Mission Statement
The mission of the CVESD Innovation & Instruction Department is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to identify and explore their personal strengths and interests and align them with potential careers in the future world of work.
Coastal Education Program
In partnership with the Living Coast Discovery Center, the Coastal Education Program experience inspires transitional kindergarten through 8th grade students to become stewards of their environment through local wildlife interactions. Through 24 different standards-based programs that enhance student learning in earth science, life science, physical science, and social studies, students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning opportunities aligned with potential careers in science.
Health Station
In partnership with the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, the Health Station experience gives 4th grade students the opportunity to explore their strengths and interests and align them with potential careers in the Health Sciences and beyond. Students participate in engaging, hands-on career exploration activities to help them to better understand their interests and how to lead a healthy lifestyle and achieve moderate-to-vigorous levels of physical activity.
Hydro Station
In partnership with Sweetwater Authority and Otay Water District, the Hydro Station experience gives 5th grade students the opportunity to explore their strengths and interests and align them with potential careers in the Water industry and beyond. Students participate in engaging, hands-on career exploration activities and then participate in an engineering design challenge to create a prototype of a device that would help to solve a real-world problem.
Innovation Station
In partnership with Qualcomm and the Chula Vista Public Library, the Innovation Station experience gives 6th grade students the opportunity to explore their strengths and interests and align them with potential careers in the Information and Communication Technologies and Digital Media Sector and beyond. Students participate in engaging, hands-on career exploration activities and then participate in an engineering design challenge to create a prototype of a device that would help to solve a real-world problem.
Energy Station
In partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 569, National Electrical Contractors Association, and the Chula Vista Public Library, the Energy Station experience gives 6th grade students the opportunity to dive deeper into their interests and align them with potential careers in the Energy, Construction, and Utilities Sector and beyond. Here, students will again participate in engaging, hands-on career exploration and engineering design activities.
Coming Soon – Sound Station
In partnership with the City of Chula Vista, the Sound Station experience allows 6th grade students to explore their strengths and interests and align them with potential careers in the creative economy. Students participate in engaging, hands-on career exploration activities to help them to better understand their interests and how to explore their creativities through music and art.