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Harrisburg School Board approves River Rock Academy contract for alternative education and therapeutic services
Summary
The Harrisburg School District on April 22 approved a multi-year contract with River Rock Academy to centralize alternative education and therapeutic supports, replacing several existing vendor agreements and 35 contracted seats at Capital Academy.
The Harrisburg School District approved on April 22 a contract with River Rock Academy to provide alternative education and therapeutic services for students the district identifies as needing behavioral or therapeutic supports.
The contract will replace the district's existing arrangements with CESI (formerly Specialized Education Services) and the Laurel Life program and absorb 35 seats previously purchased at Capital Academy, district staff said. District administrators told the board the River Rock model includes therapy and behavioral supports intended to help students return to their home schools.
District administrators said River Rock programs…
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