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About Us

We are located on the northwest corner of the high school/middle school complex. 
Our office is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 am -4:00 pm.  

Registering for our programs and reserving our facilities is easy and can be done online at: isd466.arux.app 

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.  320-286-4120 or community.education@dc.k12.mn.us

Krista Cates, Early Childhood Secretary

 

Patti Kampa, Facilities Secretary

 

Abbey Lang, Director of Community Services

 

Shannon Smieja, Community Education Secretary

 

Jennifer Todnem, School Age Care Coordinator

 

Community Education Registration Policies

Register Early
Many classes fill quickly. Other classes cancel needlessly when registrations aren't received in time to meet minimum class enrollment. Please register by the deadline indicated after each activity so we can make enrollment decisions. If there is not a deadline listed, please register at least one week in advance. We will accept registrations as long as room is available.
 
Special Needs
Our programs and classes are open to all ability levels. If you have a disability and assistance is needed in participating in any Community Education activity, or if you have questions about accessibility, call us.
 
Class Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. When an activity is canceled, Community Education will make every effort to contact registrants 48 hours before the scheduled start of the activity. Please be sure to provide a daytime phone number when you register so we can reach you if a class is canceled. Complete refunds will be given when this occurs.
 
Photographs
By registering for any Community Education activity, you acknowledge for yourself or those you are registering that photographs may be taken and used in Community Education publications, flyers, websites or other advertising.
 
Non-Endorsement Policy
Instructors teaching for Community Education are obtained because they have a special skill or expertise that they are willing to share with the community. Although Community Education does not endorse the opinions or business affiliations of our instructors, we strive to provide a quality educational experience for our participants.
 
Refund Policy
Persons who wish to withdraw their registration must do so no later than 2 full business days prior to the class start date or by the published registration deadline in order to receive a refund.

Our programs and offerings

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In Community Education, we believe in providing quality, lifelong learning opportunities for all.  We serve the Dassel-Cokato communities and surrounding areas.  Please feel free to browse all our programming, give us your feedback or call with any questions.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Community Education in Dassel-Cokato provides lifelong learning experiences for people of all ages, abilities, and cultures through programs and services.

We offer programming in the following areas:

  • Early Childhood Family Education
  • Preschool/School Readiness
  • Youth Enrichment
  • Youth Recreation
  • Swimming Lessons/Open Swim/Lap Swim
  • School Age Child Care-Charger Kids Club
  • Adult Basic Education/General Equivalency Diploma/English as a Second Language
  • Adult Lifelong Learning
  • Adult Recreation
  • Performing Arts

DC Community Education Advisory Council

The Community Education Advisory Council is composed of citizens from within the boundaries of the school district. The Council functions in cooperation with Community Education staff in an advisory capacity to promote the goals and objectives of community education.
 

The purposes of the Community Education Advisory Council, as set forth in its by-laws, are:

  • To recommend areas of program development
  • To expand and improve communications between the school and various community groups and agencies
  • To promote the community education philosophy of lifelong learning for all ages
  • To recommend appropriate Community Education program budgets

View a copy of our by-laws.

View a copy of our Joint Powers Agreement between Community Education and ISD #466 and the Cities of Dassel and Cokato.

If I become a member, what will I be asked to do?

The advisory council meets four times a year and members are asked to serve 2-year terms. 

For more information on becoming a member, call the Community Education office at 320-286-4120, or e-mail Abbey Lang, Director of Community Services.

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