A typical student's schedule would provide for two full days of academic instruction and three days of career exploration at an experience site. While in EBCE, students earn academic credit that is required for a high school diploma or certificate. The job placement and follow-up component is an integral part of the comprehensive career development services provided for students with disabilities. Students who are enrolled in specific vocational or technology training programs through the Career Center are provided with job placement services related to their area and level of skill training. The Interlude Program is designed to be a high school self-contained, special education program with a therapeutic component for students with an emotional disability as part of their identified disability profile.
Students have the opportunity to earn all credits needed toward a regular high school diploma.
Transitional services, including access to community services and agencies, are integrated throughout the curriculum to assist students in the transition from school to work upon graduation. The Enrichment Programs use the Career Center facility to provide a wide variety of special classes which are not offered at the neighborhood schools. The Career Center building itself is also unique in several ways. First of all, it adjoins the Columbia Pike Branch of the Arlington Public Library, which allows students easy access to a county library in addition to their home school's library. The Culinary Arts Program students provide lunches to individuals and small groups two days a week from their professional kitchen and dining room.