A therapeutic environment for students with behavioral and emotional difficulties to learn and grow.
Thrive is proud to run the Eleanor Briggs School, a specialized school designed for children whose behavioral and emotional difficulties significantly impede their progress in public school. The school is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Education as a Special Education Program for children, grades 1-12. For students in grades 1-6, it is a realistic expectation to attend Briggs for an estimated two years and then transition back into their public school district. Students in grades 7-12 have a more difficult time transitioning back and therefore usually graduate from Briggs with their diploma. It is open to students who qualify from any part of the state. At Briggs, we are addressing the mental wellbeing through dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and medication management.