401 Education Center, Chaska
Location: 401 E. 4th St. | Chaska, MN
Attendance: Stephanie Ringdahl (952) 567-8003
School Hours: 8:05 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Calendar: SouthWest Metro
Nutrition Program: Eastern Carver County Schools
ATTAIN
Attain is a program that serves special education students in grades 9-12 that need a highly structured program. Students move through their day in a cohort model that is based on cognitive ability. This is due to the program being very individualized based on the needs of the students. Some students may have life skills as more of the focus where academics are embedded and functional. Other students may continue to work on grade-level academics. All students in this program are working on social-emotional skills that are impacting their ability to access their education, find and keep a job, make and keep friends, regulate their emotions, etc.
As added opportunities, students also have access to the PAES lab (Practical Assessment Exploration System), Work-based Learning seminars, and Career & Technical Classes. PAES is a career exploration class that runs for an hour and a half for a semester. As one of the electives, students learn work-based learning skills around getting and keeping a job, as well as explore interest areas for employment and careers. For students already employed, there is flexibility within the program for these students to utilize the time at work for seat time in school. For upper-class students that are following program expectations, they have access to Southwest Metro’s extensive Career & Technical classes. Many classes are housed at the 401 building in Chaska and others are at the Dean Lakes Education Center. Transportation is provided to these classes while school is in session.
PRIDE
Pride is a program that serves students with special education needs in grades 9-12+. Students who attend this program often have significant disabilities, qualifying for special education under the Developmental Cognitive Disability, Autism Spectrum Disability, or Severely Multiply Impaired categories. This is a highly structured individualized program with a high staff-to-student ratio in order to support the level of need presented due to their disabilities, Students often demonstrate verbal and physical aggression due to their disability.
OASIS
The Oasis program serves students who receive special education services with a focus on emotional/behavioral needs in grades 9-12. Students who attend this program tend to struggle with school avoidance, anxiety, depression, and more. They tend to exhibit more emotional difficulties (internalized behaviors) than behavioral difficulties (externalized behaviors). The program is structured around academic classes. These are small group classes with a modified curriculum based on student needs. Students have an emotional and social skills group and set personal goals based on their specific need areas. At the end of every week, the students reflect on their progress as well as receive feedback from peers and staff.
As added opportunities, students also have access to work-based learning seminars and Career & Technical Classes. As one of the electives, students learn work-based learning skills around getting and keeping a job, as well as explore interest areas for employment and careers. For students already employed, there is flexibility within the program for these students to utilize the time at work for seat time in school. For upper-class students that are following program expectations, they have access to Southwest Metro’s extensive Career & Technical classes. Many classes are housed at the 401 building in Chaska and others are at the Dean Lakes Education Center. Transportation is provided to these classes while school is in session.
PASSAGES
The Passages program serves students with special education services with a focus on emotional/behavioral needs in grades 9-12. Students who attend this program tend to struggle with school avoidance, anxiety, depression, and more. They tend to exhibit more behavioral difficulties (externalized behaviors) than emotional difficulties (internalized behaviors). There are small group classes with a modified curriculum based on student needs. Students have an emotional social skills group based on their specific need areas. Highly structured program with a token economy embedded.
As added opportunities, students also have access to work-based learning seminars and Career & Technical Classes. As one of the electives, students learn work-based learning skills around getting and keeping a job, as well as explore interest areas for employment and careers. For students already employed, there is flexibility within the program for these students to utilize the time at work for seat time in school. For upper-class students that are following program expectations, they have access to Southwest Metro’s extensive Career & Technical classes. Many classes are housed at the 401 building in Chaska and others are at the Dean Lakes Education Center. Transportation is provided to these classes while school is in session.