Tomorrow's Children, Inc.
School Notes Overview:
The purpose of Tomorrow's Children is to create a positive, healthy environment for each child. In order to accomplish this aim, reinforcement is emphasized and discipline de-emphasized. However, it is recognized that external controls often have to be used in teaching children internal control and discipline. Through many years of study, we have learned that a simple removal from the situation can be a very effective treatment technique. This technique utilizes normal discipline conditions such as sitting in a chair, on the floor, or going to his/her bedroom. In situations where sufficient control by the client have not been achieved, a more restrictive room may be used for very short periods of time. The reason for this short duration is that extensive disciplinary conditions such as restricting childen for extended periods of time has not shown to have the desired effect. In fact, extended periods of discipline only contributes to a negative environment in which very little learning takes place. Therefore, we are always striving toward utilizing the least restrictive techniques possible while in the process developing more normalized, internal control....
School Overview:
Tomorrow's Children, Inc. |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Council for Exceptional Children Other associations(s) for exceptional children |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1 - 11 | |
| County | Waupaca County, WI | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 23 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(WI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 22% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 1 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 3 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers | |
This School |
(WI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | n/a | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The purpose of Tomorrow's Children is to create a positive, healthy environment for each child. In order to accomplish this aim, reinforcement is emphasized and discipline de-emphasized. However, it is recognized that external controls often have to be used in teaching children internal control and discipline. Through many years of study, we have learned that a simple removal from the situation can be a very effective treatment technique. This technique utilizes normal discipline conditions such as sitting in a chair, on the floor, or going to his/her bedroom. In situations where sufficient control by the client have not been achieved, a more restrictive room may be used for very short periods of time. The reason for this short duration is that extensive disciplinary conditions such as restricting childen for extended periods of time has not shown to have the desired effect. In fact, extended periods of discipline only contributes to a negative environment in which very little learning takes place. Therefore, we are always striving toward utilizing the least restrictive techniques possible while in the process developing more normalized, internal control.
- Profile last updated: 02/23/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (54981) | School Zip (54981) |
(WI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 15,127 people | 5,362,884 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 26% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $40,034 | $43,153 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 48 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 73% / 27% | 63% / 37% |
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