About
The Richardson School is a therapeutic day school that specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental/neurological disabilities, and behavioral and emotional concerns. With locations in Appleton, Beloit, Brookfield, Madison, and West Allis, the school serves students who have experienced difficulty in traditional school environments. The Richardson School believes in a student-centered, relationship-based approach, focusing on data collection and individualized plans for every student. Their approach is built on the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Equitable Multi-Level Systems of Support (EMLSS), ensuring that every student receives the right level of support at the right time. The school's mission is to help students gain the skills they need to reach their potential and return to their home school environment.
Insurance & payment
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Services & specialties
Therapeutic day school
The Richardson School specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental/neurological disabilities, and behavioral and emotional concerns.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
The Richardson School implements a comprehensive PBIS framework with an individualized, student-centered approach.
Equitable Multi-Level Systems of Support (EMLSS)
EMLSS ensures that every student receives the right level of support at the right time—through universal, targeted, and intensive interventions.
Individualized and Trauma-Informed Approach
The Richardson School's approach is built on recognizing the pervasive impact of trauma on behavior and emotional responses, and being sensitive to the ways in which students may experience triggers or distress.