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Before- and After-school Programs and Childcare

Welcome to the Area Learning Center.  We hope you will use this site to explore additional education programs offered at Minneapolis Public Schools.  The Area Learning Center offers a variety of learning opportunities through our Extended Day Programs, Winter Break Academy, Spring Break Academy, Summer Scholars Academy and Homeschooling.   

Our primary goal is to help our students increase academic growth, recover credits, and explore career options that will lead to graduation and a brighter future beyond. We believe in your child.

Extended Learning Programs

GEMS GISE and STEM

Student Engagement

Community Based Organizations

Minneapolis Public Schools works with several Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to provide after school and summer school academic programs. CBOs or parents provide transportation for students from their day school (if off-site) to the program location and then home. MPS provides food services. Organizations offer culturally relevant, engaging classes in reading and/or math together with social and emotional learning experiences .

ACES: NE College Prep and Hiawatha College Prep

WE WIN @Jerry Gamble

East Side Neighborhood Services: Mulberry, Luxton Learners, Venture Academy

Contact

1250 W. Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411

612-668-0730
Fax: 612-668-5335

Homeschooling

In accordance with state law, Minneapolis Public Schools is required to ensure that all school-age children between the ages of 7 and 17 who live within the district's boundaries are being educated. Learn more about MPS homeschooling here.

Staff Directory

Elizabeth Frisby

Titles: Teacher, District Program Facilitator
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-308-9148

Aaron Gerhardt

Titles: Teacher, District Program Facilitator
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-0439

Chrisie Jennings

Titles: Project Coordinator, Extended Learning
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-1242

Anne Lewerenz

Titles: Teacher, District Program Facilitator
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-0181

Daren Johnson

Titles: Director, Extended Learning
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-0064

Donell Shinder

Titles: School Secretary, Senior
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-2114

Elizabeth Bortke

Titles: Teacher, District Program Facilitator
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-0053

Fabiola Ortega-Aguilar

Titles: Account Specialist
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-0721

Janae Streufert

Titles: Program Coordinator, Student Engagement
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-1202

Jenny Delaney

Titles: Program Coordinator, Student Engagement
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-3930

Elizabeth Therkildsen

Titles: Teacher, District Program Facilitator
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:

Marilyn Evenmo

Titles: Materials Handler
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:

Mark Berg

Titles: Materials Handler
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-2114

Mee Vang

Titles: Account Specialist
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-0725

Melinda Stapley

Titles: Coordinator, Area Learning Centers
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-1207

Michael Souza

Titles: Materials Handler
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:

Rhonda El-Said

Titles: Materials Coordinator
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-4236

Sengladda Sanychanh

Titles: Account Specialist
Roles: Faculty & Staff
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 612-668-0075