ISD 625-Saint Paul Public Schools

To Our Community: We have prepared our catalog knowing that each member of our community is experiencing the impacts of multiple crises with different resources and different needs. The Community Education team is leaning into our collective belief that connection matters and hope that our programs offered can help create moments of joy for you, your family, and friends. Community Education classes will consist of a mix of online, in-person, and hybrid classes for Spring and Summer 2021. Most classes will have flexible payment options – when registering for a class, you will choose the price option that works for you.

To Our Community: We have prepared our catalog knowing that each member of our community is experiencing the impacts of multiple crises with different resources and different needs. The Community Education team is leaning into our collective belief that connection matters and hope that our programs offered can help create moments of joy for you, your family, and friends. Community Education classes will consist of a mix of online, in-person, and hybrid offerings for Spring and Summer 2021. Many classes will have flexible payment options – when registering for a class, you will choose the price option that works for you. Classes that do not have the flexible price option have a 15% discount for youth whose families qualify for free or reduced lunch. Full day camps have 75% scholarships available for youth whose families qualify for free or reduced lunch. Please call 651-767-8179 for assistance in registering with a discount or scholarship.

Discovery Club provides out-of-school time Child Care in a safe, fun, nurturing environment that supports children's learning and development. Children participate in a variety of academic enrichment, recreational and cultural activities that informally support learning and social development. Life and social skills, such as cooperation, teamwork, and problem solving are fostered in a caring and accepting environment. Additionally, Discovery Club staff connect with school-day teachers to better support children's learning, including time for homework. Discovery Club is a fee-based program administered by the Community Education Department of Saint Paul Public Schools.

Saint Paul Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers parent and early childhood education for families with children between birth and kindergarten age. ECFE is based on the idea that the family provides a child's first and most important learning environment, and parents are a child's first and most significant teachers. ECFE works to strengthen families and enhance the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. A typical ECFE class consists of three learning sections: - Together Time: ECFE most often begins with parent/child activities in the children’s classroom. - Parents' Time: Parents then separate from their children and join together for a discussion group facilitated by a Parent Educator. - Childrens' Time: While the parents are in discussion, children continue to participate in activities facilitated by an Early Childhood Teacher.

Free Essential Kids Care will be offered fall 2020-2021 during Distance Learning 2.0 to Essential Workers in Tier 1 as defined by the Governors Executive Order. A Complete list for qualifying Tier 1 workers care be downloaded here Essential Kids Care will be serving school-age students 12 years old and under. Essential Care is available for students 6th grade through 12 years old at Washington Technology Magnet beginning February 16th, 2021.