James Hopke

Provides property management, asset management, investor services, and partnerships

Develops, owns and manages student housing communities

Provides brokerage services

Functions as a College/University

Operates as a professional association of real estate appraisers

Operates as a membership golf club

Operates as fierce advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self sufficiency

The Rise School of Austin is a nonprofit organization that provides inclusive early education and therapy services for children aged six months to six years, including those with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. The school operates a year-round program with individualized instructional plans delivered by master's level special education teachers, supported by teaching assistants and adults with developmental disabilities as classroom assistants. It uses evidence-based curriculum models such as 3Ls, loose parts, STEAM, music, and conscious discipline to foster cognitive, social-emotional, motor, and communication development. Music therapy is integrated into the program to enhance sensory processing, speech, and social skills. The school educates children with and without disabilities together in an integrated environment, supported by a multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists. Community involvement is emphasized through events, fundraising initiatives, scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and an endowment fund. Comprehensive family resources are provided to support its mission.