About
The Richardson School is a therapeutic day school that specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults who have diagnoses of developmental/neurological disabilities, and behavioral and emotional concerns. With locations in Appleton, Beloit, Brookfield, Madison, and West Allis, they serve students who have experienced difficulty in traditional school environments. The Richardson School believes in a student-centered, relationship-based approach, with goals that are IEP, district, and family-driven. They focus on data collection and individualized plans for every student. The school's approach is to foster student-centered growth through evidence-based interventions and ongoing support, with a trauma-informed approach that recognizes the pervasive impact of trauma on behavior and emotional responses. By integrating the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework with trauma-informed practices, The Richardson School creates a safe, respectful, and responsible school environment where students with complex needs can build skills, develop emotional resilience, and engage in learning in a way that is supportive for their needs.
Insurance & payment
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Services & specialties
Therapeutic Day School
The Richardson School specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults who have diagnoses of developmental/neurological disabilities, and behavioral and emotional concerns.
Individualized Plans
The Richardson School focuses on data collection and individualized plans for every student.
Trauma-Informed Approach
The Richardson School recognizes the pervasive impact of trauma on behavior and emotional responses and provides a trauma-informed approach to support students with complex needs.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
The Richardson School implements a comprehensive PBIS framework with an individualized, student-centered approach to foster student-centered growth through evidence-based interventions and ongoing support.