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Educational Services

Education is an integral part of the services offered to youth. Through a partnership with the Independent School District #709, we offer youth in Intensive Day Treatment, Chisholm House, Residential Treatment Center and Community Transition an extended school year program. Our educational staff are special education instructors with a variety of specialty areas and classroom sizes are small (12:1 student to teacher ratio). During the six-hour school day, students are given coursework tailored to their needs and achievement levels, with equal emphasis on individual instruction and classroom activities. Our educational staff work very hard to increase the basic skills of all students and get them back on track for graduation or achievement of their G.E.D. With educational initiatives in place, youth are given the opportunity to maximize their academic abilities which prepares them for their transition back to their home school. Our students demonstrate pride and dedication in their learning. For them, education is a means to success.

Services included:

• Physical education
• Career exploration
• Computer access and internet
• Participation in community events
• Volunteerism
• Field trips
• Collaboration between educational and treatment staff in treatment planning

Based on Individual Need and/or Qualification

• Technical/post-secondary opportunities
• Title One (math, reading and writing assistance)
• Credit recovery through the Adult Learning Center
• General Education Development (GED) curriculum
• High school diploma
• Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students designated for special education services
• Virtual classes via the internet

Assessments

• Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment
• Standardized Testing and Reporting Assessment