Alliance Education Center

The  Intra-Dakota Educational Alternative (IDEA) program is designed to meet the unique individual needs of our exceptional students. The IDEA 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
• Rigorous CORE curriculum to meet grade-level standards
• 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

All students in the IDEA 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 IDEA program also offers social work and mental health support as needed. 

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

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. 

The Customized Alternative Solutions for Education (CASE) program is designed to meet the unique individual needs of our exceptional students. The CASE program offers a nurturing and comprehensive school program. Truly individualized instruction and programming are made possible through:

• High staff-to-student ratios
• Individual student offices with large group learning spaces
• 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

All students in the CASE 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 CASE program also offers social work and mental health support as needed. 

• Health Services Information

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.