Day Treatment School
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Day Treatment School
St. Aemilian-Lakeside, Inc.
8901 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 463-1880
(414) 463-2770 fax



Overview

St. Aemilian-Lakeside's Day Treatment School is a full-day academic program for boys and girls age 5-15 with emotional and behavioral challenges. The school combines academics and therapeutic services to give its students the skills and knowledge they need to integrate back into their community school ready for success.

St. Aemilian-Lakeside's Day Treatment School features:

• Full-day program that combines academic achievement and therapeutic services (The program runs from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the school year. A half-day program is offered during the summer)
• Small classrooms (average 12 students per classroom) allows for individual attention
• Each classroom is staffed with a certified special education teacher and a para educator
• Therapeutic staff includes MSW school social workers
• Integrated curriculum emphasizes activity-based learning and closing the achievement gap
• St. Aemilian-Lakeside will assist in arranging transportation and will monitor transportation on a daily basis
• A full and nutritious breakfast and lunch is provided to all Day Treatment students
• St. Aemilian-Lakeside staff work intensively with students to meet IEP and treatment goals

Family Involvement

Day Treatment School staff places a high priority on family involvement in their child's education and therapy. Family members participate in the Initial Family Meeting to review the individual education plan for each child. In addition, family members attend parent-teacher conferences and treatment team meetings. Social and volunteer opportunities are available as well.

Teachers and other day treatment staff contact parents on a weekly basis to keep them abreast of progress. Day Treatment School students bring home a daily progress report for parents to review and sign. This ensures ongoing communication throughout the enrollment period.


Therapeutic Services

• Group therapy, including:
   -- Behavioral self-control
   -- Anger management
   -- Social skills
   -- Adolescent issues
   -- Self-esteem
   -- AODA issues
• Art and music
• Individual therapy
• Family therapy (determined in conjunction with family and school district and/or referring case manager)

Education Services

• The Day Treatment School's core curriculum includes:
    -- Language Arts
    -- Reading
    -- Math
    -- Social Studies
    -- Science
• Reading and math testing is conducted at intake and discharge
• Special offerings include:
    -- Art
    -- Computers
    -- Health Education
    -- Physical Education
    -- Positive Reinforcement Time
    -- Service Learning
    -- School Store
  
  
  
  

Enrollment

Generally, students are referred to the Day Treatment School by school districts, Wraparound Milwaukee, the court system, the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, or other social service agencies.

An Initial Family Meeting offers parents, school district staff and/or the referring case manager the opportunity to review program expectations and complete all necessary forms. At this meeting, an Individual Education Plan is reviewed, and the child's academic and therapeutic needs will be discussed to ensure there is a good fit between the student's needs and St. Aemilian-Lakeside's services.

If you are interested in referring a child to St. Aemilian-Lakeside's Day Treatment School, please download and complete the Pre-Enrollment Form.