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OUR SCHOOL & Education

Nationally recognized as a leader in school programming, ODTC’s educational programs are the cornerstone of each child’s development. Constant evaluation and examination of teaching techniques help us meet the ever changing needs of our students.

Committed to providing individual attention for all students, the clinical and educational staff work together to create an Individual Education Plan for each and every student to assess their specific needs and to guide their educational path.

Echoing that commitment to individual attention, ODTC keeps class size to 10 students or less. In fact, Intensive Treatment Needs classroom size is maintained at seven students or less. Each classroom includes one certified teacher along with at least one teacher aide, providing an exceptionally high educational staff to student ratio with the ability to provide 1:1 attention for students with intensive needs.

All teachers are certified by the State of Wisconsin in one or more of the following areas:

  • Cognitive Disabilities
  • Behavioral Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Adaptive Physical Education
  • Regular Education (mainstream education)
 

From the moment children and young adults step onto the beautiful campus of ODTC, they know that they are set for a residential experience second to none. From the peaceful countryside setting, to the dedicated and caring staff, it truly is all about the kids.

Residents enjoy the comfort and safety of single rooms, providing a personal space unique to ODTC, while eliminating the undue stress that can come with sharing a bedroom. At meal times, residents are treated with specially prepared meals combining both their specific nutritional needs and great tasting food.

When it comes time for class, the devoted teaching staff of ODTC creates a sensory-rich learning environment encompassing sensory integration, and sensory and vestibular stimulation. On-staff certified Occupational Therapists and licensed Speech Pathologists complement the teaching staff, providing the highest quality care available.

Program components include academic instruction, adaptive physical education, occupational therapy, pre-vocational and vocational training, and speech and language therapy. 

And of course it all has to be fun. Fun is paramount in the success of every child’s development, and recreational activities abound on the ODTC campus. Kids are given the opportunity to enjoy themselves with structured activities including nature walks, sports, arts and crafts, field trips, participation in Special Olympics and much more. They are also able to enjoy their leisure time by utilizing our playgrounds, recreation rooms and other activity areas.

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ODTC’s commitment to providing the best in educational opportunities for dually-diagnosed individuals doesn’t stop with just our residents. Children who are able to remain living in their own homes, but are unable to be maintained in their community special education programs are accepted from local area school districts to attend class on campus as Day Students.

Striving to help individuals achieve the highest level of independence possible, ODTC works with the student’s local school district to achieve the goal of returning each child to his or her community school system following a successful period of therapeutic intervention and academic services.

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Oconomowoc Developmental Training Center | 36100 Genesee Lake Rd. Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-569-5515 | Fax: 262-569-6337
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