Franklin Center

Where the amazing happens! Franklin Center unlocks potential through an integrated model of services for neurodiverse learners.

[Franklin Center @franklincenter]

Calmpalooza is just 10 days away on Sunday, September 10, from 1-3 pm. We have created a social story to help prepare all those that will be coming! Click below to check it out (and get a sneak peek of some of the fun we have planned!). #Calmapalooza2023
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[Franklin Center @franklincenter]

We kicked off the start of the year with back-to-school night! We are excited to have our halls full of students in just a few short days, including Frankie the Owl. See you soon, students! Shoutout to @Culvers (Golden Valley) for donating the delicious custard. #FranklinAcademy

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Teachers prep for school while students shine in the final week of camps! Structured days, social skills, fun activities, and friendships formed. Check out Project Artway's creative display and share your top art project with us! #CampFranklin

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Year 2 in Minnehaha class! A unique blend of academics & therapy for neurodiverse pre-K kids. Each has a therapy team of 2-3 behavior therapists + a senior therapist & treatment lead. Taught by Miss Anita, focusing on individualized growth and unlocking student potential! 🌟

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Effective communication, flexibility, patience—just a few skills you can build on a field trip. Franklin Capstone recently took 2 groups on overnight trips to Duluth & Madison, and while it looks like they're "only" having fun, we know the benefits of experiential learning!

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Franklin campers and staff have the perfect way to stay busy (and cool!) in the summer heat — a water obstacle course! Our splash zone campers accepted the challenge and were rewarded with a cool dip in the pool. Shout out to our amazing Camp Franklin staff!!😎️☀️ #CampFranklin

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The students and staff at Franklin Center make the most of the city's many museums! Their latest adventure: Mill City Museum. Community-Based Instruction is key to our education, providing hands-on learning to equip students with the skills to confidently navigate the world!

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"Summer of Service" was successful for our students and the organizations they helped! From filling backpacks for homeless youth to notes of encouragement for kids in the hospital to toys for humane society dogs, they learned the importance & joy of helping others.#CampFranklin

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Don't want to go to the state fair because it's a sensory overload? Come to Calmapalooza! Learn more about sensory processing disorder and what a sensory-friendly event involves on our blog. Don't forget to RSVP for Calampalooza!
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Sports camp is in full swing, and we're grateful for our incredible staff, indoor gym, & outdoor spaces that make it possible! Campers are having a blast, sharpening their motor skills and building teamwork. Don't miss out on the action—check out these snapshots! #CampFranklin

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Franklin alumni, current and new students, staff, and families came out to our community picnic—and not even the heat could keep everyone from having fun! 😎 We are grateful for everyone who is part of our amazing Franklin community and love seeing it grow. 🌱 #FranklinCenter

[Franklin Center @franklincenter]

Thank you for your incredible support at MOAK! With your help, we raised over $266,000! Every penny raised is more than just a financial gift; it is an investment in Franklin's vision and our incredible neurodiverse community. Thank you!
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It is picnic season! Franklin Capstone took their picnic to the next level with a piñata, cornhole competition, & a water balloon fight! It was a perfect way to kick off summer & an opportunity for continued community and friendship-building! #PicnicGoals #FranklinCapstone

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The Ceremony of Completion today! 🎓 The Franklin Community is excited to celebrate our 13 remarkable graduating seniors. We couldn't be prouder of the incredible achievements of each senior and the promising paths they have ahead. #CeremonyOfCompletion #FranklinClassof2023

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@GrovesLearning continues to make a huge difference in the neurodiverse community! Their ecosystem of educational resources builds literacy for all students. Thank you for supporting us through your Bronze-level sponsorship! #MOAK2023 #Sponsorship
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[Franklin Center @franklincenter]

We sincerely thank The Johnson Family for their generous Bronze sponsorship! Your support means the world to us, and we appreciate everything you do to help our students, young adults, and clients receive the best education and services possible. #MOAK2023 #Sponsorship

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This was a field day for the books for both staff and students—from relay races to four square to tug of war! Thanks to our staff for planning such a fantastic day and our parent volunteers for helping make the day a success! #FranklinCenter #FieldDay #Summer

[Tim Benz @MINNDprez]

@franklincenter Congrats to Anita - rightly recognized for her amazing work. Quite appropriate as we celebrated her as one of our 2023 Honor Teachers. https://t.co/vhaLmkzPZo

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@MINNDprez We are incredibly proud to have Anita at Franklin Center! She lives out our values each and every day in the classroom!

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We are thrilled to announce Franklin's Anita Haas received the 2023 Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award from the National Association of Special Education Teachers. With only 9 recipients in the entire country, we are incredibly lucky to have her dedication and passion!

[Franklin Center @franklincenter]

@GrovesLearning continues to make a huge difference in the neurodiverse community! Their ecosystem of educational resources builds literacy for all students, including neurodiverse students who learn differently. Thank you for supporting us through your Bronze level sponsorship!