Community Schools
Community Engagement in Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is a full-service community school district. We work with families and the community to ensure all of our scholars are socially, mentally, and physically well and prepared for an ever-changing world.Schools alone cannot provide all that young people need to be well and successful, which is why we are a Full-Service Community Schools District. As a Community School District, we have a growing set of partnerships with community organizations that support the academic, social and emotional, and physical development of students and families, empowering them to become caring and responsible citizens at home and in the world. Partnerships help us to serve the whole child by supporting our after school programs, providing academic support, stocking our Family Resource Rooms, offering mental health, medical and dental services and more.
Our Services, Supports & Resources:
Uniting Communities, Eliminating Barriers, Transforming Lives
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Early Childhood: Screening, ECFE, Preschool, Home Visits
Some of the most important learning in a child’s life starts before kindergarten. In Brooklyn Center Community Schools, we recognize the importance of early learning and offer several programs from birth to five. We see ourselves as partners in your child’s lifelong journey of learning. Learn more about Early Childhood in BCCS.
Youth: Childcare and After-School Enrichment
Our fee-based childcare provides on-site care for youth in Pre-K through grade 5. While our 21st Century programs, STEP and LEAP, provide additional academic and enrichment opportunities to accelerate student learning from outside the traditional classroom setting. Learn more about fee-based childcare, youth academic and enrichment programs and courses.
Adult: Education and Enrichment Opportunities
BCCS offers adult education and enrichment opportunities for all community members. The BCCS Community Education department strives to help support life-long learning and access to tools to create a thriving community. Learn more about adult community education opportunities.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
In 2009, Brooklyn Center Community Schools became the first Full-Service Community Schools' District in the state of Minnesota. With over 100 partners and programs, our goal is to provide access to services that will assist in the areas of academic achievement and attainment, health and wellness supports, and a number of social services that aid in the success of all. Learn more about Community Schools in BCCS.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We believe that engagement of all families and staff within our community is based on mutual respect and empowerment. By welcoming our families to be partners in their child’s education, we can increase the achievement and success of every child. Learn more about ways to get involved.
RESOURCES: FAMILY RESOURCE ROOMS, HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER AND MORE
Brooklyn Center’s Health Resource Center offers free and low-cost medical, dental, vision, and mental health services to the youth of Brooklyn Center Schools and community ages 0-19. Learn more about the Health Resource Center.
Our Family Resource Rooms provide families and community access to information and support from various community agencies addressing the basic needs for food, clothing, energy assistance, shelter, healthcare and more. Learn more about the Family Resource Rooms.
WELLNESS INITIATIVES
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to equipping all staff, students and community members with the knowledge to contribute to their lifelong personal wellness, by promoting nutritional habits, physical activity and social-emotional development. We provide staff and community members opportunities supported by our wellness committee and partnerships. Learn more about our wellness initiatives.
ELEYO: REGISTER TODAY
BCCS uses Eleyo, a registration management system, to enroll users in some courses. View available courses and register on Eleyo.