Distinguished Scholars Academy
Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Grades K-8
The Distinguished Scholars Academy (DSA) is designed for students with ASD in grades K-8. Its unique setting is designed to address the specific needs of students on the spectrum. DSA staff work to stabilize the student’s emotional regulation and identify strategies and transactional supports so the student can be a more successful learner within the desired educational environment.
Contact:
Courtney Curry
New Connections
Alternative Program for Students With Disabilities Transitioning to High School in Grades 9-10
New Connections supports students who may experience difficulty with the transition to more traditional high school settings. Students attend school for 5.5 hours each day, following a school day schedule with fifty-five minute instructional periods and five minutes for personal break and organization.
Contact:
Courtney Curry
Project SEARCH
School-to-Work Program for 18 to 24-Year-Old Students
Through partnerships with Goodwill Industries and the Milwaukee County Zoo, and Creative Employment Opportunities and Children’s Wisconsin, CESA #1 is pleased to offer two Project SEARCH program sites. The Project SEARCH Transition Program is a unique, business-led, nine-month, school-to-work program for 18 to 24-year-old students who have significant intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Contact:
Matt Jolliff
Project Success
Alternative Program for Students with Disabilities in Grades 9-12
Project Success is a high school credit attainment program for students who have been identified at their resident districts as having a special education impairment and the need for specialized instruction. Teachers certified in emotional/behavioral disabilities serve students in an off-campus facility.
Contact:
Courtney Curry
Turning Point
Elementary Program for Students with Emotional and Behavior-Related Disabilities in Grades K-8
Turning Point makes a difference in the lives of students who have emotional/behavioral challenges in kindergarten through eighth grade and works to improve their behavior in order to transition back to their resident districts. The Turning Point staff work to stabilize serious behaviors that are disruptive to the learning of the student or others.
Contact:
Courtney Curry
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