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What Is It?
It's all about building a "Life-Long Learning System." This system is built through a process approach utilizing a citizen advisory council. The council assesses and identifies community needs, then links school and/or community facilities and resources to meet those needs. Examples of programs established and evolving to meet ever-changing needs are:
| 1. Adult Basic Education | 5. Activities for the Disabled |
| Plus GED Test Center | 6. School Age Child Care |
| 2. Aquatics | 7. Enrichment classes, activities and trips |
| 3. Early Childhood Family Education | 8. Youth Services/Sports |
| 4. Family Learning |
Mission
Our mission is to provide a continually improving life-long learning program that compliments and supports school district and community learning efforts. We envision every community member as both a learner in the system and a resource to it. Community Education will act as a catalyst to learn, lead and link.History and Goals
Starting in Flint, Michigan, during the depression, community education is now in all 50 states in the United States and many countries around the world. Every school district in Minnesota offers this program through special legislation providing financial support and public school supervision and accountability promoting these three goals:
1. To provide life-long learning opportunities to all members of the community.
2. To promote and develop support for the K-12 program.
3. To build strong communities that allow citizens to achieve their greatest potential.
2. To promote and develop support for the K-12 program.
3. To build strong communities that allow citizens to achieve their greatest potential.
Advisory Council
Advisory Council is a 16-member cross sectional community representative group. By state statutes this council has direct input into the budget, program and process. For additional information contact Lynn Tchida at 218-333-3100 ext 301Scholarship Information
A limited number of scholarships are available for individuals and families demonstrating extreme financial need. These scholarships include Community Education classes, activities and the fee for taking the G.E.D. test. Application forms are available at the Community Education office, 3300 Gillett Drive NW. For more information, call 218-333-3100 ext 301. Scholarship information is kept confidential.Special Needs
We welcome persons of all abilities to participate in our activities. If any special accommodations are needed for you to attend or participate, please let us know when registering.Details
Mailing address
Bemidji Community Education - ISD #31
3300 Gillette Dr. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
Community Education Phone Numbers:
3300 Gillette Dr. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
General Office/Secretary, Suzette Andersen, 218-333-3100 ext 301
Director, Lynn Tchida, 218-333-3100 ext 311
Evening Enrichment, Jen Belisle, 218-333-3100 ext 303
Adult Basic Education, 218-333-8343
G.E.D Testing, Jim DeWenter, 218-333-3100 ext 304
Aquatics, 218-444-1600 ext 3402
Early Childhood Education
FAX number:
Director, Lynn Tchida, 218-333-3100 ext 311
Evening Enrichment, Jen Belisle, 218-333-3100 ext 303
Adult Basic Education, 218-333-8343
G.E.D Testing, Jim DeWenter, 218-333-3100 ext 304
Aquatics, 218-444-1600 ext 3402
Early Childhood Education
Receptionist, Sue Roetman, 218-333-8329
Coordinator, Vicki Wangberg, 218-333-8334
Kids and Company School Age Care
Coordinator, Vicki Wangberg, 218-333-8334
Secretary/Billing, Nancy Foss, 218-333-3100 ext 302
Coordinator, Susan Shelquist, 218-333-3100 ext 309
Youth Services
Coordinator, Susan Shelquist, 218-333-3100 ext 309
Coordinator, John Buckanaga, 218-333-3100 ext 310
Assistant, Barry Olson, 218-333-3100 ext 305
Assistant, John McRae, 218-333-3100 ext 306
Assistant, Barry Olson, 218-333-3100 ext 305
Assistant, John McRae, 218-333-3100 ext 306
218-333-3460
Web address:
www.bemidjicommunityed.com
Physical location:
West of town on Hwy 2, just southeast of airport.