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Dream Big, Start Small: Launching a Home Business - Online CourseBusiness & TechnologyDoing business from home can be a smart, economic move. Learn about your community’s business-in-home regulations and tax advantages, strategies to get you out of your PJs and into a schedule, and separating family and business even in small spaces. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings.Winter 2026- Adult -
Driver EducationThe Basics: Students must be 15 years of age by the first day of class. Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course. Course consists of State-required 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. Students are required to attend all 30 consecutive hours of classroom instruction. The classroom prepares students for the written permit test. After successful completion of classroom instruction, students receive their e-card of completion and have 18 months to obtain a driver’s permit and complete the behind-the-wheel portion of the program. Students are required to have their permit for six months, complete six hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, complete and log 40-50 hours of supervised driving, and be 16 years of age before they are eligible to take the road test for a driver's license. Refunds, minus a $75 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for cancellation. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date. For more information about the licensing process and a full list of program procedures visit https://commed.spps.org/youth-programs/driver-education/teen-driver-education.Category -
Driver Education - Online Class + Behind-the-WheelDriver EducationThe Basics: Get ready to hit the road with SPPS Community Education! This comprehensive course, taught by highly trained licensed classroom instructors, includes 30 hours of state-required classroom instruction and 6 hours of hands-on behind-the-wheel lessons. Students must be 15 years old by the first day of class and attend all 30 hours of classroom instruction consecutively to best prepare students for the written permit test. Upon completing the classroom portion, students will receive an e-card email of completion and have 18 months to get their driver's permit and complete the behind-the-wheel training. To get your license, you’ll need to: hold your permit for at least 6 months, complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, log 40-50 hours of supervised driving and be 16 years old before you can take the road test. Refunds, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for course cancellation if requested more than three-business days prior. We are unable to issue refunds for requests received after that time. For more information about the licensing process and a full list of program procedures visit spps.org/teendriver. Online Course: This class offers an interactive online class experience facilitated by licensed Driver Education Instructors. Participants will engage in classroom discussions, breakout sessions and guest speaker activities. This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements by clicking here. MN State Law requires instructors to be able to see you and hear you during the entire online class session. Students should be an a quiet location free from distraction and noise. Make sure your device has both a camera and microphone. 1-2 business days before your class, you will receive an email with your online meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. Fee: $450 Payment plans: 1) Full payment at time of registration2) $225 at time of registration and remaining $225 payment will automatically be charged to your credit card on the 6th scheduled day of the student's Driver Education Course. Registration Notes: Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course When creating your account, parent/guardian should create their own account and add their student to the parent/guardian's account. Courses Cancellation Fees:1) Refunds, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for the course. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date.2) Students must attend all 30 hours of the Driver Education course in entirety, as required by Minnesota State law.Winter 2026- Youth -
Driver Education - Online Class OnlyDriver EducationThe Basics: Students must be 15 years of age by the first day of class. Course consists of State-required 30 hours of classroom instruction. Students are required to attend all 30 consecutive hours of classroom instruction. The classroom prepares students for the written permit test. This class does NOT include behind-the-wheel lessons. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Letter of Completion. Should you choose to complete the behind-the-wheel portion of the Driver Education program, this letter may be presented to a driving school of your choosing to purchase behind-the-wheel lessons and to receive your E-card to take the permit test. Refunds, minus a $10 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for cancellation. Refunds will not be issued less than 3 days before the start of the course. For more information and a full list of program procedures, visit www.spps.org/drivered. Online Course: This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://www.spps.org/Page/28967. MN State Law requires instructors to be able to see you and hear you during online classes. Make sure your device has both a camera and microphone. 1-2 business days before your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. Register: *Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education CourseWinter 2026- Youth -
Driver Education In-Person + Behind The WheelDriver EducationThe Basics: Get ready to hit the road with SPPS Community Education! This comprehensive course, taught by highly trained licensed classroom instructors, includes 30 hours of state-required classroom instruction and 6 hours of hands-on behind-the-wheel lessons. Students must be 15 years old by the first day of class and attend all 30 hours of classroom instruction consecutively to best prepare students for the written permit test. Upon completing the classroom portion, students will receive an e-card email of completion and have 18 months to get their driver's permit and complete the behind-the-wheel training. To get your license, you’ll need to: hold your permit for at least 6 months, complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, log 40-50 hours of supervised driving and be 16 years old before you can take the road test. Refunds, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for course cancellation if requested more than three-business days prior. We are unable to issue refunds for requests received after that time. For more information about the licensing process and a full list of program procedures visit spps.org/teendriver. FEE: $450 PAYMENT PLANS: 1)Full payment at time of registration 2) $225 at time of registration and remaining $225 payment will automatically be charged to your credit card on the 6th scheduled day of the student's Driver Education Course.Winter 2026- Youth -
Driving Classes for 55+Category -
Drop In ECFEMixed Age Classes (B-K)An open, drop-in program, FREE and open to all families with ECFE aged children. Drop In families must stay with their children in the play spaces and provide primary supervision. Families will need to sign in each time they attend.ECFE 25-26 -
WaitlistDungeons and Dragons Adventure (Adult+Child)Special Topics & EventsOne adult and one child, ages 10-15. Register under the child's name. Take a Dungeons and Dragons journey together led by a Professional Game Master. Familiarize yourself with the world of D&D and try out new character ideas in a single-play session.Winter 2026- Adult -
Starting SoonECFE Night at the Children's MuseumEarly Childhood Family EducationJoin ECFE for a FREE night at the Children's Museum. All current ECFE families are invited. School age siblings of ECFE families are also welcome. Free Family Nights have been offered to you through a MN children's Museum Legacy Grant. We want all visitors to feel welcome and excited about visiting the museum. For those unfamiliar with the museum, we’ve created a video that walks through a typical visit and highlights what families can expect. This may be helpful to share with staff and families before their visit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNWgaYy1niw GETTING THERE: Museum Address: 10 W 7th St, St Paul, MN 55101 METRO TRANSIT: We recommend using Metro Transit. It is FREE for ECFE Night at the Children's Museum. The museum is also close to many transit options, including the green line train and multiple bus routes. We recommend using Metro Transit’s Metro Trip Planner to find the most convenient route. GET YOUR FREE METRO TRANSIT PASS HERE. DRIVING & PARKING: We recommend parking in the World Trade Center Parking Ramp (477 Cedar St, St Paul, MN 55101), which is connected to the museum via the skyway. Families should bring their parking ticket to the museum box office for validation to receive our discounted rate ($7.50 + tax for 3 hours and $1 for each additional 30 minutes).ECFE 25-26 -
Early Childhood Family EducationSaint Paul Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers parent and early childhood education for families with children between birth and kindergarten age. ECFE is based on the idea that the family provides a child's first and most important learning environment, and parents are a child's first and most significant teachers. ECFE works to strengthen families and enhance the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. A typical ECFE class consists of three learning sections: - Together Time: ECFE most often begins with parent/child activities in the children’s classroom. - Parents' Time: Parents then separate from their children and join together for a discussion group facilitated by a Parent Educator. - Childrens' Time: While the parents are in discussion, children continue to participate in activities facilitated by an Early Childhood Teacher.Category -
WaitlistEasy Ethiopian/Eritrean CookingCulinaryEthiopian food is light, healthy and flavorful, ranging from very spicy to very mild. It can be addictive, both in cooking it as much as eating it. Discover new cooking techniques, exotic spices, and ways to pair them with ingredients like beans, lentils, vegetables and meat sautéed with flavored butter, ghee and healthy oils.Winter 2026- Adult -
WaitlistElectrical CircuitsHome & GardenLearn to do basic home electrical wiring repairs. We’ll cover the different types of wire and circuit breakers, light switches and wall receptacles and how to replace and wire three different types of circuits and learn how to test them. The first session is lecture based, the second session is hands on.Winter 2026- Adult -
Essential Kids CareFree Essential Kids Care will be offered fall 2020-2021 during Distance Learning 2.0 to Essential Workers in Tier 1 as defined by the Governors Executive Order. A Complete list for qualifying Tier 1 workers care be downloaded here Essential Kids Care will be serving school-age students 12 years old and under. Essential Care is available for students 6th grade through 12 years old at Washington Technology Magnet beginning February 16th, 2021.Child Care Program -
ExpoDiscovery ClubRegistration for the upcoming 2025-2026 School Year: Currently enrolled 2025-2026 school year families: Registration opens on Monday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00 am. Families not currently enrolled in the 2025-2026 school year and/or new to Discovery Club: Registration will open on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 9:00 am. If a request is submitted before April 27th, it will be removed and you’ll need to submit a new contract when open registration begins. Registration Information Contracts (accepted or pending) do not carry over from summer to school year or year to year. All families, including families on the wait list, must register annually for any future care. Contracts from families not currently enrolled for the school year received prior to April 27 will be removed and families will need to re-register on April 27 at 9:00 am. Registrations will be reviewed in the order that they were received by our online system, and could take up to 10 business days to process. In order for a registration to be processed, all program balances must be paid in full. Accounts with a balance overdue will not be processed. Students must be enrolled and attending in the St. Paul Public School District in order to receive Discovery Club child care services. (We do not offer care to out-of-district students in our program during the school year. This includes families who live within the district boundaries but attend a charter or private school.) 2025-2026 Child Care Rates Families can select before school care, after school care, or a combination based on your child’s school schedule. Days of care may range from three to five days per week, per care session. Contracted days must remain the same for each week. Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $49.00/child/contract charged at the time that the contract is accepted. Before School Offered for students who attend schools with an 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. start time 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. $12.40/day $62.00/week 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. $18.55/day $92.75/week After School Starts at the end of the school's regular day and goes until 6:00 p.m. Snack provided 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. $24.75/day $123.75/week 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. $18.55/day $92.75/week 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. $12.40/day $62.00/week Drop-in days add $5.00/session/day; available to children currently enrolled and subject to space available. Schedule changes require a one week notice and are subject to space availability. A $25 per child schedule change fee applies. Families are invoiced bi-weekly, after the care happens and payments are due on the following Friday. Accounts will receive a late payment fee if balance is not paid on the due date. Accounts past due are subject to withdrawal of contracted care. Non-School Days Available to currently enrolled students $44.00/day/child if registered by the deadline $52.00/day/child if registered after the deadline Non-school day registration for the 2025-26 school year begins on August 26th 2025 at 9 am for all families with an approved Discovery Club contract. Non-School Day locations coming soon. More 2025-2026 School Year information on the Discovery Club Website ______________________________________________________________________ 2026 Summer Child Care Information to come Summer rates include breakfast, lunch, snack, field trips/events included in the program. Discovery Club school-age care requires a non-refundable registration fee of $49 per child, charged at the time that the contract is accepted. Families are invoiced bi-weekly, after the care occurs and payments are due on the following Friday. Daily rate: $44.00 per day/per child Summer Daily Hours : 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM More summer information on the Discovery Club Website Questions may be directed to discovery.club@spps.orgDC 25/26 School Year DC Site -
ExpoDiscovery ClubExpo for Excellence MagnetDC 25/26 School Year DC Non-School Day Site
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Family Literacy (B-K)Family LiteracyFamily Literacy allows parents and children to attend school together. Adults work on English Language Learning (ELL), and participate in parent education, while their children experience an early childhood education. Caregivers learning English attend 2 days a week with their children, who have not yet started Kindergarten. Caregivers must be beginner or intermediate levels (A or B) on the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS). Consistent attendance is required. Families apply in June, and complete CASAS testing in August/September. Accepted families will be placed in a class based on CASAS level, needs, and availability. Limited transportation is available. Openings will be filled throughout the year, as available. Hoob Family Literacy Hoob Family Literacy yog ib hoob qhia rau cov niam txiv uas tsis tau paub ntawv thiab paub lus Meskas zoo los yog English Language Learning (ELL) thiab muaj me nyuam mos txog rau kindergarten. Hoob no muaj kawm ob rau peb hnub tuaj ib as tiv. Thaum tuaj kawm lawm yauv tau tuaj kawm txhua lub sib hawm raws li muaj kawm. Yuav pib muaj cuv npe lub Rau hli ntuj ntawv. Thaum cuv npe tag lawm ces muaj mus xeem cov ntawv CASAS rau lub Yim hli thiab Rau hli ntuj ntawv. Qhov xeem no yuav qhia tau tias niam txiv paub ntawv paub lus Meskas ntau li cas thiaj li paub muab mus kawm raws lub cov hoob muaj. Yuav mauj tsheb tos raws li muaj rooj seem. Waxbarashada Qoysaska.(Family literacy) Waxbarashada Qoyska waxa ay u ogolaataa qoysaska ina ay si wadajir ah dugsiga u xaadiraan dhoor maalmood todobaadkii. Dadka waaweyn ee ku jira bilowga ama heerka dhexe ee luuqada Ingiriisiga waxa ay ka shaqeeyaan Barashada Luuqadda Ingiriisiga (ELL), waxaa ay sidoo kale ka qaybqaataan waxbarashada waalidka ee ku saabsan barbaarinta caruurta, halka carruurtoodu, da'doodu tahay dhalashada ilaa fasalka barbaarinta, ay la kulmaan waxbarashada carruurnimada hore. Imaansho joogto ah ayaa looga baahan yahay qoysaska. Qoysasku waxa ay codsanayaan ama is diiwaangelinayaan bisha lixaad (juun) , kadibna waxaa laga qaadayaa imtixaanka la yiraahdo CASAS bisha sideedaad(Agoosto) ama bisha sagaalaad(Sebtembar) si loo go'aamiyo heerkooda. Qoysaska la aqbalay waxaa lagu lagayn doonaa fasalada heerka imtixaamka CASAS, baahiyaha, iyo helitaanka. Alfabetización Familiar Alfabetización Familiar permite a las familias asistir juntas a la escuela varios días a la semana. Los adultos con niveles de Ingles de principiantes o intermedio trabajan en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés, y participan en la educación de los padres, mientras que sus hijos, desde el nacimiento hasta el ingreso al jardín de niños, experimentan la educación de la primera infancia. Se requiere de asistencia constante. Las familias presentaran su solicitud en junio y presentaran las pruebas CASAS en los meses de agosto/septiembre para determinar su nivel. Las Familias aceptadas serán ubicadas en clases de acuerdo con su nivel, las necesidades y disponibilidades de CASAS. Hay transporte disponible, pero es limitado.ECFE 25-26 -
Financing Your Business - Online CourseBusiness & TechnologyLaunching and building your business takes money. Discover sources of funding available for both start-ups and established small businesses. Review loans, credit cards, investors, grants and crowd-sourcing, as well as how personal credit and credit repair impact being funded. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your Class Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings.Winter 2026- Adult -
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WaitlistFlamework Fundamentals: Italian Glass BeadsArt & MusicGet acquainted with working a torch and Italian soft glass. Learn safety protocol, tool and equipment use, and beginner flameworking techniques. Build confidence exploring glass manipulation, shaping techniques and surface decoration. Leave class with 4-6 beads. Please note the following before registering: *Wear closed toe shoes/work boots and dress in layers. Wear natural fiber clothing with long sleeves and pants. *It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. If you can't, there will be some to use; you will be asked to help sanitize them after use. *Bring a water bottle as it can get hot in the shop, especially during the summer monthsWinter 2026- Adult -
FlipsGymnasticsFor gymnasts who are progressing at an advanced level. Coach approval required.Winter 2026- Youth -
Flips IIGymnasticsFor gymnasts who are progressing at an advanced level. Coach approval required. Participants must have attended at least one full year of Flips classesWinter 2026- Youth -
Fluid Painting: Chain Pull ArtArt & MusicChain pull painting, also known as chain drag painting or fluid painting, is a contemporary art technique that involves pouring a mixture of paint and medium onto a (16x20) canvas. The process involves mixing various colors of acrylic paints with a pouring medium. This artwork is often vibrant, abstract, and full of unexpected texture and movement. All supplies included.Winter 2026- Adult -
Fun With Fiber Art: Circle Weaving (Adult + Child)Art & MusicOne adult and one child ages 7-15. Register under the name of the child attending. Weaving can be a complex process. Learn how to construct a simple loom using repurposed materials, and create a colorful, unique weaving using a variety of yarns. All materials included.Winter 2026- Adult