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Our Mission

Nurturing a culture of creativity, innovation, and action.

Cultivating a community of lifelong learners who love what they do.

Parent/Teacher Conference Scheduling:

CAL Parent/Teacher conferences are Tuesday November 26th. These are scheduled in-person conferences. Use the link below to schedule your conference time.

Empower.

You are the next generation of doers, innovators and leaders. Attending CAL gives you hands-on experience exploring and discovering your life’s work, preparing you for a fulfilling career doing what you love. Students at CAL earn a strong foundation for college, career and life. CAL graduates earn more money, gain more economic freedom and make more significant impacts in their communities.

During Junior and Senior years you’ll spend half your school day at CAL. The Center for Advanced Learning makes it possible for bright, engaged teens to become successful professionals in today’s most innovative industries.  Each CAL student’s education is enriched by college-level coursework, hands-on learning, diverse program offerings, and real-world experience.  All students have the potential to apply what they’ve learned at CAL as they move from high school, to college and professional success. Go CAL!

“I sincerely believe I am a better person because of CAL’s diligence to challenge ourselves. My teachers inspired me to be a real-life problem solver and healthcare provider. I will never forget all the useful lessons I’ve learned along the way!”

2021 Senior

Applications will open in late fall 2024.

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Tech Help

If you need help with a school issued Chromebook use these links:
Centennial
Gresham Barlow
Reynolds
MEWA

Core Values

Challenge:
We at CAL appreciate all kinds of thinkers and doers: those who learn from one another, enjoy teamwork, and are willing to ask difficult questions.

Creativity:
We think freely. Students from various high schools and backgrounds learn to create unique ideas from different viewpoints.

Innovation:
Creating solutions to problems requires collaboration. We work together to explore new ideas, experiment, and persevere.

Relevance:
We aim to solve real problems. Our program includes learning from industry experts, gaining experience through internships, and building skills for today’s jobs.

Make it stand out

Our Programs

Change Lab

Meet real and successful entrepreneurs and learn how they built their businesses from the ground up in CAL’s ChangeLab. Future Entrepreneurs are made here.

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Tech Lab

Students will learn cyber security fundamentals, programming, and web programming . Students will use this knowledge to secure infrastructures and information through ethical hacking.

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FAB Lab

Students in the Fashion, Art, and Branding Lab (FAB Lab) will create clothing, accessories and wearable technology.

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MediaLab

Designers create videos, posters, logos, brochures, advertising campaigns and more. Learning is hands on and engaging. Creative professionals get their start here.

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Health Science

We prepare future healthcare professionals to explore technical patient care, engage in rigorous coursework, and leave CAL ready for the 21st century of healthcare.

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Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering

With a strong emphasis on design and metals manufacturing, this program provides incredible opportunities through the full engineering process from design to fabrication.

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Sign Up

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Enroll in CAL now!
Fill out our application online.
We’ll coordinate with your home high school to process your request and get back to you asap.

Get Involved

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We love our community! If you are a small business, non profit organization, government agency and are interested in joining us to make a difference in your community we’d love to talk to you. We have lots of wonderful opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.

Contact Us

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Have a question?
Want to schedule a tour?
Interested in being a business partner?
Want to know more about our programs?
Contact us by following the link above.

Since 2002 CAL has been preparing students for successful careers. We have launched thousands of medical professionals, engineers, computer specialists, designers, entrepreneurs and more into the local economy. We make a difference in our community. We pride ourselves in partnering with our local businesses, non profits, and organizations working to make Gresham a better place. We love it here and it shows.

Key Facts

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COLLEGE CREDITS AWARDED

We award thousands of college credits each year. Our classes are college level and earning college credit in high school gives you a good start. Plus you save a lot of money!

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GREAT PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM

CAL focuses on preparing students for 21st century jobs. Choose from among our 6 career ready programs to jump start your future now.

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62%

OF STUDENTS

Identify as people of color. CAL values a strong and diverse student body.

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99%

GRADUATION RATE

CAL students are the most dedicated and hard working in Oregon. We love learning and it shows.