Lebanon Education Center

The Therapeutic Education Alternative (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 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
• Classrooms with break-out spaces and 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 room and sensory supports
• Small, highly controlled school environment

All students in the 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 

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

For more information, see ISD 917 Health Services

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

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.

Educational Benefits

All families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits. Educational Benefits offer more than just free school meals!  Applications for Educational Benefits are still used to determine how much funding a school receives for educational programs and supports, as well as determine eligibility for families to receive WIC benefits, transit assistance, reduced price internet programs, and programs for children.  If you think you may qualify or are interested in applying for Free or Reduced Price Educational Benefits, complete the Application for Educational Benefits, found on our School Nutrition Page, or though the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.