Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - TEA

The ECSE TEA program is designed to integrate mental health into the educational program. It offers a therapeutic milieu where students with mental health challenges can get their educational and mental health needs met. The ECSE TEA program offers a nurturing and comprehensive school program. Truly individualized instruction and programming are made possible through:

• Co-led classrooms with a mental health professional and special education teacher
• High staff-to-student ratios
• Individual and group therapy and skills work
• 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 room and sensory supports
• Small, highly controlled classroom

All students in the ECSE TEA Program are provided related services based on needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including Mental Health therapy and skills, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Developmental Adaptive Physical Education, Board Certified Behavior Analysts  (BCBA) and Registered Behavior Technician  (RBT) are available to support the development and implementation of student-specific behavior plans. 

School Nurse Contact Info

Lebanon Education Center School and Washburn

• Lourdmy Jean
  • Phone: 651-423-8130
  • Email: lourdmy.jean@isd917.org

Pine Bend Elementary

• Grace Pitzl
  • Email: grace.pitzl@isd917.org

Riverview Elementary

• Jo Ann Nagy
  • Office: 651-423-8344
  • Email: joann.nagy@isd917.org

For more information, see ISD 917 Health Services

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.

Pine Bend Elementary

ISD 199 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. ISD 199 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.

All TEA at Pine Bend  families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.

For more information about ISD 199's school nutrition programs, visit the Food Service page. 

Washburn Early Learning Center

ISD 271 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. ISD 271 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.

All TEA at Washburn Early Learning Center families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.

For more information about ISD 271's school nutrition programs, visit the Food Services page. 

Riverview Elementary

ISD 192 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. ISD 192 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.

All TEA at Riverview Elementary families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.

For more information about ISD 192's school nutrition programs, visit the Food Services (Chartwells) page.