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Anoka-Hennepin is committed to providing special education services to students with disabilities who continue to require specialized instruction in order to address transition needs as determined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team. Transition programming supports students with special needs who have completed high school but have not received their diploma and require specialized instruction in order to transition to living and working independently in the community.
Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin
Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin is a secondary special education program designed for students with educational disabilities and transition needs who are between the ages of 18 and 22 in post-secondary education and training, employment, and independent living. The program offers a functional and vocational curriculum with a focus on the acquisition of skills to promote increased independence in the community and a successful transition from high school to adult life. We strive to provide experiences and learning that will provide the foundation for students to have meaningful and fulfilling adult lives as individuals, family members, employees and citizens.
Program components include:- Employment experiences including vocational and job training
- Community-based learning experiences
- Classroom instruction in transition areas (postsecondary education and training, employment, independent living)
- Hands-on learning opportunities
- Home living experiences
- Recreation and leisure activities
- Social skill instruction and support
- Additional resources available for individual needs, growth and increased independence
Communication methods
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AHlert
Anoka-Hennepin families now have the ability to choose their preferred communication method(s) for receiving automated messages. The service is being provided through a program called AHlert and will share items such as principal updates, lunch account balances, and winter weather closings.
Families can choose whether they’d like to receive phone calls, text messages, email, or a combination of the three. Follow these step-by-step directions in the AHlert program to get started:
- Login to A-HConnect and select the AHlert icon.
- Once you’ve reached the AHlert screen, select the “calling preferences” link on the right-hand side.
- Check or uncheck the “active” box to enable or disable delivery devices.
- Click the “save changes” button on the bottom left.
Note: If there is not a cell phone number listed in the system for you or the phone number or email shown is incorrect, please contact your child/children’s school(s).
Families will still be able to receive winter weather-related school closing and other emergency information through the venues they’re familiar with (website, e-news, social media); this service is simply an addition to these regular communications.
If you signed up to receive text notifications sometime in the last two years (called Weather Alert in 2013-14, AHlert in 2014-15), you’ll need to re-subscribe using the directions above.
As always, call 763-506-HELP (4357) with questions.
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Report form
If you or someone you know has experienced harassment, violence, discrimination, or bullying at school or at any school-related event for any reason, you may make a report to have the incident(s) investigated by the school district.
Fill out the online form or download the PDF version to print, fill out by hand and mail (or fill out electronically and email). Any student, parent/guardian, or district employee may complete this form and return it to any administrator, counselor, or student services advocate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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When can referrals be made to the program?
During the student's 12th grade year, their high school IEP team will generate a referral. An intake meeting will be held to specifically identify and develop an individualized plan to address each student's specific needs at Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin.
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Do students receive diplomas?
It is expected that each student who attends Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin will graduate through the accomplishment of their IEP goals. The student will receive a diploma from their home high school when the goals on the IEP have been completed or the student has reached the age of 22.
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What employment options are available?
Students are provided with job experiences that best fit their unique needs, strengths, and preferences. The Vocational Skills classroom located at Two Rivers Transition Program gives the student a job experience while learning to improve vocational skills on a variety of work tasks. Non-paid district sites also provide students with additional work experience while providing continued vocational training. Community sites, where students earn a paycheck, give workers a first-hand look at what it takes to hold and keep a competitive job. Job coaches offer support to students who need assistance at the workplace.
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What about transition to adult services?
Prior to graduation, students and their guardians are encouraged to meet with their county social worker and set up tours of potential adult service providers. When the student and their guardian have selected an adult provider, a meeting can be scheduled to develop an appropriate transition plan.
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What if my student is absent or will be late?
If a student is absent or arriving late please notify Two Rivers Transition Program front office at 763-506-7500 (press 1 for attendance). Students or their parents need to contact the employer and the bus company regarding their absence.
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Does Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin have school lunch?
Every student may receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost during the 2024-25 school year. The state’s Free School Meals program will cover the cost of one breakfast meal and one lunch meal for every student daily, however the cost of a la carte items, such as milk, other drinks, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items. Students may also bring a lunch from home. A refrigerator and a microwave are available for student use.
Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin follows the same Anoka-Hennepin Schools guidelines for free and reduced lunches. All meals must meet standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If a young adult has been determined by a physician to have a disability and the disability prevents the child from eating the regular meal, this school district will make modifications or substitutions prescribed by the physician at no additional charge. A written physician's statement will be required.
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Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin
215 W. Main Street
Anoka, MN 55303
763-506-7500Andover Downtown Center
13735 Round Lake Blvd #110
Andover, MN 55304
763-506-7500