Intervention-Based School Readiness Program
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Rising Stars is an intervention-based school readiness program for children ages three to six years old who have a developmental diagnosis or behavioral or functional needs. Rising Stars provides the opportunity for children to learn new abilities and achieve their goals in an environment that is both safe and fun.
We will provide behavior intervention services in a classroom-like environment where your child receives one-on-one support. Your child will actively practice the skills necessary to be more successful in a classroom setting.
We will complete an evaluation and work with each family to create an individualized plan, run goals throughout our time with your child, and provide periodic updates on their progress.
Rising Stars services can help to increase language and communication skills. It can also assist in development of fine and gross motor skills and help improve attention, social skills, memory, academics, and interactions with peers. Our Rising Stars Program is structured as follows:
Children work 1:1 with highly trained intervention specialists on individualized goals as they navigate a group routine. These goals are created from an initial formal assessment.
Sessions are offered in the morning or the afternoon. Each Rising Stars location will follow the predominant school calendar for the area. For more information, contact your local RISE office.
Family Collaboration sessions are coordinated individually with each family.
Rising Stars services are funded through Idaho Children’s Habilitation Intervention Services (CHIS) or through private pay.
Rising Stars Early Intervention Program brochure
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We focus on the essential “building blocks” of a successful school experience. Our curriculum is designed to help children master:
- Classroom Routine: Learning to follow schedules, transition between activities, and participate in group learning.
- Social Communication: Practicing how to interact with peers, share, and express needs appropriately.
- Functional Skills: Building independence in daily tasks like following multi-step directions and self-care.
- Behavioral Regulation: Teaching children tools to manage their emotions and stay focused in a learning environment.
Yes. Unlike a standard daycare, Rising Stars is a therapeutic, intervention-based program. Every activity is intentional and backed by developmental goals. Our staff is trained in behavioral intervention and developmental support, allowing them to provide real-time coaching and adjustments that a typical preschool might not offer. We maintain smaller ratios and a high level of structure to ensure that children with behavioral or functional needs receive the direct attention they require to make progress.
Absolutely. Many families use Rising Stars as a key piece of their child’s overall support team. We can work alongside your child’s existing therapists or school districts to ensure that the strategies we use in our program are consistent with what your child is learning elsewhere. This “wraparound” approach helps reinforce new skills across different environments, leading to faster and more consistent growth.
