Discover CAPS: Profession-Based Learning in Action

At Cedar Falls and Cedar Valley CAPS, our mission is simple: preparing all students for their purpose. We do that by creating experiences that connect learners with the community, real professionals, and authentic work.

Our CAPS Visit Days give educators, administrators, and community partners an opportunity to see that work firsthand. Visitors can experience both our high school CAPS programs and our 7th Grade CAPS model , including community-based learning environments in rural and urban settings.

Each year, we offer a fall Visit Day experience and a spring Visit Day experience, giving guests multiple opportunities to see CAPS in action.

What you can expect

  • Connect with Cedar Falls and Cedar Valley CAPS staff

  • See how our regional CAPS model operates across districts and community partners

  • Observe 7th Grade CAPS and high school CAPS associates engaged in authentic learning

  • Visit professional learning sites in business, healthcare, and other community settings

  • Hear from instructors, administrators, district leaders, and community partners

  • Ask questions, exchange ideas, and take practical learning back to your own community

Guests also have the option to spend an afternoon at North Cedar Elementary, one of just 14 schools nationwide selected for the Playlab Lab School cohort. Through hands-on projects and real-world challenges, North Cedar students build curiosity, flexible thinking, and durable skills. This session offers a look at how our K-12 authentic learning programming begins with our youngest learners.

These visits are designed to give you an inside look at how profession-based learning is built, supported, and sustained.

We’re excited to welcome you into the work and share the experience together.

Fall 2026 Visit Dates: October 19th and 20th
Spring 2027 Visit Dates: April 12th and 13th