Community Education program brochures 2021 Legislative Platform | Page 2

Anoka-Hennepin Community Education reaches
more than half a million people every year - through
classes, services, tours, programs, outreach activities
and athletics.
Community Education is provided by the
Anoka-Hennepin School District as an efficient and
effective way to offer residents of all ages the
opportunity for lifelong learning.
Our mission
Anoka-Hennepin Community Education is dedicated
to lifelong learning, involving people and enriching
communities.
Programs offered, at-a-glance:
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Adult basic education (ABE)
Adult classes and activities
Adults with special needs
Adventures Plus school-age care
Aquatics
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Facility use
Parent involvement
Preschool
Recreation and athletics
Volunteer services
Youth classes and activities
Youth service

More

than

2,100

home visits are made each year to
reach families who are unable to
attend classes and programs.

96%

of parents reported that participating in ECFE
helped improve their parenting.

97%

of our adult learners would recommend
our classes and activities to a friend.

For babies, toddlers and new parents
Raising children is both a joy and a challenge. Babies do not come with instruction manuals. Questions often arise
about the best ways to nurture and care for children as they grow from infants and toddlers, and then preparing to
board the school bus on the first day of kindergarten. Community Education offers a wide range of classes, programs
and services to meet your changing needs and interests, in addition to learning and enrichment opportunities for
early learners ages birth - five.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE):
ECFE offers activities, classes, events and playtimes designed to give families
information, ideas and skills to support their child’s growth and development
from birth to kindergarten.
Preschool:
Preschool serves as an introduction to the school experience. Licensed teachers
work with students to target essential learning areas before entering kindergarten.
Preschool enrichment:
Community Schools offers a wide range of enrichment activities and athletic
programs to provide young children with additional opportunities to learn
and grow.

The adult basic education program serves
over 4,500 students from approximately
100 different countries each year.

Swimming lessons:
Community Education offers swimming lessons for children from six months to
five years of age to increase comfort in the water and build a foundation of
basic aquatic and water safety skills.

Parent resources:
Community Education and the
Anoka-Hennepin school
district offer a wide range of
resources to support families
raising early learners ages
birth to five.
*Home visits and early
childhood screenings are offered
to identify challenges early.
Tuition assistance is available for
eligible families.

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