Options

Description of Programming

Options is a day treatment program, located in Burnsville, Minnesota, that is focused on mental health and substance abuse. Options offers a full range of general and special education courses to students participating in the program.


Our Approach and Focus

Students with general and special education needs are provided with a curriculum that meets their needs. The school staff works closely with the Options staff to provide a supportive educational environment. There are two teachers and two paraprofessionals with a maximum of twelve students per classroom.


Services and Benefits

Students are provided related services based on needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) including Speech-Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy.


School Meals

Provided Through Options Program


Health Services


Transportation

151 Burnsville Pkwy., Suite 100

Burnsville, MN 55337

Phone: 952-564-3000

Fax: 651-925-0256


School Hours

Student 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Staff 7:30 am - 3:30 pm


ISD 917 Calendar

Emergency Closing Information


Site Leadership

Jennifer Hetland

Assistant Director of Special Education/Principal

Phone: 651-438-4981

Email: jennifer.hetland@isd917.org


Melanie Rix

Lead Teacher

Phone: 952-562-5130

Email: melanie.rix@isd917.org


Tara Brenner

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 651-438-4980

Email: tara.brenner@isd917.org