Alternative Day School Program

Our mission is to provide a highly structured, supportive and safe learning environment where students, ages 6-19, with unique or special education needs can benefit from education and experience positive growth and success.

Core Values:
Respect -- for the students in our program
Quality -- through excellence in service
Success -- of children and adolescents, maximizing their potential
Safety -- in our school environment

Assessment & Evaluations:
Assessment is an ongoing and integral component relating to each student's program plan and progress. Clinicare provides assessment information and teacher evaluations throughout the student's placement.

Assessments include:
IEP and program development at the time of placement
Achievement testing at the time of placement and 12 month intervals.
Initial staffing 2-4 weeks following placement
Daily Home-School Communication Progress Logs
Weekly progress reports to parents and school district

Collaboration:
Through ongoing collaboration we can provide appropriate educational opportunities and services for students. Collaboration involves:
• Students
• Families
• School District Team
• Community Agencies
• Clinicare Professionals

Referral Steps:
Step 1: Review of student's school records
Step 2: Student, parent, School District visit
Step 3: IEP Team Meeting
Referrals may be initiated throughout the school year and summer vacation.

Monthly team staffings include:
Academic achievement
Social, emotional, and behavioral considerations
Progress toward annual goals

Locations:
Alternative School Programs are provided in the following areas:
New Frontier Academy - Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Crossroads Academy - Decorah, Iowa
Daily program: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Statement of Goals:
The Education Staff at Alternative Schools are committed to the following goals:
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and adolescents which is conducive to learning.
• Develop individualized academic instruction designed to meet each student's needs.
• Assist students in strengthening their problem solving, social and conflict management skills.
• Model and reinforce appropriate social, emotional, and behavioral responses.
• Develop positive, encouraging, and supportive relationships with all students.

For more information contact:
Mary Beth Specht, Corporate Director of Education Programming
Wyalusing Academy
Phone: 608/326-6481
Email: Education