An alternative program that combines academic learning with the world of work for high school students, including at-risk students. Students spend up to 30-40 hours per week in learning experiences utilizing community resources of business, civic, cultural, social or political nature.
Academic credit is granted for each learning experience successfully completed.
Specialized, small classes support activities at community resources. Weekly seminar groups serve as forum for discussions of guidance, academic and social issues. May be a stand-alone school, or a program within a school. Requirements Three days of inservice training sessions in curriculum development and initial and ongoing program implementation is provided by CAS trainers at participating site or CAS in New York. Costs Follow-up consultations are provided free of charge as an integral part of program implementation.