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
Shelby County Lifelong Learning
A short history of development
After years of general discussion and several studies, a volunteer board created the first class aimed at meeting specific industry requirements and contracted with Ivy Tech to offer the course. Besides giving industry what it needed, the class participants gained the initial educational success to boost enthusiasm and confidence for further educational pursuits.
Date of opening/formation
First class Fall 2001
Mission
To increase the intellectual assets of Shelby County.
The extended community to be reached
Shelby and surrounding counties - mainly teens and adults.
Planning partners include
Industry, schools, development groups, community foundation, and government.
Program partners
Ivy Tech, local schools, Blue River Career Center, College Cooperative Southeast - any and all.
Present program includes
Volunteer board surveying and planning - one pilot class.
The future
Second class begins this spring; hiring executive director now.
Contact person for more information
Elaine Haehl, Executive Director
Email: ehaehl@blueriverfoundation.com
Phone: 317.392.7955