Life-long Learning Directory

Concordia Early Learning Preschool

1355 Pierce Butler Rte, St. Paul

651-644-5378

www.celp.charter.k12.mn.us

CELP offers part/full time preschool for ages 3-5. Our highly qualified creative staff have developed a program focusing on children and their families. Children take control of their learning by choosing activities and materials to use from a varied and planned thematic environment as they play and learn together.

Early Childhood Family Education & School Readiness

Statewide through public schools

800-KIDS-709

www1.minn.net/~ecfe

Programs for parents and children ages birth to Kindergarten. Classes, field trips and special events offered day and evening. Located throughout Minnesota. All families welcome. No one will be denied participation due to in ability to pay.

Early Years Educational Placement Services

2284 Highland Pkwy #305, St. Paul

651-698-4872

Early Years helps families like yours find an environment that best fosters your child's unique learning style. First, I'll talk with your child to assess his or her needs. Then, I'll visit the preschools, talk to the proper people and collect the necessary information. Finally, I'll sit down with you to discuss the options I've carefully chosen for your children and why. To learn more about Early Years, please call me.

The International School of Minnesota

6385 Beach Rd, Eden Prairie

(SE corner of Hwys 494 & 62)

612-941-3500

www.ism-sabis.net

The International School of Minnesota is a private, fully accredited, non-sectarian college preparatory school established in the US in 1985. As a member of the SABIS(r) school network of schools (founded in 1886) ISM is part of a world-wide system committed to academic excellence at every grade level. A strong core curriculum from elementary through high school provides all our students with a world class education. Scholarships are available for grades 6-12. Admissions representatives can be reached at above number.

Step By Step Montessori Schools

7 locations-Edina, Chaska, Wayzata, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, St. Anthony Village

612-920-5457

Centers offer a strong Montessori curriculum to meet each individual child's needs.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS-ELEMENTARY

Community of Peace Academy

471 Magnolia Avenue East, St. Paul

651-776-5151

e-mail: bonniej@ties.k12.mn.us

At this K-12 public charter school, the desired outcome is to educate the whole-person-mind, body, and will-- for peace, justice freedom, compassion, wholeness and fullness of life for all. Diversity is valued and a non-violent perspective is intentionally taught. Currently enrolling grades K-9. Come and grow with us!

Minneapolis Public Schools

807 NE Broadway, Mpls

612-668-0230

www.mpls.k12.mn.us

The Minneapolis Public Schools, the largest school district in Minnesota, offers school choice at all grade levels. Families may choose community or magnet schools, with at least ten school options available for kindergarten families. The school district provides students with a truly international education that will better prepare them for life in a global community. More than 8,000 students who are currently learning English also speak another language at home. While many districts are cutting funding for arts programs, 31 Minneapolis Public Schools have received a $3.2 million Annenberg Challenge Grant to integrate the arts throughout the curriculum, a strategy that has been shown to improve academic achievement. Only Minneapolis, New York City and the Getty Education Institute's consortium have received these prestigious Annenberg grants focusing on the arts, Students in Minneapolis benefit from strong corporate partnerships with Green Mills, Inc; Cargill, Incorporated, Dayton Hudson Corporation, The Pillsbury Company, the Walker Art Center and US Bancorp Piper Jaffray. In the 1998-99 school year, 54 Minneapolis students were named National Merit Scholars and 62 students were International Baccalaureate graduates.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS-JUNIOR/HIGH

Community of Peace Academy

471 Magnolia Avenue East, St. Paul

651-776-5151

e-mail: bonniej@ties.k12.mn.us

At this K-12 public charter school, the desired outcome is to educate the whole-person-mind, body, and will-- for peace, justice freedom, compassion, wholeness and fullness of life for all. Diversity is valued and a non-violent perspective is intentionally taught. Currently enrolling grades K-9. Come and grow with us!

PRIVATE SCHOOLS-ELEMENTARY

Annunciation Catholic School

525 W 54th St, Mpls

612-823-4394

www.annunciationmsp.org

75+ years of educational excellence. Annunciation is a K-8 Catholic School that features: superior academics, a respectful Christian environment, gifted/enrichment programs, networked computers in lab and classroom, outstanding athletic program, innovative creative arts and art appreciation program, year-round on-site extended daycare, and Kindergarten Plus+, an optional all day program. Tours by appointment-please call the school office.

Friends School of Minnesota

1365 Englewood Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

651-917-0636

ISACS-accredited Quaker school K-8th. Friends School features small class sizes, an emphasis on cooperative learning and a multicultural curriculum. Math and Science programs are hands-on and project based. Our conflict resolution program, along with a commitment to building a nurturing community provide an environment for students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The International School of Minnesota

6385 Beach Rd, Eden Prairie

(SE corner of Hwys 494 & 62)

612-941-3500

www.ism-sabis.net

The International School of Minnesota is a private, fully accredited, non-sectarian college preparatory school established in the US in 1985. As a member of the SABIS(r) school network of schools (founded in 1886) ISM is part of a world-wide system committed to academic excellence at every grade level. A strong core curriculum from elementary through high school provides all our students with a world class education. Scholarships are available for grades 6-12. Admissions representatives can be reached at above number.