Services

The Eau Claire Academy Day School uses a non-judgmental, team approach for interventions to accomplish the goals set forth in the IEP. The crisis team works in conjunction with the teachers and staff using approaches that offer alternatives to behavior as well as choices. The crisis team utilizes a professional approach to treat each student with individuality, respect, and dignity. We are committed to providing a safe and therapeutic environment in which to maximize the success of our students.

We also utilize innovative techniques such as multi-sensory rooms, collaborative problem solving, and trauma informed care practices.

Our day school centers around a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment that is student centered. Our curriculum focuses on individual needs and abilities while teaching problem solving skills, life skills, and social skills. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards and provides continuing assessment of students' progress in all areas. Students are placed in classrooms depending upon their functional level and overall needs.

Our teachers and staff work as an effective team member with county agencies, school districts, families, and students. Our strength based programming encourages the student to be accountable for their actions and develop insight into their behavior. Each student has the ultimate goal of returning to his or her public school.

We provide a school based mental health component through our out patient clinic, Great Lakes. Groups are facilitated by a license clinician. The groups focus on social skills, coping skills, anger management and other mental health issues

Hot lunches are served daily. The hot lunch menus are approved by a certified nutritionist. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or cold lunches brought from home may be substituted for the hot lunch.

Educational and recreational field trips are designed to enhance the social, intellectual and physical development of students. Participating in scheduled activities is based on specific behavioral criteria and academic assignment completion. The majority of school outings or field trips are within close proximity to the alternative school site. Parents sign a permission form at admission to the day school.