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Enrichment Day at South Education Center

Students played Fall Festival Bingo where winners could take home prizes like candy, snacks, toys, and fidgets. 

Family and student talk with West Education Center staff
West Education Center Family Night

Families/caregivers connected with their students' teachers, enjoyed pizza and hot chocolate, and accessed valuable resources. 

Nicole and career & tech center students wear scrubs and hold up onesies
Nicole VanLangendon visits Career & Tech Center CNA Students

Nicole shared her journey to becoming a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and gave a glimpse into her daily life in the NICU. 

Students and staff practice rolling at the Development Adaptive Physical Education Carnival
Developmental Adaptive Physical Education Carnival

Students practiced their throwing, catching, tossing, and rolling skills while playing games at the DAPE Carnival.

Special Education

Collaborating with member districts, the Special Education department are experts at serving the unique needs of students with disabilities.

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Student learning about wave types at ABEC science fair

Alternative Learning Centers

Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Academies work with students at their skill level to help them build confidence in their abilities. This program is available for students in grades 9-12, up to age 22.

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Students at West Education Center

Care & Treatment

The Care & Treatment programs provide services to students being served in hospital, day treatment, and residential programs, as well as adjudicated youth.

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Care and treatment student artwork in celebration of Black artists.

Career & Tech

287's Career & Tech Center offers programs that focus on developing professional skills, obtaining industry certifications, and, in some cases, earning college credit.

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Autobody

Welcome to Intermediate District 287

Student with art in makerspace

We serve the unique learners of 12 member school districts in the West Metro. Our trauma-responsive and healing-centered schools support the academic, emotional, and behavioral needs of students to thrive in school and life.

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News

COVID-19 is still spreading

Now is a great time to make sure everyone in the family—from babies to grandparents—are vaccinated so they have maximum protection before the end-of-year holidays!

Madison Student Spotlight

Madison shared her love for learning braille and typing in class and expressed her dream of becoming a vision teacher in the future.

MNSure Open Enrollment

Minnesotans can now find, choose and enroll in comprehensive health coverage through MNsure.

Student Mock Election

Our students participated in a mock election, giving them a first look at the voting process and the power of their voice in our democracy.

School Cancellation Protocol

As winter approaches, inclement weather can cause Intermediate District 287 to close school. 

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South Education Center, 7450 Penn Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423, USA