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River Run Academy is the clinical day school at the Susan Wayne Center of Excellence. We offer intensive educational, vocational, and clinical services for mild-to-moderately cognitively impaired students. Some of our students have concurrent mental health, behavioral, and medical issues.

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At a Glance
We specialize in educating students who have mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment but may also have concurrent mental health, behavioral, and medical issues.

Age

11-22; 5th grade - 12th grade with transitional/vocational service

Gender

All

Referrals

Public School Districts

Capacity

Capacity

50 students
Our Approach

River Run Academy utilizes a trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment model in all of our classroom settings. This approach, known as the Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) model, provides a framework for thoughtful clinical intervention in complexly challenged youth and their caregiving systems. All day school staff are trained in this model, as it is the foundation for all interventions we use with our students.


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More About River Run Academy
Learn more about what it's like to be a student at River Run Academy.

Educational Services

River Run Academy students engage in a year-round academic schedule. Our academic content is based on the Common Core standards, with delivery differentiated for each student. We also offer instruction in daily living, health, financial literacy, and social skills.

Supportive Services

We provide many additional supportive services to assist students in accessing the curriculum. We have a psychiatrist and language disorder specialist on staff, and occupational therapy is provided when appropriate. Students have daily access to clinical supportive services for assistance, if needed, as well as weekly individual therapy sessions.

Transitional/Vocational Services

Transitional and vocational programming are essential components of our therapeutic and educational services. A hands-on approach to life-skills learning often takes place in the greater community through field trips, service learning, and work experiences. Our students are also encouraged to engage in a variety of vocational activities, including landscaping, small engine repair, culinary arts, assisting at food pantries and recycling centers, and more.

Our Team

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Frequently Asked Questions
Referral Information

Students are typically referred through their local school district as part of the IEP process. Please complete the inquiry form below to learn more.

Let's Connect

Ryan Gagne

Director

(860) 928-5900 x42520

[email protected]

75 Church Street, Thompson, CT 06277

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Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed in the Let’s Connect box above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

(860) 928-5900

75 Church Street
Thompson, CT 06277
Concord, MA 01742

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

What is your preferred method of communication?


Request More Information
Request More 
Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed in the Let’s Connect box above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

(860) 928-5900

75 Church Street
Thompson, CT 06277
Concord, MA 01742

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

What is your preferred method of communication?


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