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CPCSC Ambassador Program
Thank you for your interest in our ambassador program! Applications for the 2023-24 program were due August 11, and the cohort is full at this time. We invite you to apply next year in July/August!

The CPCSC Ambassador Program is a seven-session behind-the-scenes look at our district. It is open to residents in the CPCSC boundaries who would like to learn more about our schools and what we do. Topics include finances, operations, curriculum and instruction, and student services. 

  • We ask that ambassadors commit to at least five of the seven sessions (see topics below). Our staff and students help prepare these experiences, and it is important that they have the chance to share their hard work with you.

  • All experiences are during the school day and are held in the mornings for a two-hour span(we also have breakfast!).

  • Please plan to attend the April 2024 board meeting to be recognized as an ambassador of the district!

  • Ambassadors are encouraged to become active attendees of district events in order to get to know our community of students, staff, and families. They will receive passes/tickets to a few extracurricular events, plays, or athletic games throughout the year.

  • Ambassadors are guests in our buildings and in our classrooms. They are required to follow all safety protocols. They cannot take photos of students or staff during their visit, and they must complete a background check.

Community members who are interested in joining the program must complete an application. To provide a personalized, hands-on experience, the group is limited to 20 individuals.

SESSION DATES AND DESCRIPTIONS

Administration 101

  • Meet the CPCSC administrative team! We will cover basics of district administration and school board roles, the CPCSC admin team structure, and an overview of school finances. Tour our building and meet the more than 50 people who work behind-the-scenes at Central Office to keep our district running.

The "Big Four"

  • Our cafeteria team serves nearly 5,000 meals a day. Our bus drivers cover more than one million miles per year, and our tech team manages more than 13,000 devices. Student services infrastructure keeps us moving. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the departments we call “The Big Four” and what it takes to power a school day of nearly 9,000 students. Departments include transportation, food services, maintenance, technology.

Understanding Student Safety

  • We believe our schools are one of the safest places for our students to be. Hear from our safety team and local partners about the basics of school safety and the initiatives we have in place. Experience a safety drill to learn about our some of our processes.

21st Century Learners

  • Teaching 21st century learners involves a range of technology and tools that prepare students for future success. Spend time with our team of blended learning specialists, curriculum specialists, and some of our CTE teachers to explore how we use technology in innovative and meaningful ways.

Curriculum and Assessment

  • What do we teach and how do we know when students are learning? Hear from our Department of Curriculum & Instruction about how curriculum is chosen, implemented, and how we determine where to help our students grow and succeed.

We are ALL CP

  • Two and a half years ago, an audit from IU outlined how we could improve inclusion for all CPCSC students. We’re proud to share that we’ve made big improvements and more are to come. Join our Department of Exceptional Education and our Department of Curriculum & Instruction to learn more about how our schools are implementing inclusion efforts for every child. Visit our programs and talk with teachers and building administrators about their experiences with inclusion.

Administrative Job Shadow
  • Spend part of the morning job shadowing a CPCSC administrator! Learn about what it takes to run a department or building and experience the culture of a CPCSC work day. Join the group for lunch afterwards.