Community Education program brochures 2021 Legislative Platform | Page 6

For the community

For adults
People don’t stop wanting to learn just because they graduate from high school or college. Community Education
offers hundreds of activities and classes for adults ages 18 to 100. From arts to business; fitness to hobbies, there are
opportunities for just about any interest. Our programs give adults the opportunity to meet other adults in comfortable
surroundings, helping to strengthen community connections.
Adult activities and classes:
No matter what your interest or skill level, Community Education offers hundreds of
classes year-round for adults ages 18 and up. Classes offered are related to technology,
money, creativity, hobbies, home improvement, parenting, health, fitness and more!
(We also offer online learning opportunities.)

Community pool:
Community Education coordinates swimming lessons,
aquatic exercise classes and open swim sessions at
Roosevelt Middle School.

Adult basic education (ABE):
Free classes are available for adults ages 18 and up to gain workplace skills;
complete basic reading, writing and math classes; earn a high school diploma
or GED; or focus on learning the English language.

Economic support:
We offer continuing education and partner with local
colleges, businesses and the workforce center to provide
basic skills, hands-on training and language support to
pave the pathways to college and career readiness – in
the areas that we need most here in our communities.

Adults with special needs:
Specialized classes offer educational, recreational and social activities for adults
with developmental disabilities that practice life skills to increase independence,
communication, and community integration.
Aquatic fitness and swimming lessons:
Community pools offer lap swim, aqua jogging, water exercise classes and
swimming lessons for adults with beginner-level skills to those who want to
learn to improve their strokes.
Athletic leagues:
Community Education coordinates recreational athletic leagues for men, women
and co-ed teams — including seasonal softball, volleyball and basketball.

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The Anoka-Hennepin School District serves all or part of 13 different cities and townships, and each has its own unique
needs and characteristics. Community Education maximizes taxpayer investments in K-12 education by extending
learning opportunities for residents of all ages, and by using school facilities year-round. Whether it’s providing
non-profit organizations and groups with access to school facilities or supporting our schools by coordinating the time,
energy and talents of volunteers - we strive to offer each community the services it needs to stay healthy and connected.

Approximately 5,000
participants enroll in
classes exclusively for
adults with special needs
each year.

Facility use:
Community Education manages the scheduling of district
facilities by providing community organizations with access
to 37 school and district buildings - including athletic fields,
auditoriums, cafeterias, classrooms, computer labs,
designated pools, gymnasiums and meeting spaces before- and after–school, and on the weekends.
Flyer distribution:
Community organizations may distribute news through
schools by collaborating with Community Education.

Parent Involvement:
Community Education promotes partnerships, based
on the belief that parents and families are a child’s most
important teacher. The parent involvement program
assists parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) and booster
clubs, and communicates information about legislation
that impacts our district and our students.
Volunteer opportunities:
Community Education employs staff at each school to
coordinate the time, energy and talents of dedicated
community members hoping to serve our schools.
Approximately 9,400 volunteers
contribute over 162,000 hours of service
to our schools and programs each year –
an estimated value of $3.6 million.

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