Private school, grades 9-12

https://school-one.org/admissionsopenhouse/affording-school-one/

https://school-one.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2021-22_SSS_HowtoApplyforFA_flyer_STANDARD-1.pdf

School One was built for one purpose: to offer students a high school, centered on their individuality and creativity, which challenges them to tackle the questions that matter most. We’re passionate. We’re caring. And we’ve spent five decades helping students make their own choices, find their footing, and thrive. Our graduates go on to colleges and elite art schools across the country, and more importantly, they go on to be engaged members of their community.

Pupil Personnel Services Link 

SEAC is a Local Education Committee mandated by the state and run by parent volunteers. We are committed to serving Barrington families with children who are receiving educational services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Our overall mission is to create an environment within the school district that fosters open communication among parents, teachers, administrators, and the Barrington School Committee regarding special education supports and services provided to eligible students. Link

KRISTEN MATTHES Director of Pupil Personnel Support Services

401-247-3145 matthesk@barringtonschools.org

The Bristol Warren Regional School District Pre-School was formed primarily to serve the needs of students with disabilities in the least restrictive setting.  Peers are welcomed into the program to provide modeling for students with disabilities. link

Student Support Services Director Edward N. Clarke, M.Ed., CAGS

Special Education Advisory Committee welcomes Parents, teachers, administrators, therapists, and anyone else with a concern for children who receive special education services. link

Special Education Local Advisory Committee Information link

The Burrillville Special Education Advisory Committee is the Special Education Parent Advisory Council, also known as the Local Advisory Council (LAC). BSEAC is composed of parents, educators, and the community of Burrillville working together to improve education for all of our children.

Dr. David Alba

Director of Special Education

401-568-1301

E-mail: albad@bsd-ri.net

Special Education Director:

Katie Gomes, Director  401-727-7730  x2021

The Special Education Department supports students' ages 3-21 who require specialized instruction.

Jennifer C. Durkin
Director of Special Education
401-364-1160 ext. 2031
Jennifer.Durkin@Chariho.k12.ri.us

Frederik Schockeart

Interim Director of Special Education

SchockaertFrederik@coventryschools.net

Administrative main office number 401.822.9400

Michele Simpson Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services

270-8137msimpson@cpsed.net

The Special Services office supports Cumberland students’ ages 3-21 who require specialized instruction.

Dr. Rachel Santa
Director of Special Education
E-mail:  rachel.santa@cumberlandschools.org

Neil Marcaccio, Director of Student Services

 nmarcaccio@egsd.net or 401-398-1230

Special Education Local Advisory Committee

East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education

The East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education (EPLAC) is a committee comprised of parents of children with disabilities along with administrators, teachers and others with a concern for our children. We meet throughout the school year to share information and concerns of educational issues. Contact eplac@epschoolsri.com 

link

The Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District (EWGRSD) is committed to the provision of an exceptional educational experience for every student in a safe environment. The Special Services Department’s goal is to ensure all students with disabilities receive their federally guaranteed free, appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment, thus promoting inclusive schooling. EWGRSD is an inclusive school community and places a high priority on meeting the needs of all children within the context of the general education program and classroom. This inclusion ensures all students achieve optimal academic growth while developing socially, emotionally and physically as well as allows children to be full members of our community.

Special Services Director Sarah Dentz at sarah_dentz@ewg.k12.ri.us

Exeter West Greenwich Local Advisory Committee information LAC

The Northwest Special Education Region services four school districts in the Northwest part of Rhode Island: Foster, Foster-Glocester Regional, Glocester and Scituate.

Special Education Director - John Magner jmagner@northwestri.org

Local Advisory Council

LAC Information - Contact the Special Education office for dates/times of meetings (647-4106)

The Northwest Special Education Region services four school districts in the Northwest part of  Rhode Island: Foster, Foster-Glocester Regional, Glocester and Scituate.

Special Education Local Advisory Committee Brochure

Erica Dickson, Director of Student Services

email: dickson.erica@jamestownschools.org

The Student Services Department provides help and support to students and their families in areas such as special education, student health and wellness, guidance and more.

The office provides the following services:

• Special Education
• Early Childhood Education
• 504 Programming
• English Language Learners
• Response To Intervention (RTI)
• Homebound Instruction
• Child Outreach
• PreSchool Program
  
• Home Instruction Policy & Home School Request Check-List

Additional information on Student Services and the Lincoln Special Education Advisory Committee go to this link

• Denise Brierley
  Interim Director of Student Services (Elementary)
  Email: brierleyd@lincolnps.org
  Phone: 401-721-3300 x2170
  
  John Magner
  Interim Director of Student Services (Secondary)
  Email: magnerj@lincolnps.org
  Phone: 401-721-3300 x2170  
  
  Denise DeSantis
  Secretary to the Director of Student Services
  Email: desantisd@lincolnps.org
  Phone: 401-721-3300 x2170

  Rose Reopell
  Student Services Census Clerk
  Email: reopellr@lincolnps.org
  401-721-3300 x2120

The Newport County Regional Special Education Program is a cooperative program for the towns of Little Compton, Middletown and Tiverton . The purpose is to join together in providing the full continuum of special education services for children identified with disabilities. link

The Newport County Regional Special Education Local Advisory Committee link is a group of parents and professionals working together to provide advice to the Regional Special Education Department with regard to Special Education Services.  We act as an advocacy group for students with disabilities from Middletown, Little Compton, and Tiverton.

The Newport County Regional Special Education Program is a cooperative program for the towns of Little Compton, Middletown and Tiverton . The purpose is to join together in providing the full continuum of special education services for children

We are always available to support families and their children. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions regarding services, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can be reached at 401-847-3916

Sarah Kraeger, Director email:  skraeger@mpsri.net

Anne Marie McAndrews, Early Childhood Coordinator email: amcandrews@mpsri.net

Serving students from Middletown, Little Compton and Tiverton, ages 3-22

Supplemental special education and related services are provided to identified students starting at age three, through age twenty-one or their high school graduation.  Should you suspect that your child may have a disability which adversely impacts his/her educational performance, please talk to your school principal to make a referral for a special education evaluation.
 
Decisions about special education assessment, eligibility, and services are always made with parents involved as full participants.  

Middletown Public Schools ensures that students with exceptionalities receive support and intervention to achieve high expectations and exit public education as lifelong learners prepared to achieve success in the global market-place. Middletown partners with neighboring communities of Tiverton and Little Compton, to provide our special education program. Newport County Regional Special Education provides the Program to allow us to team with the local personnel to meet the federal and state mandates for special education services.

The Newport County Regional Special Education Program (NCRSEP) serves the towns of Tiverton, Little Compton, & Middletown. Its purpose is to provide the full continuum of special education services for children with disabilities with Individual Education Programs (IEPs) who reside in these three towns.

Additional information about NCRSEP

Anne Marie McAndrews, Early Childhood Coordinator
amcandrews@mpsri.net

Sarah Kraeger, Director  skraeger@mpsri.net 

The Newport County Regional Special Education Local Advisory Committee is a group of parents and professionals working together to provide advice to the Regional Special Education Department with regard to Special Education Services.  We act as an advocacy group for students with disabilities from Middletown, Little Compton, and Tiverton. Link

Narragansett Special Education Local Advisory Committee Brochure

Special Education is specially designed instruction provided to children who are identified with a disability and require modifications to the general curriculum in order for them to make adequate progress. These services are provided at no cost to the parent or child. Link

Special Education Director Dr. Sally Mitchell
401-466-5600

The Local Advisory Committee meets at least four times during the school year to provide feedback to the director, share information, and serve as a resource to other parents. Link

Identification, Access, Support, & Achievement

The Office of Student Services supports
children with individualized health care needs,
those who are English language learners,
students with disabilities, and
students age 3-21 who require specialized instruction.


Our Office is proud to support the work of Newport's school nurse teachers, psychologists, social workers, general classroom teachers, special educators, paraprofessionals, speech/language pathologists, physical therapist, occupational therapists, and Teachers of English as a Second Language.

The Pupil Personnel Services Office is dedicated to providing high quality services to students with disabilities in North Kingstown.  The goal is to assure that all students have access to high quality education in order to reach their personal best. Programs throughout the district are grounded in providing a range of inclusive practices based on students' individual needs.

Interim Director:

 Breta Combs, M.S. BCBA-LBA

401-336-3122

breta_combs@nksd.net

Special Education Local Advisory Council SELAC link

Cynthia VanAvery

 specialeddirector@npsd.k12.ri.us

401-233-1100 ext. 3722

"All students need is a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them." Magic Johnson

Special Education Director, Cindy Van Avery 

Local Advisory Council link

Pupil Personnel Services Director
Mrs. Suzanne Rathbun
srathbun@nsps.us
401-769-5492  x2212

Dr. Lisa Colwell is the Director of Pupil Personnel Services in the Portsmouth School Department. email

Portsmouth Local Advisory Committee link

For more information please contact Donald Labbe or Sheli Silveria at: lacportsmouth@gmail.com

Providence School Department main website link

Early Childhood

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Career and Technical Education

Summer Learning

Jennifer Connolly, Ph.D

Executive Director of Specialized Instruction 

Jennifer.Connolly@ppsd.org 

401-456-9100 ext 11321

Interpretation and Translation Services

Parent Advisory Council PAC

Scituate Public School District link

The Northwest Special Education Region services four school districts in the Northwest part of the State of Rhode Island: Foster, Foster/Glocester Regional, Glocester and Scituate.

The Northwest Special Education Local Advisory Committee (NWSER LAC) on Special Education is a group composed of persons involved in or concerned with education of students with disabilities who are eligible for special education and/or related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). link

Scituate Schools Administrative Offices
Clayville Elementary School
Field Hill Road Entrance
3 George Washington Highway
Clayville, RI 02815
Phone: 647-4100

Special Education Services

Integrated Pre-school Link

Transition Services Link

Smithfield Special Education Local Advisory Committee provides advocacy, information and community connection for Smithfield families whose children receive Special Education Services. We are an all volunteer group that welcomes parents, educators, providers, and interested community members. SSELAC

Director of Special Education

Eileen E. Crudele, M.Ed.
ecrudele@smithfield-ps.org
1-401-231-6608

The Pupil Personnel Services Office is responsible for the oversight of:

• Special Education and Related Services under the IDEA link
• Section 504 for students link
• School Psychologists
• School Social Workers
• Speech Language Pathologists
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Child Outreach

Gary Coppolino Director of Pupil Personnel

gcoppolino@sksd-ri.net

Tracy Andrews-Mellouise Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel & Early Childhood 

The South Kingstown Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SELAC) link

Supplemental special education and related services are provided to identified students starting at age three, through age twenty-one or their high school graduation.  Should you suspect that your child may have a disability which adversely impacts his/her educational performance, please talk to your school principal to make a referral for a special education evaluation.
 
Decisions about special education assessment, eligibility, and services are always made with parents involved as full participants.  

The Newport County Regional Special Education Program (NCRSEP) serves the towns of Tiverton, Little Compton, & Middletown. Its purpose is to provide the full continuum of special education services for children with disabilities with Individual Education Programs (IEPs) who reside in these three towns.

Additional information about NCRSEP

Anne Marie McAndrews, Early Childhood Coordinator
amcandrews@mpsri.net

Sarah Kraeger, Director  skraeger@mpsri.net 

The Newport County Regional Special Education Local Advisory Committee is a group of parents and professionals working together to provide advice to the Regional Special Education Department with regard to Special Education Services.  We act as an advocacy group for students with disabilities from Middletown, Little Compton, and Tiverton. Link

Special Services
The Special Services Office provides help to students with disabilities, including students with IEPs and 504s.

Warwick Special Education Advisory Committee WSEAC

The Special Services Office oversees School Nurse Teachers, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, School Social Workers and The Behavior Intervention Team.

Co-Director
David Aulenbach
david.aulenbach@warwickschools.org
401-734-3053

Co-Director
Jennifer Barber
jennifer.barber@warwickschools.org
401-734-3054

Dept. Fax: 401-734-3060

Special Education Director Jessica Perry

Email contact for West Warwick public schools Special Education Local Advisory Committee 

WWLACParent@gmail.com  

Department of Pupil Personnel link

Mary-Ellen Rossi

Director of Pupil Personal

(401) 315-1518 

Information on the Westerly Special Education Local Advisory Committee SELAC

The WSELAC is an Advisory Committee for Special Education created to advocate for the educational needs of children with learning challenges, disabilities, and other special needs.

Ages 3-21 who live in Woonsocket

Our mission is to provide a broad spectrum of quality educational service options for students with disabilities requiring specially designed intervention, instruction, or related services. Woonsocket is committed to providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment with access to general education curriculum and programs. We promote improved educational outcomes for students through fostering collaborative relationships among students, families, educators and community partners.

Additional information can be obtained by calling your child’s school or the special education department at 401-767-4626.

Director of Special Education
Mrs. Dawn Morelle
401-356-4129
dmorelle@woonsocketschools.com

Children ages 3,4, and 5 living in the Coventry School District.

• A free developmental screening by local school districts and overseen by the RI Department of Education.
• Children are screened for general development, vision, hearing, speech and language, and social-emotional skills.

Child Outreach is a FREE developmental screening program offered through the Coventry Public Schools in conjunction with the Rhode Island Department of Education. It is recommended that you have your child screened every year, at the ages of 3, 4, and 5 years old, prior to Kindergarten. Much like the well-child visit with your pediatrician, children should participate in the screening annually as activities are based upon what is appropriate for your child's age and experiences at the time of screening.

Children ages 3,4,and 5 living in the East Providence School District

• A free developmental screening by local school districts and overseen by the RI Department of Education.
• Children are screened for general development, vision, hearing, speech and language, and social-emotional skills.
Additional Information at [https://epschoolsri.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ltr_students_not_yet_screened__EP21.docx.pdf]

The first Monday and Tuesday of every month (October through June); by appointment, call: 401-433-6209

Children ages 3,4 and 5 living in the Exeter and West Greenwich School District.

• Children ages 3,4 and 5
• A free developmental screening by local school districts and overseen by the RI Department of Education.
• Children are screened for general development, vision, hearing, speech and language and social emotional skills.

Children ages 3,4 and 5 living in the Northwest Special Education region which includes Foster, Glocester and Scituate.

• A free developmental screening by local school districts and overseen by the RI Department of Education.
• Children are screened for general development, vision, hearing, speech and language and social emotional skills.

Children ages 3,4,and 5 who live in Jamestown.

• Children ages 3,4 and 5
• A free developmental screening by local school districts and overseen by the RI Department of Education.
• Children are screened for general development, vision, hearing, speech and language and social emotional skills.
Brochure

Courtney Hancur

423-7020 ext 121

Email hancur.courtney@jamestownschools.org

Erica B. Dickson

dickson.erica@jamestownschools.org 

Director of Student Services

Children ages 3,4,and 5 living in the Providence School District.

• Children ages 3,4 and 5
• A free developmental screening by local school districts and overseen by the RI Department of Education.
• Children are screened for general development, vision, hearing, speech and language and social emotional skills.
Screenings can be scheduled at childoutreachscreening@ppsd.org

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call (401) 456-9100, ext. 13231.

To schedule a screening, please e-mail childoutreachscreening@ppsd.org.

Or go to childoutreachprov.appointy.com 

If you require further information, contact DeAnna Cotoia, Pre-K Program Manager at deanna.cotoia@ppsd.org

Children ages 3,4 and 5 living in North Providence.

• Children ages 3,4 and 5
• A free developmental screening by local school districts and overseen by the RI Department of Education.
• Children are screened for general development, vision, hearing, speech and language and social emotional skills.

Children ages 3, 4, and 5 living in the Pawtucket School District.

• A free developmental screening by local school districts and overseen by the RI Department of Education.
• Children are screened for general development, vision, hearing, speech, language, and social-emotional skills.
Brochure on Child Outreach Screening [https://www.ride.ri.gov/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/Instruction-and-Assessment-World-Class-Standards/Early-Childhood/Children/CO-Brochure.pdf]

Children ages 3-5 and residents of Smithfield School District.

Child Outreach is a universal developmental screening system designed to screen all children, aged three to five years old. Screening serves as a first step in the identification of children who might have developmental delays or disabilities and who could benefit from intervention.

We encourage you to contact the Child Outreach Office if you have questions or concerns. The Coordinator can be contacted by calling 401-231-6608. Office hours are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Children ages 3, 4, and 5 who are residents of Warwick.

A free developmental screening by local school districts and overseen by the RI Department of Education.

Children ages 3, 4, and 5 are screened for general development, vision, hearing, social-emotional development, and speech and language.

This is a free service provided by VOWS. Participation is voluntary and requires the written permission of a parent or guardian. Child Outreach Developmental Screening is a long-established program of the Warwick Public Schools that provides families with information about their child’s development and offers information about community resources. 

Children ages 3,4 and 5 and residents of the South Kingstown School District. Contact main office for information

• A free developmental screening by local school districts and overseen by the RI Department of Education.
• Children are screened for general development, vision, hearing, speech and language and social emotional skills.

The Segue Institute for Learning is a public charter school open to Central Falls students in grades K-8th. Applications due by Feb 15 for the following school year.

By Rhode Island Law and regulations from the Rhode Island Department of Education, students are admitted to the Segue Institute for Learning by lottery. The lottery determines which applicants are enrolled for the following school year.

We’re a community-based charter school proudly serving students in grades K-8th from the City of Central Falls. Founded and created in 2006 as an on-going neighborhood mobilization movement, our beloved school is dedicated to engaging all facets of the community.

Founder's Academy serves students in grade 6th-8th Link
Beacon Charter High School for the Arts serves students 9th-12th Link

Special Education Director is Cindy Giroux 

Beacon Charter High School for the Arts develops artistic thinkers by nurturing self-expression while preparing our graduates with the academic skills necessary for sustained post secondary success.

Admissions are open to all Rhode Island students who seek enrollment. Beacon is a public charter school open to students in 9th grade through twelfth grade from any community in Rhode Island. By Rhode Island Law and regulations from the Rhode Island Department of Education, students are admitted to Beacon by lottery.

Grades 9th -12th from Providence, Pawtucket or Central Falls. Admission is by lottery.

Special Education Director Glenda Guglielmo

The school and affiliated programs all have commitments to community involvement and take a “whole child” approach to learning. The corporation was formed to assist local urban students to complete high school, attend higher education, and contribute to their local, regional and global community.

Blackstone Academy Charter School, Inc. operates a public high school as well as an educational enrichment program for middle and high school students. Our high school serves students 350 students from Pawtucket, Central Falls and Providence, Rhode Island.

Students 9th - 12th admissions process link

Office of Student Supports link

Lisa Fratus
Supervisor for the Office of Student Supports
401.728.1500
Ext. 261
lfratus@daviestech.org

Our mission is to provide a challenging academic and technical education within a safe and supportive environment which ensures every industry-certified graduate is capable of pursuing higher education and becoming a productive participant in today’s workforce.

The Davies Special Education Advisory Committee (DSEAC) serves as an advocate for students with disabilities and a liaison between school administration, Board of Trustees, and families of children with special needs. If you are interested in being part of the DSEAC or would like to learn more, please contact the Office of Student Supports, 401.728.1500, ext. 304.

Highlander is a public charter school open to Rhode Island Students from Pre-K-12th grade.

By Rhode Island Law and regulations from the Rhode Island Department of Education, students are admitted to Highlander by lottery. This lottery determines which applicants are enrolled the following school year.

In Highlander’s case, 75% of the students admitted to our school through lottery are Providence residents. The other 25% admitted through lottery are from other Rhode Island cities. The lottery takes place in the first week of March. All families will be notified of the results of the lottery by mail.
Lower School Pre-K-6th
Upper School 7th-12th

Lower School- Providence campus 
Pre-K-6th grade

Middle and High School 7th - 12th grade

 Warren campus

317 Market Street 

Warren, RI 02885

401-247-3585

Information on Special Education

Mission
Using innovative education practices as a catalyst for social change Highlander Charter School is working to ensure that all children have the educational opportunities and support they need to achieve their full potential.

Since opening, Highlander has increased enrollment to its current full enrollment at 632 students in grades pre-k through 12. The school provides personalized education that engages students and is relevant to their interests and experiences.

Enrollment  link

Families interested in enrolling at the International Charter School must complete an application form. When completing the form, you must choose either the Spanish/English or Portuguese/English strand, and submit the form by the deadline below to be entered into the annual lottery to be held on April 1, 2021.

• Grades Kindergarten through 5th grade
• Full-day Kindergarten
• ICS uses a dual language bilingual education model, in which all students learn 50% of the time in English and 50% of the time in either Spanish or Portuguese, depending of program strand of choice.

Special Education link

ICS’s Local Advisory Committee (LAC) is comprised of families, staff, and community members. Advisory Committee members work together on behalf of students with special needs and their families. The majority of the members must be parents of students receiving special education services. The group meets 4-5 times per year.  

Contact Mary Pendergast, Special Education Administrator, at 401-721-0824, ext. 216 for more information.

Kathleen Nerstheimer – Director of Special Education

ICS currently enrolls students in kindergarten through 5th grade and uses a dual-language immersion model, which means that students spend 50% of their time studying in English and 50% of the time studying in either Spanish or Portuguese. 

We are proud to have the distinction of being the only public school in Rhode Island to earn International Baccalaureate® (IB) authorization, and the only school in the state to offer the IB Primary Years Programme. This highly respected, transdisciplinary framework nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. 

Public Charter school for Providence students grade K-12th. Students chosen from a lottery pool in March of each year. Admission process

• Students must be residents of the City of Providence.
• Age requirements:
  • Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten.
  • Students must be 6 years old on or before September 1 to enter first grade.
• Parents must complete and submit an application form by the deadline (see the Admissions Calendar).

Academic Support link

Paul Cuffee School was founded in 2001 as a public charter school. Our goal was to create a school that would meet the individual needs of Providence’s diverse students through a maritime-themed curriculum that would promote social and civic skill-building as well as outstanding academic learning.

Grades 9-12th

The RINI Middle College is an open enrollment public charter school that enrolls students from across the state of Rhode Island. As a statewide charter school, we purposefully seek to enroll a demographically diverse student body as essential to our mission of diversifying the future nursing and healthcare workforce. When RINI receives more enrollment applications than available seats, admission is determined through a blind lottery.

RINI Middle College students are afforded a rigorous high school curricula, early college classes, opportunities to earn workforce certificates in health care (First Aid, CPR ,CNA, EMT), and internships/employment in RI health care facilities for exposure to the nursing profession.

Students entering the 9th grade are allowed to enroll as first year students after successfully completing their 8th grade year at another school.

Students who are successful in their first year take a combination of high school and college courses through URI, CCRI, RIC and RWU during their third and fourth years.

The Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College Charter High School, located in Providence, opened during the summer of 2011 to educate the next generation of nurses with a focus on academic rigor, leadership development, and workforce readiness. We are the first public charter high school in the U.S. focused on the profession of nursing and the first middle college in the State of RI.

The mission of the Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College is to prepare a diverse group of students to become the highly educated and professional nursing workforce of the future.

The Compass School is a public K-8th grade charter school and in accordance with our charter, enrollment is through a lottery which is open to all RI residents.

Admissions link

The school utilizes a project-based curriculum integrating academic disciplines, emphasizing social responsibility and environmental sustainability, in small classroom settings to prepare each graduate to be a responsible citizen in the global community.

Public Charter School open to Rhode Island students 9th-12th Grades . All high school students in Rhode Island are eligible to apply to The Greene School. The only step is to fill out a simple application. If more students apply to The Greene School than available openings, a lottery will be conducted to see which children are enrolled. Charter public schools must be open to all students regardless of race, religion, disability or academic ability.

The Greene School embraces an educational discipline of 'learn-by-doing.' Known as EL Education (Expeditionary Learning), our approach is:

Our students grow academically and socially, become environmental stewards and actively manage the limited resources we share as a global community.

We provide direct experiences in nature along with the latest in environmental science and technology.
Special Education Director Paul Vigeant

The Greene School embraces an educational discipline of 'learn-by-doing.' Known as EL Education (Expeditionary Learning).

Application

Grades K-2
The Hope Academy lottery will occur each year on March 1, as required by the
Rhode Island Department of Education. To be considered for the lottery all eligible families who reside in Providence and North Providence must submit an application before the March 1 deadline.

The Hope Academy is committed to an educational model focusing on the academic and social success of each individual, preparing students to meet the challenges of secondary education and to become lifelong learners.

TAPA is a 7 - 12 public charter school for students living in the city of Providence with a passion for the performing arts. Students are admitted to TAPA by lottery. Families wishing to be entered into the lottery should complete an admissions application.

At TAPA, students will be taught utilizing a fully-integrated arts curriculum, where students learn math, english, science and history through drama, film, music and dance. At TAPA we use Arts Integration to affirm the indispensability of the arts as a core curriculum subject, and view the arts as a catalyst to learn other subjects.

Through a rigorous arts-integrated program, TAPA, a public charter school in Providence, Rhode Island, cultivates artist-scholars who are prepared for collegiate and professional success and leadership in a global society.

Achievement First schools are public charter schools. Our schools are free and admit students by blind lottery. There are no admissions tests or fees, and we are committed to serving all students, including those who have special needs or who have not yet learned English, in the communities we serve. While district public schools are run by the local school district, our public charter schools are run by a non-profit (Achievement First) and accountable to the state.

We are proud to serve students from Providence, North Providence, Warwick and Cranston.

CRANSTON Elementary Schools

• Achievement First Iluminar Mayoral Academy Elementary School

Middle Schools

• Achievement First Iluminar Mayoral Academy Middle School

PROVIDENCE Elementary Schools

• Achievement First Envision Elementary School

• Achievement First Promesa Mayoral Academy Elementary School
• Achievement First Providence Mayoral Academy Elementary School

Middle Schools

• Achievement First Providence Mayoral Academy Middle School

High Schools

• Achievement First Providence High School

The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America's children. We believe that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed if they have access to a great education. Achievement First schools provide all of our students with the academic and character skills they need to graduate from top colleges, to succeed in a competitive world and to serve as the next generation of leaders in our communities.

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is a network of tuition-free public schools (a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit) chartered by the Rhode Island Department of Education. As a growing network that is part of the Charter School Growth Fund portfolio, BVP offers a high-quality public school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket and currently serves 2,100 scholars in grades K-­12 across six schools.

"To prepare every scholar for success in college and the world beyond."

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy is an intentionally diverse, tuition-free network of public charter schools that serves students by lottery from four communities—Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.

Contact Link

Special Education Advisory Committee

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) enables parents/guardians of special education scholars to be more informed and effective in their advocacy efforts; ensures quality education for all scholars to achieve their highest academic potential; advises the BVP network on matters concerning the unmet needs of scholars with disabilities; and comments on local compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to the education of scholars with disabilities. Link

A free service for children ages 3,4, and 5 who live in the Newport School District

What areas will my child's screening address?

• Vision
• Hearing
• Language
• Social Development
• General Development such as motor skills, memory, etc...

The screening provides a review of child's skills in these areas, compared to standard milestones or expectations. This screening is different from a medical check-up, and does not take the place of visits to the doctor. This screening is in addition to your child's medical care, and aims to ensure that your little one is on track developmentally.

Please contact Nichole Bussiere, Early Childhood Coordinator, at 401-619-3162 to schedule your child's screening. We encourage you to schedule a screening once each year while your child is three, four, and five.

childoutreach@npsri.net

The Construction & Career Academy is a public charter high school established in September, 2002. The school has pathways for students to choose:​

• Construction Technology
• Comprehensive High School
• Credit Recovery
• Post-Secondary College options

NEL/CPS is one of three comprehensive high schools in Cranston. We
are also a public charter school with a statewide catchment area, which
means we can offer programs that are distinctively different from other
schools and we can accept students from any city or town in the State.

Admissions

YouthBuild Preparatory Academy Inc.’s intention is to operate a school – the YouthBuild Preparatory Academy Alternative School or YouthBuild Prep, while open to all, will have focused on boys and young men. We promote social and emotional wellness for each of our students while providing academic support and servicing the unique needs of students from urban core communities. Our model is comprised of academic coursework and applied learning that creates community leaders who successfully transition into post-secondary education careers.

YouthBuild USA

YouthBuild Preparatory Academy is an affiliate of YouthBuild USA, a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income young people become educated, productive adults in their communities. We are one of roughly 226 YouthBuild programs, nationally.

Kindergarten-8th grade

Nuestro Mundo is a vibrant community that has a multidisciplinary approach to learning. As a bilingual school, fostering young minds in an environment where diverse cultures and languages thrive is essential to creating well-rounded and compassionate future leaders.

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