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Spr ing/Su mmer Board of Education Superintendent Denise Elsken Rami Muth Schedule of Cl a sses Vicki Gordon Kathi McLaughlin Martinez Adult Education Spr ing: F ebrua ry 28 – M ay 13, 2011 John Fuller Kathy Farwell, Director Su mmer: M ay 23 – Ju ly 29, 2011 Bobbi Horack

600 F Str ee t, M a rtinez , CA 94553 (925) 228-3276 w w w. m a r t i n e z - e d.org

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General Information

Calendar...... 1 Campus Map and Directions ...... 16 Accreditation ...... 16 General Information & Policies. . . . . 16 Easy Registration Instructions. . . . . 16 Refund Policy ...... 16 Registration Form...... 16

Classes and Programs CALENDAR

Career Technical Education . . . 3-9 Parent & Family Education. . . . 11 Spring 2011 Classes Registration February 28–May 13, 2011 Registration begins immediately. Daytime Business ...... 3-5 Effective Parenting Techniques, Computer Applications Fitness Fun Summer 2011 Classes Office Skills On-line Classes Spring Schedule Word Processing SEE Sign Language May 23–July 29, 2011 Classes begin February 28, 2011 No classes April 4-8 Medical Toddler Classes New Office Hours Accounting Preschool Programs Career Training/Customer Service Monday 8:00am-6:00pm Summer Schedule Health AND WELLNESS...... 12-13 Evening Business...... 6-7 Tue-Thu 8:00am-7:00pm Classes begin May 23, 2011 Medical Office Dance Friday 8:00am-3:00pm No classes on May 27, May 30 and Computers Therapeutic Golf Saturday 8:00am-11:00am July 4 Accounting Fitness CPR Instructional Staff...... 7 First Aid Technology ...... 8 Food Safety Main Street Association Computer/Network Support Safe Boating AutoCAD Designer/Drafter April 30 Wine Stroll General/Health...... 9 Community Education . . . . . 13-15 Criminal Justice Training Notary May 21 Peddler's Fair BATC Safety Training Business/Finance Apprenticeship Programs Communication Floral Design Writing Foreign Language • • Health Related Occupations Guitar English as a Chorus Second Language ...... 10 Band MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ESL Classes Cooking Citizenship Drawing and Painting Martinez Chamber of Commerce Events Photography The Martinez Chamber meets after business hours on the 2nd Thursday High School Diploma/ Traffic Violator School GED/PRE-GED...... 10 of the month. See website for location. For more information visit our websites: www.martinezchamber.com www.mainstreetmartinez.org No classes April 4-8, May 27, May 30 and July 4 . M A R T I N E Z A D U L T E D U C A T I O N

From MAE’s Director, Kathy Farwell

With the arrival of spring and summer, isn’t it time to attend to that 2011 resolution to learn a new skill, take a new class, expand your career knowledge, or meet some new people in the community? Martinez Adult Education is the place! Whether you are a parent, employee, active community member, job seeker, or entrepreneur, our wide variety of classes is designed to support the many roles you play in life. So, be kind to yourself and enrich your possibilities. Come join us for a class, because at Martinez Adult Education, we believe in Learning for Life.

From Rami Muth, Superintendent

It has been said that challenge is the crucible for greatness and each challenge that we face can be Pictured from left to right: Suzanne Tendick - Optical Assistant, Dan Levin - Peace Officers Standards and Training, Charlene Giffin - Parenting Education, Gretchen Lammers-Ghereben - Martinez Institute a new opportunity for growth. Einstein proposed of English, Rob Lawrence - Business Training Center, Leif Williams - Martinez Institute of English, three rules of work: He said, “Out of clutter, find Bruce McLeod - Health and Safety. Not pictured: Lissa Miller - Adult High School Diploma/Adult simplicity, from discord, find harmony. In the Literacy/GED. middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.” Martinez Adult Education (MAE) is a living tribute to the CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) words of Einstein. We live in very challenging Pages 3-9 times. The state fiscal crisis has had a significant impact on adult education programs throughout the state. Some districts have chosen to close their For those seeking financial assistance for career training, MAE works closely programs yet MAE continues to thrive. Why? Martinez Unified School with government agencies such as WIA, WIB, CalWORKS, EDD, and Trade Act. In District has a deep and abiding commitment to life-long learning; not addition, MAE offers many classes that are PELL Grant eligible. just as a catchy phrase but as a life’s mission. Martinez Adult Education is a hidden gem and one that truly enhances our entire educational PELL Grant eligible classes are those over 600 hours. Currently, our Optical community. Many people find their way to MAE as a means to update Dispensing Program and Certificate Programs in the BTC are PELL eligible. their skills or retrain for a different field of work. Some come for parent Our CTE Programs Include: education programs or to complete a certificate or meet graduation requirements. Regardless of the reason that brings you to Martinez Adult AutoCAD (see page 8) Education I am sure that you will find your time has been well spent. We Business Training Certificates (see page 3) welcome you to Martinez Adult Education and wish you well on the next Certified Nurse Assistant (see page 9) step in your educational journey. Floral Design (see page 9) Optical Training (see page 9) PC Troubleshooting and Repair (see page 8) Peace Officers Standards and Training (see page 9) STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Martinez Adult Education (MAE) can assist eligible adult students with ACADEMIC PREPARATION applications for financial assistance through federally sponsored PELL Grants. Eligible students in certificate programs can receive grants up to $555–$5,550 for Page 10 2010-2011 to cover fees, books, and cost of living. Call (925) 228-3330 Ext. 208 or 220 for an appointment with Carla Little, PELL Officer. MAE provides classes to help you earn your high school diploma, pass the GED MAE offers programs for CalWORKs students. Basic skills may be provided test, and improve your reading and math skills. The high school diploma program along with vocational training. Participants may be provided child care, books, is available for in-class and independent study. and transportation. Contact your CalWORKs Case Manager. The Martinez Institute of English is available to adults whose first language is not For information regarding Contra Costa County Workforce Development English. We have students from across the globe joining the fun to improve their Board Funding qualifications, contact (925) 671-4500. English communication skills. Teacher-directed daytime and evening classes are Present recipients of Unemployment Benefits may arrange training plans through their local Employment Development Department. available. Study-at-home materials can be provided for those who cannot attend during the day. We also offer citizenship preparation classes. Find out more at businesstrainingcenter.org PARENTING AND FAMILY EDUCATION STUDENT SERVICES Page 11 Support available for the following: Parenting classes support the 40 Developmental Assets®, pathways to successful  CalWORKS  Private Rehabilitation parenting and character building. The Secret Garden and Growing Garden  Pell Grants and Payment Plans  Veterans cooperative preschools offer care givers of pre-K children the chance to gain skills that enhance a child’s learning and a family’s awareness of child development. The  WorkForce Investment ACT (WIA)  Unemployment Insurance (CTB) spring and summer schedule includes classes for care givers of infants through      age five. On-line classes offer parents assistance with their pre-teen child. Martinez Adult Education is a proud partner of . . . HEALTH AND WELLNESS Page 12 Come join MAE to maintain or improve your health! Yoga, aerobic exercise, and dance are among the classes to help your heart and your happiness. CPR and first aid are available as well as food safety certification for those who handle food for the public. www.eastbayworks.org  [email protected] Business and Career Center 4071 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250, Concord, CA 94520  (925) 671-4500 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm  Tuesday until 7:00pm All clients must take a tour prior to having access to the Career Resource Center. Orientation tours daily at 10:00am Pages 13-15 and 1:00pm. Orientación en Español cada Miércoles a las 11:00am. Youth Services tours, Tuesdays at 4:00pm. Come in and register for workshops in advance. What have you always wanted to learn? Our personal and professional enrichment section offers a wide variety of cooking, finance, art, writing, and language classes. In partnership with EASTBAYWorks, MAE will offer Computer Applications Training. If interested, contact EASTBAYWorks, Business & Career Center at (925) 671-4500 to see if you are eligible. Enroll today to enhance your life!

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Information Support and Services Business Training Center COMPUTER INTERNSHIP 50-hour internship. Schedule arranged upon successful completion of Introduction to Daytime Business Training Classes Microsoft Office, Beginning Excel, Intermediate Excel, Beginning Access, PowerPoint, and 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Ext. 208/220 for registration information Outlook. For more information visit our website at: businesstrainingcenter .org SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 06-0201 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 8:15–10:15am 7 See page 4 Staff Spring Quarter: February 28–May 13, 2011 06-0202 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 10:15am–12:15pm 7 See page 4 Cook (No classes April 4-8) 06-0203 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 12:45–2:45pm 7 See page 4 Cook 06-0201 Daily, May 23–July 29 8:15–10:15am Tech 1 See page 4 Staff Summer Quarter: May 23–July 29, 2011 06-0202 Daily, May 23–July 29 10:15am–12:15pm Tech 1 See page 4 Cook (No classes May 27, May 30, & July 4) 06-0203 Daily, May 23–July 29 12:45–2:45pm Tech 1 See page 4 Cook OFFICE SKILLS Training Schedules Course Certificates Improve your general office skills in a self-paced Classes are held 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. daily. Certificates of completion are awarded environment offering a variety of subjects . OFFICE SKILLS CLASSES ARE Students may take individual courses of to students completing the minimum Choose one or more of the following: OPEN ENTRY/OPEN EXIT work towards a Program Certificate by requirements of a course. Business Financial Management completing the required coursework in a Program Certificates BUSINESS FORMATS—Formatting with Word provides a step-by-step, comprehensive specific career area. Job search assistance understanding of the various formatting styles used in today’s business world. In this  Accounting Specialist is available for students who complete class students not only learn formatting, but also get acquainted with Word concepts.  Administrative Assistant training. Prerequisites: 30 wpm with 5 or less errors in a 5-minute timing. 10-week course  Advanced Microsoft Office Suite Registration Fees per Quarter  Certified Biller & Coder Business Financial Management $600—Three 10-week classes  Computer Applications Specialist KEYBOARDING—Learn proper techniques to attain keyboarding competency. $400—Two 10-week classes  Electronic Medical Records Technician Beginning students use a keyboarding program that consists of a tutorial, reinforcement $200—One 10-week class or two 5-week  Executive Administrative Assistant activities, and games; advanced students improve speed and accuracy with computerized classes  Medical Billing & Coding Specialist drills.  $150—One 5-week classes Medical Front Office Receptionist Information Support and Services Call 925.228.3276, Ext. 220  Medical Secretary ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP for more information  Medical Transcriptionist 50-hour internship. Schedule arranged upon successful completion of Business Formats  Microsoft Office Suite or Beginning Word. See a complete listing of all of our SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Program Certificates at 06-0101 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 8:15–10:15am 8 See page 4 Kalsi businesstrainingcenter .org 06-0102 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 10:15am–12:15pm 8 See page 4 Kalsi 06-0103 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 12:45–2:45pm 8 See page 4 Kalsi 06-0101 Daily, May 23–July 29 8:15–10:15am 8 See page 4 Kalsi 06-0102 Daily, May 23–July 29 10:15am–12:15pm 8 See page 4 Kalsi COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 06-0103 Daily, May 23–July 29 12:45–2:45pm 8 See page 4 Kalsi Improve your computer skills in a self-paced environment offering a variety of subjects . COMPUTER CLASSES ARE Computer classes are open entry/open exit . OPEN ENTRY/OPEN EXIT Information Support and Services Instructor, Robert Cook, is teaching INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007/2010*—Students are introduced to student, Ben Wilson, how to format computer concepts, Windows, Outlook and the Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and an Excel spreadsheet. Access. 10-week course Call 925.228.3276, Ext. 220 today to find out how you can improve Information Support and Services your computer skills to advance MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007/2010* BEGINNING—This class teaches the basics of the Excel your career by taking one of our spreadsheet program. Included topics: terminology, data input and editing, formula Microsoft Office 2010 courses. creation and use, graphics, and cell manipulation. 5-week course Photo by Rose Huey Woolket

Information Support and Services MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007/2010* INTERMEDIATE—Additional spreadsheet projects including templates, multiple worksheets, data tables, macros, web queries, scenario manager, pivot tables, database functions, creating a web page from worksheet data, and integration projects using other applications. Prerequisite: Beginning Excel. 5-week WORD PROCESSING course Improve your word processing skills in a self-paced environment offering a variety of WORD PROCESSING CLASSES Information Support and Services subjects . Choose one or more of the following: ARE OPEN ENTRY/OPEN EXIT MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007/2010* ADVANCED—Provides an overview of the advanced Information Support and Services capabilities of Excel, including the following: working with advanced formulas, formatting MICROSOFT WORD 2007/2010* (BEGINNING)—Gain the basic word processing skills and web queries, performing calculations on data, analyzing data, working with financial that you need to create business letters, memorandums, and reports. With a variety of functions, and linking and embedding objects. Prerequisite: Intermediate Excel. 10-week new tools and a redesigned interface you can create professional business documents course more quickly than ever before. 10-week course Information Support and Services Information Support and Services MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2007/2010*—Teaches you how to produce powerful MICROSOFT WORD 2007/2010* (INTERMEDIATE)—Improve your word processing and effective presentation graphics. Students will plan, define, create and modify skills by learning how to insert images, create customized tables and charts, merge presentations, as well as work with text and objects and create an on-screen slide show. documents, insert headers and footers, and manage shared documents. 10-week course Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Office. 5-week course Information Support and Services Information Support and Services MICROSOFT WORD 2007/2010* (ADVANCED)—Learn advanced techniques in Word MICROSOFT ACCESS 2007/2010*—(Beginning & Intermediate)—Provides instruction with plenty of practical exercises to give you real-world experience by using tracked in the understanding and use of the database management program. Instruction changes, multiple headers and footers, creating forms, customizing themes, inserting includes terminology, structure planning and creation, data input and manipulation, form footnotes and endnotes, and assign macros. 10-week course designing, label and report formatting, and use of queries. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Office. Beginning 5-week course; Intermediate 10-week course Information Support and Services MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION—Transcribe a wide variety of medical documents using Information Support and Services a dictation machine and a word processing program. Before beginning this self-paced MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2007/2010*—This course provides an overview of the course, you must demonstrate competency in word processing, keyboarding, and capabilities of Outlook 2007: organizing and managing e-mail, how to send and receive English. 10-week course e-mail messages with and without attachments, reply-to and forward messages, create folders to manage messages, and create appointments in the calendar. 5-week course Information Support and Services MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 2007/2010*—Achieve professional results without prior design knowledge. This program uses over 2000 professionally designed templates, Microsoft Office Suite Certificate hundreds of design elements, and “Wizards” to help you generate various business A 20-week open entry program that you can start anytime. Let us help you acquire documents and marketing materials. 5-week course skills in these commonly used Microsoft programs while preparing for the Microsoft *Please call 925-228-3276, Ext. 220 to reserve your seat Office Specialist Certification Exam. Complete the following programs: for any Microsoft Office 2010 application. Space is limited and demand is high. • Intro to MS Office • Windows • Beginning Word • Intermediate Word • Beginning Excel • Intermediate Excel Visit our website at • Beginning Access • PowerPoint • Outlook Certificates earned with 85% attendance and 85% or higher on the class final. businesstrainingcenter org. Prerequisite: Keyboarding speed of 25 wpm. for additional information and exclusive coupons.

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ONLINE CLASSES Information Support and Services MICROSOFT WORD 2007 ONLINE Certified Coding Instructor, Learn the powerful word processing program from the comfort of your home or office. Sharon Renshaw (right), is The course includes hands-on assignments, quizzes, and a discussion forum. For more training student, Déia Lourenço information call (925) 228.3276, Ext. 220 or visit our website at businesstrainingcenter . Pizzagoni, for the high-demand org. 10-week course field of Medical Billing & Coding. Martinez Adult Education is an SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR approved exam site for the Certified 06-1010 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 24/7 Online $75 Mollenbernd 06-1010 Daily, May 23–July 29 24/7 Online $75 Mollenbernd Professional Coder certification. Photo by Rose Huey Woolket Information Support and Services MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007 ONLINE Learn the powerful Excel spreadsheet program from the comfort of your home or office. The course includes hands-on assignments, quizzes, and a discussion forum. For more Workplace Skills and Functional Academics information call (925) 228.3276, Ext. 220 or visit our website at businesstrainingcenter . MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES—This class simulates a work environment that org. 10-week course teaches you the processes for preparing medical records, billing insurance, preparing SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR reports, records management, and scheduling appointments. Prerequisites: Medical 06-1000 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 24/7 Online $75 Cook Terminology, Medisoft, and Formatting with Word. 5-week course 06-1000 Daily, May 23–July 29 24/7 Online $75 Cook SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 06-0413 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 12:45–2:45pm 10 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC HURRY! MEDICAL CLASSES 06-0413 Daily, May 23–July 29 12:45–2:45pm 10 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC MEDICAL FILL QUICKLY, SO REGISTER NOW. Train for a new career in the high-demand Business Financial Management medical field . Choose one or more of the following: ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS—The healthcare industry is migrating from paper to Support Services an all digital medical record keeping system. This class will train you in the implementation MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY—Learn the word roots, prefixes, and suffixes that make up and meaningful use of electronic health and medical records in hospitals, ambulatory medical vocabulary and their meanings. This course is perfect for students who want care centers, private physician practices and other health care settings. 5-week course to learn medical terminology to pursue a career in the healthcare field. Textbooks will be needed by the second class—A Programmed Systems Approach, 9th or 10th edition, SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 06-0413 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 8:15–10:15am Tech 2 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC Davis and Dennerll, ISBN 1-4180202104. Sign up early, this class always has a waiting list. 06-0413 Daily, May 23–July 29 8:15–10:15am Tech 2 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC 10-week course ACCOUNTING SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 06-0401 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 8:15–10:15am 1 See page 4 Guevara Train for a new career in the high-demand ACCOUNTING CLASSES ARE 06-0401 Daily, May 23–July 29 8:15–10:15am 1 See page 4 Guevara accounting field . Choose one or more of the OPEN ENTRY/OPEN EXIT following: Support Services INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY—This 5-week course is presented Accounting Services to assist you in learning about the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The ACCOUNTING I, ACCOUNTING II, ACCOUNTING III—If you enjoy numbers and have a class will focus on the human body as a living, functioning organism with emphasis on keen eye for details, join our Accounting classes and learn valuable concepts and skills how tissues, organs, and body systems work together to carry out complex activities, related to Service Proprietorships and Merchandising Corporations that are demanded in health and disease. Textbooks will be needed by the second class—Introduction To by all sectors of the business world. Each course is 10-weeks

Human Anatomy and Physiology, 3rd Edition, Solomon, ISBN 978-1-4160-4405-5. Accounting Services SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR BEGINNING QUICKBOOKS PRO—This course provides a self-paced environment in 06-0410 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 10:15am–12:15pm 1 See page 4 Aiello, RNBC which students learn how to use the QuickBooks interface, enter Accounts Receivables 06-0410 Daily, May 23–July 29 10:15am–12:15pm 1 See page 4 Aiello, RNBC and Payables for service and merchandising businesses, and enter end of period Support Services transactions. Prerequisites: Accounting I and computer experience. 5-week course BEGINNING MEDICAL CODING/MEDISOFT®—Gain the skills necessary to process insurance claims, learn about current rules and regulations, and how to audit Medicare Accounting Services CMS-1500 insurance forms. Become skilled at NDC Medisoft®, the most widely used INTERMEDIATE QUICKBOOKS PRO—Students will continue to learn processes for medical administrative software for computerized patient billing. Prerequisites: merchandising companies, automate a manual accounting system, and work with Computer experience and Medical Terminology. 10-week course estimates, progress invoicing and job costing. Prerequisite: Beginning QuickBooks. 5-week course SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 06-0412 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 10:15am–12:15pm 7 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC Accounting Services 06-0412 Daily, May 23–July 29 10:15am–12:15pm 7 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP Support Services 50-hour internship. Schedule arranged upon successful completion of Accounting I, INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL CODING—Extensive hands-on experience of cross- Accounting II, and QuickBooks Pro. referencing ICD-9 and CPT coding books to acquire the skills necessary to land your SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR dream job. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Medical Coding and Billing. 5-week 06-0601 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 8:15–10:15am 10 See page 4 Cook course 06-0601 Daily, May 23–July 29 8:15–10:15am 10 See page 4 Cook

SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 06-0411 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 8:15–10:15am Tech 2 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC 06-0411 Daily, May 23–July 29 8:15–10:15am Tech 2 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC Accounting Specialist Program Certificate Support Services A 30-week open entry program that you can start anytime. Let us help you acquire skills ADVANCED CODING—An in-depth approach to record abstracting using your own ICD- to be an Accounting Technician. 9, CPC, and HCPCS books. Will advance your knowledge in preparing for the National • Keyboarding 35 wpm • Data Entry 10,000 ksph • Ten Key 120 spm Certification Test.P rerequisites: Completion of Intermediate Coding or one year coding • Intro to MS Office • Windows • Beginning Excel experience. Textbook: Coding for Medical Necessity in the Physician’s Office, by Deborah • Business Ethics • Beginning QuickBooks • Intermediate QuickBooks Farwell and Cecile Favreau, ISBN: 978-1418050214. Textbook necessary by second class • Accounting I, II, & III • Accounting Internship meeting. 5-week course. Certificates earned with 85% attendance and completion of course finals.

SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 16-2500 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 8:15–10:15am Tech 2 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC 16-2500 Daily, May 23–July 29 8:15–10:15am Tech 2 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC CAREER TRAINING/CUSTOMER SERVICE Support Services Improve your customer service and career skills . CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER PREP CLASS—This class is designed is designed Choose one or more of the following: to help you with all of the skills needed to prepare for national certification testing. Prerequisites: Completion of Intermediate Coding or one year coding experience. 5-week Workplace Skills and Functional Academics BUSINESS ETHICS/CUSTOMER SERVICE—Employers are looking for people who know course how to work on teams, solve problems in an organized manner, communicate effectively, SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR and deliver superior customer service. The extensive hands-on exercises, role-playing, 06-1200 Daily, Feb 28–May 13 8:15–10:15am Tech 2 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC and real world situations provide ample practice for mastery. 5-week course 06-1200 Daily, May 23–July 29 8:15–10:15am Tech 2 See page 4 Renshaw, CPC SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 06-0503 Daily, Feb 28–April 1 10:15am–12:15pm 10 See page 4 Staff Medical Billing and Coding Program Certificate 06-0503 Daily, May 23–June 24 10:15am–12:15pm 10 See page 4 Staff A 30-week open entry program that you can start anytime. Let us help you acquire skills to become a Certified Medical Biller and Coder. Workplace Skills and Functional Academics CAREER CONNECTIONS—Learn self-assessment skills, how to write a résumé and • Keyboarding 40 wpm • Intro to MS Office • Windows • Formatting with Word • Business Ethics • Career Connections cover letter, how to successfully interview, how to search for a job, and how to create a • Anatomy & Physiology • Medical Terminology • Medical Patient Billing portfolio. This class will prepare you for today’s competitive job market. 5-week course • Beginning Medical Coding • Intermediate Coding • Advanced Coding SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR • CPC Review • Medical Office Procedures 06-0512 Daily, Feb 28–April 1 10:15am–12:15pm 10 See page 4 Lawrence Certificates earned with 85% attendance and completion of course finals. 06-0512 Daily, May 23–June 24 10:15am–12:15pm 10 See page 4 Lawrence Cost of exam not included in program price.

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Support Services Business Training Center certified professional coder prep class (Instructor-Directed)—This class is designed to help you with the skills needed to prepare for national certification testing. Evening Business Training Classes The objective is to provide you with the necessary material to help you prepare for Call (925) 228-3276, Ext. 227 for registration information successful certification. This course is user friendly and includes many practice quizzes to help you master the material. Prerequisite: Intermediate Coding or one year coding For more information visit our website at: businesstrainingcenter .org experience. Spring Quarter: February 28–May 14, 2011 SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR (No classes April 4-8) 16-3510 Wed, Mar 2–May 11 6:00–8:00pm 10 $75 Renshaw, CPC Summer Quarter: May 23–July 30, 2011 16-3510 Wed, May 25–July 27 6:00–8:00pm 10 $75 Renshaw, CPC (No classes May 27, May 30 and July 4) On the first night of class, anyone who does not attend or notify the school Support Services may be dropped to make room for others on a wait list. Buy textbooks online at medical office skills (Self-paced class)—Learn medical office skills for a variety textbookx.com, look for the Martinez Adult Education link and click on the evening tab. of subjects. Choose one of the following: Medical Filing, Medical Transcription, or Medical OfficeP rocedures. Check online at businesstrainingcenter.org for prerequisites. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. ABOUT THE EVENING BUSINESS PROGRAM SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Whether you are interested in progressing professionally or simply gaining new and 16-3650 Tue & Thu, Mar 1–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 9 $150 Mollenbernd valuable skills, the evening business department has a wide variety of offerings to suit 16-3651 Tue or Thu, Mar 1–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 9 $75 Mollenbernd your needs. You may want to take a single class or enroll in several classes in order to earn 16-3650 Tue & Thu, May 24–July 28 6:00–8:00pm 9 $150 Mollenbernd one of our program certificates. 16-3651 Tue or Thu, May 24–July 28 6:00–8:00pm 9 $75 Mollenbernd Questions? Please contact Lissa Miller at [email protected] or (925)228-3276, ext. 235. Support Services medical patient billing using medisoft®—Come learn, in a simulated job EVENING PROGRAM CERTIFICATES setting, a data-based program for computerized patient billing and record keeping that many medical offices use. Bring a flash drive. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. Accounting Technician Medical Billing & Coding Technician Hospital Ward Clerk Microsoft Office Suite SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Medical Assistant Front Office Office Assistant 16-3210 Tue & Thu, Mar 1–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 9 $150 Mollenbernd 16-3211 Tue or Thu, May 24–July 28 6:00–8:00pm 9 $75 Mollenbernd MEDICAL OFFICE OFFICE SKILLS Support Services Information Support and Services MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (Instructor-directed)—Learn the word roots, prefixes, and OFFICE SKILLS/WORD PROCESSING (Self-paced class)—Learn office skills and word suffixes that make up medical terminology and their meanings. This course is perfect for processing in a self-paced environment offering a variety of subjects. Choose one of students who want to learn medical terminology to pursue a career in the healthcare the following: Keyboarding, Beginning Word, Intermediate Word, Advanced Word, field. Books are required by the second meeting of class. Formatting with Word, Spelling, Business English, and Business Math. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 16-3330 Tue & Wed, Mar 1–May 11 6:00–8:30pm 1 $168 Aiello, RNBC 16-4000 Tue & Thu, Mar 1–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 9 $150 Mollenbernd

Support Services 16-4001 Tue or Thu, Mar 1–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 9 $75 Mollenbernd INTRODUCTION TO anatomy/physiology (Instructor-directed)—This 10-week 16-4000 Tue & Thu, May 24–July 28 6:00–8:00pm 9 $150 Mollenbernd class is presented to assist you in learning about the anatomy and physiology of the 16-4001 Tue or Thu, May 24–July 28 6:00–8:00pm 9 $75 Mollenbernd human body. The class will focus on the human body as a living, functioning organism with emphasis on how tissues, organs, and body systems work together to carry out Information Support and Services complex activities such as maintaining body temperature, regulating blood pressure, MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES (Self-paced class)—*This class requires a minimum and responding to stress. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. Books are required by the enrollment of three students. second meeting of class. 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Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. your computer skills with lecture and hands-on activities. Learn about hardware, software, SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR operating systems, and file management. Topics include: Browsing the Internet, using e-mail, introduction to word processing, and spreadsheets. No textbook required, 16-3020 Tue & Thu, Mar 1–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 9 $150 Renshaw, CPC but please bring a flash drive to first class meeting . Patient, supportive instruction 16-3020 Tue & Thu, May 24–July 28 6:00–8:00pm 9 $150 Renshaw, CPC combined with use of overhead projector for ease of understanding. Support Services SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL CODING (Self-paced class)—Extensive hands-on experience 16-2011 (Level 1) Thu, Mar 3–March 31 6:00–8:00pm 7 $38 Clark of cross-referenceing ICD-9 and CPT coding books to acquire the skills necessary to land 16-2011 (Level 2) Thu, Apr 14–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 7 $38 Clark your dream job. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Beginning Medical Coding. 5-week course 16-2011 (Level 1) Thu, May 26–June 30 6:00–8:00pm 7 $38 Clark 16-2011 (Level 2) Thu, July 7–July 28 6:00–8:00pm 7 $38 Clark SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 16-3055 Tue & Thu, Mar 1–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 9 $150 Renshaw, CPC Information and Support Services 16-3055 Tue or Thu, May 24–July 28 6:00–8:00pm 9 $75 Renshaw, CPC BEGINNING MICROSOFT WORD 2007 (Instructor-directed)—Beginning course covers: Application of Fonts; Selecting Text, Editing, Cut, Copy, Copy and Paste; Spell Checking; Support Services Saving; Printing; Using Bullets and Numbering; Formatting Documents (Margins, Line ADVANCED MEDICAL CODING (Self-paced class)—An in-depth approach to record Spacing, etc.); and an Introduction to Mail Merge. No textbook required, but please abstracting using your won ICD-9, CPC, and HCPCS books. Will advance your knowledge bring a flash drive to first class meeting. Instructor is Microsoft Certified. “Patient, in preparing for the National Certification Test. Prerequisites: Completion of Intermediate supportive instruction combined with overhead projector for ease of understanding." Coding or one year coding experience. Textbook: Coding for Medical Necessity in SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR the Physician’s Office, by Deborah Farwell and Cecile Favreau, ISBN: 978-1418050214. Textbook necessary by second class meeting. 5-week course 16-2411 Tue, Mar 1–Mar 29 6:00–8:00pm Tech 1 $38 Clark 16-2411 Tue, May 24–June 28 6:00–8:00pm Tech 1 $38 Clark SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 16-3070 Tue & Thu, Mar 1–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 9 $150 Renshaw, CPC Information and Support Services 16-3070 Tue or Thu, May 24–July 28 6:00–8:00pm 9 $75 Renshaw, CPC INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT WORD 2007 (Instructor-directed)—Bring yourself up-to- date with the latest version of this powerful word processor! 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Information and Support Services SATURDAY WORKSHOP SERIES ORGANIZING YOUR COMPUTER (Instructor-directed)—Wondering where you put that file, photo, or e-mail on your computer? This class is designed to show you how Learn the entire Microsoft Office Suite during our Saturday Workshop Series. Each session to understand and organize your computer storage. Topics include organizing and is $50 or register for all four for $149. management of desktop icons, software programs, files, folders, photos, e-mails, Recommended prerequisites: Internet favorites, and the recycle bin. Includes practice backing up files. No textbook required, but please bring a flash drive to first class meeting. Instructor is Microsoft A moderate understanding of basic file management skills in the Windows operating Certified. “Patient, supportive instruction combined with overhead projector for ease of system: understanding." Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills.  How to get around in your computer and change basic system settings  Naming and saving a file to a specified location on your computer SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 16-2555 (Level 1) Wed, Apr 13–May 11 6:00–8:00pm 17A $38 Clark  Creating folders to store and organize files 16-2555 (Level 2) Wed, May 25-June 29 6:00–8:00pm 17A $38 Clark  Opening and closing program files

Information and Support Services MICROSOFT EXCEL (Instructor-directed)—Learn effective skills and techniques for BEGINNING MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007 (Instructor-directed)—This course covers the displaying and crunching numbers in the best selling spreadsheet software. You will enter, basics of Excel, an electronic spreadsheet program that makes working with numbers edit, and format data using formulas and functions and professionally display your results using easy. Excel has powerful features that let you enter and edit text and numbers, perform impactful and stylish charts. a variety of calculations, produce charts, and make informed financial decisions, creating SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR and editing a simple worksheet. 16-2810 Sat, Mar 12 9:00am–1:00pm Tech 1 $50 Cook SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 16-2810 Sat, June 11 9:00am–1:00pm Tech 1 $50 Cook 16-2221 Wed, Mar 2–May 11 6:00–8:00pm 7 $75 Hart MICROSOFT WORD (Instructor-directed)—Learn essential elements of the most widely Information and Support Services used word processing software. You will create and edit standard documents such as letters, INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007 (Instructor-directed)—Additional memos, reports, and flyers and become familiar with all of the tools and functions that will add spreadsheet projects including templates, multiple worksheets, data tables, macros, a professional pizzazz to your documents and make you more productive in their development. web queries, scenario manager, pivot tables, database functions, creating a web page SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR from worksheet data, and intergration projects using other applications. Prerequisite: 16-2820 Sat, Mar 5 9:00am–1:00pm Tech 1 $50 Cook Beginning Excel. 16-2820 Sat, June 4 9:00am–1:00pm Tech 1 $50 Cook SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 16-2222 Wed, May 25-June 29 6:00–8:00pm 7 $50 Hart MICROSOFT ACCESS (Instructor-directed)—Your data is important and requires the consistency and stability of Access. Learn how to work within an existing database and enter new Information and Support Services information, use queries to effortlessly obtain summaries of your data, create forms and reports to MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007 (Self-paced class)—Choose one of the following classes: easily enter and professionally display data, and develop your own custom database. Introduction to Computers, Windows, Beginning Excel, Intermediate Excel, Beginning SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Access, and PowerPoint. There will be an instructor to assist you as you make progress 16-2830 Sat, Mar 19 9:00am–1:00pm Tech 1 $50 Cook through the textbook. Students earn a certificate for every computer class that they complete. 16-2830 Sat, June 18 9:00am–1:00pm Tech 1 $50 Cook

SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (Instructor-directed)—Ever wanted a professional and 16-2520 Thu, Mar 3–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 9 $75 Staff exciting backdrop to your routine training or marketing meeting? PowerPoint will provide you 16-2520 Thu, May 26-July 28 6:00–8:00pm 9 $75 Staff with the tools you will need to effectively organize your presentation, add visual graphics to show rather than tell, and keep your audience riveted with animation and sound effects. Information and Support Services SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR COMPUTER LAB (Self-paced class)—Currently enrolled Business Training Center 16-2840 Sat, Mar 26 9:00am–1:00pm Tech 1 $50 Cook students who need additional time on the computer may sign up for this computer lab. 16-2840 Sat, June 25 9:00am–1:00pm Tech 1 $50 Cook SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 16-2500 Tue & Thu, Mar 1–May 12 6:00–8:00pm 9 $25 Renshaw, CPC STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS (Instructor-directed) — 16-2500 Tue & Thu, May 24–July 28 6:00–8:00pm 9 $25 Renshaw, CPC This class is designed for students who are returning to school after a prolonged absence or who would like to learn academic strategies that will make learning fun and effective. Workplace Skills and Functional Academics Topics covered include: time management, tips of textbook reading, note taking, how ONE-ON-ONE RÉSUMÉ REVIEW—Dig out that dusty, old-fashioned résumé, and let our to make the most of your individual learning style, navigating the system, and working résumé expert help you create a stylish, contemporary document that will showcase within a team. Hear from guest speakers and other students who have “been there”. Join your skills, education, and experience for today’s highly selective employers. Your résumé us to overcome anxiety, build confidence, and learn to succeed! will sparkle and attract the attention it deserves. Call 925.228.3276, Ext. 220 to make an appointment. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-7501 Sat, Feb 26 & Mar 5 9:00am–12:00pm 20 $70 Aiello SECTION DAY/TIME FEE INSTRUCTOR 16-0150 By appointment $25 per half hour Mollenbernd

ACCOUNTING MAE Career/Technical Education Instructional Staff ACCOUNTING I (Instructor-directed)—In this course you will learn accounting principles, use journals and ledgers to record transactions into debits and credits, and Business Training Center Rob Lawrence—Accounting, Customer Service; prepare financial statements for service businesses organized as a proprietorship. AA–Graphic Arts, Fresno City College; Adult Marilyn Aiello—Medical Terminology, RN, Designated Subjects Credential: Office Occupations SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR California; BSN, Nursing Education; MA–Ed, Holy Names University; Nursing Continuing Education/ Dee Mollenbernd—Computer Applications; 16-1001 Wed, Mar 2-May 11 6:00–8:00pm 10 $75 Cook American Nurses Credentialing Center Credential: Adult Designated Subjects Credential: Office Occupations 16-1001 Wed, May 25-July 27 6:00–8:00pm 10 $75 Cook Office and Health Occupations —Medical Billing, Office Bob Clark—Computer Applications; BA–English. Sharon Renshaw Accounting Services Eau Claire State University, Wisconsin; Standard Occupations; Adult Designated Subjects Credential: ACCOUNTING II/III (Self-paced)—These two courses continue the study of accounting Secondary Credential–English and Psychology, St. Office and Health Occupations principles as applied to merchandising businesses organized as a corporation and Mary’s College, Moraga, CA; Designed Subjects Vocational Teaching Credential–General Office and accounting for adjustments and valuation in a business. Clerical Occupations, California State Polytechnic Optical Dispensing University, Pomona, CA Suzanne Turcios-Tendick—Optical Dispensing; SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Robert Cook—Computer Applications; Adult BA-Speech Communications, 16-1002 Wed, Mar 2-May 11 6:00–8:00pm 10 $75 Cook Designated Subjects Credential: Office Occupations, SF State Univ.; Certified Optician; Adult Designated Subjects Credential: Health Occupations 16-1002 Wed, May 25-July 27 6:00–8:00pm 10 $75 Cook Business Management, Accounting, and Computer Applications Accounting Services Nancy Guevara—Medical Terminology; Technology AB-Physical Education, UC Berkeley; QUICKBOOKS PRO (Self-paced class)—Use QuickBooks Pro for accounts receivable, Johnny Gallardo—AutoCAD, payables, prepare reports, complete bank reconciliations, and close the accounting BS & Certificate-Physical Therapy, UC San Francisco; Architectural Desktop period for service and merchandising businesses. Sign up early, this class fills up quickly! Designated Subjects Vocational Education Adult Designated Subjects Credential: Credential: Physical Therapy Occupations Computer Applications, Marketing SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Cletia Hart—Computer Applications; MA– Ron Tomlinson—PC Troubleshooting and Repair; 16-1005 Tue, Mar 1–May 10 6:00–8:30pm 10A $94 Cook Organizational Management; University of Phoenix; Adult Designated Subjects Credential: Computer Programming, Computer Systems, and Computer 16-1005 Tue, May 24–July 26 6:00–8:30pm 10A $94 Cook BA–Political Science; University of Colorado; Adult Designated Subjects Credential Technology Sharon Henderson—Computer Applications; Adult Designated Subjects Credential: Office Occupations Amrita Kalsi—Office Skills; BA–English, Economics, Political Science, Hindi, Univ. of Delhi, India; Adult Designated Subjects Credential: Office Occupations, Computer Applications

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Network Communications AutoCAD 2011 Designer/Drafter – Part 1 Intensive (2D) (Instructor-directed) Learn AutoCAD terminology, the ribbon interface, and the software’s command structure. PC Troubleshooting and Repair, Level 1 (Instructor-directed) By the end of this section, you will be able to create and edit drawings efficiently. Learn introductory steps on how to build a PC from scratch, and how to diagnose, repair, Prerequisite: Basic computer file management or instructor's recommendation . and maintain PCs. You’ll also learn how to load software and other relevant topics. No Textbook: AutoCAD and Its Applications 2011 Comprehensive, ISBN: 978-1-60525- textbook required . 330-5 . Available from Goodheart-Willcox Publisher at www .g-w .com . SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 56-6302 Thu, Jan 20-Mar 3 6:00pm-8:00pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson/Lopez 46-7108 Mon-Wed, Feb 28-Mar 16 8:00am-2:45 pm B $1575 Gallardo 56-6303 Mon, Feb 28-Mar 28 3:30pm-5:30pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson 46-7109 Sat, Mar 5-Mar 26 8:00am-3:30 pm B $1036 Gallardo 56-6304 Thu, Mar 17-Apr 21 6:00pm-8:00pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson/Lopez 46-7108 Mon-Wed, May 23-June 8* 8:00am-2:45 pm B $1575 Gallardo 56-6305 Mon, Apr 11-May 9 3:30pm-5:30pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson *No class May 8, makeup on Thu, June 9 56-6306 Thu, May 5-June 9 6:00pm-8:00pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson/Lopez 46-7109 Sat, May 7-June 11* 8:00am-3:30 pm B $1036 Gallardo 56-6307 Mon, May 23-June 20 3:30pm-5:30pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson *No class May 21 & 28 56-6308 Thu, June 23-July 21 6:00pm-8:00pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson/Lopez Computer and Network Engineering 56-6309 Mon, July 11-Aug 8 3:30pm-5:30pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson AutoCAD 2011 Designer/Drafter – Part 2 Intensive (2D) (Instructor-directed) Network Communications This intermediate level course incorporates the features, commands, and techniques PC Troubleshooting and Repair, Intermediate (Instructor-directed) for becoming more productive when creating, annotating, and printing 2D drawings. Learn more advanced techniques on how to diagnose, repair, and maintain your PC. You’ll Prerequisites: AutoCAD 2011 Part 1 Intensive (2D) . Textbook: AutoCAD and Its also learn how to load software, how to deal with internet security, and other relevant Applications 2011 Comprehensive, ISBN: 978-1-60525-330-5 . Available from topics. Prerequisite: PC Troubleshooting and Repair, Level 1 . No textbook required . Goodheart-Willcox Publisher at www .g-w .com . SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 56-6401 Wed, Mar 2-Mar 30 1:00pm-3:00pm D $79 Tomlinson 46-7201 Mon-Wed, Mar 21-Mar 30 8:00am-2:45 pm B $990 Gallardo 56-6402 Wed, Mar 2-Mar 30 3:30pm-5:30pm D $79 Tomlinson 46-7202 Sat, Apr 2-Apr 23 8:00am-3:30 pm B $980 Gallardo 56-6403 Wed, Apr 13-May 11 1:00pm-3:00pm D $79 Tomlinson 46-7201 Mon-Wed, June 13-June 22 8:00am-2:45 pm B $990 Gallardo 56-6404 Wed, Apr 13-May 11 3:30pm-5:30pm D $79 Tomlinson 46-7202 Sat, June 18-July 9 8:00am-3:30 pm B $980 Gallardo

56-6405 Wed, June 1-June 29 1:00pm-3:00pm D $79 Tomlinson Computer and Network Engineering 56-6406 Wed, June 1-June 29 3:30pm-5:30pm D $79 Tomlinson AutoCAD 2011 Designer/Drafter – Part 3 Intensive (3D) (Instructor-directed) This course provides foundations and practice on creating and modifying 3D models. Network Communications 3D models help designers/drafters visualize and present ideas using CAD. Students Learning Windows 7 (Instructor-directed) explore techniques for creation of solid and surface models. Prerequisite: AutoCAD It's here to stay and something you should learn. The new operating system from 2011 Designer/Drafter Parts 1 and 2 Intensive (2D) or equivalent, and instructor's Microsoft is easy to learn and understand. Be on your way to enjoying once again the recommendation . Textbook: AutoCAD and Its Applications 2011 Comprehensive, power and security that you remember from the past. Easy online training combined ISBN: 978-1-60525-330-5 . Available from Goodheart-Willcox Publisher at with classroom instruction makes learning this new operating system a snap. www .g-w .com . SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 56-1301 Mon, Feb 28-Mar 28 1:00pm-3:00pm Tech 3 $79 Tomlinson 46-7608 Mon-Wed, Apr 11-Apr 20 8:00am-2:45pm B $930 Gallardo 56-1302 Mon, Apr 11-May 9 1:00pm-3:00pm Tech 3 $79 Tomlinson 46-7610 Thu, Mar 3-Mar 17 8:00am-1:00pm B $495 Gallardo 56-1303 Mon, May 23-June 20 1:00pm-3:00pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson 46-7608 Mon-Wed, June 27-July 6* 8:00am-2:45pm B $930 Gallardo 56-1304 Mon, July 11-Aug 8 1:00pm-3:00pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson *No class July 4, makeup on Fri, July 1

Network Communications 46-7609 Sat, July 16-July 30 8:00am-3:30pm B $565 Gallardo HTML – Website Design – Coffee Cup – Kompozer (Instructor-directed) 46-7610 Thu, May 12-June 2* 8:00am-1:00pm B $495 Gallardo Learn within hours how to read HTML script and how to make changes to websites within *No class May 19 minutes. We will have hundreds of templates for each student to work with and for the Computer and Network Engineering first 9 students that sign-up for this class – "Coffee Cup 2010 - HTML" a $49.00 value in AutoCAD 2010 Designer/Drafter – Part 4 Intensive software will be included. (Revit Architecture 2011 Fundamentals) (Instructor-directed) SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR This course introduces students to Revit Architecture 2011 for architectural design 56-1401 Tue, Mar 1-Mar 29 1:00pm-3:00pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson conceptualization, visualization, and communication. Learn how to use Building 56-1402 Tue, Mar 1-Mar 29 3:30pm-5:30pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson/Covey Information Management (BIM) to manage drawings across disciplines for increased 56-1403 Tue, Apr 12-May 10 1:00pm-3:00pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson productivity. Prerequisite: AutoCAD 2011 Designer/Drafter Part 3 Intensive (3D) or 56-1404 Tue, Apr 12-May 10 3:30pm-5:30pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson/Covey equivalent, and instructor's recommendation . Textbook: Revit Architecture 2011 56-1405 Tue, May 24-June 21 1:00pm-3:00pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson Fundamentals . Product code: AS-RA11FD-10-KT . Available from Ascent at www . ascented .com . 56-1406 Tue, May 24-June 21 3:30pm-5:30pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson/Covey SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 56-1407 Tue, July 5-Aug 2 1:00pm-3:00pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson 46-7501 Mon-Wed, Apr 25-May 11 8:00am-2:45pm B $1395 Gallardo 56-1408 Tue, July 5-Aug 2 3:30pm-5:30pm Tech 3A $79 Tomlinson/Covey 46-7502 Mon-Wed, July 11-July 27 8:00am-2:45pm B $1395 Gallardo

Digital Storytelling — Computer and Network Engineering “I want to be creative. Let people hear my voice.” AutoCAD 2010 Designer/Drafter – Part 5 Intensive “I want to enhance my classroom," “Train me.” (Revit Architecture 2011 BIM) (Instructor-directed) Want to produce and direct your own movie? Use new and exciting technology to This course continues and builds upon concepts learned in Revit Fundamentals. enhance your business or classroom teaching? Try Digital Storytelling. Digital Stories Further studies of BIM Management and its applications covering templates, styles, are short movie narratives. It is the practice of creating stories using computer based sheets, schedules, custom family geometry will be explored. Prerequisites: AutoCAD software tools to tell a story. In this course you will acquire the steps and principles to 2011 Designer/Drafter Part 3 Intensive (3D) or concurrent enrollment Revit design digital stories. Learn to capture your audience’s attention right away. Brainstorm Fundamentals and instructor's recommendation . Textbook: Revit Architecture a script, develop a storyboard, select your images and sound, and record your voice. You 2011 BIM Management . Product Code: AS-RA11BIM-20-KT . Available from Ascent will have fun learning and sharing your Digital Stories! at www .ascented .com . SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 13-2901 Fri, Mar 4-Mar 25 3:00pm-5:45pm Tech 3 $69 Amador 46-7701 Thu, Mar 24-May 5 8:00am-1:00pm B $1085 Gallardo 46-7702 Thu, June 16-July 21 8:00am-1:00pm B $1085 Gallardo

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HEALTH RELATED OCCUPATIONS Support Services Diagnostic Services Boston Reed Optical Training Boston Reed College offers medical classes at Martinez Adult Education. For detailed Completion of course prepares you for a career as an Optical Assistant in an optical dispensary. information regarding curriculum, admissions, and financial aid, please see www. Curriculum is geared for the National Opticianry Competency Exam (NOCE) offered by the American BostonReed.com or call 1-800-201-1141. All listed prices are subject to change. Board of Opticianry. Training includes Theory of Optics, Anatomy of the Eye; Prescription Analysis; Lifestyle Dispensing; Frame Adjustment and Repair. Included in the curriculum is a 40-hour Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program 20- week program apprenticeship in the Optical Dispensary located at Chevron Refinery. Continuous job placement SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR assistance and resume writing/updates are available for all students. Pell Grant available for those 66-0101 Call for date 6:00-9:30pm 16 Call Sindorf who qualify. Instructor is ABO Certified with 30+ year’s experience. Employment opportunities abound in this booming industry. For further information and registration call (925) 228-3276 Ext. 262. Pharmacy Technician Training Program 27-week program SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 96-1311 Mon/Tue/Wed 8:30am-1:30pm E Call Turcios-Tendick 66-0301 Call for date 9:00am-4:30pm 16 Call Dahl Study Workshop DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 96-1350 Mon/Tue/Wed 1:30-3:30pm E Included Turcios-Tendick Apprenticeship DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR MARTINEZ REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER 96-1333 Thu/Fri 8:30am-3-00pm Offsite Included Turcios-Tendick ALL CLASSES SUBJECT TO DATE MODIFICATIONS COURSE FEES AND LAB FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Diagnostic Services Deadline to sign up for classes is 14 days prior to the first scheduled class . Optical Training 20-Hour Review Prepare for the American Board of Opticianry NOCE by attending a 20-Hour Advanced Protective Services Review 8 weeks prior to the exam date. This intensive review is offered twice a year for the May and November test. Meeting days are Wed. 2-5pm, for six sessions to review PC 832 Course all optical concepts. A mock NOCE will be given on the following Wednesday from These classes meet the minimum number of hours of instruction required by the 2-4pm. This review is included in the curriculum for students currently enrolled in the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training in arrest and control, laws of arrest, Optical Training Program. For information and registration call (925) 228-3276 Ext. 262. and firearms. For further information, go to http://www.martinez-ed.org. Classes meet Prerequisite: Must have optical experience, be currently employed as a dispenser, or be a Tue/Wed/Thur, 6:15pm-10:15pm and some Sat/Sun, 8:00am-5:00pm. student of the Optical Training Program. Arrest and Control class 42 hours FEE $130 SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 26-0322 Apr 12-May 1 Orientation Mar 29 96-1322 Wed 2:00-5:00pm (6 sessions) E Call Turcios-Tendick 26-0311 July 26-Aug 14 Orientation July 12 96-1322 Wed 2:00-4:00pm (1 session) E Call Turcios-Tendick Firearms only class Support Services 24 hours FEE $310 26-1322 Apr 16-Apr 24 Orientation Mar 29 Certified Nurse Assistant 26-1311 July 30-Aug 7 Orientation July 12 Learn the skills to become certified as a nurse Take Arrest and Control and Firearms classes and receive a discount of $35 . assistant in a long-term nursing care facility. Through course work and hands-on experience Protective Services at a nursing care facility, you will be prepared Module 3 Peace Officer Training to take the CA State Certification exam. Prior to This is the first of three modules of the Regular Basic Course enrollment, students must pass a mandatory Modular format for peace officer training and is a prerequisite assessment test. Class limited to 15 students. to Module 2. Course content is a minimum of 148 hours and meets the classroom requirements for the student to function SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 66-0691 (assessment) Wed, Feb 23 9:00am 1 $10 Staff as a Level 3 Police Reserve Officer. For further information, go 66-0692 (assessment) Wed, Feb 23 6:00pm 15 $10 Staff to http://www.martinez-ed.org. Students are required to have 66-0601 (course) Tue-Sa, Mar 23-June 3 7:00am-1:00pm 16 $830 Parker a valid driver's license. Classes meet Tue/Wed/Thu 6:15pm- 10:15pm and some Sat/Sun, 8:00am-5:00pm. CEUs for CNAs are coming in 2011. Please call for schedule and details. 148 hours FEE $535 Support Services 26-0420 Feb 1-Mar 24 Orientation Jan 18 Expanding your Caregiving Skills and Knowledge I, 26-0430 May 17-July 7 Orientation May 3

A Weekend Class for Certified Nurse Assistants Environmental and Natural Science Engineering This 5-hour class is offered to provide certified nurse assistants with 5 continuing BATC Safety Training 06-660 education units. The curriculum is designed to assist CNAs to improve patient and The Bay Area Training Corporation offers safety orientation training at Martinez Adult personal care. For CNAs not currently working, this class will provide updated information Education. Register through the BATC office only; no walk-in registrations. $40.00* on the skills needed in the workplace. Topics covered in this class include: technical skills, mandatory prepayment by check, money order, VISA/Master Card only; no cash accepted. patient communication, using silence and story telling, compassion fatigue (self-care), Picture ID and positive form of verifying Social Security number required. and caring for the skin of the older adult. Register early in order to assure your placement in this new and interesting health care class. To register, call 925-313-0500 or visit the BATC office at 2000 Marina Vista, Martinez. *Price subject to change. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 66-0605 Sat, Mar 19 9:00am-3:00pm 15 $75 Aiello APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS New Medical Training Programs Starting Soon! California State Apprenticeship Programs Martinez Adult Education is proud to serve as the Local Educational Agency for the Phlebotomy Technician CPT 1 – an 80-hour program to become an entry level professional following registered apprenticeship programs. Please call the number listed to learn in the field of Phlebotomy. more about the exceptional opportunities to “earn while you learn.” Visit the California IV Therapy Certification for Health Professionals - prepares students for initiating and/ apprenticeship website at www.dir.ca.gov for details. or maintaining common intravenous therapies. Covers the minimum competencies for California IV certification. Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee for the Electrical Industry of Contra Costa County – IBEW Local 302. Greg Arcidiacono, Training Director. 1255 Muir Road, Martinez, Forensic Phlebotomy — - This program consists of two parts: Students will complete a certified phlebotomy program that includes in school training (5 weeks) and 94553 925-228-2302; www.ibewlu302.com Classes available for electrical journeyman a (80 hours) externship. In addition, student will complete a drub and alcohol training (06-996). course students will learn; DOT urine collection procedures and the use of the DOT Custody Heat and Frost Insulators Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee – Local 16; 1320 and Control Form (CCF). Students perform five mock collections that meet the training requirements of the DOT regulations. All training materials and training in this course will Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda. 510-769-4200 provide up-to-date DOT regulatory information and the latest in learning technology. After Bay Area Counties Roofing and Waterproofing Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees completion of this course, students will receive a certification of completion and qualify to – Jose Oscar Padilla, Director of Apprenticeship Training. 1661 20th Street, Suite 3, sit for the DOT and NCCT exam. Oakland, 94607 510-628-3650 Diablo Medical Training (DMT) is a private vocational institution offering quality healthcare programs. Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District – Timothy Dawkins, Apprenticeship & Training Contact DMT for schedules, fees and information. Coordinator, 20234 Mack Street, Hayward, 94545 (510) 891-2552. www.actransit.org Phone: 925-586-2532 Fax: 925-513-8230 E-mail: [email protected] FLORAL DESIGN — NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAM! Floral Design – Beginning (30 specified arrangements) and Advanced The certificate program in floral design teaches floral arranging for the professional floral SEE Sign Language I-A Beginning & Conversational—See page 11 designer and for those with a personal interest in preparing arrangements for special occasions. Students are responsible to pay for all floral supplies. Enrollment in Advanced class requires instructor’s approval.

SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 96-4010 (Beginning) Tue, Mar 1-May 3 12:30-3:30pm Kitchen $120 Shears 96-4020 (Beginning) Tue, Mar 1-May 3 6:15-9:15pm Kitchen $120 Shears

See page 16 for registration form/information ■ High School GED registration see page 10 9 ACADEMIC PREPARATION

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM Test Preparation Official GED Testing Academic programs at Martinez Adult Education include High School Diploma, GED, and Martinez Adult School is an official GED Testing Agency. Students who pass the General ABE. In order to determine which program is best for you, please attend one of our weekly Educational Development test will receive a high school diploma equivalency certificate. assessment sessions. No appointment is necessary. Assessments are in room 18 on Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have government-issued picture Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p .m . and Friday mornings at 9 a .m . identification. The test can be taken in sections or all at one time. Saturday and weekday After taking assessment tests, you will receive an appointment to meet with the advisor. testing available. Advanced registration and payment required—$125 cash or credit card only. For further information regarding the GED test and schedule, please call (925) 228- High School Classes for Adults 3276 Ext . 234. If you never finished high school, you may have encountered problems finding employment or entering higher education. You may not realize that you can still graduate and begin to enjoy the satisfactions of completing your education. The credits ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE you earned in high school can be used toward earning a diploma through Martinez MARTINEZ INSTITUTE OF ENGLISH (ESL) An annual $25 registration donation is Adult Education’s High School Program. Work at your own pace in a supportive and suggested. Good for multiple classes. Study in small size classes with experienced and caring environment. Credentialed teachers offer individualized student attention. friendly teachers. Start classes at anytime. For information call 228-3276, Ext 255 or para Class scheduling is flexible, with both day and evening classes available. Enrollment is Espanol, Ext. 281. ongoing; new students may join us at any time. Cap and gown graduation ceremony in June. Martinez Adult Education is accredited by the Western Association of School and ESL Multi-Level Colleges. An annual $25 registration donation is suggested. English as a Second Language Instruction includes conversation skills, grammar, reading, Graduation Credit Requirements writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Learn to use English to communicate with doctors, teachers, police, people at English ...... 40 credits Life Science ...... 10 credits U.S. Government . . . . . 5 credits Physical Science ...... 10 credits work, at the bank and at agencies like the DMV and Post Economics ...... 5 credits Health 5 credits Office. All classes have weekly access to computer lab. U.S. History ...... 10 credits Fine Arts/Foreign Language 10 credits World History ...... 10 credits Career Preparation 5 credits SECTION DAY TIME ROOM INSTRUCTOR Math ...... 20 credits Electives ...... 50 credits 03-0101 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm 11 Longman (Literacy - Beg. Low) (Includes 10 credits in Algebra) 03-0102 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm 19 Williams (Beg. High - Inter. I) 03-0104 Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm 22 Mlynek & Lammers (Inter. II - Adv.) 03-0126 Wed/Thu 6:00-9:00pm Las Juntas Williams High School Exit Exam 4105 Pacheco Blvd. All public school students are required to pass to the California High School Exit Exam to earn a high school diploma. This exam is mandated by the State of ESL Multi-Level California for all students, from all high schools, including adult schools ESL Speaking and Listening . Class includes practice in correct use of idiomatic expressions, correct pronunciation, and everyday communication situations. Focus will be on fluency in speaking and listening High School Subjects . English 1-4, Economics, US History, Government, World History, Physical Science, Life SECTION DAY TIME ROOm iNSTRUCTOR Science, Fine Arts, Career Preparation, Health, Basic Math through Algebra I, and electives 03-0106 Tue/Thu 12:30-2:30pm (multi-Level) 22 Levine

(elective credit may also be earned through work experience or other means.) Please call ESL Multi-Level ahead for an appointment with the advisor at (925) 228-3276, Ext. 234. C .A .L .L . — Computer Aided Language Lab DAY TIME RM INSTRUCTOR Improve your English skills at your own pace with dynamic, interactive English computer Daily 8:45-10:45am 20 Staff software. Five skill levels available, from Beginning Low through Advanced 11:00am-1:00pm 20 Staff . Tue & Wed 7:00-9:00pm 20 Staff SECTION DAY TIME ROOm iNSTRUCTOR 03-0205 Wed 12:30-2:30pm 17A Heiderick Math for the Adult Learner ESL Multi-Level Classroom instruction geared to adult Algebra 1 and GED preparation students. This class will enable you to overcome your fear of math as you work in a small, supportive Study at Home Program 03-0301 group setting. Is it difficult for you or someone you know to get to school because of NEW BABY, WORK SCHEDULE, ILLNESS, NO CHILD CARE, or NO TRANSPORTATION? Don’t worry, you can still DAY TIME RM INSTRUCTOR learn English! Register in the ESL Office in room 12 or call 228-3276 Ext. 25 Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm TBA Goldman 5. Family Literacy/ESL Adult Basic Education Programa de “Estudie en su casa” These supportive classes provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, math and Es difícil para usted o algun amigo/a el poder venir a la escuela other basic skills. Limited high school credit is available. Upon successful completion, por que tiene un NUEVO BEBE, POR HORARIO DE TRABAJO, students may enter the High School or Independent Studies programs. An annual $25 ENFERMEDAD, SIN CARRO, SIN NADIE QUIEN LE CUIDE A LOS registration donation is suggested. NIÑOS? No se preocupe!, usted aún puede aprender Inglés. DAY TIME RM INSTRUCTOR Matriculese en la oficina de E.S.L. situada en salon 12, o llámenos Mon-Thu 9:00am-12:00pm 17B Persaud al (925) 228-3276 Ext. 281 (Español). Se puede matricular en cualquier momento. High School Diploma Through Independent Study ESL/Citizenship Over 18? Need a high school diploma but unable to attend classes on a regular basis? If you are able and willing to work independently a minimum of 15 hours per week u .S . Citizenship Preparation Course and meet weekly with a teacher, call (925) 228-3276 Ext. 234. Limited day and evening Let us help you in the process of becoming a United States citizen! In this class you will appointments available. $50 book deposit required. Open entry, open exit. learn how to complete the N400 application form, prepare for the U.S. Government & History Test and the oral CIS Interview, improve your English skills, and understand the Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students rights and responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship. “Study at Home Citizenship” materials available. Martinez Adult Education offers opportunities for high school students to make up deficient credits needed for graduation. Please see your high school counselor to receive SECTION DAY TIME ROOm iNSTRUCTOR 03-0244 Wed 6:30-9:00pm 19 McLean an authorization form and a transcript. Then call (925) 228-3276, ext. 234 to make an appointment with our advisor. ESL Beginning Basic English and Computers GED/PRE-GED This class is designed for the beginning level student wishing to gain basic computer Test Preparation skills and basic language skills.

Attention GED Examinees SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Let us help you prepare for the GED test . Call (925) 228-3276, Ext . 234 for more information . 03-0202 Fri 9:30am-12:00pm 17A $40 Heiderick

GED TEST PREPARATION Enroll in this class to improve your chances of passing the GED test. Credentialed, experienced teacher works with students to help them hone test-taking skills and brush up on language arts, science, social studies, and math. Learn calculator use as needed for the test. You may prepare to take the test one section at a time. Reduced fee for Please visit our website at: students who complete the class. Morning class is offered at New Horizons Career Center in Rodeo. Evening class is at Martinez Adult Education. Reduced testing fee for students who complete the class. Call (925)228-3276, ext. 234 for more information. $25 www .martinez .k12 ca. us/schools/mae/hsd. registration fee required. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 02-0304 Tue/Thu 6:30-8:30pm 17B $25 Gabel 5:30-8:30pm

10 Visit us on the Web at www.martinez-ed.org PARENT & FAMILY EDUCATION

Career Preparation Planning for the Future of Your Child or Dependent with Special Needs SEE Sign Language No matter what the age or disability, parents of children with special needs have many Signing Exact English (SEE Sign) is a mode of manual communication based on American questions about how best to provide for their child’s future. Learn techniques to preserve Sign Language. It maintains standard English vocabulary and syntax. SEE Sign facilitates government benefits, eligibility for SSI and Medicaid. Understand legal and financial the process of teaching English to deaf/hard-of-hearing students and is often used issues in planning, including special needs trusts. Review legal options when a special in the homes of deaf children with hearing parents. SEE is also useful for facilitating needs child turns age 18 and determine how much money is needed to provide lifetime communication with Special Needs children or those with various language disorders. quality care. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 96-9301 Tue, Mar 1-May 10 6:00-8:00pm V1 $50 Flaner 11-9401 Wed, Mar 30 6:30-8:00pm V-2 $10 Vasquez 96-9301 Tue, May 24-July 26 6:00-8:00pm V1 $50 Flaner 11-9402 Wed, June 8 6:30-8:00pm V-2 $10 Vasquez Career Preparation SEE Sign Language—Conversational Martinez Cooperative Preschool Programs This is a “practical application” class for those with previous SEE Sign knowledge and The Growing Garden and The Secret Garden experience. 2010 - 2011 School Year Effective Parenting Techniques For over 50 years our preschool program has been providing multi-level learning experiences for adults and children in and around our community. Our program Toddler Time Course Discount provides opportunities to be active participants in early learning experiences of Join both classes for $130 children while learning about child development and various issues surrounding Toddler Time parenting. We invite you to join us for a year of exploration: gardening, sign language, singing, cooking, painting, and a vast array of messy hands-on activities. Bring your little ones to a place of enchantment—Toddler Time. This program Enrollment is open to children who are 2 years 10 months through 5 years. provides a play group for children 1.5-3 years of age and an educational learning experience for parents, grandparents, or caregivers. Everyday at Toddler Time is a day of wonder and excitement as children play, paint, and explore activities that Co-op Registration and Priority Registration Dates for Fall 2011 promote a child’s growth and development. Adults will learn about various stages Families currently enrolled in program: April 11-22 of early childhood development relating to art, playing, and socialization. Families currently enrolled in Toddler Time: April 25 - May 6 SECTION DATE DAY/TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 07-0713 Jan 25-Apr 14 Tue/Thu, 10:00am-12:00pm Growing Garden $96 Bell Open Registration Starts May 16 07-0714 Jan 24-Apr 11 Mon, 10:00am-12:00pm Secret Garden $56 Pfeiffer Individuals interested in joining our program need to contact the program coordinator at 07-0715 May 2-July 29* Mon/Fri, 10:00am-12:00pm Growing Garden $96 Bell (925) 228-3276 Ext 241 or e-mail [email protected]. *May Class Locations: Mon - Secret Garden, Fri - Growing Garden Effective Parenting Techniques June Class Locations: Mon & Fri - Secret Garden No classes on May 16, July 1 and 4 . 3’s Program Fall 2011 Course Structure/Requirements SECTION DAY/DATE TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 07-0111 Tue, Wed, Thu, Sep 14-Nov 17 8:45-11:45am Secret Garden $300* Lakeman To further parenting knowledge an on-line component is added to Toddler Time. 07-0112 Tue, Wed, Thu, Sep 14-Nov 17 8:45-11:45am Growing Garden $300* Pfeiffer Participation in a three-hour Facility Enrichment Day on 5/14 or 5/17 from 9am-12pm is strongly encouraged. No class on 5/16 due to enrichment days. Pre-K Program Fall 2011 Please supply your e-mail address when registering so instructors can contact you . SECTION DAY/DATE TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR For further information call (925) 228-3276 Ext 241 07-0113 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sep 15-Nov 18 8:45-11:45am Secret Garden $350* Lakeman 07-0114 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sep 15-Nov 18 8:45-11:45am Growing Garden $350* Pfeiffer Effective Parenting Techniques *Price does not include a one-time, new family parent registration / orientation fee of $50. Fitness Fun Fall Mandatory Meeting Dates Come explore the world of Fitness Fun in this rompin' stompin' class designed to get Aug 30, 6:30-9:00pm: Parent orientation for parents who were not enrolled during everybody off their seats. In this interactive class adults and children, ages 2.5 –5, will have 2010-11 school year Sept 6, 6:30-9:00pm: Parent meeting for all parents in program a bubbly good time moving to various forms of music; tossing bean bags, rumbling a Sept 8 or 10, 9:00am-12:00pm Facility enrichment days parachute, and much more. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Participants Sept 13 Children attend Open House and classes start this week will also learn about nutrition, healthy eating and exercise habits that support Contra • half of tuition is due upon registration along with any applicable new family registration/ Costa County Healthy and Active Before 5 action plan to reduce childhood obesity. orientation fee . Action plan can be viewed at: healthyandactivebefore5.com. Due to limited class size we • $50 of tuition deposits and $50 new family registration/orientation fees are ask that individuals register and attend only one of the three course sessions non-refundable . • Tuition remaining balance is due in two equal payments before 6/30 and before 8/1 . SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR • A $5 per payment processing fee is added to each payment . 11-6310 Mon/Fri, Jan 31-Feb 14 9:00-10:00am Las Juntas FREE Brosnan • No deposits or partial tuition refunds as of July 1, 2010 . 11-6311 Fri, Mar 4-Apr 1 9:00-10:00am John Muir FREE Brosnan 11-6312 Mon, Apr 11-May 9 9:00-10:00am MAE MPR FREE Brosnan Effective Parenting Techniques For more information on course, or locations call 925 228-3276 Ext 241 or e-mail cgiffin@ martinez.k12.ca.us 3’s Program Spring Dates A set of program materials are given to families upon course complection. SECTION DAY/DATE TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR This program is FREE, time spent with your child, PRICELESS. 07-0119 Tue, Wed, Thu, Mar 1-May 18 8:45-11:45am Secret Garden $300* Lakeman 07-0120 Tue, Wed, Thu, Mar 1-May 19 8:45-11:45am Growing Garden $300* Pfeiffer Made possible by funding from: Pre-K Program Spring Dates SECTION DAY/DATE TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Effective Parenting Techniques 07-0121 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Mar 1-May 18 8:45-11:45am Secret Garden $350* Lakeman 07-0122 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Mar 1-May 19 8:45-11:45am Growing Garden $350* Pfeiffer Preschool Health and Safety Fair – Monday, March 28 For more information call (925) 228-3276 Ext 241 or e-mail [email protected] 2011 Summer Camps On-line Courses Effective Parenting Techniques Effective Parenting Techniques Messy Exploration Adolescence 101 - Parenting a Pre-teen/Teen During this four week camp children, ages 3-5, will explore the garden, messy Section: 11-1410 On-going class, participants may register at any time scientific concoctions, colors and water. This interactive camp was created to foster and encourage a child's natural curiosity and desire to get messy. Adults participate This four-week on-line course will introduce and explore the following: by working three days in the classroom and by providing a daily healthy snack for • The physical, psychological & developmental changes that every adolescent faces. their child. Course minimum is 13 students. Parents are required to work three days, • The important functional goals of identity development and the move toward during the four week session. independence that is a part of normal adolescent development. • Parenting skills necessary to balance age-appropriate boundaries while fostering age- Parent Orientation: Thursday, June 2 from 6:30-8:00pm. appropriate independence. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR • Warning signs and when to seek help will also be discussed. 07-5101 Tue, Wed, Thu, June 7-30 8:45-11:45am Secret Garden $115 Lakeman/Pfeiffer Effective Parenting Techniques (working parents arrive 8:30am-12:00pm) Sibling Rivalry – Parenting Strategies Effective Parenting Techniques Section: 11-1420 On-going class, participants may register at any time Bridging to Kindergarten & First Grade This four-week on-line course will introduce and explore the following: This four week class is designed for children who are eligible for kindergarten and first grade this fall, 2011. Curriculum will provide many engaging school readiness • Reasons behind why siblings argue and effective interventions to help establish peace in your home. and reading enrichment activities. This interactive course is designed to foster • Strategies necessary to decrease the frequency of sibling rivalry and determine when a love for reading and school. Adults participate by working three days in the intervention is appropriate. classroom during the four week session and by providing their child with a healthy • The parameters and benefits of when and why to let them argue will also be discussed. daily snack. Course minimum is13 students. Parents are required to work three days, during the four week session. Jodi Maspaitella, MA, Parent Coach from Home Education for Logical Parenting Parent Orientation: Thursday, June 30 from 6:30-8:00pm. For more information call (925) 228-3276, ext 241. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR E-mail address required when registering for on-line courses . 07-5001 Tue, Wed, Thu, July 5-28 8:45-11:45am Secret Garden $115 Pfeiffer Course fee is $25 (working parents arrive 8:30am-12:00pm)

See page 16 for registration form/information ■ High School GED registration see page 10 11 HEALTH AND WELLNESS

DANCE AND EXERCISE 5 Secrets to Weight Loss and Feeling Younger — Martinez Swingers Square Dance Club In 5 years would you like to feel younger and healthier than you are today? Would you like to be more fit physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually? Plus and advanced level square dancing workshop Learn acupressure points, breathing techniques, simple meditations and eastern ongoing. Drop-ins are welcome. Modern square seasonal nutrition. Very practical with handouts! dancing is an excellent aerobic activity for the body and mind. It keeps the heart rate elevated without putting SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR a lot of stress on the joints. If you can walk you can 09-0502 Tue, Mar 22 7:00-9:00pm 6 $29 Weissman square dance. Make new friends and have some fun. 09-0502 Tue, June 7 7:00-9:00pm 6 $29 Weissman For information on all levels call (510) 799-4850 or (925) 229-2192. For those interested in learning the basics of Aerobic Exercise — Classes On-going square dancing refer to the ABC’s of Modern Square Dancing class listed below. Learn the moves! You’ve come to the right place for a total energy class . Join us SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE for a fun and easy-to-follow aerobic format which blends Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, Club Night (Plus) Fri, Feb 25 7:00–11:00pm MAE Auditorium $6/person/night jazz dance and resistance training movements into a 60-minute total body workout. Club Night (Plus) Fri, July 15 7:00–11:00pm MAE Auditorium $6/person/night Class is taught by a certified Jazzercise™ instructor. Students must be at least 18 years old. Bring a mat and weights for all classes. ABCs of Square Dancing SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR A series of classes consisting of three sessions, each session consists of a total 09-0501 Mon/Thu, Feb 28-May 14 5:15-6:15pm Aud $29/mo, $5 drop-in Daly of 10 hours. Saturday sessions, designed to progress to a proficient dancing 09-0501 Mon/Thu, May 23-July 30 5:15-6:15pm Aud $29/mo, $5 drop-in Daly level. Partner recommended but not required. Professional Bay Area caller and experienced dancers are present to help you enjoy the friendship and exercise of Jazzercise™ - Senior Body Sculpting — Classes On-going square dancing. Air conditioned room! For information, call (510) 799-4850, (925) A muscle toning workout featuring a creative combination of strength training 229-2192 or (510) 724-7712. Minimum of 12 students required. movements and stretching. Class is taught by a certified Jazzercise™ instructor. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Weights and exertubes are provided. 11-0851 Sat, Mar 5-Apr 16 10:30am-12:30pm Aud $45* Swerer SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR (no class Apr 9) 09-0502 Mon/Wed/Fri, Feb 28-May 14 8:30-9:30am Senior Ctr $40 Daly 11-0852 Sat, Apr 23-May 21 10:30am-12:30pm Aud $45* Swerer 09-0502 Mon/Wed/Fri, May 23-July 30 8:30-9:30am Senior Ctr $40 Daly 11-0853 Sat, June 4-July 2 10:30am-12:30pm Aud $45* Swerer *Register before class starts and receive $5 per person discount. Yoga Stretch Shape up your body and your mind. Yoga Stretch is designed to relieve stress, Dance Special increase flexibility through stretching exercises, and improve endurance, strength, Sign up for any two classes per quarter from McGuire Dance Instructors and receive $20 off and balance. Through gentle body movements, breathing and relaxation, you the second class. Call Dennis Mcguire (707) 226-7582 for more information! will learn how to strengthen, tone, and create flexibility in your body. Wear loose, Dancing Your Way to a Healthier Way of Life comfortable exercise clothing and bring a mat to class. For over 20 years, Sandra Dancing helps your heart, your strength, and reduces the risk of dementia. Foster has been a yoga instructor in the Bay Area teaching Iyengar method of Dancing 11 days of the month can reduce the risk of dementia by 63%, per doctors Hatha Yoga. No class March 26, April 30, May 28 and June 18. study. One 150 pound person boogieing down for 1 hour can burn the following SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR calories: Swing dancing, 235; Ballroom, 265; Salsa dancing, 420. The best part is 11-0401 Sat, Feb 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, Apr 2 9:00-10:00am Aud $45 Foster you have fun while doing it. Please join us for fun and health! 11-0402 Sat, Apr 16, 23, May 7, 14 9:00-10:00am Aud $38 Foster SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-0403 Sat, May 21, June 4, 11, 25 9:00-10:00am Aud $38 Foster 11-3611 East Coast Swing Thu, Mar 3-Apr 14 6:30-7:30pm Aud $60 McGuire 11-0404 Sat, July 9, 16, 23, 30 9:00-10:00am Aud $38 Foster 11-3612 West Coast Swing Thu, Mar 3-Apr 14 7:30-8:30pm Aud $60 McGuire 11-3613 Rumba Thu, Mar 3-Apr 14 8:30-9:30pm Aud $60 McGuire 11-3614 Salsa Thu, Apr 21-June 2 6:30-7:30pm Aud $60 McGuire HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION 11-3615 West Coast Swing Thu, Apr 21-June 2 7:30-8:30pm Aud $60 McGuire Welcome to Medicare 11-3616 Nite Club Thu, Apr 21-June 2 8:30-9:30pm Aud $60 McGuire Welcome to Medicare is a free class presented by the Contra Costa County Health 11-3617 Hustle Thu, June 16-July 28 6:30-7:30pm Aud $60 McGuire Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). We will review all the 11-3618 West Coast Swing Thu, June 16-July 28 7:30-8:30pm Aud $60 McGuire parts of Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare supplement policies, 11-3619 Waltz Thu, June 16-July 28 8:30-9:30pm Aud $60 McGuire Medicare drug coverage, and low-income assistance programs. This class will help you make an informed decision on how to supplement Medicare. Minimum Hawaiian Dance — of students required. Come learn the expressive art of Hawaiian dance to improve overall health of SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR heart, mind, body, and spirit. Gain a deeper understanding of the “aloha spirit” to 08-7004 Tue, Mar 8 2:00-4:30pm 22 Free Staff decrease anxiety, and increase joy and happiness in your life. Instructor has over 08-7004 Tue, Apr 12 2:00-4:30pm 22 Free Staff 50 years of dance experience and has performed in two professional Polynesian 08-7004 Tue, May 10 2:00-4:30pm 22 Free Staff show groups. All ages (18+) and experience levels welcome. 8 weeks. No class 08-7004 Tue, June 14 2:00-4:30pm 22 Free Staff April 5. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR CPR/Red Cross Certification 11-0890 Tue, Mar 15- May 10 7:00pm- 8:00pm BATC $64 Corrigan-Anspaugh Learn to save lives. Red Cross course covers CPR for adults, children, and 11-0899 Tue, June 7- July 26 7:00pm- 8:00pm BATC $64 Corrigan-Anspaugh infants. Also covers two-person CPR, rescue breathing, and AED training. Upon completion, students will be issued a certificate from the school. Students Boomers & Beyond Goddess Life Bellydance requiring a Red Cross card must pay an additional fee in class. Must register one Improve strength and grace while improving stamina and core strength. Dancing week prior to class. Payment by cash or credit card. to exotic music and enjoying your time. All women 18 to 118 welcome. All physical Students MUST be on time. Students with any type of respiratory infection will abilities. Wear comforable attire. Hip belt provided! not be allowed in class. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-3801 Wed, Mar 30-May 4 7:00-8:15pm V2 $50 Weeks 09-0101 Tue/Thu, Mar 8 & 10 6:00-10:00pm 11 $45 McLeod 11-3802 Wed, May 11-June 15 7:00-8:15pm V2 $50 Weeks 09-0102 Sat, Mar 26 8:00am-5:00pm 11 $45 McLeod 09-0103 Tue/ Thu, Apr 19 & 21 6:00-10:00pm 11 $45 McLeod Therapeutic Golf 09-0104 Sat, Apr 30 8:00am-5:00pm 11 $45 McLeod An introduction to the great game of golf and leisure education which when 09-0105 Tue/ Thu, May 10 & 12 6:00-10:00pm 11 $45 McLeod combined can provide an enriching, life-changing experience. All abilities 09-0106 Sat, May 21 8:00am-5:00pm 11 $45 McLeod welcome to learn how to take their first swing to learning how to buy their first set 09-0107 Tue/ Thu, June 7 & 9 6:00-10:00pm 11 $45 McLeod of clubs. First meeting held on campus, followed by 6 weeks at Buchanan Fields. 09-0108 Sat, June 25 8:00am-5:00pm 11 $45 McLeod SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 09-0109 Tue/ Thu, July 5 & 7 6:00-10:00pm 11 $45 McLeod 13-0201 Wed, Mar 2-Apr 13 4:00-6:00pm 4 $120+ range fee Turcios 09-0110 Sat, July 30 8:00am-5:00pm 11 $45 McLeod 13-0201 Wed, May 25-July 6 4:00-6:00pm 4 $120+ range fee Turcios 09-0111 Tue/ Thu, Aug 9 & 11 6:00-10:00pm 11 $45 McLeod 09-0112 Sat, Aug 13 8:00am-5:00pm 11 $45 McLeod 09-0113 Sat, Aug 27 8:00am-5:00pm 11 $45 McLeod

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HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION (continued) How to Accelerate Your Wealth with a Self-Directed IRA — Standard First Aid Tired of your IRA and other retirement plans earning lousy returns in the stock market? The secret formula is out! It is called a Self-Directed IRA! Join the new revolution of real This Red Cross-type course covers basic first aid plus adult CPR, rescue breathing, estate investing and restore your financial future. Learn how to leverage your real estate and choking. Wear casual clothing, as student will be working on the floor. wealth with a “non-recourse loan” inside your IRA. If you have an Traditional IRA, Roth Students requiring a Red Cross card should contact the local Red Cross chapter. IRA, SEP IRA, previous employer 401K, 403B, 457, you must come to this class! Even with Students completing the course will receive a certificate issued by the school at bad credit, no credit or good credit you can still qualify to buy real estate using your self- no additional charge. Must register one week prior to class. Payment by cash or directed IRA. Required materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of credit card. the class. Bring a list of all debts, calculator, and pencil. Husbands and wives are strongly encouraged to attend together. Spousal discounts are available. Students MUST be on time. Students with any type of respiratory infection will SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR not be allowed in class. 11-5830 Thurs, Mar 31 6:00pm-9:30pm 6 $39/$59 Yee SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-5830 Wed, June 29 6:00pm-9:30pm 6 $39/$59 Yee 09-0202 Sat, April 2 8:00am-5:00pm 11 $45 McLeod 09-0203 Sat, Aug 6 6:00-10:00pm 11 $45 McLeod Credit Repair Solutions for the New Millennium — We will cover how to remove bankruptcies, foreclosures, short sales, mortgage lates, Food Safety Certification and Training Examination collections, etc from all three credit bureaus so you can get back into the credit system Comprehensive course (including test) where students learn to improve food much sooner. Whether you wish to buy or refinance your home, purchase rental property, safety and sanitation within their business and home. Successful completion obtain car and business loans, or get a job, having an improved credit/FICO score will be meets the requirements of California Health & Safety Code Section 113716. essential. Required materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of Pre-registration and textbook required. (Class and test with no book, $75; retest the class. Bring a list of all debts, calculator, and pencil. Husbands and wives are strongly only $50). Cash and credit card only. Refund/reschedule policy on page 16. encouraged to attend together. Spousal discounts are available 10-student minimum. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-5820 Tues Mar 29 6:00pm-9:30pm 6 $39/$59 Yee 10-0301 Sat, Mar 19 & 26 9:00am-1:00pm 4 $100 DiMaggio 11-5820 Tues June 28 6:00pm-9:30pm 6 $39/$59 Yee 10-0302 Tue/Wed, Apr 12 & 13 4:30-8:30pm 4 $100 DiMaggio 10-0303 Tue/Wed, June 7 & 8 4:30-8:30pm 4 $100 DiMaggio COMMUNICATION 10-0304 Sat, July 9 & 16 9:00am-1:00pm 4 $100 DiMaggio Strategies for Student Success (Instructor-directed) — This class is designed for students who are returning to school after a prolonged absence u .S . Coast Guard Safe Boating Course or who would like to learn academic strategies that will make learning fun and effective. Covers boat equipment, operation, navigation, tide & currents, boating laws, and Topics covered include: time management, tips of textbook reading, note taking, how procedures with emphasis on safety. Class taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. to make the most of your individual learning style, navigating the system, and working There will be a $35 materials and text fee payable to the instructor. Students will within a team. Hear from guest speakers and other students who have “been there”. Join receive proof of completion. Refreshments provided. us to overcome anxiety, build confidence, and learn to succeed! SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 09-0901 Sat, Mar 5 8:00am-4:00pm 17B $35 Campbell 11-7501 Sat, Feb 26 & Mar 5 9:00am–12:00pm 20 $70 Aiello 09-0902 Sat, Apr 23 8:00am-4:00pm 17B $35 Campbell

09-0903 Sat, June 11 8:00am-4:00pm 17B $35 Campbell Digital Storytelling — 09-0904 Sat, July 16 8:00am-4:00pm 17B $35 Campbell “I want to be creative. Let people hear my voice.” “I want to enhance my classroom," “Train me.” Want to produce and direct your own movie? Use new and exciting technology to BUSINESS AND FINANCE enhance your business or classroom teaching? Try Digital Storytelling. Digital Stories are short movie narratives. It is the practice of creating stories using computer based Become a Notary Public in a Day software tools to tell a story. In this course you will acquire the steps and principles to This state-approved class for CA notaries has a pass rate of approximately design digital stories. Learn to capture your audience’s attention right away. Brainstorm 95%. Retake the class for free if needed. There is a $35 material fee payable a script, develop a storyboard, select your images and sound, and record your voice. You to the instructor. Bring a separate $40 check or money order made out to will have fun learning and sharing your Digital Stories! “Sec. of State” (for the exam). Need I.D., #2 pencil, highlighter, 2”x2” photo. For SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR questions: [email protected]. 13-2901 Fri, Mar 4-Mar 25 3:00pm-5:45pm Tech 3 $69 Amador SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR An Introduction to Voiceovers . . (Getting Started in Voice Acting) 11-0601 Sat, April 16 8:30am-4:30pm 15 $85 Staff *One-on-One, Online Class — 11-0602 Sat, July 9 8:30am-4:30pm 15 $85 Staff Fun, one-on-one, online class to get started in Professional Voice Acting, covering Notary Public Online Class some of the many details of the industry. Receive a professional voice evaluation. State approved class for new or renewing notaries This class is taught by a professional voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All. Class length is one hour. Students will be given access This Notary Education Program satisfies new CA.State requirements. Study at password upon registration. your own pace. 6 hour class for new notaries OR 3 hour class for renewing notaries. Receive state approved Proof of Completion. State Exam not included. SECTION DATE TIME FEE INSTRUCTOR Call to register and to access the on-line program. Registration fee: $55. 13-2201 Mar 1-July 29 open $69 Voices For All To take the state Exam: http://www.cps.ca.gov/TakeATest/Notary/ or call 916- Communication Skills (Instructor-directed) 263-3520 to schedule a testing date. Proper written and verbal communication is imperative in the business world, SECTION DAY/TIME FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-0650 Ongoing, register any time $55 Meyer as well as in our personal interactions. Sharpen your ability to concisely write letters, e-mails, and memos in a professional manner that insures the intended message is received. Learn and practice making a presentation using effective Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Very Rich public speaking skills. No textbook required . Wills and Probate, Living Trust, Joint Tenancy; Federal Law Regarding Estate and SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Gift Taxes; Uses and Types of Trusts; Funding Trust; Titling Assets; Property Tax and 11-8304 Sat, Mar 26-Apr 16 8:00am-12:00pm 15 $95 Gray Capital Gain Issues; Durable Power of Attorney; Advanced Health Care Directive; Conservatorships and more! Instructor is a practicing attorney with experience in 11-8301 Tue, Apr 12-May 10 6:00pm-9:00pm 15 $95 Gray Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Two class meetings. 11-8304 Sat, June 4-June 25 8:00am-12:00pm 15 $95 Gray 11-8301 Tue, June 7-July 12 6:00pm-9:00pm 15 $95 Gray SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-6511 Tue/Thu, May 3 & 5 6:30-9:00pm 6 $35 Moritz-Farr COMMUNICATION (continued on page 14) 11-6511 Tue/Thu, July 26-July 28 6:30-9:00pm 6 $35 Moritz-Farr Special Needs Financial & Estate Planning No matter what the age or disability, parents of children with special needs have many questions about how best to provide for their child’s future. Learn techniques to preserve government benefits, eligibility for SSI and Medicaid. Understand legal and financial issues in planning, including special needs trusts. Review legal options when a special needs child turns age 18 and determine how much money is needed to provide lifetime quality care. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-9401 Wed, Apr 6 6:30-8:00pm V2 $5 Vasquez 11-9402 Wed, June 8 6:30-8:00pm V2 $5 Vasquez See page 16 for registration form/information ■ High School GED registration see page 10 13 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT

COMMUNICATION (continued) COOKING Memoir Writing (Instructor-directed) Thai and Chinese Cooking — Guidance for creating stories about events in one’s life and finding meaning Learn how to make classic Thai and Chinese dishes in a fun, through writing. Write new material during each session. Share and receive hands-on environment. Menu items include Thai curry, feedback on work written outside of class. Come and create in this safe, low-key Spring rolls, potstickers and beef stir-fry and more! A $10 environment for beginning and intermediate adult writers. materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first class. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 3 weeks. Class limited to 12 students. 11-0960 Thu, Mar 3-Mar 31 7:00-9:00pm V1 $76 Mietzner SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-0960 Thu, Apr 14-May 12 7:00-9:00pm V1 $76 Mietzner 13-1770 Sat, Mar 12, 19 & 26 10:00am-11:30am 14 $29 Kasagawa 11-0960 Thu, June 2-June 30 5:00-7:00pm V1 $76 Mietzner Thai and Japanese Cooking — Intermediate/Advanced Writing Workshop Learn how to make classic Thai and Japanese dishes in a fun, hands-on Designed for aspiring or published writers who would like environment. Menu items include Thai curry, Spring rolls, Sukiyaki, sushi and to hone their skills, study advanced aspects of writing, and more. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first class. 3 weeks. participate in a non-threatening forum for feedback. $5 Class limited to 12 students. lab fee made payable to instructor . SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 13-1771 Sat, June 11, 18 & 25 10:00am-11:30am 14 $29 Kasagawa 11-0923 Sat, Mar 19 9:00am-12:00pm 10 $30 Clark 11-0924 Sat, Apr 16 9:00am-12:00pm 10 $30 Clark Quick and Delicious Gourmet Cooking 11-0925 Sat, May 21 9:00am-12:00pm 10 $30 Clark Join credentialed Chef with extensive professional experience as he demonstrates 11-0926 Sat, June 18 9:00am-12:00pm 10 $30 Clark more quick and delicious gourmet dishes. Includes an informative discussion 11-0927 Sat, July 16 9:00am-12:00pm 10 $30 Clark period prior to, during and after the demonstration. Bring a notebook. A $30 fee is payable in class for supplies and a tasting based on what is prepared. 4 weeks. FOREIGN LANGUAGES Limited to 12 students. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Beginning Spanish – Level A 13-1730 Thu, Mar 3-Mar 31 6:00-9:00pm 14 $50 Aiello Have fun reading, writing, speaking and interacting with classmates while 13-1731 Thu, July 7-July 28 6:00-9:00pm 14 $50 Aiello developing your Spanish vocabulary. $5 lab fee is payable at the first class. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Fast & Easy Italian Cooking 11-0201 Tue, Mar 1-May 10 5:15-7:00pm 6 $74 Z. del Castillo Join Chef Aiello again as he demonstrates more fast and easy Italian dishes. Includes informative discussion prior to, during, and after preparation. Bring a Beginning Spanish – Level B notebook! A $30 fee is payable in class for supplies and a tasting based on what is Start conversing in Spanish at a basic level. Build confidence speaking and prepared. 4 weeks. Limited to12 students. understanding people around you as they converse in Spanish. Students provide SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR own text book – Spanish Now Level 1. 13-1737 Thu, Apr 14-May 12 6:00-9:00pm 14 $50 Aiello SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 13-1738 Thu, June 2-June 30 6:00-9:00pm 14 $50 Aiello 11-0202 Wed, Mar 2-May 11 5:15-7:00pm 11 $74 J. del Castillo Tamales — Costa Rican Style — Intermediate Spanish Now that you have mastered Mexican-style Tamales, come learn how to make Build on the skills developed in the Basic course and expand your vocabulary and tamales from Central America. These larger, festive tamales are made without grammar. Students provide own text book – Spanish Now Level 2. corn husks or chili sauce, and wrapped in banana leaves. Bring plastic container for carry-out. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Limited to 12 students.. 11-0203 Wed, Mar 2-May 11 7:00-9:00pm 11 $74 J. del Castillo SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 13-1760 Sat, Mar 5 10:00am-12:30pm 14 $24 Mercado

MUSIC The Whole Enchilada — This warm, comforting, versatile meal is perfect for family dinners, celebrations Beginning and Advanced-Beginning Guitar and potlucks. Learn how enchilada-making can be quick an easy once organized Learn to play guitar and read music. Improve your and prepared. Focus will be on the traditional, restaurant-style Red Beef Enchiladas technique on your own acoustic guitar. Lab Fee of $15 is or Enchiladas con Salsa de Colorado. Bring an air-tight container for carry-out. A payable at first class. $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class. Limited to 12 SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR students. 13-0701 Tue, Mar 1-May 10 6:00-8:00pm 15 $100 J. del Castillo SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 13-1770 Sat, Apr 30 10:00am-12:30pm 14 $24 Mercado Martinez Community Chorus This mixed chorus sings music of many different styles including folk, popular, Happy Pupusas — jazz, sacred/spiritual, and classical. Ongoing, with weekly rehearsals Sept-June. This every-day treat is easy to make and fun to serve. Pupusas are hand-made Performances at local events and two full concerts yearly. Music reading and/ from corn dough, or masa, and filled with pork, beans and/or cheese. Bring an or previous experience is helpful, but not required. Lab fee is payable to the air-tight container for carry-out. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor at instructor. Call for information (925) 687-7053. the start of class. Limited to 12 students. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-1001 Tue, Mar 29-June 14 7:00-9:00pm Aud $30 Wood 13-1780 Sat, June 4 10:00am-12:00pm 14 $19 Mercado

Community Concert Band Do you play a band instrument? This course is designed for those with some Do you have a profession, hobby, or background in instrumental music. Our band class practices a variety of musical compositions and performs at various community functions. Join at anytime. interest that you’d like to share? Please call Cora Martens to verify day and time at (925) 933-1929. No class Feb 17. Your unique knowledge and experience can benefit others in the community. Why not consider offering a class through Martinez Adult Education? SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR If you would like to explore the possibilities, 13-1901 Thu, Feb 24-May 19 7:00-9:00pm BATC $20 Martens call Gretchen Lammers-Ghereben at (925) 228-3276, Ext. 229. 13-1901 Thu, May 19-July 28 7:00-9:00pm BATC $20 Martens

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Students attending classes at the Senior Center may pay an annual membership Photoshop Elements for Photographers I fee of $7.00 to join and park at the Senior Center while attending classes. Senior Entry-level, One-day Workshop Community Center, 818 Green Street, Martinez, (925) 370-8770. Please register early to Learn photo enhancement tools in a day! Hands-on workshop develops a meet enrollment minimums. photo enhancement workflow, including straightening, cropping, shadow and PAINTING AND DRAWING highlights, brightness, contrast, and color adjustments. Basic familiarity with PC computers is suggested. Course notes will be provided, no textbook. For more The Arts info, see digphotopro.com. Realistic Landscapes and Portraiture Painting in Oils and Acrylics SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Come paint portraits and landscapes in a realistic style with Bay Area artist, Gary 11-4651 Sat, Apr 16 9:00am-3:30pm Tech 1 $59 Richards Bergren. View his work at www.westernpainter.com. All levels are welcome. Please bring your own oils or acrylics, canvas, and easel. No class April 7. Photoshop Elements for Photographers II SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Advanced, One-day Workshop 08-0480 Thu, Mar 3-May 12 10:00am-12:30pm 1111 Ferry St $77 Bergren Go beyond simple photo enhancements to release the full power of Elements. 08-0481 Thu, May 26-July 28 10:00am-12:30pm 1111 Ferry St $86 Bergren Hands-on workshop focuses on the techniques that produce the “wow”. Adjustment layers, filters, histograms, panoramas, High dynamic Range, and Plein Air Painting camera raw are explored. Course notes will be provided, no textbook. For more Designed for students working in pencil, pastels, oil, info, see digphotopro.com. acrylic, or watercolor who want to work outdoors (en SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR plein air). Bring paper, pencil, and any painting supplies 11-4652 Sat, Apr 23 9:00am-3:30pm Tech 1 $59 Richards you have. Beginners welcome. Mark Jezierny (MFA, SF Art Institute), has taught fine arts for 18 years. His art is Photoshop Elements for Photographers I & II exhibited in galleries throughout the Bay Area. 5 weeks Two-day Workshop SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Register for both Level I & II above for a reduced fee. 11-7070 Sat, Mar 5-Apr 2 9:30am-12:30pm 6 $60 Jezierny 11-7071 Sat, Apr 9-May 7 9:30am-12:30pm 6 $60 Jezierny SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-7070 Sat, May 28-June 25 9:30am-12:30pm 6 $60 Jezierny 11-4655 Sat, Apr 16 & 23 9:00am-3:30pm Tech 1 $89 Richards 11-7071 Sat, July 2-July 30 9:30am-12:30pm 6 $60 Jezierny Photography Profession: Making Money in Photography — Drawing: Sketching & Rendering Thinking of making money with your photography skills, a second income, Learn to draw quickly, accurately, and with confidence. Learn how to reduce retirement supplement or full time career? Explore the field from stock to schools, objects down to their basic shapes and forms. Topics include still life, composition, from births to weddings. Discover the rewards and pitfalls, the ideas that work texture, basic perspective, shading, landscape and figurative themes. Bring paper, and the traps to avoid. Resources, forms and road maps will be provided. For pencils, ruler, and eraser to class. Beginners welcome. No class Dec 22, 27 & Jan 17. more info, see digphotopro.com. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-4641 Tue, May 3 6:00-9:00pm 19 $39 Richards 11-7080 Thu, Mar 3-Apr 28 6:30-8:30pm 4 $60 Jezierny 11-4642 Tue, July 26 6:00-9:00pm 19 $39 Richards 11-7080 Thu, May 26-July 14 6:30-8:30pm 4 $60 Jezierny

PHOTOGRAPHY Traffic Violator School Martinez Adult Education offers an 8-hour Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Master Your Compact Digital Camera approved course that meets the requirements of the court assigned traffic violator Learn to control your compact, “point & shoot” camera for school. better photos. Learn and understand camera settings, copy CLASS SCHEDULE photos to a computer, and share photos on the Internet. Tuesday and Thursday: 6:00–10:00pm (must attend both days) Multi-media presentations will enhance your learning experience. Bring your Dates: Mar 15 & 17, Apr 12 & 14, May 17 & 19, June 14 & 16, July 12 & 14, Aug 16 & 18 camera and manual to class. For more info, see digphotopro.com. Saturday: 8:00am–5:00pm (There is a lunch break) SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR Dates: Mar 19, Apr 16, May 14, June 18, July 16, Aug 20 11-4610 Sat, Mar 5 9:00am-12:00pm Tech 1 $39 Richards Register early. Fee is $30. Class will be cancelled if fewer than ten students 11-4611 Sat, May 7 9:00am-12:00pm Tech 1 $39 Richards sign up. Phone: (925) 228-3276 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Master Your Digital SLR Camera By Phone: Register using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express. Have Gain control of your digital “Single Lens Reflex” camera to produce great photos. your credit card, driver’s license, and court documents ready when you call (925) Master the Basic and Creative modes, bracketing, shutter & focus selections, 228-3276 Ext. 227. In Person: Register in our office at 600 F Street, Martinez. Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express accepted. Bring your driver’s white balance, and other advanced features your camera offers. Multi-media license and court documents. No checks. presentations will enhance your learning experience. Bring your camera to class. For more info, see digphotopro.com. SECTION DAY TIME ROOM FEE iNSTRUCTOR 11-4620 Sat, Mar 5 12:30-3:30pm Tech 1 $39 Richards 11-4621 Sat, May 7 12:30-3:30pm Tech 1 $39 Richards

The Complete Digital Photographer Beginner photographer? Intermediate? Simple or complex camera? Understand Co m your camera and open your mind to great photos. Produce great results on Learninge m h t u a limited budget. Multi-media learning combined with practical exercises, n g computer enhancement, printing and publishing photos. For more info, see i n t digphotopro.com. Optional field trip. No class April 6. i y

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See page 16 for registration form/information ■ High School GED registration see page 10 15 CAMPUS MAP AND DIRECTIONS Vision Statement DIRECTIONS: Take Hwy 4. From the east, exit right at Alhambra Ave off-ramp. From the west, take Alhambra Ave exit and turn left under freeway. Continue north on Alhambra Martinez Adult Education promotes lifelong learning and Ave toward downtown Martinez for about ½ mile. Turn right on “F” Street, then right into strives to meet evolving individual and community needs the parking lot. through quality, accessible education. Mission Statement Martinez Adult Education provides educational opportunities through: ■ Workforce Training and Ethics to Support Evolving Labor Market Demands ■ Academic Preparation ■ Community, Government, Business, and School District Collaborations ■ Innovative Teaching Strategies and Co m Diverse Course Offerings he m t u n g ■ Community Outreach Programs i n t i y ■ Support Systems for Students v

and Staff e S 90 ■ Schoolwide Accountability years of SERVICE 9 ■ Responsible Fiscal Management 1 Si 19 ■ A Safe, Caring Environment nce

ACCREDITATION

Martinez Adult Education is accredited by: ■ Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) ■ California Department of Education ■ California Department of Consumer Affairs/Veterans Education ■ California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training Authorized training center by: Take the bus and leave the driving to us! ■ Autodesk ■ CompTIA For WestCAT and 30Z transit information, call (510) 724-7993. For County Connection information, call (925) 676-7500 or visit www.ccta.org.

EASY REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES

BY PHONE: Phone (925) 228-3276 if paying by credit card using MasterCard, Visa, WHO MAY ENROLL: Classes are open to all adults. Residents of other districts are Discover, or American Express. welcome. There are no additional tuition fees for out-of-district students. In accordance IN PERSON: Main office is located at 600 “F” Street, Martinez. Cash, check, MasterCard, with Title 9, all classes are open to men and women on an equal basis. Classes are designed Visa, Discover, or American Express. for students age 18 and over. Martinez Adult Education (MAE) classes are open to anyone without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, physical handicap, BY MAIL: Complete the registration form below and mail with your check, money political affiliation or belief. order, or credit card information to: Martinez Adult Education, 600 “F” Street, Martinez, CA 94553-3212. FEES: Community Education Classes are supported solely by student fees. There is an annual $25 registration fee for students enrolling in basic education, high school credit Complete the registration form below and FAX to . BY FAX: (925) 228-6989 classes, or English as a Second Language. Some classes may have additional lab fees. Be sure to include your credit card information and signature. REFUNDS: Full refund, less $10 processing fee, if requested 2 working days (Monday OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-7:30pm through Friday) prior to beginning of course; or if class is canceled by MAE. No refunds Friday 8:00am-4:00pm after class has begun. There is a graduated refund policy for career training courses of 300 Saturday 8:00-11:00am hours or more. To drop or reschedule an 8-hour or one-day class, MAE must be notified 2 REGISTRATION RECEIPT: Available only on request. working days (Monday through Friday) prior to start of class. Student may reschedule a Class schedules and fees are subject to change. class only one time with a $10 processing fee. BOOK SALES: Some of the required/ recommended books are available on campus REGISTRATION FORM during the first week of the quarter. All book sales are final. CANCELED CLASSES: MAE reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet Complete the information below and register in person, or by telephone, mail, or fax minimum enrollment standards. (see previous page for easy instructions). CHILDREN: Children are not permitted in any MAE class except where they are a part of NAME: the class setting.

ADDRESS: VISITORS: Visitors must obtain a pass in the MAE office. There is a refundable $1.00 fee. UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES (UCP): In accordance with state and WASC CITY: ZIP: guidelines, the District has adopted Uniform Complaint Procedures. Contact the Martinez PHONE: EMERGENCY CONTACT NO: U.S.D. Office for a copy of the policy at (925) 313-0480 Ext. 208. Complaints not resolved through UCP may be directed to WASC at 533 Airport Blvd, Ste 200, Burlingame, CA EMAIL: 94010, (650) 696-1060.

CLASS TITLE: CLASS NO: ROOM NO: SCHOLARSHIPS: Available at MAE. Shoot the Moon–supports students graduating from Martinez Adult High School and entering a MAE career/technical program. INSTRUCTOR: DAY: TIME:

CLASS TITLE: CLASS NO: ROOM NO: The Martinez Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in educational programs, employment practices or activities which INSTRUCTOR: DAY: TIME: it operates as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of `73. For inquiries concerning the application of Section 504 programs or activities CHARGE ACCOUNT NO: EXPIRATION DATE: of the District, contact C. J. Cammack at the District Office, (925) 313-0480.

❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ Discover ❑ American Express Martinez Adult Education AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED: SIGNATURE: 600 “F” Street, Martinez, CA 94553-3212 (925) 228-3276, E-mail: [email protected] Please copy this registration form for a friend. www.martinez-ed.org 16 Visit us on the Web at www.martinez-ed.org