CIHS Resources
CIHS Design and Implementation Guide
The Cooperative Innovative High Schools (CIHS) Design and Implementation Guide is developed with input from CIHS principals and staff from across the state. The purpose of the Guide is to encourage and support a design approach to the creation and continuous improvement of CIHS across North Carolina. It is offered as a resource, aligned to legislation, to support CIHS staff, students, and families, as well as district and college partners, as they collaborate to develop and sustain innovative structures, policies and practices to ensure the continued success of CIHS students and schools.
The CIHS Design Guide includes Promising Practices shared by CIHS programs as examples of the Design Elements in action, along with related research.
Design and Implementation Guide
CIHS Update Form
If your CIHS plans to make significant changes, such as a change of school name or location, please use this CIHS Update form to document those changes with NCDPI.
CIHS Information for Applicants
LEAs and college partners who are interested in applying to open a new CIHS will find information about the CIHS application process and resources to support the development and submission of your CIHDS application here.