Special Education

The Connect program serves students in kindergarten through grade 12 who have significant educational needs in social communication and or autism, and require a small group instructional setting.

The Community-Based Vocational Assessment and Training program provides work-based learning opportunities for students with disabilities to acquire entry-level skills to competently transition from school to community.

Developmental Adapted Physical Education is specifically designed physical education instruction and services for students with disabilities who have a significant delay or disorder in physical development.

The Skills program serves students in kindergarten through grade 12 who have cognitive challenges related to a disability.

Early Childhood Special Education services support children ages 0-3 in the home setting, and children ages 3-5 in school-based and community-based programs.

Resource special education programs are available at all sites to students in kindergarten through grade 12.

Occupational therapy is an educational support service designed to assist students to acquire the functional abilities necessary to access educational materials and adapt to their educational environment.

Physical therapy in the educational setting assists in promoting the student's ability to learn in the home and classroom setting.

School psychologists evaluate and complete assessments that address various needs in cognitive functioning, emotional/behavioral functioning, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and adaptive and functional skills.

School social workers provide mental health services to address needs that help students succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.

Speech-language pathologists serve students with identified speech and/or language impairments and needs at all Osseo Area Schools locations.

The Osseo Secondary Transition Center (OSTC) serves young adults, ages 17-21 who have a range of abilities and disabilities and need assistance in making the transition from school to life in the community.