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Pawtucket (1)

Providence (2)

Warren (1)

West Warwick (1)

Woonsocket (1)

Lincoln, RI

Northern Rhode Island Collaborative

640 George Washington Highway
Building B, Suite 200
Lincoln, RI 02865
Phone: 401-495-2000

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www.nric-ri.org/

Address: 640 George Washington Highway
Building B, Suite 200
Lincoln, RI 02865

Phone: 401-495-2000

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URL: https://www.nric-ri.org/

Services Provided: Auditory and Oral Foundations [https://www.nric-ri.org/Auditory-Oral-Foundations]
Foundations Academy [https://www.nric-ri.org/Foundations-Academy-Behavior-and-Emotional]

Employment Services for in school students [https://www.nric-ri.org/Employment-Services-In-School]
Employment Services for out of school students [https://www.nric-ri.org/Employment-Services-Out-of-School]

Provider Profiles: Northern Rhode Island Collaborative, a public, non-profit educational institution dedicated to providing special education programs and other educational services to school districts and community partners in northern Rhode Island.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	10/1/2019

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Newport, RI

The Met School- East Bay Campus, The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical High School

115 Girard Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Phone: 401-849-7711

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Organization Name: The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical High School

Address: 115 Girard Avenue
Newport, RI 02840

Phone: 401-849-7711

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Eligibility: students grade 9-12 in Rhode Island

Services Provided: The Met is a state funded public school district.

The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center offers a unique and innovative career and technical program to all high school aged children in Rhode Island.
Lena Correa Director of Special Education

Provider Profiles: The Met is a network of six small, public high schools located in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island. With high standards and strong family engagement, the Met’s individualized learning approach has proven successful in unlocking students’ passion for learning. The Met empowers its students to take charge of their learning, to become responsible citizens and life-long learners. The hallmarks of a Met education include internships, individual learning plans, advisory, and a breakthrough college transition program.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	10/15/2018

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Pawtucket, RI

The Tides School-Pawtucket, The Tides Family Services

2423 Dexter Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: 401-467-8228

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www.tidesfs.org/

Organization Name: The Tides Family Services

Address: 2423 Dexter Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860

Phone: 401-467-8228

Fax: 401-467-8889

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URL: https://www.tidesfs.org/

Eligibility: 5th - 12th grades

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	8/3/2018

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Providence, RI

Bradley School Providence, Lifespan School Solutions

130 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-606-4100

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Organization Name: Lifespan School Solutions

Address: 130 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903

Phone: 401-606-4100

Fax: 401-606-4110

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Eligibility: Considered out of district placement and decision made in the students Individualized Education Program (IEP). Middle School thru 21.

Provider Profiles: The school is centrally located in Providence and has seen several updates to offer a state-of-the-art learning environment for students.

This site also has Partnership classrooms, staffed and supervised by Bradley School personnel, in North Providence, Johnston, and North Smithfield public schools.

This year, our Career Readiness Academy opens, offering assessments and experiences to prepare high school students for life after graduation.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Quality Institute
Last Updated:	8/3/2018

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The Met High School Providence Campus, The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical High School

325 Public Street
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: 401-752-2674

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www.themethighschool.org/

Organization Name: The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical High School

Address: 325 Public Street
Providence, RI 02905

Phone: 401-752-2674

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URL: http://www.themethighschool.org/

Eligibility: High School students in Rhode Island

Services Provided: The Met is a state funded public school district

The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center offers a unique and innovative career and technical program to all high school aged children in Rhode Island.

Lena Correa is Director of Special Education

Provider Profiles: The Met Community School(MCS) was created in 2003 to offer academic and enrichment programs to the Met Community through funding from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers and the US. Department of Education. The MCS targets all Met students, their families and our community that extends beyond our neighborhoods and throughout the state. Programs are held at our Public and Peace Street Campuses which include spaces in the 5 small schools, Media and Arts Center, Fitness Center, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation as well as in community settings.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	10/15/2018

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Warren, RI

East Bay Educational Collaborative Career Academy, East Bay Educational Collaborative

317 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
Phone: 401-245-4998

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ebecri.org/awjca

Organization Name: East Bay Educational Collaborative

Address: 317 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885

Phone: 401-245-4998

Text: 401-268-2002

Toll Free Phone: 401-268-2002

Fax: 401-268-2002

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URL: http://ebecri.org/awjca

Eligibility: Interested parents/guardians would need to request of their school district consideration for placement of their child at the East Bay Career Academy. Only the school districts may make a direct referral of a student to the Academy.

Provider Profiles: The East Bay Career Academy is an alternative learning program and serves all School Districts in the East Bay Area as well as North Providence, Woonsocket, and Pawtucket.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	12/14/2018

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West Warwick, RI

The Tides School-West Warwick, Tides Family Service

222 Washingston Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone: 401-822-1360

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www.tidesfs.org/

Organization Name: Tides Family Service

Address: 222 Washingston Street
West Warwick, RI 02893

Phone: 401-822-1360

Fax: 401-823-4694

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URL: https://www.tidesfs.org/

Eligibility: 5th- 12th grade

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	8/3/2018

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Woonsocket, RI

Viola M. Berard School, Community Care Alliance

181 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Phone: 401-235-7423

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www.communitycareri.org/ProgramsServices/ViolaBerardEducationCenter/ViolaMBerardSchool.aspx

Organization Name: Community Care Alliance

Address: 181 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895

Phone: 401-235-7423

Fax: 401-767-9107

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URL: http://www.communitycareri.org/ProgramsServices/ViolaBerardEducationCenter/ViolaMBerardSchool.aspx

Services Provided: Therapeutic School
45 day assessment [http://www.communitycareri.org/ProgramsServices/ViolaBerardEducationCenter/VMBSchoolAssessmentStabilization.aspx]

Provider Profiles: For students struggling in public school classrooms due to emotional disturbances and behavioral challenges. VMB school offers a supportive and flexible environment that allows staff and students to work cooperatively to learn the skills of emotional regulation and change, and eliminate and replace behaviors that have impeded learning and progression in the public school. Within this therapeutic environment, basic academics are integrated into the day so students progress to their ability to maintain grade level.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	8/3/2018

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