District 622 Community Education

Adult Basic Education (ABE) programming is offered to all area residents at no cost. Courses include GED, English as a second language, citizenship, IT Careers, and a ParaPro study program. Assistance is also available for specific needs, such as college entrance test prep and balancing a checkbook. Visit www.isd622.org/abe for more information.

Learn something new every day! The District 622 Adult Enrichment program is a leader in providing educational opportunities that are close to home, affordable and top quality.

Adventure Connection is a school-age care program with sites located in District 622 elementary school buildings. It is a convenient, safe and caring place for children before and after school, on non-school days and summers. Adventure Connection provides educational, enriching, recreational, and engaging experiences for children in grades K-5. During the summer, Adventure Connection consolidates to several sites and expands its services to include youth who have completed grades 6-8 through the Epic Summer program.

Providing inclusive opportunities for adults with developmental cognitive disabilities to build and maintain friendships, learn, serve and become active members of the community.

Early Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) classes are for parents and their children ages birth to 5 years old (before kindergarten). Classes help strengthen family relationships and provide information and resources to parents in their journey to help their children grow and develop to their maximum potential.

Registration paperwork is found at www.isd622.org/screening Though we find daytime appointments the best time to screen young children, if these weekday times do not work for you or your child, please call 651-702-8468 and we will find a time that works for your family! Early Childhood Screening is for children ages 3-5 and is FREE. Minnesota state law requires that all children participate in Early Childhood Screening before entering public kindergartens. Some private schools also require it. You should still enroll for Kindergarten or Pre-school if the screening appointment is further out. A screening appointment is required to take place within their first 90 days of District 622 PreK. This FREE service provides an early look at your child’s development and is good for you and your child! Your child will complete developmental activities with a trained screener and his/her height, weight, vision, and hearing will be checked. You will review your child’s developmental and medical history. You may also be encouraged in these fun, yet emotional years and learn of useful community resources for you and your child.

Epic Connection is a summer program for students for middle school students. It is a place for students to build a “life resume” by building friendships, building community connections, building knowledge, and building student leadership. We’ll do this through service learning, fun activities, and enriching educational opportunities, all while encouraging student voice to help shape the program.

Our 3 & 4 year-olds who attend District 622 Preschool/Pre-K will provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s first school experiences. We help children develop important social and emotional skills that will set them up for success in school. Licensed teachers offer engaging, hands-on learning experiences in key areas like: Reading and math readiness Science and social studies Art and sensory activities Music Dramatic play

Youth enrichment classes are for kids in grades K-12 and may take place before school, after school and on non-school days.