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Therapeutic Day Education Program
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 The Day Education Program is designed to meet the education and treatment needs
of adolescent girls who have been unable to succeed in community schools due to learning difficulties, emotional/behavioral problems, mental health issues or truancy. St. Rose provides education and therapeutic services in a small, structured, and supportive school setting.
In order to foster a successful therapeutic learning environment, the program offers:
- Initial and ongoing written assessments
- Remedial and grade level instruction in core academic and enrichment classes
- Title 1 Support Services in reading and study skills
- Related services, including: individual, group, and family counseling; psychiatric and nursing services
- Small class size
- Individualized and group instruction
- Daily feedback on performance
- Frequent communication between school and home
- A structured level system to reinforce progress
- Morning snack, nutritious lunches
- A fully certified/licensed teaching and treatment staff
- Attractive classrooms, library, gym, and computer lab
- Assistance in developing and implementing a plan to transition the student back into a community educational setting
 The program serves regular and special education students in grades 7-12. Special education students typically have primary
needs in the area of Emotional/Behavioral or Learning Disabilities, but may have secondary needs in the area of Cognitive Disabilities.
The expected outcomes of the Day Program include:
- Improved attendance
- Remediation of academic deficiencies
- Continued skill acquisition and credit accumulation
- Development of social, interpersonal, and employability skills
- Development of positive school behaviors and emotional controls
- Improved problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger management skills
- Increased confidence and self-esteem
- Exploration of individual and family issues
Transportation is provided by the referring source or the parents.
Education & Treatment Staff
To best meet the wide range of educational needs of the students, the education team consists of teachers with experience and training in a variety of areas. Teachers hold undergraduate or graduate degrees and are certified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in regular or special education. Treatment services are provided by a licensed psychotherapist, social worker, nurse, and psychiatrist.
Intake Process
After an initial review of records, an intake interview is scheduled at St. Rose with the student and her family, and the referring source to discuss the program and assess the student’s needs.
Testimonials
"The small classes and individual help from teachers help me succeed academically. The groups and individual therapy help me deal with home and peer issues. It’s also easier to concentrate without the distraction of boys."
-16 year old
Former Day Student
“The day program was a positive experience. It made me feel a lot better about myself and my outlook on life.”
-16 year old
Former Day Student
“The day program at St. Rose is comprehensive and reflective of the best components that are needed to service at-risk students. The staff has impressed me with their professionalism and commitment to meeting the unique needs of the students.”
-School District Purchaser
“St. Rose Day Program genuinely cares about adolescent girls and their futures. They bring out the best in each individual.”
-Wraparound Care Coordinator
“The day program at St. Rose is effective for my daughter because the staff provides personal and emotional support, as well as academic support. The teachers, counselors, and others at St. Rose work collaboratively and include the parents as part of the educational team. It means a lot to me that they put the extra effort in to keep communication open with me and that they truly seem to value input from myself and my daughter.”
-Parent of 14-1/2 year old Day Student
For more information contact:
Debra M. Goyette, MS
Director of Educational Services
(414) 466-9450, Ext. 163
(414) 466-0730 Fax
Email: dgoyette@strosecenter.org
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