The new Winter/Spring print and online (http://www.getlearning.org/) Itasca Area Community Education catalogs are available. If you did not receive the print catalog by mail this week, you can pick one up at area Community Education offices, area libraries, YMCA, Grand Rapids Civic Center, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, and MacRostie Art Center or call 218-327-5730.
We have lots of new and exciting classes for all ages! Some new offerings include “Segmented Woodworking” classes in Bigfork and Nashwauk, “Desserts Around the World” cooking class series, new art classes at MacRostie Art Center, “Indoor Cycling classes at YMCA, “Golf FORE Kids”, “Backyard Chickens for Beginners”, “Spanish for Teens and Adults”, and “Raising Other People’s Children”.
Favorites are back with new classes from Chef Andy at TimberLake Lodge, Angie Anderson’s Digital Photography classes, AARP Defensive Driving, new classes at Yarnworks, Diane Netzloff’s jewelry classes in Nashwauk, Great Decisions 2011 Discussion group at Grand Rapids Area Library, and FREE Children First! Events.
Don't wait too long to get our catalog and register for classes. Classes are filling up rapidly. We are generating waiting lists and make sure you are on the waiting list if the class you want is full because we will do all we can to accomadate interested parties. (by adding new sessions and/or expanding the class).
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The Pathway to Intelligent Behavior-Presentation by Dr. Bill Keilty
YOU ARE INVITED:
TO A PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
Tuesday, February 8th
at the RJE Middle School Library
6-8 PM
Bill Keilty, Ed.D
The Pathway to Intelligent Behavior
The Habits of Mind are a collection of 16 thinking dispositions identified by Dr. Art Costa. Costa defined the Habits of Mind as the dispositions skillfully and mindfully displayed by characteristically intelligent people when confronted with problems the solution to which are not immediately apparent.
We hear a lot about preparing students for the 21st Century. The Habits of Mind are the intellectual characteristics of effective, self-directed learners and creative problem solvers. Join us as Dr. Kielty provides us with a deeper understanding of their application to daily life and how they apply to gifted children.
Bill Keilty, Ed.D., is currently the Coordinator of the Lighthouse Program in the Spring Lake Park Schools, Spring Lake Park, MN. He developed and provides leadership for this innovative school program that has received national attention
Bill has been an advocate for gifted children for the past 32 years. He teaches graduate course work for Hamline University's Gifted Certificate Program. Bill is currently on the MN Department of Education's Gifted and Talented Advisory Council and is legislative liaison for the Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented, a state-wide advocacy group. He is currently the Minnesota Liaison for the Center for Talented Development at Northwestern University in Evanston.
Sponsored by ISD #318 Gifted and Talented Education Program with funding from the Blandin Foundation
TO A PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
Tuesday, February 8th
at the RJE Middle School Library
6-8 PM
Bill Keilty, Ed.D
The Pathway to Intelligent Behavior
The Habits of Mind are a collection of 16 thinking dispositions identified by Dr. Art Costa. Costa defined the Habits of Mind as the dispositions skillfully and mindfully displayed by characteristically intelligent people when confronted with problems the solution to which are not immediately apparent.
We hear a lot about preparing students for the 21st Century. The Habits of Mind are the intellectual characteristics of effective, self-directed learners and creative problem solvers. Join us as Dr. Kielty provides us with a deeper understanding of their application to daily life and how they apply to gifted children.
Bill Keilty, Ed.D., is currently the Coordinator of the Lighthouse Program in the Spring Lake Park Schools, Spring Lake Park, MN. He developed and provides leadership for this innovative school program that has received national attention
Bill has been an advocate for gifted children for the past 32 years. He teaches graduate course work for Hamline University's Gifted Certificate Program. Bill is currently on the MN Department of Education's Gifted and Talented Advisory Council and is legislative liaison for the Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented, a state-wide advocacy group. He is currently the Minnesota Liaison for the Center for Talented Development at Northwestern University in Evanston.
Sponsored by ISD #318 Gifted and Talented Education Program with funding from the Blandin Foundation
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Upcoming Youth Events and Classes-Grand Rapids Community Education
Hey, check out our new Winter/Spring Community Ed Catalog online www.getlearning.org or in hard copy. Exciting Classes and Events for Youth in Grand Rapids Area offered for Winter/Spring 2011 by ISD 318 Community Education. You can register online at http://www.getlearning.org/ or call 327-5730. Lots more classes and info in the catalog online or pick up at print copy at the local libraries or Community Ed offices.
Basic Babysitting -Class # 318500
Be the Best Babysitter on the Block!!! Master your babysitting skills.
Friday 1/21/11 12:45-6:00 pm Early Release day!
at Grand Rapids RJE Middle School-Rm 208. Fee: $20.00
Jr. Naturalists Class # 318509
Boost your knowledge on the environment and connect with nature! FUN, hands-on science and nature program for 3rd and 4th graders.
There are 2 Winter/Spring Sessions offered. Each session-$10 Fee. If you are attending both sessions you must register and pay for both sessions.
Choose one or both of these sessions at Southwest Elementary School. Fee: $10.00 per session.
Session W/S 1 - Wednesdays~ 1/26/11 - 2/16/11 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Session W/S 2 - Wednesdays ~ 3/2/11 - 3/23/11 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Golf "FORE" Kids ** New class** Class # 318512
Improve or Discover Golf and be ready when the Golf season starts!
Instructor-Afton Pender-Jr. High Golf Coach.
2 age group sessions are offered at RJE Middle School. Fee: $50.00 for 5 week session
Mondays 1/31/11- 3/7/11 No class 2/21/11
Session W/S21 3:30pm - 5:00 pm for 1st-3rd graders
Session W/S2 5:30 pm - 7:00 for 4th-6th graders
Lego Robotics for Families ** New class** Class # 318520
Team up with your child and discover Lego Robotics together. This is a fast paced and fun introduction to both robotics and robotics teams. For youth ages 3rd grade-8th grade. All equipment needed will be supplied for the class.
Tuesdays ~ 3/1/11 - 3/22/11 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grand Rapids RJE Middle School-Media Center Fee: $40.00
Any Questions - contact Karen Walker
ISD 318 Community Education-Youth Programs
kwalker@isd318.org 218-327-5799
Basic Babysitting -Class # 318500
Be the Best Babysitter on the Block!!! Master your babysitting skills.
Friday 1/21/11 12:45-6:00 pm Early Release day!
at Grand Rapids RJE Middle School-Rm 208. Fee: $20.00
Jr. Naturalists Class # 318509
Boost your knowledge on the environment and connect with nature! FUN, hands-on science and nature program for 3rd and 4th graders.
There are 2 Winter/Spring Sessions offered. Each session-$10 Fee. If you are attending both sessions you must register and pay for both sessions.
Choose one or both of these sessions at Southwest Elementary School. Fee: $10.00 per session.
Session W/S 1 - Wednesdays~ 1/26/11 - 2/16/11 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Session W/S 2 - Wednesdays ~ 3/2/11 - 3/23/11 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Golf "FORE" Kids ** New class** Class # 318512
Improve or Discover Golf and be ready when the Golf season starts!
Instructor-Afton Pender-Jr. High Golf Coach.
2 age group sessions are offered at RJE Middle School. Fee: $50.00 for 5 week session
Mondays 1/31/11- 3/7/11 No class 2/21/11
Session W/S21 3:30pm - 5:00 pm for 1st-3rd graders
Session W/S2 5:30 pm - 7:00 for 4th-6th graders
Lego Robotics for Families ** New class** Class # 318520
Team up with your child and discover Lego Robotics together. This is a fast paced and fun introduction to both robotics and robotics teams. For youth ages 3rd grade-8th grade. All equipment needed will be supplied for the class.
Tuesdays ~ 3/1/11 - 3/22/11 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grand Rapids RJE Middle School-Media Center Fee: $40.00
Any Questions - contact Karen Walker
ISD 318 Community Education-Youth Programs
kwalker@isd318.org 218-327-5799
Great Decisons 2011 Kick-off Jan 31st
Kick-off Event for Great Decisions 2011-
Tom Hansen Featured Speaker
Class # 318627 FREE EVENT!
Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Blandin Foundation
Tom Hanson of the Minnesota International Center will be discussing current foreign policy problems and promises.
This is also an informational meeting about the Great Decisions 2011 group discussions that are starting on Feb. 16, 2011 at the Blandin Foundation. See below- Great Decisions Discussion Group for more info. This Free event is co-sponsored by ISD 318 Community Education, Grand Rapids Area Library, and Minnesota International Center.
Register online http://www.getlearning.org/ or with 318 Community Ed, 327-5730
Great Decisions 2011 Discussion Group-Entire series Class # 318685
Enrich your mind and share your opinion with Great Decisions 2011 Discussion Group.
Great Decisions is a Global Awareness discussion group on various current foreign policy topics. This is a free program that consists of a short lecture and lively discussion with a local college professor and other guest speakers.
We are going into our third season of Great Decisions Discussion Series. Please register and give us your email address, and we'll send you reminders of upcoming discussions and their topics, info on the topics., and location.
Great Decision Briefing Books are available for $22 through Community Education.
Anticipate the thought provoking discussions on these topics for 2011 …
Rebuilding Haiti , U.S. National Security, Horn of Africa, Responding to the Financial Crisis, Germany Ascendant, Sanctions and Nonproliferation, The Caucasus, Global Governance, China and India: partners or competitors?
For more info on the topics go to http://www.getlerning.org/ . or http://www.fpa.org/info-url_nocat4705/info-url_nocat.htm
This is sponsored by Grand Rapid Area Library, ISD 318 Community Education, and Minnesota International Center and is FREE.
3rd Wednesday of the month ~ 2/16/11 - 9/21/11
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Blandin Foundation or Grand Rapids Area Library
Register online http://www.getlearning.org/ or with 318 Community Ed, 327-5730
Any questions contact kwalker@isd318.org or 327-5799
Tom Hansen Featured Speaker
Class # 318627 FREE EVENT!
Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Blandin Foundation
Tom Hanson of the Minnesota International Center will be discussing current foreign policy problems and promises.
This is also an informational meeting about the Great Decisions 2011 group discussions that are starting on Feb. 16, 2011 at the Blandin Foundation. See below- Great Decisions Discussion Group for more info. This Free event is co-sponsored by ISD 318 Community Education, Grand Rapids Area Library, and Minnesota International Center.
Register online http://www.getlearning.org/ or with 318 Community Ed, 327-5730
Great Decisions 2011 Discussion Group-Entire series Class # 318685
Enrich your mind and share your opinion with Great Decisions 2011 Discussion Group.
Great Decisions is a Global Awareness discussion group on various current foreign policy topics. This is a free program that consists of a short lecture and lively discussion with a local college professor and other guest speakers.
We are going into our third season of Great Decisions Discussion Series. Please register and give us your email address, and we'll send you reminders of upcoming discussions and their topics, info on the topics., and location.
Great Decision Briefing Books are available for $22 through Community Education.
Anticipate the thought provoking discussions on these topics for 2011 …
Rebuilding Haiti , U.S. National Security, Horn of Africa, Responding to the Financial Crisis, Germany Ascendant, Sanctions and Nonproliferation, The Caucasus, Global Governance, China and India: partners or competitors?
For more info on the topics go to http://www.getlerning.org/ . or http://www.fpa.org/info-url_nocat4705/info-url_nocat.htm
This is sponsored by Grand Rapid Area Library, ISD 318 Community Education, and Minnesota International Center and is FREE.
3rd Wednesday of the month ~ 2/16/11 - 9/21/11
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Blandin Foundation or Grand Rapids Area Library
Register online http://www.getlearning.org/ or with 318 Community Ed, 327-5730
Any questions contact kwalker@isd318.org or 327-5799
Science Explosion-Children First Event
FREE Children First! Event this Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 1-5 pm at RJE Middle School, 1000 NE 8th Ave., Grand Rapids, MN
Science Explosion
Experience the Excitement of Science! Explore the demonstrations and programs of the Science Museum of Minnesota, Soudan Physics Lab and area scientists. More info online http://www.getlearning.org/ under Children First! events.
Please come and bring your families and friends! This is a popular event with lots to see and discover!
Any questions contact Colleen Swanson 218-999-1454 or Karen Walker 218-327-5799
Science Explosion
Experience the Excitement of Science! Explore the demonstrations and programs of the Science Museum of Minnesota, Soudan Physics Lab and area scientists. More info online http://www.getlearning.org/ under Children First! events.
Please come and bring your families and friends! This is a popular event with lots to see and discover!
Any questions contact Colleen Swanson 218-999-1454 or Karen Walker 218-327-5799
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