The purpose of the Rise School of Austin is to provide the highest quality of early childhood education services to children with developmental disabilities and to children without disabilities by: - Providing exemplary services based on recommended practices to young children with diverse abilities and their families; - Offering instructional opportunities through collaboration with various academic programs at local colleges and universities; - Engaging in research that positively influences practice in the field of early childhood education at the local state and national levels; - Interfacing with the community through outreach and public awareness activities; - Disseminating information and providing technical assistance to other community based agencies; and effecting policy and systems change at the local