Special Services

  • SouthWest Metro is dedicated to ensuring that all students are placed in programs where they receive the individualized support they need, regardless of diagnosis or disability.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Stepping Stones - Grades K-5

    River Valley Education Center, Jordan

    St. Boni Education Center, St. Bonifacius

    RISE - Grades K-8

    Reaching Independence through Structured Environments

    Grades K-5  |  St. Boni Education Center, St. Bonifacius

    Grades K-8  |  River Valley Education Center, Jordan

    FOCUS - Grades 6-8

    Focused Opportunities to Consistently Teach Universal Social Skills

    River Valley Education Center, Jordan

    ATTAIN - Grades 9-12

    Academics & Transition Tools to Achieve Independence for Students with Neurobiological Needs

    401 Education Center, Chaska

     
Our time has value

Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • LinC - Grades 9-12

    Learning in the Community

    Dean Lakes Education Center, Shakopee

    PRIDE - Grades 9-12

    Practicing and Reaching Individual Dream Everyday

    401 Education Center, Shakopee

    PAES Lab and First Step - Ages 14-21

    Practical Assessment Exploration Program

    Dean Lakes Education Center, Shakopee

    Transition - Ages 18-21

    Dean Lakes Education Center, Shakopee

     
Students working together

Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD)

  • RISE - Grades K-8

    Reaching Independence through Structured Environments

    Grades K-5  |  St. Boni Education Center, St. Bonifacius

    Grades K-8  |  River Valley Education Center, Jordan

    PRIDE - Grades 9-12

    Practicing and Reaching Individual Dream Everyday

    401 Education Center, Shakopee

    PAES Lab and First Step - Ages 14-21

    Practical Assessment Exploration Program

    Dean Lakes Education Center, Shakopee

    Transition - Ages 18-21

    Buffalo Area Education Center, Buffalo

    Dean Lakes Education Center, Shakopee

     
Female teacher holding notebook

Emotional and Behavioral Disorder (EBD)

  • Stepping Stones - Grades K-5

    River Valley Education Center, Jordan

    St. Boni Education Center, St. Bonifacius

    Ascent - Grades 6-8

    River Valley Education Center, Jordan

    Oasis - Grades 9-12

    401 Education Center, Chaska

    Freedom Academy - Grades 9-12

    Waverly

     
Female teacher

Emotional and Behavioral Disorder (EBD)

  • Passages - Grades 9-12

    401 Education Center, Chaska

    PRIDE - Grades 9-12

    Practicing and Reaching Individual Dream Everyday

    401 Education Center, Chaska

    PAES Lab and First Step - Ages 14-21

    Practical Assessment Exploration Program

    Dean Lakes Education Center

    Transition - Ages 18-21

    Dean Lakes Education Center, Shakopee