Programs & Services
Educational & Vocational
In addition to the Clinical and Rehabilitation services offered by the Eau Claire Academy, your child will also receive educational and vocational programming and curriculum. Through an Alternative Day School Program, students are presented with various learning environments that are tailored to their specific learning needs.
- Academic Instruction
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Individualized academic instruction is provided in core academic subject areas. Students receive daily academic instruction in a highly structured self-contained classroom setting. All students receive 180 minutes of academic as well as vocational and independent living skill building. Students with greater academic ability are placed into two academic classes and one vocational class. Students acquire and apply new skills at a rate that is appropriate for their age and intellectual ability. Academic curriculum is provided in the following areas:
Educational Services
Students participate in individualized academic instruction designed to meet their needs and abilities in the following areas:
- Mathematics
- Language Arts
- History
- Geography
- Health
- Literature
- Science
- English
Supplementary instruction is provided to all students in the following areas:
- Social/Independent Living Skills
- Title I Reading and Math
- Physical Education
- Art
- Music
- Vocational Education/Planning
- Alternative School - Western Wisconsin
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Our mission is to provide a highly structured, supportive and safe learning environment where students, ages 6-18, with unique or special education needs can benefit from education and experience positive growth and success.
Also visit our alternative school website at www.clinicareschools.com.
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.
Benefits
- Increased school attendance.
- Improved grades and increased academic levels.
- Improved student attitude, conformity and compliance to rules, policies and authority figures.
- Improved students motivation, self esteem, social skills, anger management and self awareness.
- Increased positive student-teacher, and student-peer relationships.
- Improved behavior in the home, school and community settings.
- Successful and rewarding transition to Home School District programs.
Educational Services
Students participate in individualized academic instruction designed to meet their needs and abilities in the following areas:
- Mathematics
- Language Arts
- Reading /Literature
- World Geography
- Social Studies
- Science
- Health
- Physical Education
- Economics
- GED Preparation
- Art
- Biology
- Government
- Geography
- History
Supplementary Instruction
- Social Skills
- Anger Management
- Goal Setting
- Conflict Resolution
- Career Education
- Physical Education
- Creative Arts
- Service Learning Projects
- Community Living Skills
- Community Field Trips
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
Locations/Contacts
We have two convenient locations. Please contact us for further information.
Eau Claire Academy Alternative School
550 North Dewey St.
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 834-6681
Laurie Van Beek, Director of Education
Woodland Center Academy (Alternative School)
221 N. Lockwood St.
P.O. Box 125
Woodville, WI 54028
(715) 928-0714
Judy Young, Program Lead Teacher
judithyoung@baldwin-telecom.net
- Vocational Training
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Comprehensive vocational education enables students the opportunity to explore a variety of careers while developing post-high school and employment skills. This is accomplished through: on-campus job sites including housekeeping, food service, custodial, building grounds maintenance, and laundry. A self-paced vocational class covers job seeking skills, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Students receive their own occupational folder with information obtained in the class and on the job site.
Vocational Training includes:
- Family and Consumer Education
- Career Education
- Business Education / Computer Science
- Independent Living Skills
- Art
- Auto Mechanics
- Cosmetology / Barbering
- Landscaping
- Construction / Trades
- Manufacturing
