What Sets Us Apart

 Key Features

• Licensed by the RI Department of Education
• Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Extended 12-month school year
• A participant in Rhode Island's statewide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
• Proficiency-based graduation requirements for high school students
• Transition planning throughout enrolment specific to the needs of the student, family and school district
• Vocational programming to help students succeed in school, post-secondary school or work after graduation
• Consistent communication with family
• Access to The Providence Center's programs and supportive services for students and families

• 4:1 student to teacher/staff ratio
• Supportive learning environment for students with issues related to anxiety, depression and social withdrawal
• Integrated technology program
• Quarterly grade cards and IEP progress reports
• State standards drive curriculum

• Attendance Improvement Program
• School-wide focus on traits of respect, responsibility and safety
• Realistic, individualized behavioral expectations
• Character education clases for improved social and emotional development
• Opportunities to apply communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Therapeutic playground for preschool students

For students whose attendance patterns are impacting their learning and growth, the Attendance Improvement Program (AIP) goes beyond general attendance guidelines to find solutions to improve attendance habits.

How it works:

• School staff works with the student and his/her family to understand the barriers that exist to getting to school daily on time.
• An individualized AIP is developed with the student's treatment team, the student and parent/guardian
• Interventions include: solving transportation issues, morning checking to reduce anxiety, and increased communication with family.
•  Students are recognized for achieving attendance goals at monthly attendance assemblies.

The tiles on this page are part of a mural created by students and staff of The Providence Center School in collaboration with a local artist. The project was funded through a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation.  The glaze work, frame and many of the supplies were donated.