, and develop the confidence to take risks, share ideas and speak up. Relationships between children and faculty are strengthened by collaboration among faculty, administrators and families.
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From Head of School Nancy Mellon
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It all started in 1999, when I signed the ownership papers for our building on MacArthur Boulevard in Washington, D.C. In doing so, my friends, family, colleagues and I, with the help of a foundation, established the first - and only - independent school of its kind in the nation for children with hearing loss and their hearing peers.
Quick Facts
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The River School's inclusive program challenges each child to work collaboratively, to think critically, and to develop the confidence to take risks, embrace their curiosity, and find their voice. Arts and Sciences classes for all age groups--science, library, maker space, art, drama, physical education, and yoga.
Inclusion Program & Diversity
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The River School serves as an international model for the inclusive education of young children ages 18 months through Grade 3. At River, our classrooms have a majority of students (85%) with normal hearing and a few with hearing loss who use cochlear implants or hearing aids.
All River students benefit from the robust educational experience that includes a focus on language, literacy and social-emotional learning; theme-based curriculum; and a wide array of classes in the arts, sciences and physical development.
All River students benefit from the robust educational experience that includes a focus on language, literacy and social-emotional learning; theme-based curriculum; and a wide array of classes in the arts, sciences and physical development.
Proposed New Campus
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The River School's Strategic Plan focuses on exploring solutions that will bolster our mission, our financial sustainability, and our unique legacy of ensuring an inclusive educational experience for children with hearing loss. To realize these goals, River has sought and found a new campus site at 4220 Nebraska Avenue, NW.
Board of Trustees
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The River School's Board of Trustees, composed of a dynamic, talented group of professionals with a wide range of expertise, works collaboratively with the School's Administrative leadership team to provide strategic direction, advance River's mission and ensure financial well-being.
In 2020, the Board-with input from faculty and staff, parents and community members-developed a five-year strategic plan, outlining how River will innovate, enhance, evolve and sustain our program and one-of-a-kind model, with a steadfast commitment to our mission and overall vision.
In 2020, the Board-with input from faculty and staff, parents and community members-developed a five-year strategic plan, outlining how River will innovate, enhance, evolve and sustain our program and one-of-a-kind model, with a steadfast commitment to our mission and overall vision.
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