Minnesota Online High School provides a continuum of services for students who qualify for special education services.  Because we are an online high school and do not have a bricks-and-mortar site, for some students this may mean contracting with or purchasing programming from other entities.

In addition to working with the MNOHS special education staff to develop and implement IEPs, special education students may enroll in these MNOHS courses which provide additional support: 

Study Skills (0.5 credit) -- In Study Skills, students will learn input skills such as listening, note taking, study reading and class participation. Students will develop output skills such as test taking, written reports, oral reports, and group projects. Students will also develop processing skills including writing goals, managing time, developing concentration and managing their memory. In addition to specific study skills like outlining, summarizing, and paraphrasing, the students will learn about study tools, like mnemonic devices, assignment books, and graphic organizers. It is the intention of this class to get students to think about how they study and learn, as well as how they can perform better in school.  

Language Arts Essentials A and B (0.5 credit per semester) -- This year-long sequence focuses on developing reading comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary skills, and phonics skills through the use of high-interest literature. In their first semester, students will explore poetry, biographies, essays, nonfiction, journals and articles. In their second semester, students will study short stories, novels, speeches, and drama. Students will also work on developing functional reading and writing skills (job applications, leases, credit card applications, car loans, etc.).

Special Education Staff

• Lee-Ann Sanborn, Special Education Director
• Sue Butler, Special Education Teacher
• Tammy Langford, Special Education Teacher
• Katie Gislason, Special Education Teacher
• Lynn Randazzo, Special Education Teacher

To discuss your student’s individual needs, please contact special.education@mnohs.org.   

Parental Rights for Special Education -- Please click here to download this important PDF document.

As stated in the Minnesota Online High School Enrollment Policy, “Minnesota Online HIgh School does not limit admission to pupils on the basis of intellectual ability; measures of achievement or aptitude; or athletic ability and does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; gender; marital status; disability; status with regard to public assistance; sexual orientation; age; intellectual ability; measures of achievement or aptitude; or athletic ability."