Apply today for Educational Benefits Program
Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, approved applications are more than just for meals but also provide your school with critical funding.
Programming for young adults, ages 18-21 with special needs, who are pursuing their transition goals.
Our mission is to educate learners to reach their full potential in developing daily life skills.
Post-secondary and career training
Through the IEP process, students receive support, resources and training with choices based on individual need.
Independent living
Model and teach life skills while encouraging students to be responsible and productive members of our community.
Employment
Supported by District 196, we create relationships with community organizations that allow students to make important connections.
SCHOOL NEWS
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District 196 is facing an important decision on facilities that has implications for every school in the district
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All District 196 stakeholders are invited to attend one of three meetings Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to get information about facilities, equipment and space needs in District 196, and provide feedback on possible improvements being considered to meet those needs in the state’s fourth largest school district.
Independent School District 196 is ranked fourth of the 50 Minnesota employers that made Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022.
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The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.
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