Our Mission - Our Staff - Our Students - Volunteer Opportunities - Contact Us - The SAFE Project

OUR MISSION

At Columbia County Education Campus (C.C.E.C.) we understand that not all students excel in traditional school settings.  We are here to provide those students with an alternative educational atmosphere.  We provide opportunities for students who might otherwise fall behind or drop out of school by tailoring a case plan for each student.  Case plans provide referrals and advocacy for academic and social service issues.  We strive to aid in the development of stable and capable young adults who might otherwise fall through the cracks. 

OUR STAFF

At C.C.E.C. we employ a full time Program Director, three full time teachers, two part time teachers aids, a full time Case Manager, and one full time Office Manager.  Please refer to contact information below to reach us.

Butch Chapin Program Coordinator   Nancy Puente Case Manager   Madeline Goodwin Secretary

Top (left to right) JR Litehiser, Dale Graff Bottom (left to right) Colleen Grogan, Andrea Luttrell

OUR STUDENTS

Students at C.C.E.C. come from many different educational situations.  We have a Jr. High School program for younger students who are struggling in the traditional school setting.  We also have students who are currently enrolled in traditional High School but need a little assistance making up credits.  Our largest group are full time C.C.E.C. students. When students first come to C.C.E.C. we assess their educational goals and then establish an individual plan for that student's needs.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

C.C.E.C. encourages volunteer participation from all segments of the community.  We are currently fortunate to have the assistance of several artists from our community and an AmeriCorps volunteer placement.  Volunteers partner with our teaching staff to offer our students credit opportunities.  Please contact C.C.E.C. if you are interested in volunteering at our school.
 

CONTACT US

Email us CCEC@Columbia-Center.org
	Phone (503) 366-3207 (503)-366-3209
Snail Mail Columbia County Education Campus C/O St. Helens School District Office 474 N. 16th St. Helens, OR. 97051

Student Advocates for Freedom and Empowerment

(The S.A.F.E. Project)

C.C.E.C. sponsors Student Advocates for Freedom and Empowerment (S.A.F.E.).  The S.A.F.E. Project works collaboratively with other Columbia County agencies to provide mentorship opportunities to teen women in Columbia County school systems.  These students receive training on violence awareness and prevention and on mentorship skills.  The students then have the opportunity to earn credit for a variety of service learning opportunities including:

• staffing our teen helpline
• providing on-line peer counseling in the S.A.F.E. chatroom
• mentoring younger children from who have lived with violence
• co-present in county schools with the Women's Resource Center
• present at a statewide youth peace conference
• organize and host a local county youth conference for the Ribbon of Promise campaign

There are many other ways that students in the S.A.F.E. project can earn credit and provide service to their community.  If you would like more information, if you need support or information about a problem, or if you would like to apply to the project click here to link to the S.A.F.E. web page.  The S.A.F.E. web page also has other helpful information and a "cyber support group" chat room for teens.
 

CONTACT SAFE

Email us SAFE@transport.com
	Phone (503) 366-3207 (503) 366-3209 (503) 543-6996 Fax (503) 543-8391
Snail Mail Attn: SAFE Columbia County Education Campus C/O St. Helens School District Office 474 N. 16th St. Helens, OR. 97051
	Go to SAFE website

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