Welcome to the Community Education Coalition.

The Community Education Coalition (CEC) of Columbus, Indiana, is a nationally recognized partnership of education, business, and community leaders focused on aligning and integrating the Columbus, Indiana and region's community learning system with economic growth and a high quality of life. This site is intended to be an informational resource for both the Community Education Coalition and the Columbus Learning Center facility.

As you visit the site, please note the links to our Community Education Coalition partner Web sites and resource information to enrich educational and career opportunities for all in our community.

Community Education Coalition Strategic Goals

	Promote the value and importance of a seamless learning system that offers accessible, affordable education for students of all ages
	Serve as an advocate for excellence in education
	Foster collaboration to advance student achievement across the entire learning system (Pre-K through grade 16 and beyond)
	Strongly support and encourage education partners as they attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty
	Serve as a catalyst for establishing Columbus as a regional center for higher education and workforce development
	Foster a stronger linkage between economic development and education initiatives
	Foster efficient and effective use of resources; supporting complementary services
	Evaluate and measure educational system progress against goals and report regularly to the community