Special Education
District 196 Special Education is committed to equitable opportunities through high quality practices to accelerate growth for all students.
Equitable opportunities to accelerate growth
We provide a full continuum of services for students with disabilities in a wide range of service delivery models. Most students receive services in their neighborhood school and, when possible, in their general education classroom setting.
Special Education is specialized instruction specific to the student at no cost to parents. The instruction is designed to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. Children must meet specific criteria set by the State of Minnesota and the Federal Government to receive special education services. Special Education is an instructional service, not a place.
To receive special education services, a student must first be evaluated and meet state criteria. Once qualified, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed for the student.
Additional Resources
Special Education Programs at DHMS
- Core Curriculum
- Co-Taught Classes
- DHMS CIP Program
- Grad Six "A Year of Transition"
- Grade Seven "Moving Onward"
- Grade Eight "Getting Ready for High School"
- Learning Disabilities Program
- Transition
Core Curriculum
Co-Taught Classes
DHMS CIP Program
Grad Six "A Year of Transition"
Grade Seven "Moving Onward"
Grade Eight "Getting Ready for High School"
Learning Disabilities Program
Transition
DHMS Special Education Staff
To access our voicemail system, dial 651-683-6969, plus the five-digit extension.
wendy mandigo
Learning Disabilities
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
Wendy.Mandigo@district196.org
Voicemail: 86439
Dana Withrow
Learning Disabilities
Heather.Thaller@district196.org
Voicemail: 86752
Amanda Boogerd
CID Center Based
Amanda.Boogerd@district196.org
Voicemail: 833398
Amanda nichols
Learning Disabilities
Amanda.Nichols@district196.org
Voicemail: 86711
michele Gorder
Speech-Language Pathologist, Sped Lead
Michele.Gorder@district196.org
Voicemail: 88544
Alexandra VonEschen
Learning Disabilities
alexandra.voneschen@district196.org
Voicemail: 86749
Ann Raimainn
DCD Center Base
Ann.Raimann@district196.org
Voicemail: 84856
Katie Konat
Learning Disabilities
katie.konat@district196.org
Voicemail: 86738
Kallie Petricka
Occupational Therapist
kallie.petricka@district196.org
Voicemail:
Jordan Bardal
Learning Disabilities
jordan.bardal@district196.org
Voicemail: 86757
Brianna Buecksler
Learning Disabilities
brianna.buecksler@district196.org
Voicemail: 84842
Steve Hoercherl
DAPE
steve.hoercherl@district196.org
Voicemail:
Dan Holle
DAPE
mailto:dan.holle@district196.org
Voicemail: