Carlos Rosario School Holistic Model
In its more than 40 years as an institution, the Carlos Rosario School has served over 60,000 students
and won numerous awards for its programs, including recognition by the US Department of Education and
the National School Board Association for excellence in adult education.
A commitment to excellence and to the mission of preparing adult immigrants to become invested,
contributing members of American society permeates the School’s culture.
Foundational Literacy
and
Skills
These courses provide students
with important building blocks
that serve as the basis for future
learning.
The curriculum offers intensive
language and life skills instruction
driven by students’ needs.
Learner-driven instruction such
as role-plays and practice
simulations, portfolios and field
trips form the foundation for the
School’s approach to working with
adult immigrants. Emphasis is
placed on developing higher-order
thinking skills, meta-cognitive
learning strategies, life skills, and
technological competence.
Courses include English as a
Second Language (ESL), ESL
for Families, GED, Technology
Essentials, and Citizenship.
Workforce Development
Comprehensive Support Services
These courses prepare students
to enter into and excel in
demand-driven industries such
as hospitality, healthcare and
technology.
Support services that address
challenges to students’ ability
to persist in the pursuit of their
education are key to the success
of our school model.
The career training curricula are
developed based on community
need as well as projected
industry growth and demand
in the Washington, DC region.
The School’s corporate advisory
committees provide critical
industry related guidance.
Support services include
individual bilingual counseling,
job counseling and placement,
extracurricular activities, college
application and financial aid
support, and leadership training.
Students receive hands-on and
theoretical learning guided by
individual student goals and
industry needs. Courses prepare
students for important industry
certifications. In addition to
classroom learning students
gain more than 22 hours of
employability skills training along
with career counseling and job
placement assistance.
The success of our support
services hinges on strong
relationships with more than 60
other community organizations
such as La Clinica del Pueblo,
Employment Justice Center, and
the Legal Aid Society.
The student government,
comprised of elected student
representatives, cultivates
leadership skills.
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