College in the Schools (CIS) is an educational program for high school students run by the University of Minnesota. It allows students to take college level classes in their high school and, as a result, earn college and high school credit for free. The classes are taught by high school teachers who receive several weeks of additional training by the University of Minnesota. The curriculum is controlled by the University of Minnesota. More than 100 high schools in Minnesota participate in the program. Unlike programs such as Post Secondary Enrollment Options, the school district still receives funds from the state for students who enroll in the program. Many schools who do not offer Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes offer CIS.
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