Community Education has been a part of the public education arena for many years. The State of Missouri has boasted such initiatives since the early 1970s. Indeed, some aspects of Community Education have existed in Missouri since it became a state. People of Missouri have always been responsive to the needs of the community. However, it has been within the last decade that the true meaning and benefits of the concept have been realized.

The mission of Community Education is to provide opportunities for people in a community to improve their quality of life without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, religious preference, disability, or handicapped condition. Community Education emphasizes increased involvement of parents, businesses, and community members with the local public school system and lifelong learning.

As you review the many aspects of Community Education please remember, if the staff of the Community Education Section can be of any assistance, call or e-mail your requests to the number listed below.

 

 

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• 21st Century Community Learning Center/Afterschool Programs Issues Invitation
  for Bid

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has re-opened its Invitation for Bid regarding the 21stCCLC Afterschool Program for the 2007-2008 school year.  A copy of the Bid is available on the Department's Web site at http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/grants.htm or you may obtain a copy by contacting DESE at 573-522-2627.