Skyward Course Code: EDU100

• Semester: 0.5 credit

• Grade Levels: 9-12

• Prerequisite: None

The Student Teaching and Mentoring Peers (or ‘STAMP’) class will prepare students to work with others. In this course, students will dive deeper into what creates a positive school culture and how to be an advocate for that. Students will learn about common characteristics of different student age groups, motivational strategies, modeling behavior, and how to deliver mini lessons.

Students will complete readings, assignments, reflections, and discussions about their current and anticipated experiences. Students will learn how to use positive language and enact changes that will help other students succeed socially, emotionally, and academically. This is a great class for anyone interested in working in human services in the future, including teaching, mentoring, counseling, social work, and more.

Skyward Course Code: EDU400

Semester: 1 credit; 3 UW Oshkosh credits (no fee charged)

• Grade Levels: 11-12

• Prerequisite:

  • To apply for CAPP you must meet one of the requirements:

    • • Class rank in the top 25%

      • GPA of 2.75 or above on a (4.0 scale)

For more than three decades, public education policy in the United States has become a pervasive part of the public discussion. U.S. media is dominated by doom and gloom stories, pessimistic assessments of U.S. students in international education rankings, and other failings of the U.S. public education system. This course will help learners scrutinize media accounts and public policy proposals for accuracy, bias and potential for effectiveness. By understanding how to critically examine a variety of claims and learn about ways citizens can influence public policy, learners will have a better capacity to engage in community life. 

Skyward Course Code: EDU300

• Semester: 0.5

• Grade Levels: 11-12 (Must be 17 years old to receive certification)

• Prerequisite: None

In this course students will explore childcare services, the center environment, early childhood teacher professional development, food and nutrition, health and safety, and special needs of children. Core employability skills are also measured. Students who satisfactorily complete the program and graduate from high school also qualify to receive the second-level Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) employment designation as a Child Care Teacher.

In this course, students will explore developmental theories as it relates to child growth and development, infants through adolescents. Exploration in childcare, children’s healthcare, and learning disabilities. It will provide a knowledge base for students looking to further themselves in careers in teaching, health care, childcare providers, and therapy services.

Skyward Course Code: EDU110

• Semester: 0.5 credit; Can be taken multiple semesters

• Grade Levels: 9-12

• Prerequisite: Intro to Education and Human Services (starting with class of 2026)- can be taken concurrently

Peer tutors are assigned to meet with other students on regular basis and work with them on academic and study skills. Students will be matched based on personality and strengths. Peer tutors should be open to working with a variety of different students including struggling and disengaged learners. Peer tutors will be asked to track their activity with the students they work with and will have to complete a performance task that summarizes their experience.

Skyward Course Code: EDU120

• Semester: 0.5 credit; Can be taken multiple semesters

• Grade Levels: 9-12

• Prerequisite: Intro to Education and Human Services (starting with class of 2026)- can be taken concurrently

Peer mentors are assigned to meet with other students on regular basis and work with them on academic and social skills. Students will be matched based on personality and strengths. Peer tutors should be open to working with a variety of different students, including struggling and disengaged learners. Peer mentors will be asked to complete a performance task that summarizes their experience each semester. 

Skyward Course Code: EDU200

• Semester: 0.50 credit; Can be taken multiple semesters

• Grade Levels: 10-12

• Prerequisite: Intro to Education and Human Services (starting with class of 2026)- can be taken concurrently

The Student Teacher program is for students that enjoy working with children and are interested in a career in education or public service. Students will learn the ten Wisconsin teaching standards, implement and be assess on them. They will learn effective teaching strategies, behavior management techniques, and curriculum formats.