This blog was written by Deidre McManama, Director of Alternative Education at River Rock Academy At River Rock Academy, our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), is a comprehensive framework of support designed to assist all students in achieving success academically, behaviorally, and in their social-emotional ... Read More

We are excited to share our 2023-2024 State of the State Annual Report! This highlights all of the remarkable achievements and progress throughout New Story network of services in Pennsylvania, including River Rock Academy. As educators, our goal is to assure parents that their students ... Read More

It is an exciting time at River Rock Academy, as we continue to expand and enhance our academic and behavioral supports and programs. This school year, River Rock has prioritized three key areas for curriculum and instructional advancements: social skills, reading and math, and lesson ... Read More

The holiday season was filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit at River Rock Academy’s Spring Grove campus. Throughout December, students and staff participated in various activities that celebrated the season, fostered collaboration, and inspired learning. Here’s a recap of the exciting events that marked ... Read More

On Friday, November 1, 2024, students at River Rock Academy’s Williamsport campus had a unique opportunity to sit down with Derek Slaughter, the Mayor of Williamsport, for a Q&A session about new developments in the community. Mayor Slaughter shared exciting updates, including plans for a ... Read More

For people pursuing a career in alternative education, questions are inevitable. How difficult is the job? What is the culture like? Am I a good fit for this line of work? We met with Lori Lewis, Special Education Director at our Spring Grove campus, to ... Read More

Recently, we caught up with Lori Lewis, Special Education Director at our Spring Grove campus, who pioneered a reading program that is active on several River Rock campuses. We asked Lori about the program, how it was started, and the impact it is making. Read ... Read More

This blog was written by Terrence Burton, Behavior Coach, at River Rock Academy in Lancaster, PA.  All too often I have witnessed instructors, teachers or even parents attempt to modify undesired behaviors they witness in their children by offering rewards to them in a trade ... Read More

This blog was written by Terrence Burton, Behavior Coach, at River Rock Academy in Lancaster, PA.  How often have we witnessed the interaction of the strong-willed child and their parent in the toy section of the department store? The two, seemingly, locked in a stalemate ... Read More

March 1 is Employee Appreciation Day! We are celebrating our team members all month long by sharing their stories. Read more about Jason Lindsley, Campus Director, and how he overcame a health crisis to become the leader of our Cressona, PA campus.   What is your ... Read More