Coal Creek Elementary
RISE Autism Intensive Learning Center
About RISE Program
RISE: Reaching Independence through Structured Environments
Designed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Academics are within their general education grade level band
High emotional needs, anxiety and behavior
Focus on general education curricular access, with support from a behavior analyst, teacher and paraprofessional
The Team
Megan Clayton, RISE ILC Teacher
Nicole Porter, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Natalie Zisman, Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) -Marcie McNeil SLP Sub
Becca Stenzel, Occupational Therapist (OT) and Assistive Technology (AT)
Josh Cakes, School Psychologist
Lauren Romanoff, Kelly Lemon, Kimberly Heestand, Stephanie Nevarez, Paraprofessionals
Our BIOS listed at top of web page under HOME
We SUPPORT our students through. . .
Recognizing their abilities and not their limitations. They are the person before the disability.
Creating equitable opportunities for our students to feel and be a part of our school and home communities-now and in the future.
Building independent, caring and compassionate individuals who are successful, lifelong learners.
HOME RESOURCES
SOCIAL STORIES & RESOURCES for the HOME
Resources