ATTAIN - "Academics & Transition Tools to Achieve Independence for Students with Neurobiological Needs" is an Autism Spectrum (ASD) program serving students at our 401 Building location in Chaska.
OASIS - Serves students in grades 9-12 at our 401 Building location in Chaska and Freedom Academy in Waverly. OASIS is an Emotional and Behavioral (EBD) program.
Passages - Serves students at our 401 Building Chaska in grades 9-12. Passages is an Emotional and Behavioral (EBD) program.
PRIDE - "Practicing and Reaching Individual Dreams Everyday" serves students in grades 9-12 at our 401 Building in Chaska. PRIDE is an Autism Spectrum (ASD) program, Emotional and Behavioral (EBD) program, and a Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) program.
This is a day treatment program through Carver County Health and Human Services for students in grades 7-12. Anicca is for adolescents experiencing mental health struggles or challenges such as: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Anxiety Disorder; Depression; Mood Disorder. Licensed and experienced staff provide mental health services such as: individual therapy; group therapy; family therapy; emotional and social skills training; mindfulness; meditation; yoga.
The program also provides parent support and education. This is not a dual diagnosis program. Any chemical dependency must be addressed, or have been previously addressed by outside services. Clients must be able to demonstrate an ability to remain free of physically aggressive behavior. Clients may be living at home or at out-of-home placement. Transportation is provided by the student's home school district during the academic year.
PRIDE Transitions is a specially designed instructional program for students with disabilities in grades 12+ (ages 18-21) that provides a transition from the high school environment to the community or post secondary education. PRIDE Transitions serves students of varying levels of intellectual, academic, social/emotional and/or functioning needs. Students access community resources as they focus on developing skills to meet education, training, employment and independent living goals.
LInC - "Learning in the Community" serves students in grades 9-12 at our Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee. LinC is a Setting IV Autism Spectrum (ASD) program.
Reflections - This program serves students in grades 5-12+ (ages 10 -19) at our Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee. Reflections is a day treatment program that addresses mental health needs of adolescents and children who require intense therapeutic services. Referrals are made through the Scott County Mental Health Center.
PAES Lab and First Step - "Practical Assessment Exploration Lab" and the First Step Program serve students in grades 9 - 12+ (ages 14 - 21) at our Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee. This program is a simulated work environment where students gain experience in a wide array of job opportunities. PAES Lab is an Autism Spectrum (ASD) program, Emotional and Behavioral (EBD) program, and a Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) program.
Transitions - Transitions serves students in grades 12+ (ages 18 - 21) at our Dean Lakes Education Center Shakopee and our 401 Building in Chaska. Transitions is an Autism Spectrum (ASD) program, Emotional and Behavioral (EBD) program, and a Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) program.
The East Creek Family Center is home to our New Beginnings program and also offers nationally accredited daycare services for the community.
New Beginnings
This program is an embedded service inside the SouthWest Metro High School and is a full-time academic program for pregnant and parenting teens under the age of 22 who have not yet reached high school graduation.
Students prepare for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth while obtaining a high school diploma. Students also implement a parenting plan for a healthy attachment with their child or develop a plan for adoption. They acquire independent living skills and create a career plan for self-sufficiency. College credits are also available for qualifying students through PSEO and Career & Technical Education courses.
Small class sizes
On-site child care
Pregnancy counseling
Adoption referral
Individual attention
Childbirth preparation
Parenting education
Early childhood education
Social services support
East Creek Child Care East Creek Child Care helps children learn and develop by providing opportunities for individualized, concrete, experiential learning to encourage a love-to-learn attitude.
Highly trained and experienced staff members use Creative Curriculum to plan for and support each child's early learning. The philosophy is to foster high quality experiences for children, parents, and staff while we connect and interact as a team.
Oasis K-8 - East Union Oasis is a K-8 program serving students meeting special education criteria in various disability areas. Students in the program most commonly qualify for services in the areas of EBD, OHD, and ASD. Students in this program struggle with emotional regulation, most often internalizing feelings and emotions. When students are referred to the program they are typically attempting to get their needs met through behaviors such as work refusal, shutting down, crying, and verbal escalation. Students in the program do not tend to engage in physically aggressive, self harm, or elopement behaviors of any kind. East Union Oasis meets student’s needs through regular social skills instruction in both the group and individual setting depending on needs. The program also provides a quiet setting with small class sizes. The program focuses heavily on helping students to recognize their personal strengths, set and achieve personal goals, develop positive prosocial coping strategies, and form and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships.
A collaborative K-12 online learning platform that supports all Minnesota students. All of our partner districts are involved in determining course offerings and providing future direction for the program. It is this collaborative vision for students, local districts, online teachers, and parents all working together that has helps our students succeed.
Lakeside Academy is a residential treatment program for students ages 13-18. Lakeside is a collaborative effort between Buffalo Hanover Montrose School District, Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Residential Treatment Center, and SouthWest Metro High School. This program involves licensed mental health, and counseling services for substance abuse, anger management, and other behavioral issues. We provide onsite education including conventional, online, and project-based learning in a camp environment
In partnership with The Link MN, this residential program for students ages 13-17 is an emergency shelter and housing program for youth who have been victims of sex trafficking. Passageways is inclusive of all gender identities and can serve parenting youth with one child. Passageways provides a variety of on-site services specific to sexual exploitation that include case management, mental health therapy, education programming, life skills training, a survivor mentor program, health care services, and positive youth development activities.
Ascent - The Ascent program serves students in grades 6 - 8 at our River Valley Education Center in Jordan. Ascent is an Emotional and Behavioral (EBD) program.
FOCUS - "Focused Opportunities to Consistently Teach Universal Social Skills" serves students in grades 6 - 8 at our River Valley Education Center in Jordan. FOCUS is an Autism Spectrum (ASD) program.
RISE - "Reaching Independence through Structured Environments" serves students in grades K - 8 at our River Valley Education Center in Jordan and students in grades K - 5 at our St. Boni Education Center in St. Bonifacius. RISE is an Autism Spectrum (ASD) program and a Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) program.
Stepping Stones - Stepping Stones serves students in grades K - 5 at our River Valley Education Center in Jordan and St. Boni Education Center in St. Bonifacius. Stepping Stones is an Autism Spectrum (ASD) program and an Emotional and Behavioral (EBD) program.
RISE - "Reaching Independence through Structured Environments" serves students in grades K - 5 at our St. Boni Education Center in St. Bonifacius and students in grades K - 8 at our River Valley Education Center in Jordan. RISE is a Setting IV Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program and a Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) program.
Stepping Stones - Stepping Stones serves students in grades K - 5 at our River Valley Education Center in Jordan and St. Boni Education Center in St. Bonifacius. Stepping Stones is a Setting IV Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program and an Emotional and Behavioral Disorder (EBD) program.
Passages - This is a Setting IV program servingstudents in grades 7-12. Passages is an Emotional and Behavioral (EBD) program.
Transitions - Transitions serves students in grades 12+ (ages 18 - 21). Transitions is an Autism Spectrum (ASD) program, Emotional and Behavioral (EBD) program, and a Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) program.
