PARENT TOOLS
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To help parents and guardians guide students

Student Education Options
  • Alternative Education: Although traditional schools work well for many students, sometimes students need an alternative. GCED offers alternative options for students in grades 6-12, as well as for students 18-21 years of age who have not completed high school. In addition, GCED works with its member districts to offer preventive and intervention programming in the form of Targeted Services for students in K-8. Also, GCED has partnered with its member school districts to offer online learning options for students in K-12. To talk about alternative options of education, please contact your student's building principal.
  • Early Childhood Opportunities: A variety of early childhood education programs are available for children from birth to age five.
  • English Learners Program:  The mission of the Goodhue County Education District EL program is to: 1. support student proficiency to the point where English Learner services are no longer needed; 2. while serving as a link among the school, students, and parents; 3. and promote general academic success.
    Misión del Programa de Estudiantes de Ingles
    La misión del Programa de Estudiantes de Ingles es: 1. apoyar a los estudiantes en sus competencias estudiantiles hasta el punto donde los servicios del programa de inglés no sean necesarios; 2. actuar como un enlace entre la escuela, los estudiantes y los padres; 3. y promover el éxito académico en general.
District Documents
GCED Student and Parent Handbook
To read or download the GCED Student and Parent Handbook, click on the graphic above.
  • Bullying Prohibition policy: click on #514, Bullying Prohibition, which states that "a safe and civil environment is needed for students to learn and attain high academic standards and to promote healthy human relationships."
  • GCED Alert Now form: complete this form to indicate the phone number(s) and email addresses to use when notifying you of district emergencies concerning your student. Send the completed form to Cindy Luhman: cluhman@gced.k12.mn.us
  • Minnesota Student Survey: conducted in schools across Minnesota every three years, this survey gathers useful information from students about how things are going at school, with their peers and about health-related thoughts and behaviors. The information assists in guiding our state programs.
  • Minnesota Student Survey: parent consent letter
  • Worlds Best Workforce Plan:  according to the 2013 MN Statutes, Section 120B.11, MN school districts must develop a plan to increase student performance. This plan, known as the World's Best Workforce Plan, needs to address five student-centered goals. Click above to view the GCED plan.
Student Resources:              
  • Math and science resources and games
  • Word games
  • Dictionaries
  • Thesaurus
  • Encyclopedias
  • General reference sources
Parent/Guardian Resources
  • Child Advocacy: regional, state and national programs to help parents and guardians advocate for their students.
  • Assessments: practical information on how to help your student with statewide testing.
  • Parent Advisory Council (SEAC): collaborative forum where parents of children receiving special education and the district work together for continuous improvement of special education services. Please join and help the district better serve all students.