Yep, you're right. Kind of got carried away there and hijacked your thread. My apologies.

To answer your question, I think you would be better served spending your money elsewhere. Sounds like you have a fair amount of experience, and these schools are definitely geared toward beginners. I suggest you do those other things you mentioned - finding opportunities to spend some time with experienced anglers (Fish-ins, etc.), maybe get a private casting lesson or two to move that part of your game up another level, and consider a guided trip on a local water. Pick your guide's brain and get him to help you fill in those blanks. The schools are great, but I suspect you are probably beyond that at this point. Best of luck!