This blog was written by Deidre McManama, Director of In-District Placement Services An Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) Program is a program approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to provide a temporary placement for disruptive students in grades 6 through 12. Students ... Read More

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

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