Cedar School
Cedar School
Students with Unique Needs (SUN)
The Students with Unique Needs (SUN) program focuses on teaching developmentally appropriate pro-social behaviors and academics to students with diverse disabilities and needs. The SUN program provides services to students with unique needs from kindergarten through age 22 who require a high level of support provided by a separate school site dedicated to students receiving special education services. Instruction is provided in academics, functional skills, transition skills, and social skills. Strong collaboration between special education teachers, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), school social workers, a school nurse, and paraprofessionals is provided to support students with their behavioral, functional, adaptive, and academic needs.
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The Students with Unique Needs (SUN) program is designed to meet the unique individual needs of our exceptional students. The SUN program offers a nurturing and comprehensive school program. Truly individualized instruction and programming are made possible through:
- High staff-to-student ratios
- Classrooms with break-out spaces and/or classrooms with individual student offices
- Evidence-based curriculum and instruction at the student’s developmental level
- Specialized teams of support that include related service providers, mental health support, and a focus on social-emotional learning
- Access to sensory rooms and sensory supports
- Small, highly controlled school environment
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All students in the SUN Program are provided related services based on needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Developmental Adaptive Physical Education. Transition-based programming is also provided to students of the appropriate age. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are on-site to support the development and implementation of student-specific behavior plans. The SUN program also offers social work and mental health support as needed.
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School Nurse Contact Information Name Phone # Fax # Email Joan Kraft 952-707-4000 952-707-4002 joan.kraft@isd917.org -
Learn more about school and child nutrition programs on the MDE Food and Nutrition page.
If you have any questions about School Nutrition, please contact your child's school.
Intermediate School District 917 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. ISD 917 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
2026-2027 Prices for Additional Meal Items
- 2nd Student Breakfast: $2.72
- 2nd Student Lunch: $4.47
- Additional Milk: $0.45
- Adult Breakfast: $3.00
- Adult Lunch: $5.00
All families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
**If you do not yet have access to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, you can complete a 2026-2027 Educational Benefits Application available on our School Nutrition page. Details are provided on the forms.
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Member District Transportation Number Special Education Number Special School District 6, South St. Paul 651-451-1375 651-457-9496 Independent School District 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage 952-985-7500 952-707-2069 Independent School District 192, Farmington 651-463-8689 651-463-5023 Independent School District 194, Lakeville 952-985-7513 952-232-2011 Independent School District 195, Randolph 507-263-2151 507-645-4773 Independent School District 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan 651-423-7685 651-423-7626 Independent School District 197, Mendota Heights-Eagan-West St. Paul 651-403-8321 651-403-7011 Independent School District 199, Inver Grove Heights 651-306-7095 651-306-7821 Independent School District 200, Hastings 651-437-1888 651-480-7016 Independent School District 271, Bloomington 952-681-6300 952-681-6508
