Autism School in Northern Virginia

About NOVA

Welcome to the NOVA campus where our team stands as a pillar of education within the dynamic region of Northern Virginia. Our passionate team of licensed professionals support students in kindergarten through post-graduate education with autism and emotional disabilities. With the help of our diverse community, we offer an enriching learning experience to empower and achieve academic and professional excellence.

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Address

8540 Cinder Bed Road, Suites 1750-1800 and 8550 Cinder Bed Road, Suite 100, Lorton, VA 22079

Populations Served

K-12
Autism
Developmental Delay
Emotional Disability
Intellectual Disability
Multiple Disabilities
Other Health Impairment
Specific Learning Disability
Speech or Language Impairment
Traumatic Brain Injury
Hearing Impairment
Orthopedic Impairment
Visual Impairment

School Leadership

Eric Shaver, Principal, invites you to learn more about this location and the services we provide for students with special education needs.
Eric Shaver
Principal
School Services
We are happy to offer on-site:
- Counseling
- Sensory Area
- Life Skills Apartment
- Gymnasium
- Transition Program
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
- Speech Therapy
Student/Family Handbook

Each Rivermont Schools location offers a handbook to inform our students and families of the policies and procedures in place to achieve safe, efficient, and well-operated schools.
2026 - 2027 Handbook
School Calendar

Please download NOVA's school calendars to view important dates for this location.
2026 – 2027 School Calendar