Developmental Disabilities, Academics, Socialization, and Health Services (DASH)
About DASH
The Developmental Disabilities, Academics, Socialization, and Health Services (DASH) program provides services to students, ages 3-21, who present with severe to profound Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) and may have multiple disabling conditions which require nursing care during the school day. The program focuses on communication, social, motor, and daily living skills as well as functional academics.
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The Developmental Disabilities, Academics, Socialization, and Health Services (DASH) program provides services to students, ages 3-21, who present with severe to profound Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) and may have multiple disabling conditions which require nursing care during the school day. The program focuses on communication, social, motor, and daily living skills as well as functional academics.
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The program focuses on communication, social, motor, and daily living skills as well as functional academics. Each classroom has a licensed Special Education Teacher and a maximum of 6 students per classroom, along with the teacher are Program and Classroom Assistants to support student needs in the classroom. Each classroom is also staffed with a nurse to provide assistance with student-specific medical needs.
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School Nurse Contact Information Name Phone # Fax # Email Melissa Ho (RN, LSN) 651-423-8310 651-423-8781 melissa.ho@isd917.org - For more information, see ISD 917 Health Services
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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.
DASH at Hastings High School
ISD 200 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. Hastings Schools participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
2025-2026 Prices for Additional Meal Items
- 2nd Student Breakfast: $3.25
- 2nd Student Lunch: $5.75
- Additional Milk: $0.60
- Adult Breakfast: $3.25
- Adult Lunch: $5.75
All DASH at Hastings High School families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.
For more information about ISD 200's school nutrition programs, visit Food & Nutrition Services | Hastings Public Schools.
DASH at Lakeville North High School
ISD 194 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. Lakeville Area Schools participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
2025-2026 Prices for Additional Meal Items
- 2nd Student Breakfast: $2.40
- 2nd Student Lunch: $5.00
- Additional Milk: $0.45
- Adult Breakfast: $2.40
- Adult Lunch: $5.00
All DASH at Lakeville North High School families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.
For more information about ISD 194's school nutrition programs, visit Student Nutrition.
DASH at Lincoln Center Elementary
Special School District 6 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. Special School District 6 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
2025-2026 Prices for Additional Meal Items
- 2nd Student Breakfast: $3.00
- 2nd Student Lunch: $5.50
- Additional milk: $0.50
- Adult Breakfast: $3.00
- Adult Lunch: $5.50
All DASH at Lincoln Center families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits here.
For more information about SSD 6's school nutrition programs, click here.
DASH at Two Rivers High School
ISD 197 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.
2025-2026 Prices for Additional Meal Items
- 2nd Student Breakfast: $2.00
- 2nd Student Lunch: $3.00
- Additional Milk: $0.60
- Adult Breakfast: $2.50
- Adult Lunch: $5.00
All DASH at Two Rivers High School families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.
For more information about ISD 197's school nutrition programs, visit School Meals - School District 197.
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Member District Transportation Number Special Education Number Special School District 6, South St. Paul 651-451-1375 651-457-9496 Independent School District 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage 952-985-7500 952-707-2069 Independent School District 192, Farmington 651-463-8689 651-463-5023 Independent School District 194, Lakeville 952-985-7513 952-232-2011 Independent School District 195, Randolph 507-263-2151 507-645-4773 Independent School District 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan 651-423-7685 651-423-7626 Independent School District 197, Mendota Heights-Eagan-West St. Paul 651-403-8321 651-403-7011 Independent School District 199, Inver Grove Heights 651-306-7095 651-306-7821 Independent School District 200, Hastings 651-437-1888 651-480-7016 Independent School District 271, Bloomington 952-681-6300 952-681-6508
