47
year history serving
Washington, D.C.’s diverse
immigrant population
School Overview
For more than 45 years, the Carlos Rosario School has transformed the lives
of more than sixty thousand immigrants by investing in and supporting their
journey to achieve the American Dream. Our education model combines
award-winning adult education with life skills programs and support services.
English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is embedded in life and
technology skills, health education, parenting, civics, and workforce training.
The School celebrates a long established local, regional, and national
reputation for excellence and our programs are recognized as high quality
and impactful. Thanks to the School’s programs tens of thousands of adults
have obtained high school diplomas; become U.S. citizens;
gained the Engl ish skills necessary to advocate for
their children; obtained college degrees and
Mission
Statement
The Carlos Rosario School
• Serving Washington, D.C.’s diverse immigrant population
since 1970
• Nationally and internationally recognized as a model in
adult education
• Offering award-winning holistic model of adult education
for immigrants, which includes language, literacy, GED,
technology essentials, workforce development and
comprehensive supportive services
• Providing classes and services to more than 2,500
students annually
• Named a Tier 1 school by the D.C. Public Charter School
Board for three consecutive years from 2015-2017
• Ranked a Washington, D.C. Top Workplace by Washington
Post for three consecutive years 2015-2017
• Chartered by the D.C. Public Charter School Board
• Accredited by the Middle States Association
mission is to provide education
that prepares the diverse
adult immigrant population of
Washington, D.C. to become
invested, productive citizens and
members of American society
who give back to family and
community.
workforce certifications; and entered into The School accomplishes this
careers and climbed through excellence in teaching
career ladders.
Key Highlights
and learning in partnership
with the community by
fostering a safe and
compassionate learning
environment.
I decided to study at Carlos Rosario
because I need to learn a lot of English. I
need to have a better job in the future, and also
because English is necessary to communicate with
my son’s teachers.
Lorenza, ESL 8
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CARLOS ROSARIO SCHOOL
Annual Report 2017
CARLOS ROSARIO SCHOOL
Annual Report 2017
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