School sites served by Milwaukee teacher cooperatives

School sites served by formal cooperatives

Individualized Developmental Educational Approaches to Learning (I.D.E.A.L.) Charter School

4965 South 20th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Phone: 414-304-6200
Fax: 414-304-6215
Website: http://www2.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/ideal/
Grades K-8. Rooted in the wisdom and success of I.G.E. (Individually Guided Education), I.D.E.A.L. is combining current research and successful practice to create a technology-rich curriculum that prepares students for the future. The learning environment is child-centered, promoting active learning and exploration. Thinking strategies and processes are emphasized as children learn how to ask questions and research solutions.

Professional Learning Institute (P.L.I.)

4965 South 20th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Phone: 414-304-6180
Website: http://www.plidragons.org
Grades 9-12. An internship and project-based school. Students are engaged in a variety of experiences with different forms of technology in order to facilitate self-sufficiency in their future and increase their access to information. Engagement in workshops, presentations, exhibitions, and site tours/visits enhance students’ knowledge and passion for learning. The curriculum includes life/survival skills, career exploration, arts, music, science laboratory experiences, and physical/health education. Students are provided with their own computer and individual work station.

Schools served by professional practices of teachers operating informally as cooperatives

Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA) (no website)

1515 West Lapham Boulevard
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: 414-902-8323
Fax: 414-902-8424
Four-year old K – grade 5. Developmental bilingual Spanish program that prepares students to be bilingual and bicultural learners in a global society. Curriculum integrates fine arts and creative writing with emphasis on the Latino contribution and cultural arts. Teachers adapt the curriculum to individual learning strengths while maximizing learning through a respectful, nurturing, and encouraging environment where parents, teachers, and community members work in cooperation.

Advanced Language and Academic Studies (ALAS) (no website)

971 West Windlake Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 414-902-7300
Fax: 414-902-7315
Grades 9-12. A four-year bilingual high school with an emphasis on developing academic-level proficiency in both English and Spanish. Focus on social justice with the philosophy of working together to change the community in which we live. Staff shares the belief that their students are talented, interesting, worthy, and intelligent and has created an environment where students can develop and use their multilingual/ multicultural identities.

Community High School (no website)

1017 North 12th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: 414-934-4057
Fax: 414-934-4067
Grades 9-12. Small-school setting. Learning program is individualized, academically rigorous, and empowered by an emphasis on taking action and participating in the community. Students focus on social justice by putting their ideas into action through service learning and internships. The small-school setting allows for the personalized relationships necessary to support strong academics individually tailored to the strengths of each student.

Downtown Institute of Arts and Letters (DIAL) (no website)

227 West Pleasant Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: 414-581-2548
Grades 9-12. Small, year-round arts and humanities high school with a fully-integrated curriculum centered on multicultural Great Books and Advanced Placement course preparation. DIAL features a convenient downtown campus with a flexible, modular schedule offering classes from 7 am to 5 pm. Safe and tolerant environment. Each student has a personalized education plan, faculty advisor, and an on-going, individualized program of community learning and social service.

Milwaukee Learning Laboratory & Institute (M.L.L.I.) (no website)

6506 West Warnimont Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53220
Phone: 414-604-7940
Grades 9-12. Social justice, leadership, and service through community involvement. Curriculum engages students and encourages them to understand concepts deeply, find and interpret information, assemble evidence, weigh ideas, develop skills of analysis and expression from multiple perspectives, and communicate for different audiences and purposes. Parents/guardians are critical allies in the life of the school community.

The Alliance School

234 West Galena Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: 414-227-2550
Website: http://www.allianceschool.org
Grades 9-12. Designed for students who are not succeeding in the traditional high-school environment due to harassment, intimidation, physical and/or emotional abuse. It is a safe place, where students are treated fairly, regardless of appearance, ability, sexuality, or beliefs. The curriculum uses a combination of service learning and expeditionary learning, where students are involved in community improvement projects and personal growth activities.