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Brake Systems

This automotive course focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair vehicle braking systems with an introduction to ABS. (ABS diagnosis, service and repair will be addressed in the Advanced Chassis course.)

EDU:Overview of Special Education

Students examine a historical overview of special education and special education law including special education disability categories as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Students explore state and federal qualification special education criteria and societal responses to students with disabilities. Students examine the impact of a student with disabilities on family dynamics and the role school personnel play in supporting students with disabilities.

Auto Shop Essentials

In this course, students explore the automotive service environment. Students will examine automated, web-based information systems used by automotive service professionals including: Wisconsin Chapter ATCP 132 Motor Vehicle Repair, computer-generated repair orders, and Electronic Service Information Systems such as ShopKey and ALLDATAT. Students practice using the automated tool control system, and, through observation of automotive service employers and the Gateway Auto Lab, develop an awareness of how automotive service work is performed.

Security, Intro to

Discuss historical, philosophical, legal and future trends of security. Define roles of the security professional in modern society. Study public/private security operations, and management concepts focusing on career preparation and opportunities in the field. Examine security challenges of internal theft, embezzlement, drugs and violence in the workplace.

Professional Communications

In this course, the learner will apply knowledge of the communication process, apply communication techniques, integrate verbal and physical intervention skills, develop strategies to obtain information in a variety of situations, differentiate between interview and interrogation, and analyze information for consideration of corroborative evidence.

EDU: Behavior Management

Students evaluate models of behavior management, analyze social emotional learning, and explain the importance of proactive management techniques. In addition, students evaluate models of behavior management, analyze behavior and analyze the influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences on behavior in order to focus on developing skills to assist in empowering children to take an active role in self-control and classroom management.

Report Writing

In this course, students examine a variety of law enforcement reports. They identify the essential elements of communication required to accurately convey required information used by criminal justice professionals and the public. Students practice taking effective field notes, synthesizing relevant information, and writing reports. Upon completion, students will be able to identify the information that should be included in a variety of reports, and they will be able to write narratives and organize information in reports.

Facials

Theory and practice training in facial massage, skin care, basic and corrective makeup application, eyebrow arching, waxing, lash and brow tinting, and seasonal color analysis.