Arenaelc - Partnerships

Odyssey Charter School ( www.Odysseycharter.org )

Odyssey Charter School is located in the same building as Arena Early Learning Center . Odyssey is committed to providing a nurturing, innovative, and challenging environment emphasizing:

• Independent thinking

• Active learning

• High academic achievement

• Social responsibility through partnerships with families, teachers and community

MNSACA ( www.mnsaca.org )

Arena Early Learning Center is a member of Minnesota School-Age Care Alliance. (MNSACA) Arena's Director, Antonio Smith, serves on MNSACA's Board of Directors. MNSACA's mission is to promote quality out-of-school time programs and support the leadership and development of out-of-school time professionals.

When kids are your job, you need the Minnesota School-Age Care Alliance (MNSACA).

MNSACA is an association of 600 child/youth focused professionals who provide care to school-age children and youth in school, park, home and agency settings during out-of-school hours. We provide members with:

• Networking Opportunities

• Professional Support

• Public Advocacy

• Professional Development

NAEYC ( www.naeyc.org )

1. All early childhood professionals are supported as professionals with a career ladder, ongoing professional development opportunities, and compensation that attract and retain high quality educators.

2. All families have access to early childhood education programs that are affordable and of high quality and actively participate in their children's education as respected reciprocal partners.

3. All communities, states, and the nation work together to ensure reliable systems of high-quality early childhood education for all children.

MCCD ( www.mccdmn.org )

Minneapolis Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD)

MCCD is an association of community development organizations committed to expanding the wealth and resources of neighborhoods through housing and economic development initiatives