TESA
(DCTC, BTC)
Description of Programming
The Transitional Education Service Alternative Program (TESA) program serves the transition needs of young adults ages 18-21. Staff, students, families, and community providers work together to identify the student’s unique strengths, interests, and develop a plan to provide instructional and community opportunities to meet their transition needs. Areas addressed may include independent living skills, employment skills, academic or functional skills, communication and social skills, self-advocacy, and post-secondary planning. For those students considering post-secondary education following graduation, there are also opportunities to build their skills in preparation for college, including understanding the resources and supports available through disability services.
Our Approach and Focus
There is a strong emphasis on helping students in TESA gain employment in their respective community area. For those students considering post-secondary education following graduation, there are also opportunities to build their skills in preparation for college, including understanding the resources and supports available through disability services.
Services and Benefits
Students are provided related services based on needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) including Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Developmental Adaptive Physical Education. Our program also offers social work and mental health support, including social work groups for students with needs in these areas.
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: 952-681-6194??
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
Dakota County Technical College
1300 145th Street E
Rosemount, MN 55068
Phone: 651-423-8401
School Hours
Student: 7:45 am - 2:20 pm
Staff: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Bloomington transition center
2575 W 88th Street, Door 10
Blomington, MN 55431
Phone: 651-423-8401
School Hours
Student: 7:45 am - 2:20 pm
Staff: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm