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
