RIVER BLUFF EDUCATION CENTER

RBEC Programs
River Bluff Education Center (RBEC) opened its doors in the fall of 2015 and serves preschool through age 21. RBEC provides specialized education services to more than 150 students each year from mostly GCED member districts.

  • Specialized Learning Environment:  The 68,000-square-foot RBEC school was designed down to the last detail to serve students who struggle in their home school. Natural light is abundant, classroom spaces adaptable and the acoustics softened to provide students with a more soothing school environment. The learning environment is a huge part of helping these students succeed. It will help them to be in a place where they can feel comfortable.
 
  • Meet Complex Student Needs:  A decade ago, GCED mainly served older students. Now, more member districts are seeking services for pre-school, elementary and middle school students who have complex needs and require specialized services that are difficult for their home districts to provide. Educating these students also is difficult to do in traditionally designed schools.
 
  • Cost-Effective Consolidation:  GCED’s job is to step in when its member districts can't meet those students' needs. Collaborating to serve students is one way that districts can both save money and provide appropriate services to student populations that change over time.
REACH
A special education program serving students whose emotions or behaviors significantly impact their ability to make progress in a less restrictive setting. Students in the REACH program typically have average to above average cognitive ability. Students served are age 4 to grade 12.
STEP:  Secondary Transition Education Program
Transition program for students 18-21 years old who have successfully completed the requirements necessary for a high school diploma however, are still making progress towards goals and objectives in the transition areas. A community-based program emphasizing employment and independent living skills, STEP works in collaboration with students, families, and community agencies.
Upwards
A special education program serving students on the Autism Spectrum and students that have developmental cognitive disabilities. Students in this program are in grades K - 12. Students can have significant medical circumstances and will utilize the sensory room.