Special Education in Houston, TX
Students with unique and sometimes special needs often require accommodation and modifications to learn effectively. River Oaks Academy provides special education in Houston, TX, tailored to each student’s academic, social, and behavioral needs. Aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), we implement a curriculum that meets, accommodates, and applies necessary modifications based on professional evaluation information and standards for your child.
Over the decades, we have taken special care to get to know our students and their individual needs as we cultivate an accepting and welcoming environment for students who are having difficulties blending in with large groups. With our specialized programs, you can rest assured your child will not be lost in the crowd.
Our school is located on the west side of Houston in the Westchase area. There is a metro-bus service one block from the school at the corner of Rodgerdale and Richmond Ave.
Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff understand the unique strategies necessary to support and reinvigorate the educational process for your child. We offer programs at several levels to meet the needs of our students. Our admissions process will provide all the information you need to know about our programs. Our accreditations and the success of our former students are a testament to the quality of education and services we provide.
Individualized Approach
At River Oaks Academy, small classes make a big difference. Children who deal with academic and social struggles may find our school a perfect fit to meet their unique needs. With our small student-teacher ratios, we provide individualized education in a private school environment for children with a wide range of special needs, including those dealing with:
Each of our special education courses is taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (HQT; NCLB), who can give students the individual attention needed. As a state-approved and accredited school, credits can be transferred to the school of your choice. It is always best to check before you start the course. Our registrar is available to help you.
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
River Oaks Academy’s flagship and most requested program is our Individualized Education Program (IEP), which uses a wide range of proven educational strategies ready to meet the needs of each student. An IEP is designed with parents or guardians, addressing students’ specific needs or desires, such as support for:
Intensive Daily Support and Therapies
Accommodation can be made for life situations that require educational alternatives.
This program is available for students in grades K through 12 and coincides with one of our academic tracks.
Tutoring and Afterschool Program
After-school tutoring and programming are available from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Teachers and staff are available to tutor in specific classes, help with homework, and organize upcoming assignments and test preparation. In addition to academics, the program also provides students with recreational activities.
River Oaks Academy offers summer day camp, academic enrichment, and credit recovery programs for challenged but highly driven students. Activities include:
- Field Trips
- Crafts
- Swimming
- Academic Enrichment
The program is also for children who need to be productively engaged and safe as well as those who may not adjust well to other day camps due to conditions like ADHD, ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and impulse control problems. Nonetheless, we believe that every child needs to have fun with summer activities.
Credit Recovery Program for Students
Students who lack specific high school courses for graduation may enroll in one or more courses to remediate or complete classes they lack, did not complete, withdrew from, or failed. Our teachers can provide support and help in getting through those last few classes with our credit recovery program.
High School Remediation Classes
River Oaks Academy offers a variety of core required classes, including:
Each of our courses is taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (HQT; NCLB), who can give students the individual attention needed. As a state-approved and accredited school, credits can be transferred to the school of your choice. It is always best to check before you start the course. Our registrar is available to help you.
Transition Program
River Oaks Academy provides transitional and transfer programming for students coming to Houston during the school year for various family and personal reasons. While some families may have been relocated by employers, others may come from treatment centers, group homes, wilderness camps, or boarding schools. These students can enroll and take advantage of the transition program anytime during the school year.
As an accredited school and by following the State of Texas requirements, River Oaks Academy course credits may be transferred to any school so that the student does not fall further behind in their studies.
Our Purpose
The purpose of our transition program is to create a normalized school environment that students can come home to. We provide therapy or counseling support for a period of time as students continue to improve, as well as structured programming or behavioral interventions to continue or maintain the gains made in their previous placement.
Each of our courses is taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (HQT; NCLB), who can give students the individual attention needed. As a state-approved and accredited school, credits can be transferred to the school of your choice. It is always best to check before you start the course. Our registrar is available to help you.
Included in the Program
The purpose of our transition program is to create a normalized school environment that students can come home to. We provide therapy or counseling support for a period of time as students continue to improve, as well as structured programming or behavioral interventions to continue or maintain the gains made in their previous placement.
Program Features and Benefits
The purpose of our transition program is to create a normalized school environment that students can come home to. We provide therapy or counseling support for a period of time as students continue to improve, as well as structured programming or behavioral interventions to continue or maintain the gains made in their previous placement.
Learn More
We’re always here to answer your questions or address concerns about our transition program.
Call or email us to learn how this program can help students who need it.