TRAINING TOMORROW’S
DIVERSE WORKFORCE
Over the past 44 years, the Carlos Rosario School
has impacted the lives of more than sixty thousand
immigrants by investing in and supporting their
journey to achieve the American Dream. Our
education model combines 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 English skills
necessary to advocate for their children; obtained college
degrees and workforce certifications; and entered into
careers and climbed career ladders.
OVERVIEW
• First adult charter school in the nation
• More than 40 year history serving Washington, D.C.’s diverse immigrant population
• Nationally and internationally recognized as a model in adult education
• Offering award-winning holistic model of adult education for immigrants, which includes
MISSION STATEMENT
The Carlos Rosario School 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. The School accomplishes this through
excellence in teaching and learning in partnership with the community by
fostering a safe and compassionate learning environment.
language, literacy, GED, workforce development and comprehensive supportive services
• Providing classes and services to more than 2,500 students annually
• Serving students ages 16 and older
• Chartered in 1998 by D.C. Public Charter School Board, which renewed the charter
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