North River Collaborative (NRC)

North River Collaborative (NRC) is a multi-purpose, educational organization formed in 1976 to serve as an extension of school districts. The member districts of Abington, Avon, Bridgewater-Raynham, East Bridgewater, Hanover, Holbrook, Rockland, Stoughton, West Bridgewater and Whitman-Hanson work together to provide high-quality, cost effective educational programs and services.

NRC is a multi-purpose collaborative providing programs to over 200 students with disabilities ages 3 to 22 from our member districts and over 20 surrounding communities. The Collaborative provides over 800 students with educationally related services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and English language instruction.

Programs Available

Behavior Consultation and Education Services (BCES)

North River Collaborative (NRC) The BCES program offers the services of staff trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodology and treatment. Board Certified Behavior Analysts and other highly trained staff provide services in school, home and community settings. Staff focus on developing each student’s skills in the area of communication, social/emotional, academics, receptive and expressive...

Community Based Vocational Program

North River Collaborative (NRC) The North River Collaborative Community-Based Vocational Program serves students 16 to 22 years old who are in need of vocational training and are ready to learn in community-based work environments. The Community-Based Vocational Program opens new doors in various vocational areas for students with special needs. For many, this is their...

Independence Academy

North River Collaborative (NRC) Independence Academy (IA) is a trauma-informed, evidenced-based academic environment that provides a customized education for adolescents in recovery. At IA recovery is defined as a process of change through which individuals improve their health safe and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. Students have a documented...

Learning Centers for Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities

North River Collaborative (NRC) These programs are structured to meet the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Enrollment is open, however, to all students who would benefit from an integrated, eclectic approach that includes Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) techniques. The goal is to enhance academics, social skills, behavioral regulation, self-care, and play/leisure skills. Instruction,...

Learning Centers for Students with Multiple Disabilities

North River Collaborative (NRC) This program is designed to meet the academic, medical and therapeutic needs of students with disabilities in multiple areas. Communication, self-care, motility, vocational and leisure skill development are addressed throughout the day guided by the teacher, classroom staff and extensive therapy and vision support team. Program nurses oversee promotion of overall...

North River Middle/High School

North River Collaborative (NRC) North River School (NRS), DESE approved public day school, is a highly structured individualized and therapeutic learning environment for students in grades 5-12, based on the MA Common Core Curriculum, small group instructional settings and multiple vocational opportunities. The therapeutic milieu includes counseling services, a behavior management system based on the...

Summer Work and Learning Program

North River Collaborative (NRC) North River Collaborative’s Summer Work and Learning Program continues to be an innovative summer program offering a broad range of transitional, academic and vocational services for students between the ages of 14-21 with intellectual impairments, developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges and autism. The program is designed for students to attend one or...

Contact Info

Stephen Donovan
Executive Director
sdonovan@nrcollab.org
781-878-6056

http://www.northrivercollaborative.org/

198 Spring Street
02370 Rockland , MA
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