Newgate School

The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, located in Faribault, Minn., is a special education initiative of the Minnesota Department of Education. The academy provides liberal arts, vocational, and life skills training for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. It is approved by the state and the North Central Association; and offers state-approved high school diplomas. It provides a learning experience that promotes American Sign Language and English for effective communication. Its individualized education program prepares measurable goals for each child that can be accomplished in one year based on the present levels of educational performance. The goals help the student to progress in the general curriculum that includes subjects, such as language arts, American history, math, science, biology, fine arts and physical education. The academy promotes health and wellness through various extracurricular, recreational and athletic activities.

The CAC is happy to host two interns from the Leaders for Social Change program at St Olaf. This summer nine students were selected for the program. Students work at area non-profits, live in a St Olaf house, and particpate in weekly seminars. Signe Knutson and Daniel Murphy will be with us through August 6. Inquiries may be directed to Jim Blaha, Executive Director of the Community Action Center at 664-3550. Letters of nomination may be sent to Jim Blaha at 1651 Jefferson Parkway, MN 55057 HS 200 Nominations should be received by June 18, 2010. The Community Action Center, in partnership with South Central College, will offer classes for those interested in becoming a certified nursing assistant. Classes will be offered from 6: 00 9: 00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning September 14 and ending in December. The tuition is waived for CAC clients. An orientation will be held on August 16 from 6: 00 9: 00 pm at Three Links Care Center, 815 Forest Avenue in Northfield. For more information or to sign up for the orientation, call the CAC at 664-3550 or Bob Kell at 507-333-5036. About The Community Action Center is a private, nonprofit organization serving the greater Northfield area whose mission is to promote a healthy, caring and just community for all people through resources, advocacy and volunteer effort. Community Action Center of Northfield 1651 Jefferson Parkway, MN 55057 Northfield Suite HS-200, 507.664.3550