Community Education

Mission Statement

The mission of District 518 Community Education is to engage people in lifelong learning; enrich lives through shared experiences; and inspire personal growth and community connections.

The Community Education Classes and Activities catalog is mailed to area residents quarterly and also available online. We hope you will find a class that interests you. To sign up for a class, please call 507-376-6105. Select link to register online.        


We have moved!

Community Education is open to the public at our new location, 827 N. Crailsheim Rd.  We look forward to seeing you at our new building!

OFFICE HOURS:
School Year: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Summer: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm


Like us on Facebook! We invite you to like our page. We hope to share photos and learning opportunities with all of our FB friends. We also welcome your FB reviews, especially the positive ones!  


Weather Policy

If District 518 cancels school for the day or releases students early for weather reasons, it is our policy to cancel all Community Education Enrichment, Early Childhood and Adult Basic Education classes and activities.  Call our office at 376-6105 or listen to the local radio stations for announcements.


News & Updates

  • Hiring Early Childhood Education Coordinator

    Join us as we grow our early childhood programs! District 518 is seeking a new Early Childhood Education Coordinator who is knowledgeable and passionate about early childhood education. The Early Childhood Education Coordinator oversees coordination of programming for Preschool/School Readiness, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), and Early Childhood Screenings. This is a full-time, 12-month position.… Continue Reading

    April 4, 2023
  • Hiring Early Childhood Education/Preschool Teachers

    Worthington District 518 Community Education is seeking to hire multiple Early Childhood (EC) teachers. Preference will be given to individuals who hold or qualify for a licensure in Pre-Kindergarten Early Childhood Education or Birth – 3rd grade.Employment responsibilities include planning and facilitating educational activities for children ages 3 – 5 and supervising classroom educational assistants.… Continue Reading

    April 4, 2023
  • Community Education Ribbon Cutting & Open House

    You’re invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House at our Community Education’s new building on Tuesday, March 7, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 827 N Crailsheim Rd, Worthington, MNLight refreshments and tours of the new building will be available. Inside… District District Office COVID-19 Dashboard Listening Session School District Policies Human Resources Trustmark… Continue Reading

    February 22, 2023
  • New Adult Basic Education Coordinator

    Adult Basic Education Coordinator Marty Olsen will be retiring on July 15, 2022.  Marty has worked for the local ABE program for the last 17 ½ years, first as a teacher and then as the coordinator.  We are grateful for the quality leadership that Marty has provided over the years.  Congratulations Marty on your retirement!  … Continue Reading

    July 12, 2022