Models of Community-Based Learning Centers
Learning Centers
General Information
- Introduction
- What is a Learning Center?
- Growing a Learning Center
- Models of Learning Centers
- Building an Advisory Board
- Other Resources
Learning Center Operation
Learning Centers Outside Indiana
Name of Center
John Jay Center for Learning, Inc.
A short history of development
The John Jay Center for Learning, Inc. Advisory Committee met for eighteen months to study options for the community. Their research led to the concept of a learning center to broker educational opportunities in the community.
Research on the best practices as well as countless local studies led to the following decisions:
- To drive the vision locally where local needs are understood best.
- To broker services.
- To be bold, innovative, and entrepreneurial in meeting the local needs for learning.
- To create strategic alliances, collaborating with a broad variety of providers.
Date of opening/formation
August 1, 2001
Mission
To facilitate learning in the community that adds to economic welfare and quality of life of Jay County citizens.
The extended community to be reached
Citizens of all ages in Jay County. (And border region.)
Planning partners include
Arts Council, Business and Industry, Community Center, Jay Development Center, Government Offices, Hospital, Public Library, School Corporation, Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce, Portland Foundation, Step Ahead, WorkOne, and the Youth Services Bureau.
Program partners
Indiana Wesleyan University, Community College of Indiana/Ivy Tech State College, and the Jay School Corporation.
Present program includes
We currently have 200 students enrolled in credit classes offered through our Program Partners.
The future
The John Jay Center for Learning, Inc. will be a community learning center dedicated to helping citizens achieve satisfaction and life-long employability through learning.
Contact person for more information
Sam Shoemaker, Executive Director
111 North Meridian Street
Portland, IN 47317
Phone: 219.729.JJCL
Email: jjcl@jayco.net