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ON ANOKA-HENNEPIN SCHOOLS
FALL 2024
Repurposing of Franklin Elementary provides efficient use of facilities , serving special education needs
After construction projects from the past year wrapped , staff from Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin gathered to welcome students enrolled in district transition programs . The district is proud of the re-opening of the facility and hosted a dedication of the historic site Oct . 10 .
Students and staff are settling in at Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin , which welcomed its first class of students and staff for the 2024-25 school year on Sept . 3 .
The new program located on Main Street in Anoka , is a merger of two special education transition programs , Bridges and Pathways , which were formerly located at leased spaces in Andover and Coon Rapids . The re-purposing of Franklin Elementary School as a transition program for special education students ages 18-22 provides the district with budget , resource and staff efficiencies with the merging of the two programs .
Utilizing the space at Franklin preserves the longstanding traditions and history of the district , as the oldest school facility in the Anoka-Hennepin School District . Franklin Elementary School was open 151 years prior to closing
upon completion of the 2022-23 school year . The re-purposing of the school as a special education program highlights the district ’ s commitment to providing special education services to students with disabilities .
Two Rivers Transition Program at Franklin 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 . Staff work with students and their families 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 .
More program information is available online at ahschools . us / tworiverstransitionprogram . n
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Developing a competitive advantage for our students
By Superintendent Cory McIntyre
Near the top of the list of all the ways to motivate students for school success is the word relevance . Tapping into the interests and passions for each student guides them toward success in not just school but also in their pursuit of future career goals .
In Anoka-Hennepin Schools , we have adopted a theme this school year called , “ The Power of Purpose ,” a call for staff and students to know their “ why ” and to work together toward a shared purpose . This year we expanded that theme to add , “ It takes all of us .” With nearly 8,000 staff members and 250,000 community members in our district , the impact of working together for the benefit of our students is powerful .
While developing a foundation in reading , math and science is essential , it is the connection between a student ’ s interests and the opportunities available that can ignite a fire for learning for each student , leading to a pathway for career success .
Strong , positive relationships between students and staff are an essential conduit to create
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