Special Services
A variety of support services are available to students who are having difficulty learning. These include Title 1, LAP, Special Education, Alternative Learning Experiences, and English Language Learners. To make a referral to these programs, talk with the school counselor or principal. For further information, call Special Services at (4250 844-4516.
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Special Education
Eligible children and students with disabilities, ages 3-21 receive specially designed instruction and/or modifications of the academic program, teaching methods, learning experiences and environment to enable them to participate in the learning process.
Childfind
Testing is provided to children ages 3-21 to determine whether barriers to learning exist and to assist parents in finding ways in which these barriers can be lessened or overcome. Children from birth to 3 years of age are evaluated for development difficulties through a partnership with Children's Services of Sno-Valley. To refer a child, call 425-844-4516.
Title 1/LAP
Eligible students whose reading progress is seriously below that of their peers are given intensive remedial instruction.
ELL (English Language Learners)
This program provides assistance for students K-12 whose primary language is not English. An active advisory team supports this program's goals/objectives. The Cedarcrest High School Honor Society tutors ESL students in all schools. Brochures are available at all schools.
All-Day Kindergarten
All-day Kindergarten is available at Carnation, Cherry Valley, and Stillwater Elementary, and the Eagle Rock Multi-Age (ERMA) Program. Please contact the school for more information.
Program for the Academically Talented (PAT)
PAT includes two district-wide classes for highly academically talented second through fifth grade students, and clustering of academically talented students within each grade level at the elementary schools. These programs are designed to meet the needs of students gifted in math and/or language arts.
Stepping Stone Preschool and ECEAP Programs
Featuring a child's world of interesting age-appropriate activities, these programs sever 3,4, and 5 year old children from income eligible families. The Stepping Stone program is blended with the district's early childhood special education program. Children in these programs are provided activities that help them develop their language, conceptual, physical, and social skills. Parent involvement opportunities and educational activities occur throughout the year. The programs provide support for families as well as children.
Alternative Learning Experiences
Students enrolled in Riverview's Alternative Programs (PARADE and CLIP) may receive a RSD Diploma for high school completion based upon requirements stated in District policy and procedures. Several of the requirements are noted:
- Students must have been formally enrolled in the Riverview Alternative Learning Program for at least one semester, earning a minimum of four credits in the program.
- Twenty-one (21) credits are required in specific courses in the Riverview Alternative Learning Program to graduate.
- Students completing their credits for graduation through this program will receive a Riverview School District Diploma and may participate in their own separate graduation ceremony.
PARADE Program
A collaborative effort between the school district and families who are home schooling their children has been established as the PARADE Program (Parents and Riverview Actively Delivering Education). A menu of courses are designed and offered with input from participating families. Applications are available for this K-12 program. The program is located at Carnation Elementary School. PARADE 2006 -2007 Profile
High School CLIP Program
The high school offers CLIP (Contracted Learning Individual Program). This program serves at-risk and dropout retrieval students and is designed to allow students to progress at their own pace to achieve their diploma. Students and parents must meet with the instructor to apply. CLIP 2006 -2007 Profile