The Rising Start Difference…

At The Rising Start Foundation, we strive to serve as a holistic bridge between school life and adulthood. From the elementary years through middle and high school and into young adulthood, students receive academic instruction along with life skills, social development, and workplace readiness support. Our goal is to help each student build the confidence, communication skills, and practical abilities needed to participate more independently in their communities and prepare for the opportunities that follow school. Along the way, students benefit from a strong sense of continuity and connection within a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

All of our Programs benefit fromt two Critical Components Contributing To The Effectiveness and Successful Outcomes For Our Students & Young Adults In The  Rising Start Programs.  They are:

A) Our Proprietary and Custom Designed Instructional Approach and Teaching Materials Developed Over The Last 10 Years By Our Founder & Executive Director Maria Alejandra Mejia, M.A.,BCBA, and: 

B) The Systematic Application Of Evidenced Based Behavioral Interventions (ABA) To Facilitate Learning and Personal Development

Our Teaching Team, Led By Maria, Work Closely With Each Student & Young Adult Applying Appropriate Behavioral Guidance and Interventions While Delivering The Academic And Workforce Readiness Content Of Our Programs.