The program and curriculum reflect current research in child development and specific learning needs. Classroom teaching teams are the program's greatest asset. Two fully qualified teachers are placed in each classroom. All teachers hold Bachelors or advanced degrees in education and many hold degrees in special education. In addition, three specialists work with each classroom team.
Specialists conduct screenings and coordinate goals of individual children into the program.
Specialists are available to consult with all parents. NCRC provides professional development for staff through daily classroom support, scheduled inservice training, and opportunities to attend workshops and conferences locally, regionally and nationally. Each year a number of children with special needs are included in all NCRC classes. An early childhood education support team assists in determining appropriate class placements, in coordinating developmental evaluations and related therapeutic services, and in recommending future school placement. In addition, the developmental progress of all the children is carefully monitored and the early identification of developmental needs is addressed.