Special Education Programs/Schools

Students are referred to these programs based on needs that may not be met in traditional high school settings. Please contact the Student Placement Center (651-632-3760) for more information on enrolling in these schools.

 

Journeys Secondary    90 Western Ave. S.    651-744-1900

At Journeys, we don't let labels define us. We are a small program that believes in the WHOLE CHILD approach to education.
 
Our school gives students with emotional or behavioral disabilities a structured place to learn skills and gain confidence.
 
Students concentrate on academics in the morning and participate in career and job-related activities in the afternoon, preparing them for life after high school.
 
Our small school allows students to focus on what matters for their future. As they move through our program, they may discover a hidden talent or a new interest that will take them through adulthood.
 
We truly are a school family that has laughter and smiles every day. Our students are also able to focus on goal-setting, decision-making and conflict resolution strategies. Our staff is focused on our students and we are here to support their needs today and their goals for tomorrow.

 

RiverEast Elementary and Secondary    1055 Mackubin St.    651-312-9030

RiverEast Elementary and Secondary prioritizes mental health by providing therapeutic services to students in grades K-12.
 
Our school building is specially designed to meet students’ diverse needs with multiple sensory spaces and alternative work areas. Small class sizes offer students individualized attention from teachers. Special education teachers, paraprofessionals, mental health practitioners and behavior intervention specialists work together to create supportive learning environments.
 
Our dedicated staff works closely with caregivers, doctors and case managers to ensure the program meets each student’s needs.

 

Bridge View School    350 Colborne St.    651-293-8640

At Bridge View School, our highly dedicated, resourceful and caring staff create a meaningful school experience tailored to the unique learning needs of our students.
 
Bridge View School is a Federal Setting 4, K-12 special education school that serves the learning needs of students with severe and profound low-incident developmental disabilities. Bridge View educates students with severe and profound developmental disabilities ages 5 through 18.

 

Focus Beyond   340 Colborne St.     651-293-5997

Focus Beyond Transition Services works with young adults aged 18-22 who have unmet transition-related special education needs.

Focus Beyond connects special education, vocational education and community agencies to provide transition planning and services for students. We offer on-site seminars and community-based activities and experiences thats give students the opportunity to explore their employment, post-secondary and independent living skills.
 
Students are eligible for Focus Beyond if they currently receive special education services and their IEP team has determined a need for continued support and transition services.