Happenings at Riverview Upcoming Events News and Press Upcoming Events NOVEMBER 17, 2021 Virtual Information Session Virtual Information Sessions are held Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Designed for parents and professionals, Admissions Staff welcome visitors to our virtual campus, and introduce guests to our Middle & High School (grades 6-12) and GROW (Getting Ready for the Outside World) Transition Program in a presentation, followed by a Q&A Session. Click HERE to sign up for one of our Virtual Information Sessions. Come for a Tour of Riverview's Beautiful Campus! DECEMBER 10, 2021 In-Person Information Session! We are offering In-Person Information Sessions! Click HERE to sign up for one of our In-Person Information Sessions. NOTE: If the date you are looking for is not available on the form, that session is full so please select another date. UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Virtual Information Session Friday, December 10, 2021 In-Person Information Session! Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Virtual Information Session 2021/2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR RIVERVIEW FAMILIES AND ALUMNI - JOIN RIVERVIEW CONNECTS TODAY! News and Press NOVEMBER 15, 2021 Webinar Series: Pathways to Independence is Back! Riverview School’s Transition Webinar Series, Pathways to Independence is back! This Series is the metamorphosis of our traditional Transition Weekend. Webinars will spotlight guest speakers who will share/ their expertise in diverse and important transition topics including housing, SSI and independent living. The Webinar Series will provide our Riverview community with rich and robust information that will cover the key aspects of transition and provide you with information and resources to get you started. Check out this short video for more information. Sign up HERE to join our Pathways to Independence Mailing list. Topic: Planning for a Meaningful Future - An Overview for New Yorkers Presenter: James Traylor - President, Upstate Special Needs Counseling Date: Monday, November 15th Time: 12:00 – 1:30 EST (US and Canada) Zoom Link HERE Passcode: Transition Description: This seminar will focus on developing an understanding of how to access numerous Federal and State benefits to maximize independent living options. The intention of this session is to give you a high level overview of benefits, legal planning, tips for maximizing resources and frequently asked questions. James Traylor, President -Upstate Special Needs Consulting James is a sibling, advocate and professional who has focused his entire professional career in creating the organization of choice for families planning for a family member with a disability. He is a national speaker and regularly provides continuing education for legal, financial and tax professionals on planning for an individual with a disability. He is the immediate past Chair for the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, a former member of the board of directors for the ARC of Monroe County, a member of the Estate Planning Council of Rochester and the Society of Financial Services Professionals (FSP), a graduate of Partners in Policymaking and is a 2009 Rochester Business Journal 40 Under 40 recipient. He has also been honored as one of our nation's top investment advisors under 40 by Investment News magazine and is a 2020-2021 member of the Forbes Business Advisory Council. James has also earned the professional designations of a Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). When James is not working, he enjoys playing squash, traveling, cooking and spending time with his wife and son. NOVEMBER 12, 2021 In-Person Information Session In-Person Information Sessions are held Friday mornings from 9:00 – 11:30 AM. Designed for parents and professionals, Admissions Staff welcome visitors to our campus, and introduce guests to our Middle & High School (grades 6-12) and GROW (Getting Ready for the Outside World) Transition Program in a presentation, followed by a Q&A Session and Campus tour. Click HERE to sign up for one of our In-Person Information Sessions. NOTE: If the date you are looking for is not available on the form, that session is full so please select another date - CAPE COD TIMES Cape Cod's Riverview School to Host Summer 2021 Autism Lecture Series Public Invited to Learn from Leading Researchers in Field East Sandwich, Massachusetts - Riverview School is thrilled to be partnering with Pediatric Neurologist, Margaret Bauman and Director of the University of California MIND Institute’s Autism Center of Excellence, David Amaral to host a Summer 2021 Autism Lecture Series. Beginning Thursday, July 8, and occurring every Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks, the series will offer both special education professionals and the general public the opportunity to visit Riverview School, located at 551 Route 6A in East Sandwich, to learn about Autism from experts across the country. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Riverview will be opening its Lund Auditorium at limited capacity to the first 100 guests to register for each session. “Riverview is honored to host this series. When Dr. Bauman and David Amaral approached me with the idea, I knew that it was a home run. Not only is it an exciting opportunity for the community to learn about autism from leading researchers in the field, but it’s a chance for Riverview to broaden its impact and showcase our innovative programming, great students, staff, and campus here on beautiful Cape Cod,” said Stewart Miller, Head of Riverview School. Following is the Schedule of Events: July 8: What is Autism? - Charles Nelson, Ph.D., Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard University July 15: Exploring the Brain-Gut Connection in Autism - Tim Buie, M.D., Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard University July 22: Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS): A friendship and dating relationships intervention co-created with autistic people - Emily Rothman, ScD, Boston University July 29: Technology and Autism - Matthew S. Goodwin, PhD, Northeastern University August 5: Transition to Adulthood: Navigating the Challenges and Finding Opportunities for those who have Autism Spectrum Disorder in Massachusetts - Julie M. O'Brien, M.Ed., LMHC, Lurie Center, MGH August 12: Epilepsy and Autism: What is the Connection? - Sarah Spence, M.D., Boston Children’s Hospital August 19: Biomarker Development in Autism - Dr. Jamie McPartland, Yale Child Studies Center August 26: Panel: The Future of Autism Research and Treatment - Extended Q&A: Everything you wanted to know about autism and couldn’t find someone to ask - David G. Amaral, Ph.D., UC Davis, The MIND Institute - Margaret Bauman, M.D., Boston University - Other panelists TBA For further information on the lectures and speakers, or to register to attend any of the sessions, please visit https://riverviewschool.org/autism. For those unable to attend, the lectures will be recorded and offered shortly thereafter on the School’s website. MAY 3, 2021 Riverview School and Stonehill College Launch Master's Degree Partnership Riverview School in Sandwich and Stonehill College in Easton have launched an innovative partnership bringing the College’s master’s degree program to Riverview’s scenic campus and providing expanded graduate degree opportunities for residents of Cape Cod and the surrounding towns. The partnership will offer a Stonehill Master of Education degree in Inclusive Education leading to Massachusetts licensure in special education, grades PK-8 or 5-12. The master’s degree program can be completed in approximately 18 months and caters to working professionals. Classes will be taught at Riverview’s 22-acre scenic campus in Sandwich by Stonehill faculty one weekend a month, Saturday and Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning in September 2021. Stonehill is offering a special partnership rate to Riverview staff looking to expand their education toward a graduate degree, with incentives to join the Riverview staff and receive tuition support. For non-Riverview staff, the cost is $2,500 per three-credit course plus fees. Applications are being accepted now. For more information, visit the program HERE. Dean of the May School of Arts & Sciences at Stonehill, and Sandwich resident, Peter Ubertaccio, encouraged the initial conversation that lead to the new partnership which taps into overlapping expertise at the two institutions. “An independent co-educational boarding and day school, Riverview has been serving adolescents and young adults with complex language and learning challenges for 63 years with a commitment to pedagogical excellence known worldwide. More recently, Stonehill developed a dynamic Inclusive Education program designed to reach all learners,” says Ubertaccio. “Stonehill’s educational mission is aligned with the work of Riverview, and we are thrilled to be able to bring our progressive master’s degree program to Cape Cod, where we see enormous potential,” said Director of Graduate Education at Stonehill Elizabeth Stringer Keefe. Riverview Assistant Heads of School Deanna White and Maria Cashdollar said the school is excited to offer its outstanding staff an opportunity for graduate study right on campus. “At Riverview, our staff members are dedicated to helping students with learning and cognitive challenges find competence in academic, social, wellness, and independent living pursuits,” said Deanna White. “In partnership with Stonehill, we can now offer them access to a graduate program that builds on their professional experiences and expertise. That helps them, our students and our school.” Media Contact Martin McGovern | Stonehill College | mmcgovern@stonehill.edu | (508) 565-1070 About Stonehill College Stonehill is a selective Catholic college located near Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-faculty ratio of 12:1, the College engages over 2,500 students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields. The Stonehill community helps students to develop the knowledge, skills, and character to meet their professional goals and to live lives of purpose and integrity. About Riverview School Riverview School in Sandwich is a private Massachusetts-DESE-approved boarding/day school for students with complex language, learning and cognitive disabilities, ages 11-21. Riverview offers middle & high school programs, as well as a post-high school transition program. MARCH 15, 2021 Riverview School Grand Opening - Cohen Center for Recreation & Fitness Tune in on Facebook Live at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 for opening remarks and ribbon cutting ceremony. EAST SANDWICH, MA -- It’s been a dream 3-years in the making, and now it’s a dream come true! Riverview School is thrilled to announce that on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. they will open the doors to Cohen Center for Fitness and Recreation! Located on the Riverview Campus at 551 Route 6A, East Sandwich, the donor-funded $11M+, 40,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Cohen Center will expand the School’s wellness programming exponentially. The Center, which will serve as a beacon for health and wellness, will offer state of the art exercise equipment and space, and greater opportunities for student and staff participation in athletics, yoga and movement, including: · cycling classes; · indoor track for walking/running/track training; · fitness classes (TRX, functional training); · dance classes; · mindfulness classes (guided relaxation/yoga); · indoor Adventure Education space to offer a complete experience with traverse wall, low elements and cooperative team equipment; and · expanded basketball and volleyball opportunities with increased court space and more accessible equipment. At Riverview wellness means achieving personal potential. It’s about exploring interests that bring fulfillment. It means figuring out what makes students and staff happy and healthy and putting it to action in their everyday lives. Riverview’s Wellness Program takes a multidimensional approach to incorporate the vast number of components that support a healthy lifestyle. While the School has always had the faculty dedication and the student investment, now it has the resources and dedicated space necessary to achieve this dream. According to Riverview Wellness and Recreation Coordinator, Tom Black, “We will now be able to expand and enrich our wellness programming with spaces that were intentionally designed to support our students as they build their healthy living skills. Students now have access to a complete wellness experience on-campus, in facilities that will provide them with a solid foundation to feel comfortable accessing and utilizing similar facilities after Riverview. We are grateful to our generous donors and for the support of our Sandwich neighbors for making this a dream come true.” VIEW MORE NEWS AND PRESS REGISTER FOR THE AUTISM LECTURE SERIES COHEN CENTER FOR FITNESS AND RECREATION GRAND OPENING PREVIEW OF SPORTS AND ATHLETICS - COHEN CENTER MEDIA QUESTIONS? Please contact Riverview’s Strategic Marketing Manager, Margot Cahoon at 508-888-0489 x200. 551 Route 6A, East Sandwich, Massachusetts 02537 T: (508) 888-0489 F: (508) 833-7001 admissions@riverviewschool.org Riverview School is an independent, coeducational boarding/day school, located on beautiful Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Established in 1957, Riverview is a leader in educating students, ages 11–21, with complex language and learning challenges that include Autism, Down Syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. We're committed to helping each of our extraordinary students gain academic, social, and independent living skills to achieve their goals. 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