Resourceful Links
Local districts that have CE models
National
Community Education Association
The National Community Education Association
(NCEA) is the advocate on the national level for community educators around
the nation. Along with providing area and regional workshops and institutes,
NCEA holds an annual conference, generally in December. NCEA employs an executive
director and operates an executive office in Fairfax, Virginia. NCEA publishes
a quarterly professional journal, THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION JOURNAL. The executive
director promotes the community education concept and works to network among
other national education related associations. Membership in NCEA is open to
everyone with an interest in community education. An annual conference (Multi-state/NCEA
Region #6) highlighting the role of advisory council members is conducted each
June in Brainerd, Minnesota, for the six states comprising Region #6 of the
NCEA- Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. This
conference has an excellent reputation spanning 20 years. NCEA Region #6 members
also elect a regional representative to the NCEA Board of Directors.
For more information, contact:
NCEA
3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 91-A
Fairfax, Virginia 22042
(703) 359-8973
Iowa Center for Community Education
Located at the Iowa Department of Education, the Iowa Center
for Community Education (ICCE) supports community education throughout the state.
Established by funding from a grant provided by the Mott Foundation, the ICCE
distributes literature about community education to interested individuals and
groups and provides site visits for community and school groups interested in
the community education concept. Information about the ICCE may be obtained
by contacting
Joe Herrity
Iowa Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50622-2838
(515) 281-3290
Joe.Herrity@ed.state.ia.us
Kevin Koester, Ankeny Community Schools
306 SW School Street
Ankeny, Iowa 50021
(515) 965-9606
KKoester@ankeny.k12.ia.us
National Center for
Community Education
Located in Flint, Michigan, the National Center for Community
Education (NCCE) offers three formats of leadership training opportunities for
U.S. and international participants to formulate a conceptual framework for
community education and to explore unique models, develop skills, view films
and written materials and interact with outstanding practitioners. The primary
role of NCCE is to assist groups and individuals in developing approaches for
more effectively working within their communities. Information about NCCE may
be obtained by calling toll-free (800) 811-1105 or visiting the website.
National Council of State
Community Education Associations
The National Council of State Community Education Associations
(NCSCEA) is a committee within the National Community Education Association
(NCEA). Each state community education association that has an affiliate membership
in NCEA is allowed one liaison to this council. The purpose of the council is
to strengthen state associations through networking and training and to act
as a grassroots voice to the NCEA. NCSCEA meets for one week during July, and
for one day immediately preceding the NCEA National Conference. The state liaison
to NCSCEA also acts as the state delegate to the Delegate Assembly held at the
National Conference. For more information, contact:
NCEA
3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 91-A
Fairfax, Virginia 22042
(703) 359-8973
ncea@ncea.com
International Community Education Association
The International Community Education Association (ICEA) works
to raise the consciousness and encourage the initiative of people around the
world “in identifying needs and problems in their local communities and
in planning and implementing programs, services, and facilities which will improve
the quality of life.” ICEA promotes the practice of community education
globally, enjoys consultative status with UNESCO and the Council of Europe,
and sponsors a World Conference every four years (2000, 2004, etc.). Located
in Great Britain, the ICEA may be contacted at Lyng Hall, Blackberry Lane, Coventry
CV2 3JS, England; phone #0203 638670/fax #0203 681161.
Institute for Character Development
Iowa Afterschool Alliance
The Iowa Afterschool Network is a broad-based partnership
of organizations formed for the purpsoe of promoting, coordinating, and advocating
for Iowa's afterschool efforts to ensure that all Iowa youth have access to
safe places with structured activities during non-school hours. For more information
contact the Iowa Collaboration for Youth Development, c/o Youth Policy Institute
of Iowa, 7200 Hickman Road, Suite 202, Des Moines, IA 50322. You may also call
(515) 727-4220 or email cbehrer@ypii.org.
Iowa Park and Recreation Association
National Parks and Recreation Association
Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program and Extension website for Teens