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Wright Technical Center: Mission & Vision

The Wright Technical Center (WTC), school district 966 was created during the early 1970's to serve the needs of several independent school districts in Sherburne and Wright Counties. Participating districts are Annandale, Big Lake, Buffalo/Hanover/Montrose, Delano, Howard Lk/Waverly/Winsted, Maple Lake, Monticello and St. Michael/Albertville.

 

The Mission of Wright Technical Center is:

"To cooperate with member school districts to guide students through career exploration and skills development"

The Vision of the Wright Technical Center is:

"To provide an array of state-of-the-art career and technical programs and other educational opportunities in collaboration with member districts"

Our History:

For most of its 30+ years of history the Center has provided Career and Technical Education and Alternative Education opportunities for area students.

 

Career and Technical Center

Do you want to get started learning specific job skills or begin developing a career?  The Wright Technical Center (WTC) has a long and proud tradition of providing in-depth, state of the art educational programs for high school students.  WTC offers specialized career and technical training that is not otherwise offered through area high schools.  Students earn high school credit and satisfy district graduation requirements.  Each of the WTC's career and technical programs prepares students for today's competitive and dynamic workplace.

 

The Wright Technical Center prepares its students for the world of work in the 21st century using the following principles:

  •    Development of job specific skills
  •    Integration of academic
  •    Infusion of technology
  •    Involvement of community and industry partnerships
  •    Articulation with post-secondary education to award college credits 
  •    Emphasis on students
In order to achieve and maintain this high standard and offer rigorous and relevant content, an active advisory committee comprised of business/industry representatives, community members, educators and students guides the continuous improvement of each program.  These committees provide a current perspective on industry standards and expectations, thereby keeping WTC programs focused on preparing today's students for future workplace requirements.  Students at WTC enjoy having access to:
  •    Industry expert teachers
  •    State-of-the-art hardware and software
  •    Industry standard equipment, tools and supplies
  •    Industry and academic educational standards
  •    Business/industry practitioners
  •    Computer labs
Upon completion of the WTC programs, students are prepared to enter the workforce and/or continue their education at two or four year colleges and universities.  Apprenticeship and internship opportunities are available.  Lifelong learning is stressed.
 
WTC Class Schedule:
  • First Block Schools: Big Lake, Delano, and St. Michael/Albertville                                         Times: 7:53 - 9:24
  • Second Block Schools: Buffalo                                                                                      Times: 9:25 - 11:50
  • Third Block Schools: Annandale, Howard Lake/Wav./Win., Maple Lake and Monticello               Times: 12:40-2:20
Other arrangements can be made on an individual basis.
 

 

 

Area Learning Center

Middle School Program:

Wright Learning Center's middle level program is designed to meet the unique needs of the middle level learner. This program offers required and elective classes developed in coordination with staff licensed in each core area. Emphasizing thinking skills, positive life coping skills, and strong study skills, this program is designed to help students transition back to their traditional school setting.

To earn credit, students must complete all required work at a satisfactory level and demonstrate appropriate learning behavior. Progress is based upon the number of hours or units satisfactorily completed and is evaluated on a monthly basis.

To enroll in this program one must be referred by their resident school district and meet state guidelines. Please contact Jean Pederson at 763 684-2218 for additional enrollment information.

High School Program:

Wright Learning Center is tailored to meet the individual needs of high school at-risk learners grades nine through twelve who have fallen behind in course work, who have not been successful in traditional schools and/or who want to attend a program that better addresses their individual needs. Students from any Minnesota school district may participate. In our programs students will develop an Individual Learning Plan that addresses their unique learning needs.

Classes are developed to prepare you for the Minnesota basic skills tests and MCA tests in order to be in compliant with the graduation requirements of the school district in which students reside. Both day and evening options are available to accommodate individual needs and a summer school session is also provided.

We offer the following core curriculum classes:

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • Social Studies

  • Science

  • Health/Physical Education

  • Art

In addition, you will have the unique opportunity to participate in the following career and technical education elective courses:

Automotive Technology, Automotive Careers, Construction Technology, Cosmetology Careers, Early Childhood and Elementary Careers, Health Science Careers & Nursing Assistant,  Project Lead The Way Engineering, Landscape and Horticulture Careers, Law Enforcement/First Responder, On-The-Job Training, Welding Technology

In order to enroll you must meet state guidelines. Please contact Jean Pederson at 763 684-2218 for additional enrollment information.


Independent Study Program:

The Independent Study Program offers high school learners who cannot attend classes regularly-because of work, family obligations or personal reasons-an opportunity to graduate from high school through independent study. Students have the opportunity to earn credits toward graduation. Credit is based on both scheduled individual instruction time and course work completed outside of school. Students are required to attend class once a week and must complete all work at a satisfactory level.