MSED PAES Lab

15770 18TH STREET NE
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345

midstate.k12.mn.us

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **MSED PAES Lab** (Practical Assessment Exploration System), located in Little Falls, Minnesota, is a specialized educational program operated by the Mid-State Education District (MSED). The facility serves students by providing a structured, hands-on environment designed to assess and develop vocational skills. It is geared toward helping students explore various career fields through simulated work environments, allowing them to identify their strengths, interests, and potential for competitive employment in a practical, real-world setting.

Beyond simple career exploration, the PAES Lab is an integral part of MSED’s mission to provide comprehensive special education support and transition services. By utilizing a business-like setting, the lab helps students build essential "soft skills"—such as task completion, following directions, and workplace safety—while also teaching technical skills across areas like processing, consumer/service, computer technology, and construction. The program is a vital resource for educators and families looking to prepare students for independence and future success in the workforce.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mid-State Education District
Phone:	(320)631-2500
Website:	http://midstate.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

9th

10th

11th

12th