Carlson students engage in experiential learning that is rigorous, relevant and deeply connected to the community (Carlson’s Gift of Place). Drawing on a strong core curriculum that is standards aligned, experiential learning at Carlson supports deep reflection, critical thinking, connection to community, and high quality work for an authentic purpose.

EL Education modules are used to teach and assess all grade level English language arts (ELA) standards through engaging 8-week investigations. Modules culminate in a performance task that showcases student learning. Not only does Carlson use the curriculum to teach and assess ELA; it is a launching point for designing experiential learning that is rigorous, relevant, and rooted in Carlson’s Gift of Place.

• EL Education ELA Modules

Eureka Math²® is a Prekindergarten–Algebra I math program designed to advance equity in the math classroom by helping students build enduring math knowledge. Carlson’s model of experiential learning draws on the Eureka math curriculum to connect math to real-world applications, and when possible, connect it to community and classroom projects.

• Eureka Math Squared

Students use the natural and social environments of their communities as sites for purposeful fieldwork and service connected to academic work. They are active investigators, applying the research tools, techniques of inquiry, and standards of presentation used by professionals in the field.