Lewis & Clark Career Center

The center enrolls approximately 500 junior and senior students from high schools in St. Charles County. Students spend three class periods each school day at the center. The remainder of their day is spent at the student’s home school in academic and/or other classes that are required for graduation. Students are able to earn both a technical skills certificate and a high school diploma. Fifteen technical programs are offered through an application and competitive selection process. Vocational counseling and job placement services are provided. Level 3 screening for students with special needs is performed when requested by the home school special education teacher and prior to applying to Lewis & Clark Career Center. The screening includes: in-depth work samples, situational assessments, simulated job stations, student interview, behavior observation, and job readiness skills. Once a student with special needs has been accepted, a vocational resource educator is available to serve as a resource to the student and their family as well as a liaison between Lewis & Clark and the home school. Transition services are addressed in the student’s IEP.