Minnesota Community Education Association

Expenses associated with continuing professional development and legislative activities are not directly allocated to the various programs sponsored by the association. The association provides a directory of its membership, publications and other information to its membership. The association provides a legislative update on issues related to Community Education. In addition, the association promotes and sponsors other membership related activities.

The association offers a two day conference encouraging members to become better leaders in development and delivery of Community Education programs in their respective communities. Approximately 250 members attended this conference. In addition, the association provides a variety of regional inservice workshops throughout the state of Minnesota. Attendees discuss and receive updated information on Community Education issues. Attendence varies due to location of workshops.

The association hosts an annual fall conference. This conference provides members with the opportunity to receive and share information, discuss, and learn about emerging issues concerning Community Education. The conference was attended by approximately 600 members of the association and other interested individuals.

The midwest recreational aquatics and facilities conference was initiated in 2023. The goal of the conference was to coordinate and provide inormation to members maintaining aquatics, fitness and Community centers to enhance recreational activities available through Community Education programs. Specific information was provided to participants interested in promoting aquatic and other activities through Community Education programs. Approximately 150 members attended this conference.