Class Description

Rise has four classrooms with up to 10 children each, ages 12 months to 6 years. There are part time schedules for the younger children while the older children attend five days a week. Children without needs may also attend on a part-time basis. Currently 40% of the children do not have disabilities. Children are enrolled in classes based on chronological age and needs. Each classroom has a lead teacher and two instructional teacher assistants. The student/teacher ratio is 3:1. Every teacher has either a Masters degree, is in process of earning a masters degree or equivalent experience and Rise training.

During a typical day, each child follows a schedule that includes individual activities, group activities, gross motor play both indoor and outdoor, therapeutic services as indicated, lunch and rest time. The school day is individualized as much as possible so that the day can include as many learning opportunities as possible. The instructional theme for the week, including the book of the week, is posted at the classroom door.
Rise offers a number of services to children that may include occupational, physical, speech and music therapies using a collaborative/consultative service delivery model. Services are delivered through an integrated therapy approach in which the therapeutic activities are provided routinely by the teachers and instructional teacher assistants with ongoing input and training from the therapists. The therapeutic activities are integrated into the daily routine of each classroom, which provides for an efficient and regular delivery.

Rise School is licensed by the Child Care Division of the State of Colorado. The Rise School also functions as an instructional program of a local university.