Through Alaska's community education program, the school buildings are becoming centers for education and recreation for people of all ages before, during, and after school hours. Community education emphasizes cooperation and coordination among schools, agencies, businesses, and individuals to provide effective community programs at the lowest cost possible. Volunteers are recruited and trained to participate as council members and instructors. Child care programs are provided before and after school hours for school age children of working parents. Other components of community education are: program enrichment for kindergarten through grade 12, opportunities for involvement of youth beyond the school day, and community development. The program also maximizes use of school and other public facilities. This booklet describes programs and activities, on-site monitoring, agency cooperation with the community schools, latchkey programs, and the contribution of the Alaska Department of Education to the community education program. Tables depict state funding, numbers of community school sites, councils, and council members, and community education activities available at each site. The text of the Alaska Community Schools Act is also included. (DHP)