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SUMMER 2014 June – July Class Schedule

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Barron Collier High School High Collier Barron NON-PROFIT NON-PROFIT Adult + Community Education Community + Adult Superintendent’s Message

WHILE GEORGE GERSHWIN WROTE The District School Board of about summertime and the Collier County, Florida living being easy in his famous song, I would like to say that the summertime 2014 Adult & Community Education Program MEMBER makes learning both easy and pleasurable at the very same Mrs. Barbara Berry time. The summer session may be a great one for you to take advantage of. Most classes will be CHAIR held at Gulf Coast High School this summer (not at Barron Collier High Mrs. Pat Carroll School, our usual home base). Many of the Adult & Community Education student favorites will be available to you including the How to Use Your Digital Camera class, a Real Estate course VICE CHAIR for those interested in pursuing this most fashionable Naples Mrs. Kathleen Curatolo profession, English Pronunciation with an American Accent, a fan favorite, and Golf, certainly the most popular game in town. Here is hoping that you take the time to learn something new this summer, and we will give you every opportunity to do MEMBER so with our wonderful summer course offerings. Please enjoy Mrs. Julie Sprague your summer!

Dr. Kamela Patton MEMBER Superintendent – Collier County Public Schools Mr. Roy M. Terry Check Out What’s NEW for Summer 2014

Internet and E-mail Basics PAGE 6 Microsoft Word Overview, Part 1, 2, & 3 PAGE 7 Building a Website Using WordPress PAGE 9 WordPress Overview PAGE 9 Classical Music Appreciation PAGE 10 Drawing Botanicals - Your Plant as Art PAGE 10 World Religions, page 13 Sacred Geometry and Acrylic Painting Studio PAGE 10 Basics of Baking PAGE 12 Basics of Cooking PAGE 12 Reading with a Writer’s Eye PAGE 12 Writing Craft: Considering Theme PAGE 12 Writing Craft: Scene & Setting PAGE 12 Lifestyle for a Healthy Life PAGE 13 Parent & Child Sign Language, Toddlers ages 1-4 PAGE 13 World Religions PAGE 13

New classes are listed throughout the catalog. Drawing Botanicals, page 10 LOOK FOR THE NEW ICON.

2 Adult + Community Education | SUMMER 2014 | Questions? Call: (239) 377-1234 How to Read the Class Schedule

Class Schedule SUMMER 2014 June – July

Course Title

Course Number Course Description

Real Estate 3060015 Learn current Naples trends and recent market statistics; the best way to buy/sell Real Estate in today’s market; what is the true value of a home, and what banks are looking at. Learn how to buy short sales, foreclosures, and bank-owned properties. Learn how the content of Real Estate contracts can have ramifications on a purchase or sale. Guest speakers include a Real Estate lawyer, a Mortgage Banker on rates and new types of mortgages, and an insurance agent to speak on how to save on your homeowner’s insurance. Field trip to County Clerk’s office to a foreclosure sale is scheduled. Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: July 2 | 4 | GCHS | 5-124 | York | $69

Day of Class Class Time Class Schedule Sessions Room Fee

Location* Instructor

*For address and map, please see page 5.

Table of Contents

Registration Information...... 4 Personal Enrichment Cooking...... 12 Computers & Technology Exercise and Health...... 13 Computer Basics...... 6 Finance & Investments...... 12 Computer Software...... 7 History...... 13 Phones, Tablets & More...... 8 Languages...... 13 Web Technology...... 9 Sports & Recreation...... 15

Creative Endeavors Business & Career Crafts...... 9 Communication & Marketing...... 15 Music ...... 10 Citizenship ...... 15 Painting & Drawing ...... 10 ...... 16 Photography...... 11 School District News Writing...... 11 Adult Education...... 18

Adult + Community Education | SUMMER 2014 | Enroll Online: www.CollierAdultEd.com 3 Registration Information for Community Education Classes

Please check your student profile to make sure your contact information is current. Three Easy Ways To Register COURSE BOOKS AND MATERIALS Instructions for the purchase of books and/or other Online materials will be included in the course description and Go to www.CollierAdultEd.com are also available from our registration staff. (Visa or MasterCard only) REFUNDS Phone Refunds for classes will not be given after the first class. If you Call 239-377-1234 (Visa or MasterCard only) need to withdraw from a class after it has started, a prorated credit voucher, based on the number of classes remaining Mail and the date the withdrawal was requested, may be obtained Using the envelope enclosed in this catalog, mail for use toward any future class fee. Credit vouchers are valid your registration with payment (check or money for 12 months. Please contact our office at (239) 377-1234 with order, payable to CCPS Adult Ed) directly to: any refund/withdrawal requests. Barron Collier High School Attn: Adult + Community Education Full refunds are given if we cancel a class due to insufficient 5600 Cougar Drive enrollment. Naples, FL 34109 Please note the following special circumstances: Registration forms are also available for download • Materials fees and textbook purchases are nonrefundable on our website: www.CollierAdultEd.com. once class has started. • For cooking or classes meeting two or fewer times, you must contact our office two (2) or more business days prior Register Early to the start date of your class to qualify for a full refund of Although registrations are accepted up to and your registration fee. including the day of class (for most classes), the • There are no refunds for courses that are delivered via our decision to run or cancel a class is made two (2) online vendor, Ed2Go. business days before the scheduled class start date, so register early to avoid disappointment! This could Refunds are not issued for missed classes and classes are ensure your spot in a class that may fill up quickly not pro-rated if you sign up after a class has started. or prevent your class from being cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. CLASS TRANSFERS Transfers between classes are subject to class availability and must be requested before the second scheduled class. Please contact the ACE office to request a transfer. REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION If you provide your e-mail address when registering, you will VISITORS receive a class confirmation and transaction receipt via email Visitors are not allowed in classes. All participants must be once your registration is processed. If you do not provide an registered through the ACE office. email address, we will mail a confirmation if your registration is received more than 5 business days before the class start date. GIFT CERTIFICATES Looking for a great gift idea? Buy a gift card for someone. CANCELLED CLASSES/SCHEDULE CHANGES Gift cards are available in any amount and are redeemable We make every effort to maintain the schedule of classes as for any ACE class listed in this catalog. Please contact our announced in our catalog. However, we reserve the right to office to purchase a gift card today. cancel classes, change instructors, switch rooms, and combine classes when necessary. ACE is not bound by printing errors in our publication. QUESTIONS? NOT SURE WHAT CLASS TO TAKE? If a class is cancelled or rescheduled you may request a transfer to another section of the same class, another class, We’re happy to answer your questions. an electronic credit voucher, or a refund of your enrollment Please call us at (239) 377-1234 or fee. Each registered student will be notified by e-mail and/ email [email protected]. or phone about class cancellations or schedule changes.

4 Adult + Community Education | SUMMER 2014 | Questions? Call: (239) 377-1234 Locations Map for Adult & Community Education Classes

1 Barron Collier High School (BCHS) 5600 Cougar Drive Naples, FL 34109

2 Immokalee Technical Center (iTech) 508 N. 9th Street Immokalee, FL 34142

3 Golden Gate High School (GGHS) 2925 Titan Way Naples, FL 34116

4 Golden Gate Adult Learning Center 2701 48th Terrace SW Naples, FL 34116

5 Lely High School (LHS) 1 Lely High School Boulevard Naples, FL 34113

6 Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology (LWIT) 3702 Estey Avenue Naples, FL 34104

7 Gulf Coast High School (GCHS) 7878 Shark Way Naples, FL 34119

Important Dates No Classes – ACE Office Closed Summer Session Dates All Fridays: June 13 – July 25, 2014 June 9 – July 24, 2014 July 28 – August 8, 2014

Fall 1 Session Dates September 8 – October 23, 2014

Fall 2 Session Dates October 27 – December 18, 2014

Winter 1 Session Dates January 12 – February 26, 2015

No person in this district, shall, on the basis of race, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, religion, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in employment conditions or practices conducted by The District School Board of Collier County. The District School Board of Collier County provides high quality educational experiences enabling all students to achieve their maximum potential in a safe, positive environment. For questions or complaints (adults) regarding the Educational Equity Act, Title IX, Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), or the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Debbie Terry, Executive Director of Human Resources, (239) 377-0344. For questions or complaints (students) regarding the Educational Equity Act, Title IX, or The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, contact Diedra Landrum, Coordinator of Student Services/Guidance & Counseling, (239) 377-0517. For questions or complaints (students) regarding Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Gina White, Psychologist on Special Assignment, (239) 377- 0521. The address for the above contacts is: The District School Board of Collier County, 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109.

Adult + Community Education | SUMMER 2014 | Enroll Online: www.CollierAdultEd.com 5 Computers & Technology

COMPUTER BASICS Internet and E-mail Basics 1060018 NEW The world is at your fingertips with the dynamics of the internet. Students will learn how to navigate through search engines and websites. You will learn how to master your e-mail account, pay bills online, book travel accommodations, navigate through social networks, and buy and sell products/services. Students will spend most of the class time using the internet in a lab setting. Wednesday | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: June 25 | 3 | GCHS | 5-120 | Anderson | $49

Windows 8, Basics 1060020 If you’ve mastered the basics of using a computer, learn more about the new Windows 8 operating system in this class. You’ll learn to work with the desktop, manage files, install and open programs, and discover the various sub-programs within Windows. Prerequisite: students need to have taken a beginning computer course or have basic computer knowledge to take this class. In this instructor-guided course, each student is assigned his/her own computer in our comfortable up-to-date computer lab. Tuesday | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-122 | Clarke | $79

Beginning Computers, Level 1 1060021 Do you feel like the computer world is passing you by If you wish to get started using a computer, this class is for you! You will learn important computer terminology, how to use a computer and how to create and manage files. You will begin to explore the many ways you can use a computer today. This class is PC (Windows Personal Computer) based and focuses on using key Microsoft programs. We will equip you with the basics and no previous experience is necessary. This is not designed for Macintosh users. Monday | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Start: June 9, End: July 14 | 6 | GCHS | 5-122 | Clarke | $79

Windows 8, the Next Step 1060024 Learn to use Windows 8 features above the basic skill level. For students who have taken the Windows 8, Basics course, or who have experience using Windows 8. Thursday | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 17 | 6 | GCHS | 5-122 | Clarke | $79

Introduction to Facebook, Part 1 1060025 Learn how to connect with friends, family, colleagues and businesses through the power of social media. In this one-day class, you will be taught the basics of how Facebook works, common mistakes, and security issues to keep in mind. This is an open forum class. Participation is encouraged! Students will be given the opportunity to set up accounts if desired. Monday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 16, End: June 16 | 1 | GCHS | 5-120 | Untura | $23 Monday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: July 14, End: July 14 | 1 | GCHS | 5-120 | Untura | $23

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Introduction to Facebook, Part 2 1060027 Interested in the social networking phenomenon If you’ve learned the basics of Facebook, join us to learn more about how to update your status, manage your timeline, tag photos and posts, add/delete/restrict relationships, add photos/ videos and more. Students will be able to work on a previously established Facebook account during the class. Monday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: July 7, End: July 7 | 1 | GCHS | 5-120 | Untura | $23

COMPUTER SOFTWARE Microsoft Word, Beginning 1040062 Looking to perfect your letter writing or learn how to use the word processing program everyone wants to know Maybe you’re starting a home business and need to know some basic word processing skills to help get you on your way. From creating, editing, and saving a document (letter) to formatting, adding clip art and tables, Word can fit your needs. Every session is filled with fun and casual hands-on learning adventures. Wednesday | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: July 16 | 6 | GCHS | 5-122 | Clarke | $79

Microsoft Word Overview, Part 1 1040091 NEW Learn how to add, move through, and edit text; move words from one part of your document to another; work on two or more documents simultaneously; change the size or appearance of text; change margins and tab settings; automatically center, right align, justify, and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spell check; use the thesaurus, and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and more. A working knowledge of personal computers is required. Monday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 9, End: June 16 | 2 | GCHS | 5-122 | Nelson | $39

Microsoft Word Overview, Part 2 1040092 NEW From Headers and Footers to timesaving formatting techniques, this course brings a lot to the table. This course explains each of the following features; Creating Hyperlinks, Page Breaks, Indents and Spacing, Margins, Setting Tabs, Formatting Tables, ClipArt, Pictures and Shapes. Whether new to Word or wanting to learn new techniques, gain insight for increased productivity and professional-looking documents with Microsoft Word. A working knowledge of personal computers and the topics covered in Microsoft Word, Part 1, is required. Monday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 23, End: June 30 | 2 | GCHS | 5-122 | Nelson | $39

Microsoft Word Overview, Part 3 1040093 NEW Learn to use some advanced Microsoft Word features. We’ll thoroughly cover Mail Merge, Envelopes and Labels, plus Macros and AutoText. You’ll learn to create mailing labels, print your envelopes, and easily complete larger chores such as creating a name address database. We’ll also merge the database with a form letter or envelope template to simplify a large mailing chore. You’ll learn to use Macro and AutoText functions to eliminate repetitive typing and formatting of documents. A strong working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Word is required. Monday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: July 7, End: July 14 | 2 | GCHS | 5-122 | Nelson | $39

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Microsoft Excel, Level 1 4060007 Learn how to use the popular spreadsheet component of MS Office, and find out how spreadsheets can be used for home and business in a variety of ways. Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: July 16 | 6 | GCHS | 5-122 | Nelson | $79

Microsoft Excel, Level 2 4060008 For students who have taken a beginning Excel course or have experience using the Excel program. Topics include working with charts and graphics, sharing and distributing Excel workbooks, managing and importing data and more. Tuesday | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-120 | Ventry | $79

Skills for Today’s Job Market, Level 2 4060006 For a more in-depth training in Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 programs—Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint—this course is for you! Hands-on practice in these important programs will give you the skills you need to be prepared for most of today’s jobs in the increasingly competitive job market. Also covered are Windows file management skills. Students must have some experience with a Windows-based computer, file saving, good typing and mouse skills (suggested to be taken after completion of Level 1), working with charts and graphics, sharing and distributing Excel workbooks, managing and importing data and more. Monday | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Start: June 9, End: July 14 | 6 | GCHS | 5-120 | Ventry | $79

PHONES, TABLETS & MORE iPhone Tips and Tricks 1080002 This class will teach tips and tricks to make using your iPhone easy, fun and rewarding. The iPhone is a versatile tool with a surprising number of applications (apps). This class will help you set up the default apps that come with the iPhone as well as the best apps that are free (or inexpensive) and most helpful and useful to you. Learn how to set up email, use GPS, shoot high-definition (HD) video to store, send as email, or post online; get a Wi-Fi connection, and even watch movies or TV shows. Also learn how to save battery life and decrease frequency of charging. Learn how to update your iPhone without having to buy the latest version. Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: June 25 | 3 | GCHS | 5-133 | Untura | $49 Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: July 9, End: July 23 | 3 | GCHS | 5-133 | Untura | $49

iPad, Level 1 1080003 Get the most out of your new iPad. You’ll be amazed at the different apps that are available and how they can enrich your life. Your iPad has the capacity to be your virtual jukebox, robust entertainment center, portable library, navigation assistant, weatherman, and so much more. Enjoy the games and hobbies you love. Increase your productivity at work and home. Learn how to update your iPad without having to buy the latest version. Tuesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-133 | Untura | $79

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iPad Crash Course 1080013 Ready to learn all about your new iPad Come to this course and we will cover the basics such as how to use the touch screen and what the icons mean that come with the iPad. From basic care, to surfing the web, to introduction to the App Store, learn how to troubleshoot common problems, helpful tips and tricks and even how to save battery life. Bring your iPad charged and ready to go! Monday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 9, End: June 9 | 1 | GCHS | 5-133 | Untura | $23

Working with Photos on Your iPad 1080016 This one-session class about photos on the iPad covers all the essentials of working with photos. You will learn how to get photos from your camera to your iPad and how to organize and do minor editing of the pictures when they are on your iPad. It also will cover how to get the pictures to and from your computer and the iCloud. Monday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 23, End: June 23 | 1 | GCHS | 5-133 | Untura | $23

WEB TECHNOLOGY Building a Website Using WordPress 1100030 NEW Get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress site and blog. As you walk through the process from start to finish, you’ll find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site’s look and feel, and include user-friendly features. You’ll discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity. Please bring your website domain and web host information with you to class. If you do not have an existing one, you may purchase during class to build your website. This is a hands-on class. No coding or programming skills needed but a working knowledge of personal computers and the internet and an established email address are required to take this class. Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 19, End: June 26 | 2 | GCHS | 5-120 | Untura | $39

WordPress Overview 1100029 NEW In this one-time class, you’ll get an overview on starting a website using WordPress, one of the world’s most popular Web design tools because it’s free, it’s easy to use, and it produces professional results. Learn the difference between domain name and web hosting, what is involved in creating posts and pages, and search engine basics. You will have the opportunity to purchase a domain name and web host during class. This is a hands-on class. No coding or programming skills needed but a working knowledge of personal computers and the internet and an established email address are required to take this class. Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 12, End: June 12 | 1 | GCHS | 5-120 | Untura | $23

Student Testimonial “A friendly atmosphere where the teachers are knowledgeable and patient. Great place to make new acquaintances, too.” —Jenny C., ACE Student

Adult + Community Education | SUMMER 2014 | Enroll Online: www.CollierAdultEd.com 9 Creative Endeavors

CRAFTS Pine Needle Weaving 2020011 Learn how to make beautiful, decorative pine needle baskets. Each student will complete at least one basket by the end of the class. You will learn how to collect and prepare pine needles for weaving, basic stitches in making a basket, and how to preserve a finished basket. There is an additional $15 material fee to be paid to the instructor the first day of class. Thursday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 17 | 6 | GCHS | 5-145 | Holmes | $79

Introduction to Kumihimo/Japanese Braiding 2020018 Learn the art of Japanese braiding known as Kumihimo. With this technique you will be able to make bracelets or necklaces alone or with added beads. Join us for this fun and exciting introduction to Kuminhimo - the possibilities are endless! There is an additional $10 fee for materials payable to the instructor in class. Tuesday | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Start: June 24, End: June 24 | 1 | GCHS | 5-145 | Holmes | $23

MUSIC Classical Music Appreciation 2060007 NEW Did you ever hear a snippet of classical music on television or in a film, and wish you knew what it was? Are you familiar with some classical music, but are looking to delve deeper and discover more of the wonderful classics? In this appreciation course, we will discover the wonderful and rich tradition of Western Classical music, from the Baroque to the early 20th century. Wednesday | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: July 16 | 6 | GCHS | 5-131 | Richard | $89 Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: July 16 | 6 | GCHS | 5-131 | Richard | $89

PAINTING & DRAWING Drawing Botanicals - Your Plant as Art 2080018 NEW This class will use drawing pencils to capture the secret life of plants. We will discuss plant structure as we draw leaves, stems and flowers of Florida Friendly plant and excotics. This is a fun course to encourage admiration of plant structure and enthusiasm for the art of drawing. Thursday | 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 10 | 5 | GCHS | 5-145 | Montoya | $79

Sacred Geometry and Acrylic Painting Studio 2080019 NEW Get out your acrylic paints and old drafting compass, pencil and pens. We will explore the use of instruments combined with fine art color to make colorful designs. Projects include the Barn Hex, Metranon’s Cube and a Tessellation. Just what are all these things They are what is called Sacred Geometry. We will explore the meanings and create art at the same time. This is perfect art therapy. Thursday | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 10 | 5 | GCHS | 5-145 | Montoya | $89

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PHOTOGRAPHY How to Use Your Digital Camera 2100011 Have fun with this hands-on class to gain a thorough understanding of the symbols, buttons and functions of your digital camera. You’ll learn how, why and when to use your camera like a pro when the auto settings just won’t do the job. From What’s in the box to What’s a histogram you will achieve a basic understanding of your digital camera and the many projects the world of photography will inspire you to explore and create. Bring your camera, your fully charged camera battery, and your user’s guide to class. Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: July 16 | 6 | GCHS | 5-121 | Harrigan | $79

WRITING Writing Workshop, Guided Revision 2140029 This is a workshop for non-beginners that allows writers to make progress on their own works-in-progress—whether poems, short stories, memoir, novels, or articles—while receiving feedback and guidance. Whether you want to write for fun or profit, making time to improve your writing is important. Learn from other writers as we share manuscripts written outside of class to discuss what works and what needs reworking for clarity and/or audience. Excerpts shared during class will have a length limit dependent on the size of the group. Bring a short 2-page writing sample to the first class. Monday | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Start: June 9, End: July 14 | 6 | LWIT | TBD | Wroble | $79

Writing Craft Workshops Writing Craft is a new single-session workshop to allow in-depth coverage of a specific writing element. In each Writing Craft session we’ll discuss the topic and complete several fun in-class exercises so participants have a chance to apply the idea. Then we’ll share for feedback and conclude with Q&A.

Writing Craft: Considering Theme 2140049 NEW Tuesday | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Start: July 15, End: July 15 | 1 | GCHS | 5-125 | Wroble | $23

Writing Craft: Creating Characters and Conflict 2140044 Tuesday | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Start: June 10, End: June 10 | 1 | GCHS | 5-125 | Wroble | $23

Writing Craft: Dialogue Details 2140041 Tuesday | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Start: July 1, End: July 1 | 1 | GCHS | 5-125 | Wroble | $23

Writing Craft: Plot Twists 2140037 Tuesday | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Start: June 17, End: June 17 | 1 | GCHS | 5-125 | Wroble | $23

Writing Craft: Point of View 2140045 Tuesday | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Start: June 24, End: June 24 | 1 | GCHS | 5-125 | Wroble | $23

Writing Craft: Scene & Setting 2140048 NEW Tuesday | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Start: July 8, End: July 8 | 1 | GCHS | 5-125 | Wroble | $23

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Reading with a Writer’s Eye 2140050 NEW In this course we’ll read a variety of short stories and essays to examine the writing elements from an author’s perspective. As we break down the sample works, we’ll focus on setting, character, viewpoint, description, dialogue and how those build to create scenes. Then we’ll ask ourselves specific questions related to our own story and essay drafts. The final two weeks will be devoted to applying what we’ve learned from the sample works to our own writing and sharing insights and excerpts for feedback. A perfect class for beginning writers or those interested in discussing stories and essays and a great refresher for intermediate and advanced writers. Tuesday | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-125 | Wroble | $89 COOKING We are excited to offer a variety of cooking courses with professionally trained chefs as our instructors. Advance registration is required for all cooking classes and a special refund policy applies (see page 4 for details).

Basics of Baking 3050012 NEW Join us in this in-depth, three-week course on the basics of baking. This participation class will focus on cakes, custards, pastries, tarts, and pies. There is an additional $25 materials fee payable (via check or cash) to LWIT at the first class. Registration deadline is June 6. Wednesday | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Start: June 11, End: June 25 | 3 | LWIT | 5-119 | Hendricks | $69

Basics of Cooking 3050013 NEW Learn the basics of cooking in this introductory, hands-on course. In three weeks, these classes will provide you clear and concise recipes for everyday cooking. The class focuses on simple techniques for easily cooking homemade dinners. Learn how to roast, pan-sear, stir-fry, make soups and simple sauces. There is an additional $25 materials fee payable (via check or cash) to LWIT at the first class. Registration deadline is June 25. Monday | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Start: June 30, End: July 14 | 3 | LWIT | 5-119 | Hendricks | $59 FINANCE & INVESTMENTS Real Estate 3060015 Learn current Naples trends and recent market statistics; the best way to buy/sell Real Estate in today’s market; what is the true value of a home, and what banks are looking at. Learn how to buy short sales, foreclosures, and bank-owned properties. Learn how the content of Real Estate contracts can have ramifications on a purchase or sale. Guest speakers include a Real Estate lawyer, a Mortgage Banker on rates and new types of mortgages, and an insurance agent to speak on how to save on your homeowner’s insurance. Field trip to County Clerk’s office to a foreclosure sale is scheduled. Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: July 2 | 4 | GCHS | 5-124 | York | $69 Student Testimonial “Adult Education is a great service to our community. In my experience, I have learned a lot and met some very nice people.” —Diane B., ACE Student

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EXERCISE & HEALTH Lifestyle for a Healthy Life 3040032 NEW Lifestyle behavior is considered the main factor in chronic illness. Learn the causes of major disease killers in the U.S. that are impacting your health as well as ways to prevent and reverse them. Wednesday | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 17 | 6 | GCHS | 5-136 | Paullin | $89

HISTORY World Religions 3300001 NEW BOOK Explore the world’s major religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Modern Religions. This course will include lively discussions and visits from guest speakers and will examine oral and written traditions, historical development, beliefs, rituals, ethics and function in society. The book Religion for Dummies (ISBN 978- 0764552649) is used in this course. Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 17 | 6 | GCHS | 5-135 | Avola | $89 LANGUAGES SIGN LANGUAGE Parent & Child Sign Language, Toddlers ages 1-4 3080057 NEW Has there ever been a time when your toddler has reached out to you and you were unsure what he/she wanted Learn with your toddler ways to communicate using sign language! We will cover: household words, items of clothing, types of foods, weather vocabulary, toys and family member names, learn together and have fun! Tuesday | 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-124 | Royce | $39

Sign Language, Beginning 3080020 BOOK This course offers a variety of verbs along with vocabulary for more fluent signing. It stresses the manual alphabet, numbers, and basic signs needed for communication. Students will learn signs, construct their own sentences, and sign them to the class. American Sign Language (ASL) is used. The book A Basic Course in American Sign Language (ISBN 9780932666420) is used in this course. Tuesday | 7:30 - 9:00 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-124 | Royce | $84

Sign Language, Non-Beginning 3080019 BOOK Go beyond the basics! Complete the textbook from the beginning course and begin to use sign language resources to sign poems, songs, or personal short projects. Practice not using your voice and begin to communicate with American Sign Language (ASL) with peers in the class. Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-124 | Royce | $84

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CHINESE Mandarin Chinese 3080056 NEW BOOK Do you need to know some Chinese for business or pleasure Learn some of the basics in this beginning class in Conversational Chinese using Mandarin, the national standard language in China. The book Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 1, Traditional and Simplified Character Textbook, Edition 3 (ISBN 9780887276385) is used in this course. Tuesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-130 | Chiu | $84

SPANISH SPANISH, CONVERSATION, BEGINNING LEVELS BOOK Learn a foreign language! In these classes you will learn the basics of the Spanish language by developing your skills step- by-step. The book Spanish is Fun, Book 1, 4th Edition (ISBN 9781567658156) is used in all Beginning Level Spanish classes and is available for purchase through Perfection Learning (www.amscopub.com or (800) 831-4190).

Spanish, Conversation, Beginning Level 1 3080029 Tuesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-136 | Florez | $79 Wednesday | 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: July 16 | 6 | GCHS | 5-136 | Don Timo | $79 Spanish, Conversation, Beginning Level 2 3080030 Wednesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 11, End: July 16 | 6 | GCHS | 5-125 | Don Timo | $79

Spanish, Conversation, Beginning Level 3 3080031 Tuesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-121 | Cancellier | $79

Spanish, Conversation, Beginning Level 4 3080032 Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 17 | 6 | GCHS | 5-136 | Florez | $79

SPANISH, CONVERSATION, INTERMEDIATE LEVELS BOOK Take your Spanish skills to the next level. You will engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions on a variety of topics. The book Spanish is Fun, Book 2 (ISBN 9781567654851) is used in all Intermediate Level Spanish classes and is and is available for purchase through Perfection Learning (www.amscopub.com or (800) 831-4190).

Spanish, Conversation, Intermediate Level 1 3080033 Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 17 | 6 | GCHS | 5-121 | Cancellier | $79

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Spanish, Conversation, Intermediate Level 2 3080034 This course will expand your vocabulary and writing skills step-by-step. Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 17 | 6 | GCHS | 5-131 | Kaplan | $79

Spanish, Conversation, Advanced 3080036 Take your Spanish skills to the next level. You will engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions on a variety of topics. Tuesday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-131 | Kaplan | $79 SPORTS & RECREATION Golf, Beginning 3100001 This course utilizes the program, Starting New at Golf, a fun, positive golfing experience that is an ideal way to develop a golf swing or fine tune your present swing. You’ll learn about equipment, proper fundamentals, golf etiquette, and rules. This course will prepare you to take your game to the golf course. Equipment is provided for the class. Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 17 | 6 | GCHS | 5-132 | Horton | $79

COMMUNICATION & MARKETING English Pronunciation with an American Accent 4040008 If you already know basic everyday English (such as ESL) but have difficulty with English pronunciation or carry a strong accent then this new exciting class is for you! Tired of having to repeat yourself or not understanding fast speech Learn the principles of proper English pronunciation quickly and discover the main features of American accent. Thursday | 6:45 - 8:45 pm | Start: June 12, End: July 17 | 6 | GCHS | 5-130 | Shakoor | $79

CITIZENSHIP Citizenship Learn about the USCIS application, interview, civics and English tests as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. The cost of the class, including the text book, is $30 in-state tuition/$120 out-of-state tuition. To qualify for the $30 Florida tuition rate students must provide two proofs of twelve (12) consecutive months of Florida residency. Acceptable proofs of Florida residency are Florida driver’s license or Florida identification card as well as a Florida vehicle registration or proof of Florida homestead exemption. Tuesday | 6:00-8:30 pm | Start: June 10, End: July 15 | 6 | GCHS | 5-132 | Blackburn | $30-$120

Student Testimonial “A great learning environment. Our teacher challenges us to learn and enjoy the experience.” —Jim C., ACE Student

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A PROGRAM OF COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS By supporting ACE, you are also supporting education in Collier County. Show your support of the ACE program at different levels: Platinum $5,000 and above Gold $2,500 | Silver $1,000 Bronze $500 | Patron $100

To become a Patron, call Robin Murchison at 239-377-1234 or e-mail [email protected].

WANT HIGHER WAGES & OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT? Look what you can learn to be at LWIT—NOW!

COMPUTER TECH – 5 Levels CLASSES Become a CompTia certified IT Technician! START SOON! Call for TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN more info. Become a Field Service Tech. for companies like Embarq, Comcast, FPL, Verizon and more!

AutoCAD | Administrative Assistant | Accounting Nail Specialist | Facial Specialist Advancement English Communications | GED

3702 Estey Avenue, Naples, FL (239) 377-0900 LWIT.edu Near Airport Pulling Road/Davis Boulevard

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Digital Techbooks 29 + 10 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 52 Classrooms are going Elementary Middle High K12 Alternative Technical Total digital and our use of Schools Schools Schools School Center Centers Schools techbooks, instead of textbooks, puts us on Charter Schools the forefront when it 3200 Teachers 4 comes to digital learning. 49% with advanced degrees 4800 Volunteers : 269,000 hours contributed 45,000 student 2-to-1 ratio Adult & Community Education population students to computer 151 Adult 622 Adult Post-Secondary Community 1974 Business Partners Courses Education Courses 29,000 networked computers Advanced Placement (AP) Students undertake college-level academic learning in high school AP Courses and may get college credit/placement based on AP Exam scores. Art and Music 2,800 at all levels 2460 4178 high school AP Students AP Exams  graduates Band, Chorus, Orchestra middle school AICE Diploma Scholarships high school The Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma program is available to high school Collectively, our graduates receive more than $20 million in scholarships Drama students and uses a rigorous curriculum overseen high school by the prestigious University of Cambridge. each year, including the unique Florida Bright Futures scholarship and many more from our generous community. Athletics Dual Enrollment (DE) Champion high Students have an opportunity to get a head start school athletic teams on college, earning college credit, while still in Colleges/Universities Artificial Turf high school - at no cost to them! on high school The majority of our degree-pursuing football fields graduates enroll in colleges and Advanced Laureate Program universities within Florida, but others Advanced Placement courses are the foundation chose to attend schools like Cornell, Career Academies of the Laureate Program, which also includes a Harvard, MIT, Penn State, Princeton, 31 high school career college-like research and presentation component. Stanford, and US military academies. academies available

Collier County Public Schools contact information on television online 5775 Osceola Trail Watch The Education Channel Visit www.collierschools.com Naples, Florida 34109 on Comcast cable 99 or live or scan the QR code from phone: (239) 377-0180 on our website from any your mobile device e-mail: [email protected] computer or mobile device

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What are the benefits? Earning the GED opens new doors not previously available to you. Transition to college, begin a career training programs, or be considered for jobs requiring high school diplomas. Collier County Public Schools GED Program also offers education and career planning, as well as job search assistance. The GED is recognized by the Florida Legislature as the State of Florida High School Diploma.

How do I prepare for the GED? Collier County offers low cost classes at a variety of sites to prepare for the GED. Classes include math, language arts, science, and social studies. Students are tested prior to entrance to establish a baseline. They are tested again at term’s end. When student scores demonstrate the ability to successfully pass the GED, they are recognized as GED ready.

Summer Classes to Learn English and for GED Preparation Both English and GED Classes will be offered this summer (June – July):

Location Class Dates Class Times Registration Times

Lorenzo Walker Institute of June 16 – July 24 Monday – Thursday At LWIT May 15-June 2 Technology (LWIT) 8:30 am – 1:30 pm 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 3702 Estey Ave Naples, FL 34102

Golden Gate High School June 24 – July 24 Monday – Thursday At one of the (GGHS) 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm following high schools: 2925 Titan Way Golden Gate HS Naples, FL 34119 Lely HS Gulf Coast HS Barron Collier HS May 15-May 28 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuition Fees In-State: $30 | Out-of-State: $120

For more information, please call (239) 377-1300 or visit www.CollierAdultEd.com

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