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SoWashCo Community Education is proud to serve our community by providing lifelong learning for all. Whether you're ready to learn a new skill, prepare your child for early learning or want to share your knowledge with the community, we're here for you. We serve Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, as well as, Afton, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. We are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.
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Over the summer, Kids Club organized service projects to support SoWashCo CARES Education Foundation.
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Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium and Andersen Corporation partnered to create the “English at Work” program for Andersen employees. Launched in 2019 at Renewal by Andersen in Cottage Grove, the program has since expanded to other plants nationwide. It provides English language classes during work hours, helping employees develop essential communication skills.
“Good communication also means being able to communicate in English, so we offer English courses for our employees, " said Lydia Moua, Senior Learning Development Consultant with Andersen Corporation.
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Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
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SoWashCo Schools is seeing tutors for our AVID program. Tutors will provide academic support for middle and high school students in AVID classes. Training will be provided.
Flexible hours
Academic focus
Mentorship
Prepare students for careers and college
If interested please contact Molly Lester at 651-425-6344 or mlester@sowashco.org.
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Over the summer, Kids Club students and staff at Cottage Grove, Bailey, Middleton, and Valley Crossing elementary schools organized service projects to support SoWashCo CARES Education Foundation.
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Join us in celebrating the 2024-25 school year, meet our staff, learn about activities for adults age 50+ offered through SoWashCo Community Education and discover local resources.10-11:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 30 at the District Program CenterSign up today! The first 150 people who arrive on Sept. 30 will get a ticket for a free boxed lunch at this event! There will be opportunities for door prizes as well!
Programs and departments are in the process of moving back into the DPC.
Community Education offices and Special Services have resumed operating at the District Program Center
Senior Activities will resume at the District Program Center beginning Sept. 3
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programming will continue operating out of Liberty Ridge Site 2 in Woodbury through late Aug.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
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Don't miss out! Join the Skoolie Squad from for FREE food, activities, books and fun! Learn more at commed.sowashco.org/skoolie
Family Fun Nights
5-6:30 p.m. through Aug. 15
- Mondays at Pullman Elementary in St. Paul Park
- Tuesdays at Newport Elementary in Newport
- Wednesdays at Royal Oaks Elementary in Woodbury
- Thursdays at Armstrong Elementary in Cottage Grove
Lunch Time Fun
Reservations close at 5 p.m. the day before.
- 12-1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Woodbury Elementary
- 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Aug. 7 and 14 at Crestview Elementary
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
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Visit Bridgeman's Ice Cream Parlour from noon-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15 to help raise funds for SoWashCo CARES Education Foundation. Mention SoWashCo CARES when you pay.
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Help adults age 50+ learn basic computer skills
Contact Angela Schak
- aschak@sowashco.org
- 651-425-6668
Community Education Calendar
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