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Cherry Creek School District
St. Vrain Valley School District

Cherry Creek School District and the St. Vrain Valley School District have built state-of-the-art innovation centers that provide work-based learning experiences for students as they prepare for life after high school


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Both Cherry Creek and St. Vrain Valley school districts have recently built state-of-the-art innovation centers that are stand-alone college and career preparedness facilities where students from the districts’ high schools come for classes rooted in real-world skills and trade certifications ranging from the computer sciences to aviation to health sciences. Students are able to get real-work experience and credentials in fields they could pursue after high school - providing them with meaningful knowledge, skills and experience needed for postsecondary success that transcends the traditional classroom.

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Themes

  • Postsecondary Learning
  • Industry Certificates
  • Hands-on Work Experience

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Mark Morgan, principal of the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, gives insight into how the innovation started and its mission.

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Patty Quinones, assistant superintendent of innovation at St. Vrain Valley School District, explains how the district's innovation center helps students with postsecondary careers.


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