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

Don Budach

Assistant Director of Special Education/Principal

Phone: 651-423-8426

Email: don.budach@isd917.org

Stephanie Betley

Assistant Principal/Special Education Coordinator 

Phone: 651-423-8343

Email: stephanie.betley@isd917.org

Wendi Renken

Lead Teacher

Phone: 651-423-8620

Email: wendi.renken@isd917.org

Emily Goodson

Lead Teacher

Phone:  ??

Email: emily.goodson@isd917.org

Rachel NaSal

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 651-423-8515

Email: rachel.nasal@isd917.org

Amanda Eckre

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 651-423-8401

Email: amanda.eckre@isd917.org