Franklin Center

Franklin Center Franklin Center unlocks potential through an integrated model of services for neurodiverse learners.

Franklin Center is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to unlock potential and transform lives by addressing the holistic academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of the neurodiverse community. We do this through an approach that integrates a full range of services:

+ Franklin Academy: A Minnesota school unlike any other, delivering K-12 education through personalized accommodat

ions for neurodiverse students.

+ Franklin Therapy: Fully licensed, comprehensive therapy for the neurodiverse, with a focus on the intersection of behavioral and mental health.

+ Franklin Enrichment: Engaging experiences outside of school where students build friendships, create connections, and develop social skills.

+ Camp Franklin: Summer camps for neurodiverse or sensory-sensitive students to maintain their learning, have fun, and make friends.

+ Franklin Capstone: A post-secondary program offering a full range of life skills courses, preparing neurodiverse young adults to live and work independently with confidence. Formerly called The Whole Learning School, and then Academy of Whole Learning, a group of parents of children with neurodiversities founded our organization in 2003. Since then, we’ve continued to add grades and electives, along with new innovative, tailored services and activities as our community grows with us. By offering custom support through a variety of services, we’re working every day to help our neurodiverse community achieve their goals and have an exceptional human experience.

Last Friday, we celebrated an incredible group of students whose hard work, character, and commitment make our school co...
06/02/2026

Last Friday, we celebrated an incredible group of students whose hard work, character, and commitment make our school community shine! 🌟

Congratulations to our Evan Meier Frankie Award Winners, Semester 2 Perfect Attendance Winners, and our 2025–2026 School Year Perfect Attendance Winners! We are so proud of the positive example you set for others and the unique gifts you bring to our community each day. Keep being you, we can't wait to see all that you'll accomplish next!

12 graduates. Countless memories. Endless pride. 💙Tonight’s Ceremony of Completion was a beautiful celebration of our se...
05/29/2026

12 graduates. Countless memories. Endless pride. 💙

Tonight’s Ceremony of Completion was a beautiful celebration of our seniors and the incredible journeys that brought them here. For many, our Academy has been their home for nearly a decade, and it has been a privilege to witness their growth, achievements, and resilience.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your impact will always be remembered, and your community is cheering you on every step of the way. 🎓✨

Swinging into the last week of the school year like 😎
05/25/2026

Swinging into the last week of the school year like 😎

On your mark, get set… summer is near! ☀️Track & Field Days brought out the energy, teamwork, and fun as we count down t...
05/22/2026

On your mark, get set… summer is near! ☀️
Track & Field Days brought out the energy, teamwork, and fun as we count down to summer break.

Looking back at Minds of All Kinds earlier this month, we feel incredibly grateful to have been surrounded by such a ded...
05/21/2026

Looking back at Minds of All Kinds earlier this month, we feel incredibly grateful to have been surrounded by such a dedicated, caring community. 💙

Check out this short highlight video to relive some of the magic of this special morning.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Join us this Wednesday, May 20th from 5:00–6:00 PM for our next Capstone Parent Roundtable, designed for Franklin famili...
05/18/2026

Join us this Wednesday, May 20th from 5:00–6:00 PM for our next Capstone Parent Roundtable, designed for Franklin families of high school juniors and older as we explore the realities of employment!

We’re excited to host Hannah Knoll from Vocational Rehabilitation Services to discuss the supports and expectations of transitioning into the workforce.

Please fill out this questionnaire to RSVP and share your feedback so we can tailor the conversation to your needs. See you there!

https://bit.ly/CapstoneRoundTable

What an amazing morning at our annual Minds of All Kinds breakfast last Thursday! 💙Thank you to everyone who attended, s...
05/11/2026

What an amazing morning at our annual Minds of All Kinds breakfast last Thursday! 💙

Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, spoke, and helped bring this event to life. Your support and commitment help drive this mission forward, and we’re so grateful to have such a strong community behind us.

A special thank you to our dedicated staff and MOAK Committee for all the work behind the scenes to make this event a success.

Missed the event but still want to support our mission? Donate here: https://giving.veracross.com/franklinmn/give/_franklin_fund -amount-step

Tomorrow is the big day! We look forward to seeing you at Minds of All Kinds to raise critical funds for Franklin Center...
05/06/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! We look forward to seeing you at Minds of All Kinds to raise critical funds for Franklin Center, and to gather as a community.

Legacy level sponsors, we are so grateful for your extraordinary support. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🫶

We are rounding the corner to Minds of All Kinds - just TWO days remain! First, we want to express our deepest gratitude...
05/05/2026

We are rounding the corner to Minds of All Kinds - just TWO days remain!

First, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our Platinum sponsors for their incredible support of our organization. 💙

Just THREE days remain until Minds of All Kinds! We look forward to an inspirational morning spent in celebration of our...
05/05/2026

Just THREE days remain until Minds of All Kinds! We look forward to an inspirational morning spent in celebration of our neurodiverse community. 🧠

In the meantime, we're sharing a massive THANK YOU to our Gold level sponsors. We so appreciate your support!

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1001 Boone Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN
55427

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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