Fast ForWord is a research-based program that provides instructional strategies and multisensory activities to assist students in classroom activities and learning. A software program published by Scientific Learning, it features a series of scientifically validated reading intervention products that apply neuroscience principles to building the learning capacity of students. The Fast ForWord program utilizes patented technologies that leverage the science and opportunity of brain plasticity. By exercising processing skills through intensive, adaptive activity, actual physical changes occur in the brain. These physical changes to the brain can result in changes to one’s abilities. The program is offered on every level (Primary, Elementary, Middle and High School) and is designed to offer challenging, innovative and experiential learning.
The South River Preschool is an innovative program designed to facilitate inclusion of all special education students with their typically developing peers. Preschoolers learn through play and social interaction. Three different preschool programs are offered based upon the needs of our students: the Verbal Behavior Program (one full-day self-contained class), Self-Contained Program (one half-day class), and a General Education Program (three half-day classes). The Creative Curriculum is implemented in all of the preschool classes. Most of our special education students are placed in the general education preschool program. A critical component of our program is the immediate change of placement to the general education preschool as soon a student can benefit from increased inclusion.