Waupaca County Alternative Program (WCAP), located in Waupaca, is able to address the educational, behavioral and socio-emotional needs of many students. This charter school provides a highly structured educational environment which focuses on cognitive behavioral interventions and personal accountability for one’s own decision making. The individual educational needs of students are met with active, hands-on instruction. Because of our partnership with Northwest Journeys, the school is able to focus on developing individualized treatment plans for those students that benefit from specialized group therapy, while still focusing on academic and social emotional outcomes.

The long-term outcomes of this program include reintegration of the student to a traditional education program, a decrease in their community problems and an ability to connect with the community, and fostering a sense of responsibility in one’s community.

Secondary outcomes include an improvement in the quality of life for both the students and their families, through academic, vocational growth and increased personal responsibilities for one’s decisions and behavior. Student cost is calculated based on overall student enrollment and overall program costs.