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
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
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