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Taos Academy Internship Program Handbook
High school students at Taos Academy can participate in an internship to receive elective credit. This handbook outlines what students need to do to receive credit along with expectations and guidelines around grading and progress reports.
Learning Through Apprenticeships at The Forest School
Students at The Forest School share their experiences of participating in apprenticeships starting in middle school.
Student Internships
Students can begin to explore career pathways and develop basic workplace skills in high school by participating in student internships.
Utilize an Intensive Learning Session
Intensive learning sessions are special weeks where regular classes are put on hold and students participate in a wide variety of activities: enrichment, acceleration, interdisciplinary programs, service learning, internships, and remediation...
Unlocking Time's strategy on intensive learning session
Intensive learning sessions are special weeks where regular classes are put on hold and students participate in a wide variety of activities: enrichment, acceleration, interdisciplinary programs, service learning, internships, and remediation...
Implementing a Flex Time Period
Learn about different types of flexible learning times and how they are used.
Student Badges
Students collect badges to show what they have mastered on a specific pathway or skillset. These badges show qualifications on a smaller scale than a course grade or diploma.
Flexible Learning Pathways at VLACS
Students at VLACS can create their own “experiences”, in which they have the option of participating in independent learning, entrepreneurship, service-learning projects, internships, and travel based upon their interests and talents. This article...
Engaging in Real-World Learning Experiences
Schools offer real-world experiences for students to deeply explore their interests and experience authentic learning opportunities.
Virtual Learning: What types of supports enable successful student-driven learning?
Learning virtually can create opportunities for students to work flexibly, self-direct, and access the personalized resources they need. However, learning independently online can also pose a host of new challenges. Educators can proactively address...
Map Academy
Map Academy is an alternative public high school in MA that offers students a different path to graduation than traditional high schools.