Willmar Community Education

To register for Behind The Wheel (BTW) with Willmar Community Education, students must have successfully completed 30 hours of Driver’s Education Classroom training. The Certificate of Completion from the classroom course must be provided at the Community Education office along with a $300 fee in order to register and receive a blue card. A blue card is required for students to take the permit test at the Driver’s License Exam Station. Once you receive a valid permit, please call Pam at 320-231-8492, ext. 6335 to schedule your six hours of BTW instruction. We strongly recommend students drive 5-10 hours with a parent/guardian before their first BTW driving session. BTW registration fee is non-refundable. BTW driving lessons must be completed within six months of receiving your blue card. Missed or cancelled driving lesson will incur a $50 fee and require rescheduling that driving lesson. Unused BTW driving lessons are non-transferable. We offer a driver training program approved by the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Our instructor is a licensed school teacher with special certification in driver education from the state of Minnesota. At this time, scheduling preference is given to students who have taken their Driver’s Education Classroom training with Willmar Community Education or Willmar High School programs. How To Get Your Driver License (ages 15-17) Classroom Instruction: Students are eligible to register and attend the classroom portion of the training program. You must attend all 30 hours of the training to be eligible for the next step of training. The Blue Card: After completing 30 hours of classroom training, you will receive a certificate of completion that you must provide when registering for Behind the Wheel (BTW) instruction. You must be registered for a BTW program in order to receive the blue card. Get Your Driving Permit: Arrange for the permit test independently at a Minnesota Drivers and Vehicle Services location. You will need the blue card, appropriate ID, your social security number, corrective lenses (if needed), and payment for the permit test fee. Schedule BTW: After receiving your permit, schedule six hours of BTW training by notifying the Community Education office when you are ready to begin the training. Complete BTW Instruction: BTW consists of one instructor and one or two students in a school district vehicle. After completion of the required six hours, you will receive a white card necessary for the license test. Practice: You will need to practice driving for six months. Minnesota law requires a student to have a permit for six months and maintain a driving log. The driving log must be submitted at the time of the road test. Road Test: Schedule the road test at a Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services location. Students must be 16 years old to take the road test. Bring your white card, driving log, proof of insurance, fee, permit, social security number, and corrective lenses (if needed).

A + Driving School offers an online class platform through Willmar Community Education for Minnesota students. Benefits are: Start classes anytime and take at your own pace Classes are available on-demand Free Study Guide to all students “Hands On” activities to reinforce information and get parents involved 24/7 Instructor Support Approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone. No refunds are available for this course.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) recognizes that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. ECFE offers parents hands-on learning experiences that will nourish a lifetime of teachable moments. All ECFE classes are taught by licensed early childhood teachers and parent educators to provide the quality education parents are looking for. Together, parents and children, newborn to kindergarten age, participate in activities and experiences that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills.

Are you preparing for the arrival of a new baby? Join us for Expectant Parenting, a comprehensive class co-taught by Willmar Early Childhood Family Education and Public Health. Throughout this series, we will cover essential topics to help you feel confident and prepared for parenthood: Session 1: Preparing for Delivery Session 2: Breastfeeding Session 3: All About Newborns & Car Seat Safety Session 4: Bringing Baby Home This class is offered four times a year, providing expectant parents with valuable information and support as they embark on this exciting journey. Next session November 2024

Looking for a fun family night? Come discover a world of learning and friendships during our FRED events. We will have guest readers reading our favorite stories and exploring activities around the stories.

Join us for a guided tour of over 2 acres of flower gardens! Please dress appropriately for an outdoor experience and wear shoes comfortable for walking in the gardens. All ages are welcome.

Enjoy a guided tour of over 2 acres of flower gardens and then create a beautiful fresh flower arrangement to take home. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor experience and wear shoes comfortable for walking in the gardens. All ages are welcome to join us! Fee includes a guided tour and take-home flower arrangement.

Expand your Google Sheets skills! Whether it’s for work or play, this class will teach you comprehensive skills which will turn you from a Sheets novice into a Sheets expert. You will learn to enter, organize, refine, analyze, and visualize your data using Google Sheets! This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.

BMX is a sport for the whole family, of any age and ability! Imagine having everyone’s sporting activity happen at the same place and time each week. This class is a great way to learn the sport of BMX racing. The program includes 3 coached lessons, 5 races, a 12-month USABMX membership, and a practice jersey. We have helmets and BMX bikes available to borrow each night or bring your own. Riders must wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed shoes.

What can you do on Instagram that can result in huge growth for your customer base and sales? We’ve got the answers you need in this fun beginner level class to grow your business with Instagram. You’ll learn the key steps needed to improve your company bottom line and gain more followers. Plus, you’ll learn to make your content irresistible and have fun in the process!. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.

Is your child ready for the independence of being home alone? Parents need to be sure their children have the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility safely. Whether it is for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, being trusted to be home alone can be a positive experience for a child who is mature and well prepared. This class for children will address several topics relating to being “Home Alone” including age guidelines, safe habits, house rules, after school routines, phone calls, door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and first aid tips. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. Parents are encouraged to review the take home information and discuss it with their child.

Buying a house is a big deal. This workshop provides an overview of the home buying process so you'll be ready for that perfect house. Part 1: class content includes reading and understanding the seller's property disclosures forms, the importance of getting a home inspection, and what questions to ask. Part 2: class content includes navigating the purchase agreement forms so we are comfortable making offers when we sign.

Congratulations on the birth of your baby! You are your baby's first and foremost teacher. Join us and other parents to discuss the joys and challenges of adding a new member to your family.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you basic chords to get you play along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes an online book, follow-up video lessons, a class recording, and an optional periodic online question and answer session. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. This virtual presentation will be held via Zoom. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade for years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do using chords. The chord method is lots of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes an online book, follow up video lessons, a class recording, and an optional periodic online question and answer session. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. This virtual presentation will be held via Zoom. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.