OPTIONS MID/ELEM EBD

OPTIONS MID/ELEM EBD is a public school that is part of the Intermediate School District 287 school district, located in PLYMOUTH, MN with about 37 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th Grade. With about 12 teachers, OPTIONS MID/ELEM EBD has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **OPTIONS MID/ELEM EBD** program, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operated by **Intermediate District 287**. This district is unique because it serves as a collaborative agency for several suburban school districts in the west metro area of the Twin Cities, providing highly focused support for students with complex learning and behavioral needs.

The "EBD" designation stands for **Emotional or Behavioral Disorders**, indicating that this school is specifically designed for students who require a more therapeutic, highly structured environment than what is typically available in a traditional K-8 school setting. The program focuses on intensive social-emotional skill development, trauma-informed instruction, and individualized behavioral support plans. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing specialized staff—including social workers and behavioral specialists—the program aims to help students stabilize, develop coping mechanisms, and eventually gain the skills necessary to transition back to their home school districts.

For more information, contact OPTIONS MID/ELEM EBD at (763) 559-3535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.