Description of Programming

The Developmental Disabilities, Academics, Socialization, and Health Services (DASH) program provides services to students, ages 3-21, who present with severe to profound Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) and may have multiple disabling conditions which require nursing care during the school day. The program focuses on communication, social, motor, and daily living skills as well as functional academics.

Our Approach and Focus

The Developmental Disabilities, Academics, Socialization, and Health Services (DASH) program provides services to students, ages 3-21, who present with severe to profound Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) and may have multiple disabling conditions which require nursing care during the school day. The program focuses on communication, social, motor, and daily living skills as well as functional academics. 

Services and Benefits

The program focuses on communication, social, motor, and daily living skills as well as functional academics. Each classroom has a licensed Special Education Teacher and a maximum of 6 students per classroom, along with the teacher are Program and Classroom Assistants to support student needs in the classroom. Each classroom is also staffed with a nurse to provide assistance with student-specific medical needs. 

Health Services

Transportation 

Program Leadership

Jennifer Hetland

Assistant Director of Special Education/Principal

Phone: 952-707-4075

Email: jennifer.hetland@isd917.org

Melanie Rix

Lead Teacher

Phone: 952-562-5130

Email: melanie.rix@isd917.org

Pam Severson

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 952-707-4000

Email: pam.severson@isd917.org