A Visual Arts Teacher,
Photographer and Practitioner Researcher
CAS Opportunity Partners
Tips for Getting Started:
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Reach Out Early: Contact these organizations well in advance to discuss potential CAS project partnerships or volunteering opportunities.
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Align with CAS Principles: Whether working with students’ strengths or serving local communities, ensure projects are ethical, sustainable, and reflective of CAS learning outcomes.
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Supervise Thoughtfully: Maintain active guidance, encourage reflection, and embed the project within the CAS framework for meaningful learning.
Suggestions on How to Use
This List Effectively (For Teachers):
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Share at the start of the year: present this calendar in a CAS orientation so students can pick projects early.
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Support scaffolding: for big challenges, break them into smaller monthly tasks (ideation, prototype, reflection).
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Localize when possible: whenever a global challenge is active, encourage students to propose local versions or applications (e.g., video contest + school campaign).
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Reflection & showcase built in: require students to present or exhibit their work (e.g., film night, gallery walk) so the CAS experience is visible and meaningful.



