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Community Education serves the needs of our community by connecting people, ideas and resources.

Here is a summary of Community Education's programs and services:

ALL AGES EARLY CHILDHOOD

LEARNwest (Adult Education)
Offers evening and weekend classes for adults and afterschool classes for students.

Learnapalooza
A fun, fabulous and FREE event for all ages. April 10, 2010, 9:00 to Noon at Valley Southwoods Freshman Highschool.

Facility Use
Schedules the use of district buildings before and after school, during the evening, weekends and throughout the summer months.

Tutor Directory
A listing of area tutors.

 

Brighter Beginnings
Provides early childhood learning opportunities to families living in the WDMCSD.

Project Shine
Places preschool aged children in local preschools and provides financial assistance for those who qualify.

Parenting Classes
Parents can enroll in a variety of classes through LEARNwest.

ELEMENTARY 
(K-6)
SECONDARY
(7-12)

Adventures
Student can enjoy a variety of fun and educational classes after school, in the evening and on the weekends. 

KIDS WEST
Provides before and after-school childcare at each of the WDMCSD elementary schools, as well as a full-day Summer Daycamp.

Summer Programs
Offers a variety of enrichment and refresher courses. There are exciting learning and growing opportunities for students of all ages

I-CARE
Service learning program that provides students with opportunities to serve their community.

Intramurals
Offers a variety of afterschool competitive activities for students in grades 7-12.

SENIORS
Iowa Senior Olympics
Provides active adults age 50 and over a competitive and recreational event to stay fit and active. The event is held annually in June.

Senior Classes
LEARNwest classes geared just for seniors.

GO! Cards - A discount for WDMCSD residents only. Call 633-5001 for details.

 

Community Education
NEWS & NOTES
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LEARNwest's Winter/Spring registration is now open! Online registration is now available. It is easy and convenient, will save you time, and it is environmentally friendly.


TUTOR DIRECTORY

The NEW 2009-2010 Fall/Winter Tutor Directory is here.
Click Here to download the newest version.


Connections

CLICK HERE (pdf) to see the latest issue of Connections, West Des Moines Community Education Newsletter.


Service Learning News

Service Learning News is a new publication that highlights the good things our students are doing in the community. Service Learning News will be published twice a year. We hope you enjoy our new publication.

CLICK HERE (pdf) to view the latest issue.


2-1-1 Brochure Get connected. Get Answers.

Click HERE to view the 2-1-1 Brochure (pdf).


Community Education Contact Information
Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA

Phone - (515) 633-5001
Fax - (515) 633-5099

Shahna

Shahna Janssen
Director of Community Education
(515) 633-5005

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