Cedar School
Description of Programming
Cedar School is a Federal Setting IV school located in Eagan, Minnesota. Cedar School houses the Students with Uniqfdue Needs (SUN) program. The SUN program focuses on teaching age-appropriate pro-social behaviors and academics. The SUN program provides services to students with unique needs from Kindergarten to grade 12+ who require a low staff-to-student ratio in a separate school site. Instruction in the areas of academics, functional skills, transition, and social skills are offered. There are significant team services for behavior intervention and for students to gain adaptive skills.
Our Approach and Focus
The Students with Unique Needs (SUN) program is designed to meet the unique individual needs of our exceptional students. The SUN program offers a nurturing and comprehensive school program. Truly individualized instruction and programming are made possible through:
High staff-to-student ratios
Classrooms with break-out spaces and/or classrooms with individual student offices
Evidence-based curriculum and instruction at the student’s developmental level
Specialized teams of support that include related service providers, mental health support, and a focus on social-emotional learning
Access to sensory rooms and sensory supports
Small, highly controlled school environment
Services and Benefits
All students are provided related services based on needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Developmental Adaptive Physical Education. Transition-based programming is also provided to students of the appropriate age. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are on-site to support the development and implementation of student-specific behavior plans. The SUN program also offers social work and mental health support as needed.
2140 Diffley Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Phone: 952-707-4000
Fax: 952-707-4002
School Hours
Student 7:45 am - 2:10 pm
Staff 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Site 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