Student Support at Spring River
We are dedicated to creating a stimulating learning environment for our students, fostering their development into responsible and healthy individuals.
We recognize that a strong base of healthy neuro-sensory-motor systems, along with social and emotional well-being, is essential for students to thrive in school.
When students face challenges in these areas, it can affect not only their learning but also that of their peers. Our commitment lies in providing assistance to students encountering such obstacles, forming the core of our curriculum and mission.
Through our Student Support Program, we offer comprehensive aid to students dealing with educational, social, or behavioral difficulties.
Integrative Student Support
Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, Spring River has adapted the Integrative Student Support model created by esteemed author, Kim John Payne. For the 2024-2025 school year, Spring River has added a Student Support Coordinator to lead and facilitate this program within Spring River.
Kim John Payne's insights into the inner lives of children and his compassionate solutions for families and schools alike make his work a valuable resource for anyone working with children. We invite you to learn more about Simplicity Parenting as part of your journey at Spring River.
“Our task as modern educators is to understand obstacles, soothe anxieties and be spiritual midwives to a child's true intent. As an educator we also want our work to be sustainable, effective and enjoyable. Integrative Student Support offers a method to stand within our values, warmly and firmly helping a student center themselves, assisting them with behavioral, social and emotional issues.” ~ Kim John Payne
Student Support Circle
A student support circle is part of our new approach to support children within the Integrative Student Support program. Our ISS team is composed of faculty members, admin, and staff and led by the Student Support Coordinator. This team works directly with Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting and developer of ISS. As part of this program, Kimk John Payne and his team also provide professional development and workshops for our faculty and leadership, and a variety of support and information for parents.
Any parent or teacher may request a Support Circle for any student who needs close holding due to academics, emotional, or social support at school or at home. For more information, please email our Student Support Coordinator at studentsupport@springriverschool.org.