DREAM Technical Academy

DREAM Technical Academy is a tuition-free, public 7th-12th grade charter school in Willmar, MN. DREAM's vision is to provide a project-based learning experience built on relationships, where student passions and interests drive learning toward becoming flexible problem solvers, effective leaders, and responsible citizens.

Our students' interests drive their learning environment, which leads to high levels of ownership, engagement, and hope. Daily opportunities for critical thinking, collaboration, and exploration foster a natural love of learning in students that goes well beyond the school walls. Students also learn the value of citizenship as they work side by side with our leading community professionals.

DREAM offers students: 

• A student-driven, small learning community
• Hands-on, student directed learning and discovery
• Project-based learning opportunities focused on life skills
• Autonomy and belongingness
• College readiness, career preparedness, and civic engagement
• One to one technology
• Extra-curricular activities offered through a partnership with CCS
• A caring, safe culture that values a Restorative Justice philosophy