Katherine Johnson Education Center
Questions?
Questions about the program can be directed to:
Brenda Blackmore, Director of Alternative Programs
Katherine Johnson Education Center
713 Anderson Ave
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: 320-370-7900
Fax: 320-370-7998
The Katherine Johnson Education Center Alternative Program serves students in grades K-12 utilizing four educational programs.
- Elementary Program: Grades K-5
- Middle School Program: Grades 6-8
- High School Program: Grades 9-12
- InStep: Transition, Level IV Program ages 18-22 (Resident students only) A day program operated by St. Cloud Area School District 742. Referral is determined through the IEP team from the student’s home school.
Students attending Katherine Johnson Education Center have been placed due to emotional and behavioral challenges they experience. Consequently, providing a well-rounded academic curriculum that allows the student the opportunity to progress toward a goal of graduation from their home school. The school program’s primary focus is to identify interfering behaviors that may occur in an instructional setting and teach the skills necessary to assist students in making better decisions. For a student to experience success, we believe each student must recognize the need to learn new skills, be willing to make changes and eventually self-monitor their behavior and finally, become a positive self-advocate for their own unique learner qualities and needs. This is accomplished by teachers, families and students working together in a cooperative manner to set goals. Once goals have been achieved, students have equipped themselves with the skills needed for a successful return to a more traditional school setting.
School Program Goals
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- To improve a student’s academic skills and study habits through a learning environment in which the student experiences success.
- To model, teach and reinforce appropriate social, emotional and learning behaviors.
- To recognize student strengths and capitalize on appropriate choices.
- To provide appropriate, respectful teaching interactions and consistent consequences when students display inappropriate behaviors.
- To empower students with the skills necessary to return to a traditional school.
Referral Process
Students are enrolled in Katherine Johnson Education Center by virtue of the IEP team process. School teams along with families determine the need for this service. Only students enrolled in District 742 are eligible to attend.