Enrich your life today by signing up for our adult enrichment classes. Elevate your skills, broaden your horizons, and embrace lifelong learning with us!
Our goal is to provide tools for children to develop skills needed to promote successful transition into kindergarten, be mindful of each child's individualized style of learning and promote a sense of self-worth and community.
Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how your child is learning and growing. It identifies possible health or learning concerns so children can get help before starting school.
What is ‘Experiential Education’? Experiential Education is a teaching philosophy which engages learners with direct experiences. It focuses on moral values, increasing knowledge and awareness, developing life skills, and understanding their contribute.
Tiger Cub Child Care is available to children ages six weeks through Preschool age, providing we can meet the needs of that child. We follow the District #241 school calendar and operate from 6:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
A variety of opportunities for youth to learn, grow and build friendships.
Drivers aged 55 and above are encouraged to sign up for our defensive driving courses. These sessions will help you enhance your driving skills and develop a fresh understanding of traffic safety.
The courses will address financial obligations, future planning, budgeting, income, career development, spending habits, credit management, saving, and investments.
Our day trips are organized in collaboration with Austin, Owatonna, and Waseca Community Educations, as well as the Albert Lea Senior Center. Experience a day full of adventure with a relaxing bus ride, eliminating the need for driving.
Let's keep those bodies moving! We offer many fitness classes that welcome all levels of fitness.
Discover classes on Health & Wellness. Get started on Revolutionary Self-Care: Embrace, Nurture, and Grow Your Authentic Self.
Unleash your imagination and explore the world of crafting and hobbies with our variety of classes.
Located by the Brookside Boat Landing
Our recreation experiences teaches you skills through hands on learning.
Our online Driver’s Education program prepares students for the Minnesota Class D Knowledge Exam while helping them build the skills needed for safe, responsible driving.
Age Requirement: Students must be at least 14½ years old by the start of class.
Class Structure: This online option includes 30 hours of online classroom instruction through A+ Driving School and six hours of Behind-the-Wheel training with Albert Lea Community Education driving instructors.
Course Availability: The Summer 2026 online course is available May 4 through September 30, 2026. Registration closes August 17, 2026.
Registration Fees & Deadlines: The Early Bird Registration fee is $385 through August 3, 2026. After that, the standard registration fee is $405 through August 17, 2026.
Additional Fee Required: A separate $20 A+ Driving School online platform fee is required when creating an account. This fee must be paid by credit card and is not included in the Community Ed registration fee.
Course Timeline: Students must complete the course within the date range listed at registration. They may work on the material for up to three hours per day and can finish in as few as 10 days. Students who do not finish within the allotted time must re-register and pay for the course again.
Completion / Permit Test: At the end of the final online lesson, students must go to myblueslip.com, select Albert Lea Community Education, and follow the prompts to notify our office that the classroom portion is complete. Community Education will then submit the student’s information to the state and send additional next-step information by email. Students must be age 15 before taking the Minnesota Class D Knowledge Exam.
Additional Information: Full course and contract details, policies, and requirements will be provided during the online enrollment process. Please also check your confirmation email for instructions on how to create your account and log in to the online classroom.
For more information on Driver’s Education, including details for homeschool students, behind-the-wheel instructor training, and how to schedule a knowledge exam or road test appointment, please visit our Driver’s Education section on the district website. There, you can also print paper contracts, access the online Driver’s Education manual, download the student driving log, and find practice tests. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Community Education office at 507-379-5318.
