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Grade and Age Levels Served
As an adult education program, Carlos Rosario serves students who are 16 years of age and older.
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Brief Summary of Curriculum Design and Instructional Approach, Including
Provisions that are made for Students with Disabilities and Students who are
Limited or Non-English Proficient
Sound, prevailing theories about second language acquisition, student-centered learning, multiple
intelligences as these relate to adult literacy, and strategies for working with adult learners inform
the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School curriculum. Learner-driven instruction
through creative, contextualized projects inside and outside of the classroom; role plays and
practice simulations; “peer review” sessions; authentic, student-generated classroom materials;
dialogue journals; portfolios; computer-assisted learning; field trips; and more form the foundation of
Carlos Rosario’s innovative, successful approach to working with adult immigrants. The curric [ [B