activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 11
- Administering Alternate Assessments for Students with Disabilities Standardized Academic Assessment AdministrationAdministers the State’s Alternate Assessments (AIMS A Science and MSAA ELA and Mathematics) for students with significant cognitive disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school.
- Administering State Academic Assessments Standardized Academic Assessment AdministrationAdministers Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) in English Language Arts and Mathematics to students in Grades 3-8, the AzSCI assessment to students in Grades 5, 8, and 11, and the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) for English language proficiency.
- English Language Learner Assessment Administration Standardized Academic Assessment AdministrationAdministers the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) to measure students’ English language proficiency for placement and reassessment.
- English Language Learner Assessment and Placement Standardized Academic Assessment AdministrationAdministers the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) to measure students’ English language proficiency for placement and reassessment.
- Interscholastic Sports Programs Interscholastic Unified Sports ProgramsOperates interscholastic sports programs for students in grades 6-12 through participation in the Canyon Athletic Association.
- K-12 Educational Programming Charter & Alternative School OperationOperates school programming for students in 1st through 12th grades, with specific schedules for elementary (8:05 am to 3:05 pm) and secondary (8:15 am to 2:50 pm) levels. The academy serves 600 students with an 18:1 staff to student ratio and class sizes capped at 30 students.
- Operating Interscholastic Sports Programs Interscholastic Unified Sports ProgramsOperates interscholastic sports programs for students in grades 6-12 through participation in the Canyon Athletic Association.
- Operating K-12 School Programs English Language Learning ProgramsOperates school programming for 1st through 4th grades from 8:05 am to 3:05 pm and for 5th through 12th grades from 8:15 am to 2:50 pm, serving 600 students.
- Standardized Academic Assessment Administration Standardized Academic Assessment AdministrationAdministers various state-mandated assessments including the AASA (Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment) for English Language Arts and Mathematics to students in Grades 3-8, the AzSCI assessment to students in Grades 5, 8, and 11, and the State’s Alternate Assessments (AIMS A Science and MSAA ELA and Mathematics) for students with significant cognitive disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school.
- State-Mandated Academic Assessments Administration Standardized Academic Assessment AdministrationAdministers various state-mandated assessments including the AASA (Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment) for English Language Arts and Mathematics to students in Grades 3-8, the AzSCI assessment to students in Grades 5, 8, and 11, and the State’s Alternate Assessments (AIMS A Science and MSAA ELA and Mathematics) for students with significant cognitive disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school.
- Student Engagement and Behavioral Support School Climate & Instructional Support ProgramsImplements the Responsive Classroom approach to support student engagement in learning.
capacity building · 1
- Implementing Responsive Classroom Approach School Climate & Instructional Support ProgramsImplements the Responsive Classroom approach to support student engagement in learning.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Accessible School Location for Community Engagement accessible_locationStrategically places the school campus in an easily accessible area with proximity to major transportation routes to encourage and facilitate community involvement.
- Character Development Through Athletics character-development-through-athleticsThe organization uses athletics as a platform to instill character traits such as integrity, determination, honor, and dignity in students.
- Character Development Through Athletics character-development-through-athleticsUtilizes athletic programs as a vehicle for teaching character development, instilling values such as integrity, determination, honor, and dignity in students.
- Character Development through Athletics character-development-through-athleticsUtilizes athletics as a structured environment to instill core character traits such as integrity, determination, honor, and dignity in students.
- Evidence-Based Education evidence-based educationThe organization employs a research- and evidence-based approach to education to enhance teacher effectiveness, student achievement, and the overall school climate.
- Evidence-Based Education evidence-based educationEmploys a research- and evidence-based approach to education to enhance teacher effectiveness, improve student achievement, and foster a positive school climate.
- Responsive Classroom Methodology responsive classroom methodologyDevelops educator competencies across four key domains: engaging academics, fostering a positive community, effective classroom management, and promoting developmental awareness, to create a supportive learning environment.
- Responsive Classroom Methodology responsive classroom methodologyThe organization builds educator competencies across four key domains: engaging academics, fostering a positive community, effective classroom management, and developmental awareness, to create a supportive learning environment.
- Responsive Classroom Methodology responsive classroom methodologyDevelops educator competencies across four key domains: engaging academics, building a positive community, effective classroom management, and fostering developmental awareness in students.
- Social-Emotional Learning (C.A.R.E.S. Framework) social-emotional learning frameworkThe organization utilizes the C.A.R.E.S. framework (Cooperation, Assertion, Respect & Responsibility, Empathy, Self Control) to teach students essential social and emotional skills, contributing to their academic and social success.
- Social-Emotional Learning (CARES Framework) social-emotional learning frameworkApplies the C.A.R.E.S. framework (Cooperation, Assertion, Respect & Responsibility, Empathy, Self Control) to teach students essential social and emotional skills, contributing to both academic and social success.
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework social-emotional learning frameworkApplies the C.A.R.E.S. framework (Cooperation, Assertion, Respect & Responsibility, Empathy, Self Control) to teach students essential social and emotional skills, contributing to their academic and social success.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Athletics Program
Offers sports competition for grades 6-12 through the Canyon Athletic Association, promoting values of integrity, determination, and honor
C.A.R.E.S. Social-Emotional Learning Framework
Teaches students cooperation, assertion, respect and responsibility, empathy, and self-control to support academic and social success
Responsive Classroom
Evidence-based approach integrating engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness into daily instruction
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Canyon Athletic Association Partner — Partnership to provide interscholastic sports competition for Caurus Academy students.
- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Network — Organization that has recognized Responsive Classroom as a well-designed social and emotional learning program.
- Responsive Classroom Partner — Partner organization whose educational approach is implemented at Caurus Academy Elementary School.