At Rivers Bend Academy , we believe in a child-centered approach that fosters positive emotional growth, addresses specific academic, language and behavioral needs, and builds on each child's unique strength. Rivers Bend Academy will utilize the principles of applied behavior analysis with an emphasis on verbal behavior. This teaching methodology focuses on systematic instruction of skills. It emphasizes functions of behavior and functions of language. It encompasses use of reinforcement, motivation, extinction, and task analyzing skills. Data collected and analyzed to make programmatic / instructional decisions.

Rivers Bend Academy 's staff believes that a child's growth and development is a combined effort between home, school, applicable professionals and the community. The staff works closely with the child's parents to have an understanding of the student's behavior and language skills at home. The staff then determines effective treatment techniques to help the student achieve specific goals. Open communication between school staff and parents can lead to a better evaluation of a student's progress. The staff will also determine and address the parent's expectations for their child.

Students will be provided a quality education utilizing the principles of ABA / VB through direct instruction as well as in the natural environment. Instruction will focus on the individual needs of the student based on an assessment of language, self, play / pleasure, socialization and academic skills. Instruction will be provided by trained staff within a safe, enriched environment.

Rivers Bend Academy admits students of any religion, race, color, national or ethnic origin, to privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national or ethnic origin or religion in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs.