Special Education

  • The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) entitles every student with a disability to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) through their local school district from birth to age 21. To ensure a FAPE, a team of professionals from the local educational agency meets with the student's parents to identify the student's unique educational needs, to develop annual goals for the student, and to determine the placement, program modification, testing accommodations, and other special services that the student needs. These decisions are recorded in a written Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plan. The school is required to develop and implement an IEP that meets the standards set by federal and state educational agencies.

    STMA is a member of the Sherburne and Northern Wright Special Education Cooperative. 


    Sherburne and Northern Wright County Special Education Cooperative

     

    Contact Us


    Heidi Nistler - Special Education Director
    Email: heidi.nistler@monticello.k12.mn.us

    Sherburne and Northern Wright Special Education Cooperative Website


    Dr. Amy Larkin - Manager of Special Services
    Address: STMA District Office 11343 50th Street NE Albertville, MN 55301
    Phone: 763-497-6507 or 763-497-3180 ext. 5507
    Email: amylar@mystma.org

     

    Kris Jenkins - Special Education Coordinator, Grades 5-12 

    Phone: 763-497-4524 ext. 4217
    Email: kristenj@mystma.org

    Lauren Whiteford - Special Education Coordinator, Grades K-4

    Phone: 763-497-4524 ext. 2141
    Email: laurenw@mystma.org

      

    Janelle Ortiz - Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
    Email: janelle.ortiz@monticello.k12.mn.us

  • VISION:  We will provide inclusive, individualized, and consistent programming that maximizes the potential of our students so they participate fully in their community and become lifelong learners.

     

     Learning Knows No Bounds

    MISSION:  Special Education at STMA schools is committed to inclusive programming where students, families, staff, and community partners obtain support as they communicate and collaborate to empower students to maximize their individual potential.