Community Education * Adult Basic Education/GED *

Community Collaborations * Driver's Education *

Kids' Company (School Age Child Care)
Non-Public Schools Liaison * Youth Enrichment * Youth Recreation

ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) * Preschools * School Readiness
Early Childhood Screening

   Early Childhood Family Education
ECFE classes are for all parents and their children birth to kindergarten age. ECFE is a family focused program providing parents information and support for the challenging job of parenting their children. Fun, active learning activities are planned for children and parents focusing on social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Weekly ECFE classes are offered at two sites. Daytime and evening classes are specially designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. ECFE is staffed by licensed early childhood and parent educators. Call 952-758-1670.

Preschools - You can still register for the 2013-2014 school year.  We still have limited openings in our preschools.  Please call 952-758-1674 if you would like more information.  Inclusive preschool experiences are offered through New Prague Area Schools.

Early Childhood Screening
Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how your child is growing and developing. Between the ages of 3 and 4, screening can detect possible health or learning concerns so that children can get help before they start school. Screening is required by Minnesota law, before they begin kindergarten, and you will be asked to provide a copy of your child's Early Childhood Screening information.  Call 952.758.1674 to make your appointment with New Prague Area Schools Early Childhood Screening.

School Readiness
School Readiness helps 3½-5 year olds and their families prepare for a successful school experience. A variety of services are available, including tuition scholarships to district preschools, Kids Corner and Eagle View Preschool.

Community Services

Community Education
Classes, seminars, trips, recreational sports, and special events for learners of all ages. This program supports and encourages life-long learning and community building.

Youth Recreation
Skills development and individual growth are stressed. Tennis, soccer, flag football, basketball, wrestling and volleyball are among some of the sports open to kids during the year.

Adult Basic Education/GED
Classes for people 18 and older who want to earn their high school diploma or equivalent. Assistance is also provided to adults who want to grow in their career options or expand their basic skills.

Kids' Company
"Kids' Company is a before- and after-school child care program for students in grades K-5. Caring staff offer children a balance of structured activities and free choice play, to help them develop valuable physical, social, and academic skills. Some non-school day opportunities, many including field trips, are available to Kids' Company participants."

Driver Training
Both classroom and behind the wheel instruction are available for students, as well as 55+ Defensive Driving for senior citizens.

Youth Enrichment
After school and summer classes, camps and competitions designed to challenge youth in academic and artistic areas. Science fairs, spelling bees and other scholastic opportunities are some of the opportunities available.

Non-Public Schools Liaison
Communication and cooperation between the public school system and parents home schooling their children as well as the local non-public schools with more than five students.

Community Collaborations
Connecting people, agencies, and organizations with each other and acting as a clearinghouse for local and area resources.

• New Prague Arts Council
• New Prague Area Healthy Community Initiative (NPAHCI) NPAHCI has worked closely with school officials and the U of M Extension to gather data that will identify needs in our community.  The following documents explain the results of these surveys.
• Search Institute Executive Summary
• Search Institute Full Report - Part 1
• Search Institute Full Report - Part 2
• New Prague Assessing Social Capital:  Results and Insights for Action