Core Beliefs

Philosophy: At 277Q The Riverview School, we believe children of all abilities can reach their fullest potential when in a positive, safe, nurturing, and collaborative environment. We believe that by supporting students with our core beliefs found in the acronym R.I.V.E.R.; Respect, Individualization, Voice, Experience, and Responsibility, we can empower individuals to develop the necessary skills to become independent citizens who solve problems and express themselves to meet the challenges of education, work, and life.

Mission: As a community, we create an atmosphere of high expectations that fosters independent and expressive individuals. Through engaging and individualized instruction that both incorporates student's interests and individualized levels of access, students are challenged with a curriculum anchored in the 21st century skills of collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity, as appropriate for student populations.

Theory of Action: If teachers understand and utilize the continuum of services offered across student populations in special education, and refine their use of research based strategies identified as effective for specific student populations through collaborative professional development and inquiry, then students will reach their highest potential and be supported to successfully communicate and become independent thinkers in their least restrictive environment.