Autism Programs (ASD)
Although staff in all of our Special Education programs have the training and skills to work effectively with students with autism, the following programs are specifically designed to address the needs of students on the autism spectrum.
RISE • +
Reaching Independence through Structured Environments
River Valley Education Center | Grades K-8
St. Boni Education Center | Grades K-5
Stepping Stones • o
Grades K-5
River Valley Education Center
St. Boni Education Center
PRIDE • + o
Practicing and Reaching Individual Dream Everyday
Grades 9-12
401 Building
FOCUS •
Focused Opportunities to Consistently Teach Universal Social Skills
Grade 6-8
River Valley Education Center
ATTAIN •
Academics & Transition Tools to Achieve Independence for Students with Neurobiological Needs
Grades 9-12
401 Building
LinC •
Learning in the Community
Grades 9-12
Dean Lakes Education Center
Transitions • + o
Ages 18-21
Dean Lakes Education Center
PAES Lab & First Step • + o
Practical Assessment Exploration Program
Ages 14-21
Dean Lakes Education Center
A simulated work environment where students gain experience in a wide array of job opportunities.
Developmental Cognitive/Behavioral Programs (DCD)
RISE • +
Reaching Independence through Structured Environments
River Valley Education Center | Grades K-8
St. Boni Education Center | Grades K-5
PRIDE • + o
Practicing and Reaching Individual Dream Everyday
Grades 9-12
401 Building
Transitions • + o
Ages 18-21
401 Building
Dean Lakes Education Center
PAES Lab & First Step • + o
Practical Assessment Exploration Program
Ages 14-21
Dean Lakes Education Center
A simulated work environment where students gain experience in a wide array of job opportunities.
Emotional/Behavioral Programs (EBD)
Stepping Stones • o
Grades K-5
River Valley Education Center
St. Boni Education Center
OASIS o
Grades 9-12
401 Building
Freedom Academy
PRIDE • + o
Practicing and Reaching Individual Dream Everyday
Grades 9-12
Dean Lakes Education Center
Ascent o
Grades 6-8
River Valley Education Center
Passages o
Grades 9-12
401 Building
Transition • + o
Ages 18-21
401 Building
Dean Lakes Education Center
PAES Lab & First Step • + o
Practical Assessment Exploration Program
Ages 14-21
Dean Lakes Education Center
A simulated work environment where students gain experience in a wide array of job opportunities.
• Autism Programs (ASD)
+ Developmental Cognitive/Behavioral Programs (DCD)
o Emotional/Behavioral Programs (EBD)
The denotations for program focuses (ASD, DCD, EBD) are suggestions. SouthWest Metro works hard to ensure students are placed in programs where they receive the individualized support they need, regardless of diagnosis or disability.