Community Education is a philosophy of education and a system for community development.
As a philosophical concept, community education transforms the idea of education from a narrow view of schooling to a much broader view of continual lifelong learning.

Lifelong Learning is an organized process of enabling people of all ages to gain access to the widest possible range of education and/or training in order that they can take control of their lives and make informed choices regarding their future more easily.
All aspects of the community are recognized as sources in the education of people.

Community education is people helping people.
Citizens have a right and a responsibility to be involved in determining community needs, identifying community resources and linking those needs and resources to improve their community.
Comprehensive community education programs provide opportunities for people to work together to improve their own lives and the life of their community.

Community Development is an educational and motivating process that engages community members and organizations and empowers them to participate actively in improving the quality of their life.
In a community climate of communication, openness, and cooperation, traditional schools are transformed into community centers.

Community Centers involve a broad range of community residents, public and private organizations, local, and state agencies. Community centers are places where people gather to learn, to enjoy themselves, and also to become involved in community problem solving. It is open to students, families and the community before, during and after school, seven days a week, all year long.