Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Fridley expands Vista therapeutic programs and plans autism center at community center
Summary
District leaders described Vista’s growth (colllocated secondary site at Fridley High), therapeutic supports with on-site therapists and a proposed autism center at the Fridley Community Center serving K–22. District said special-education reimbursements and tuition agreements will fund the program, not the general fund.
Fridley Public Schools presented a multi-part expansion of its Vista therapeutic program on April 7, highlighting rapid growth, a colllocated secondary site at Fridley High School and plans for a new autism center at the Fridley Community Center expected to open in fall 2026.
Harold Scott, senior officer of student and family support, described Vista’s therapeutic model: small-class settings, an "options room" staffed by therapists (Change, Inc.), positive behavioral interventions (Vista Bucks), and flexible furniture and nooks to…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
