About Community Education
Community Education provides lifelong learning experiences for people of all ages, abilities and cultures through community-based programs and services.
Community Education at a Glance
Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education provides free educational programs and services for students who wish to receive their GED, learn English, or brush up on basic skills.
Adult Enrichment
Adult Enrichment provides learning opportunities for adults who want to learn a new skill, explore a new interest area, or enrich their personal or professional lives.
Community Bridge
Community Bridge promotes community inclusion for adults with disabilities and provides support and accommodations to facilitate their participation in a variety of community education programs.
Adventure Connection
Adventure Connection offers before and after-school, non-school day, and summer child care in District 622 elementary schools.
EPIC Connection
Epic Connection is a fun, safe space for middle school students during the summer. Think of it as an older, more mature version of Adventure Connection, with plenty of freedom and space to be yourself.
FLIGHT
F.L.I.G.H.T. (Future Leaders Inspiring Growth, Honor, and Talent) is a new afterschool program created for middle school students paid for by the Minnesota Department of Education After-School Community Learning grant. Experience a fun and safe space to explore unique opportunities at no cost from the hours of 2-6 p.m. during the school year.
Aquatics
Aquatics provides all levels of swimming instruction, water safety instructor and lifeguard training, water exercise activities and recreation for preschool age children through adult.
Youth Enrichment
Youth Enrichment from crafts to karate, a variety of fun enrichment activities are offered to children and youth after school, during the evening hours, Saturdays, non-school days and summers.
Driver's Education
Driver's Education for the district serves over 300 students each year through a partnership with Safeway Driving School. Sessions are offered at both North and Tartan High Schools.
Early Childhood Family Education
Early Childhood Family Education is a program for families with children from birth to kindergarten age. Classes include parent discussions and parent-child activities.
District 622 Preschool
District 622 Preschool A pre-k program for children ages 3-4 in 9 locations throughout the district.
Early Childhood Screening
Early Childhood Screening is required by the State of Minnesota for all children prior to entering kindergarten. Children are screened beginning at age 3.
Facility Use
Facility Use provides space in school district buildings for a variety of activities by groups, organizations, and individuals.
Senior Programs
Senior Programs offers older adults educational, recreational, social and health/wellness activities as well as Meals on Wheels. Information about community resources is also available to older adults and their families.
Community Events/Discount Tickets
Check back often to register for the latest discount tickets available through Community Education.
Main Contacts
Program Contacts
Aquatics
Facility Use
Non-Public/Home School
Laura Lofgren
Health Services Supervisor
District Education Center (DEC)
Student Services
School:
651-748-7557
Jeannine Lanz
Executive Assistant
District Education Center (DEC)
Community Education
School:
651-748-7631