Programs & Services
Educational & Vocational
The educational program at Wyalusing Academy is a combined academic/vocational school program and is staffed with faculty members certified in their areas of specialization by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction (DPI). View the Academy's education and vocational programs below.
- Alternative School - Southern Wisconsin/Iowa
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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 three convenient locations. Please contact us for further information.
Crossroads Academy
107 Vernon St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Marci Erickson, Program Director
(563) 380-3999 (cell)
New Frontier Academy
625 S. Dousman St.
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-6481 ext. 260
Michael Liddell, Program Director
(608) 326-6481 ect. 260
Wyalusing Academy Day School Program
601 S. Beaumont Rd.
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-6481
Angela Barth, Program Director
(608) 326-6481
- Education
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Academic Instruction:
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 and 2, 90 minute vocational classes. Students that require more hands on experiences are placed into two vocational classes and one academic class. 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:- Reading Math Science English Health
- Social Studies Career Education Social Skills
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Title I Reading/Math Physical Education
Vocational Training:
Vocational education is designed to meet the individual needs, abilities and interest of the student. Students explore and learn a variety of vocational skills through hands on exploratory experiences structured in two hour blocks of daily instruction. The goal of Vocational education is to provide the training and services each student needs in transition into adulthood. Vocational course options include:- Auto Technology I & II
- Food Service I & II
- Introduction to Business Education
- Business Education
- Computer Science
- Art Education I & II
- Adult Living
- Community Living Skills
- Landscaping and Construction Development I & II
- Manufacturing
- Career Planning
- Barbering
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Cosmetology
Job Placement Program:
The Job Placement program offers students the opportunity to learn, practice, and develop skills required for success in the work place. Students involved in the Job Placement attain core educational competencies, gain a first hand understanding of the world of work and actively participate in job related learning activities at both the Academy and in several community based work sites. One goal of the program is 85% of all residents 14 years of age and older will participate.Education Staff:
Wyalusing Academy teachers are certified in Special Education or in their specific field of Vocational Instruction by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. - Job Placement
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The Job Placement program offers students the opportunity to learn, practice, and develop skills required for success in the work place. Students involved in the Job Placement program attain core educational competencies, gain a first hand understanding of the world of work and actively participate in job related learning activities at both the Academy and in several community-based work sites. One goal of the program is 85% of all residents 14 years of age and older will participate.
- 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
