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Adult Learning Center 757-648-6050 www.alc.vbschools.com ALC Office Hours* Location 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday 5100 Cleveland Street 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday–Thursday Virginia Beach, VA 23462 *Limited evening hours and closed on Fridays during July and August. Please call for evening hours.

Information for All Students The Adult Learning Center does not conduct business transactions, including registration, over the phone. Accepted Forms of Payment–Discover, Mastercard, Visa, check, cash (no bills over $50), and money order. Eligibility Requirements–ALC courses and programs are open to adults 18 and older who are not enrolled in public or private high school. Holidays–Classes will not be held February 19, April 2 - April 6, May 28 and July 4. School Closings–Closings and delays for Virginia Beach City Public Schools include Adult Learning Center classes. Information will be available on radio and TV, online at www.vbschools.com, or by calling 263-1000. Please call on the next business day that school is open for further information about Community Education courses.

Information for Community Education Students Only Financial Aid–Financial aid may be available through Course Cancellation–Courses may be cancelled due to OppInc. for selected programs. Look for the thumbs up insufficient enrollment. You will be notified by phone or symbol. OppInc. approved! Call 461-7537 or visit email and offered another section or issued a full  refund. Be sure to include your email address and a www.opp-inc.org for eligibility information. local phone number on your registration form. Continuing Education Unit (CEU)–Old Dominion University Waiting List–If a class fills before we receive your awards one CEU for every ten hours of class time–$30 registration, we will contact you to offer other dates or a processing fee per course. Subject to change without notice. place on the waiting list. Continuing Professional Education (CPE)–Awarded to Course Completion Certificate–Available upon request accountants for each 50 minutes of class time. for pick up at the ALC or delivery by email. Allow two Senior Discount–Selected courses are discounted for weeks for processing. Seniors aged 60 plus. To qualify for the discount include Withdrawals/Transfers and Refunds–Student-initiated your birth date on your registration form. transfers and withdrawals will be assessed a $15 Course Prerequisites–Prerequisites are listed for some processing fee. Withdrawals must be submitted in Community Education courses. Courses without a writing five days before the class start date to be eligible prerequisite listed have no special requirement. for refund. Allow two weeks for processing. No refunds are issued once class has started or if you fail to attend Course Registration Confirmation–Mailed and/or emailed; class. MAY contain additional information about your course.

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5 Medical Career Training 4 Licensed Practical Nursing 5 Medical Career Training Prerequisites Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Technician 6 Patient Access & Registration Professional Medical Billing & Coding Physical Therapy Aide Medical Administrative Assistant 7 Dental Assistant Clinical Medical Assistant Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers 8 Certified Nurse Aide Health Ed Today eLearning

9 Community Education 9 Personal Fitness Trainer Free Seminars: Inevitable Growth: A Fresh Table of Contents Coaching Perspective; Using Art To Engage Children/Adults with Autism Business—Professional & Personal 13 Computer—Basics & MS Applications 16 Cooking—Fermentation & Kitchen Basics 17 DIY, Hobbies & Crafts 19 Health, Wellness & Safety 20 Languages—Sign & Spoken 22 Music & the Arts— Visual, Photography, Performing, Dance 27 Distance Learning: ed2go WHRO–SkillsOnline

24 GED®/Adult Basic Education (ABE) 24 GED®/ABE Class Information 25 Foundations Transition Program

26 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 26 ESOL Class Information

28 Additional Information 28 VBCPS School Board Understanding Course Listings Community Education Course Locations 29 Community Education Registration Form 30 Index

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ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 3 Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Adult Estimated cost: $5,978.00 View brochure online at http://www.alc.vbschools.com/nursing.html.

Compare us to others! We think you will agree; a high-quality education from Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing is one of the most affordable LPN Programs in Hampton Roads!

This is an 18-month program; open to high school seniors and adults. Day classes are held at the Virginia Beach Career and Technical Education Center, 2925 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA.

You will learn in a state-of-the-art lab and on-site at hospitals for real clinical experiences. After the first nine months, you will have the opportunity to earn a Certified Nurse Aide certification. At the completion of the second nine months, students may take the NCLEX-PN Licensure Examination if eligible by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Adult* Application Process for Fall Class of September 2018: Step 1: Beginning in January 2018: Pick up nursing program catalog and application at the Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing, the Adult Learning Center, or online at http://www.alc.vbschools.com/nursing.html.

Step 2: Application Deadline: May 1, 2018 by 3:00 PM. Submit application and required documentation to the Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing, 2925 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.

Step 3: Sit for the ATI TEAS Entrance Exam (Exam fee: $70. Exam will be scheduled upon successful completion of the application process.) (Eligible students may receive financial aid through the GI Bill, VA Benefits, or Pell Grants.) *High school students, please call 757-648-5889 for application information. Licensed Practical Nursing

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VBSPN is approved by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Virginia Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. Information regarding fees, entrance requirements, school policies and regulations is subject to change as need dictates.

4 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. Learn About Our Exciting Healthcare Programs! Medical Career Information Session at ALC Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM 5100 Cleveland Street, Virginia Beach Affordable Classes Externships Day/Evening Sessions Online Programs Registration is available only through: https://goo.gl/forms/QDhOzq9nh3m4owKf2.

Prerequisites—for All Medical Clinical Externships—Included in Career Training Programs Some Programs 1. 18 years or older To be eligible for a clinical externship, students must successfully complete the 80-hour program, submit 2. Fluent in English: speaking, listening, reading, and Medical Career Training to a thorough FBI background check, drug screening, writing immunizations and meet other requirements. ® 3. Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate, or Externships are arranged through the course instructor. a translated transcript and equivalency if you did not attend high school in the United States PLEASE NOTE: The background check, drug screening 4. No illegal drug use fees, and immunizations are not included in your tuition cost and will vary depending on the testing location. 5. No barrier crimes or felonies on background check 6. Proof of United States residency or citizenship (green card or American passport) Need more Medical Career Training info? 7. Good physical health including the ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds, reach, and stand and walk for Call 757-648-6050, ext. 64608 extended periods of time

3507 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN STUDY GROUP Pharmacy Technician $80 Cost & hours: $1399/80 hrs + 60-hr externship Need extra help understanding Pharmacy Tech concepts or just a review before taking the National Certification Note: Price Updated OppInc. approved! Exam? Review Pharmacy law and drugs with an 01/12/2018  emphasis on pharmacy math. 3505 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN 5 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1 CEU 12 CPE This comprehensive 80-hour program will prepare 3507-01 RA W 6:30PM-8:30PM 2/28-3/28 Lowenthal students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail 3507-02 RA W 6:30PM-8:30PM 4/11-5/9 Lowenthal or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in Phlebotomy Technician multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and Cost & hours: $1799/90 hrs measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. 3533 PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN Through classroom lecture and hands-on labs, students This Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for "top 200 drugs," I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and of sterile products, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and billing completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes and reimbursement. PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for terminology, anatomy, and physiology; blood collection the externship, students must successfully complete the procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training 80-hour program, submit to a thorough FBI background in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. check, drug screening, immunizations and meet other PLEASE NOTE: An externship is not included with this requirements. program. 24 classes @ 3.5 hrs ea 8.4 CEU 101 CPE 26 classes @ 3.5 hrs ea 9.1 CEU 109 CPE 3505-01 RA M, Tu & Th 9:00AM-12:30PM 2/26-4/26 Staff 3533-01 RA M, Tu & Th 12:30PM-4:00PM 3/12-5/15 Staff 3505-02 RA M, Tu & Th 6:00PM-9:30PM 3/5-5/3 Staff

An Opportunity Inc. Youth Services program funded by the Department of Labor, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Auxiliary aids and services available upon requestALC to individuals Spring with Catalog disabilities. Equal Opportunity February Employer/Program. 2018—June 2018 5 Patient Access & Registration Physical Therapy Aide Professional Cost & hours: $1299/70 hrs + 80-hr externship Cost & hours: $1950/94 hrs 3549 PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE This comprehensive 70-hour Physical Therapy Aide NEW! 3515 PATIENT ACCESS & REGISTRATION Program prepares students for the growing field of PROFESSIONAL Physical Therapy. The Physical Therapy Aide is generally This comprehensive program will prepare students to responsible for carrying out the non-technical duties handle patient encounters, patient customer service of physical therapy, such as preparing treatment and other areas related to intake and the coordination areas, ordering devices and supplies, and transporting of a patient's healthcare experience. This program patients, working under the direction of the physical covers important background information on the therapist. Furthermore, these workers assist physical healthcare profession including interpersonal skills, therapists in providing services that help improve patient confidentiality, medical ethics and law, medical mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding, physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, or disease. Physical Therapy Aides may be employed and medical records management. Additional key in nursing homes, hospitals, sports rehabilitation program topics include customer service, referral/ centers and some orthopedic clinics. PLEASE NOTE: transfer services, resource scheduling, patient check-in, This program does not include a national or state admission, registration, revenue cycle and information certification as part of its overall objectives. To be systems, Statistical Reporting, customer satisfaction eligible for the externship, students must successfully and retention, leadership and management, and other complete the 70-hour program, submit to a thorough FBI relevant topics. PLEASE NOTE: Students who complete background check, drug screening, immunizations and this program would be eligible to sit for the National meet other requirements. Healthcareer Association (NHA)-Certified Medical 20 classes @ 3.5 hrs ea 7.0 CEU 84 CPE Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam; the National 3549-01 LKMS M & W 6:00PM-9:30PM 3/12-6/4 Staff Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) or the Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) national certification exams—depending upon their professional Medical Administrative Assistant experience level and other factors 27 classes @ 3.5 hrs ea 9.5 CEU 109 CPE Cost & hours: $1199/52 hrs + 40-hr externship 3515-01 LKMS M, Tu & Th 6:00PM-9:30PM 3/5-5/10 Staff Note: Price Updated  OppInc. approved! 01/12/2018 3520 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Medical Billing & Coding This 52-hour course prepares students to function effectively in many of the administrative and clerical Cost & hours: $1899/80 hrs positions in the health care industry. Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Secretaries, and 3525 MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING Medical Records Clerks are all positions in great This combined 80-hour billing and coding course offers demand. This program covers important background the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, information on the medical assisting profession and how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-10 interpersonal skills, medical ethics and law, medical manual), complete common insurance forms, trace terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding, Medical Career Training delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The medical records management and management of course covers the following areas: CPT (Introduction, practice finances. This program is intended to provide Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty students with a well-rounded introduction to medical fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), administration so that a student can gain the necessary ICD-10 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic skills required to obtain a medical administrative claims processes for medical insurance and third assistant position in the health care field.PLEASE party reimbursements. Students will learn how to find NOTE: This program meets the necessary requirements the service and codes using manuals (CPT, ICD-10 to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)— and HCPCS). PLEASE NOTE: AFTER OBTAINING THE Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE (6 MONTHS TO 2 exam. To be eligible for the externship, students must YEARS), students who complete this course could be successfully complete the 52-hour program, submit qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional to a thorough FBI background check, drug screening, Coders (AAPC)—Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; immunizations and meet other requirements. and/or other National Certification Exams. 15 classes @ 3.5 hrs ea 5.3 CEU 63 CPE 24 classes @ 3.5 hrs ea 8.4 CEU 101 CPE 3520-01 LKMS M & W 6:00PM-9:30PM 3/19-5/14 Staff 3525-01 LKMS M, Tu & Th 6:00PM-9:30PM 3/5-5/3 Staff

6 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. 3537 CPR (HEALTHCARE PROVIDER) Dental Assistant $103 Cost & hours: $1399/60 hrs + 60-hr externship This 2-year certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers includes Adult and Child CPR, AED OppInc. approved! Note: Price Updated  01/12/2018 and CPR for Infants. BLS certification is required for many professionals, including personal trainers, nurses, 3531 DENTAL ASSISTANT and emergency medical personnel. AHA book included. The 60-hour Dental Assisting Program prepares 1 class @ 5 hrs 0.5 CEU 6 CPE students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest 3537-01 RA F 12:30PM-5:30PM 3/30 Staff growing health care positions—Dental Assisting. The 3537-02 RA F 12:30PM-5:30PM 5/18 Staff purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as 3538 FIRST AID an assistant in the dental practice. This course covers $93 the following key areas and topics—Administrative This First Aid 2-year certification course teaches critical Aspects include: the history of dentistry and dental skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal in the first few minutes until emergency medical services aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines. Clinical (EMS) arrive. Learn how to treat bleeding, sprains,

Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental broken bones, shock, and respond to other first aid Medical Career Training operatory; dental equipment, introduction to tooth emergencies. You will receive a completion card valid for structure; primary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity two years. AHA book included. and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental 1 classes @ 2.5 hrs ea 0.3 CEU 3 CPE hand-pieces; sterilization; and other areas. In addition 3538-01 RA F 9:00AM-11:30AM 3/30 Staff to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for 3538-02 RA F 9:00AM-11:30AM 5/18 Staff students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program. PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for the 3539 BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS CERTIFICATION externship, students must successfully complete the $50 60-hour program, submit to a thorough FBI background This Bloodborne Pathogens 1-year certification is check, drug screening, immunizations and meet other designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health requirements. Administration (OSHA) requirements for personnel in 17 classes @ 3.5 hrs ea 6 CEU 71.4 CPE manufacturing, hospitality, health and fitness, childcare, 3531-01 RA M, Tu & Th 9:00AM-12:30PM 5/7-6/14 Staff security, and other industries where this training is required. AHA book included. 1 class @ 1 hr 0.1 CEU 1.2 CPE Clinical Medical Assistant 3539-01 RA F 8:00AM-9:00AM 3/30 Staff 3539-02 RA F 8:00AM-9:00AM 5/18 Staff Cost & hours: $2599/140 hrs + 160 hr externship Note: Price Updated OppInc. approved!  01/12/2018 3536 CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsiblilties of a medical office. Important topics include phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands-on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. PLEASE NOTE: Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAA) national examination. To be eligible for the clinical rotation, students must successfully complete the 140-hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements. 40 classes @ 3.5 hrs ea 14 CEU 168 CPE 3536-01 RA M, Tu & Th 9:00AM-12:30PM 2/12-5/22 Staff 3536-02 RA M, Tu & Th 6:00PM-9:30PM 2/26-6/5 Staff

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ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 7 Mandatory Preregistration Requirements for Certified Nurse Aide 1. Before registering you must call Tidewater Medical Training at 757-320-1780, ext. 1. Allow 15 minutes to complete the phone interview and to discuss any questions you may have. 2. You must have a Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) test (Tuberculosis test) or screening completed within 6 months of class start date. Certified Nurse Aide Cost & hours: $1074.00/95 hrs + 40-hr externship 3548 CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE This nursing fundamentals course prepares the student to assess and provide for the basic physical and emotional needs of clients in all arenas of healthcare; prepares the student for the State Certification Examination to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. The clinical portion of the program is an opportunity for students to competently and safely transfer classroom theory into practice with instructor guidance and supervision. This course is required by the Virginia State Board of Nursing for Certified Nursing Assistants.PREREQUISITE: Please refer to mandatory preregistration requirements above. PLEASE NOTE: Students must wear a white uniform, white shoes and a watch with a second hand. 40-hour clinical externship starts when classroom hours end. 21 classes @ 4.5 hrs ea 9.5 CEU 114 CPE 3548-01 M through F 7:00AM-3:00PM 4/27-6/15 Staff ALL classes are held at Tidewater Medical Training, 1300 Diamond Springs Rd, Suite 102, Virginia Beach VA, 23455. Medical Courses

Online Healthcare Courses through Health Ed Today! These online courses are highly interactive and provide students with an enriched learning experience. Each course includes 24-hour-a-day instructor support, course mentors, engaging labs, student exercises, videos, all textbooks, workbooks and student materials. Clinical externship opportunities and national or state certification are available for select programs. Students will find all the resources they need to succeed, including career building exercises, résumé writing tips, career mentors, interview techniques, and other skills training on a secure student website. Clinical Medical Assistant–Tuition $2,499 Medical Administrative Assistant–Tuition $1,299 Dental Assisting–Tuition $1,299 Medical Billing & Coding–Tuition $1,799 Dialysis Technician–Tuition $1,299 Medical Coding ICD-10–Tuition $1,599 ECG/EKG Course for Nurses–Tuition $699 Medical Terminology–Tuition $699 EKG Technician–Tuition $1,299 Pharmacy Technician–Tuition $1,299 Electronic Health Records Mgmt–Tuition $1,299 Phlebotomy Technician–Tuition $1,299 Questions about Health Ed Today? Call toll free 1-888-963-5967. To try a course demo and learn more about these exciting programs visit: http://www.healthedtoday.com/AdultLearning. Health Ed Today courses were developed through a partnership with leading education organizations including Pearson Education, E-College and Condensed Curriculum International.

8 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. Personal Fitness Trainer Cost & hours: $649/30 hrs + 30-hr internship For more information visit www.witseducation.com. 3130 PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER—NATIONAL CERTIFICATION THROUGH WORLD INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOLS W.I.T.S. Certified Personal Trainer is NCCA Accredited. Get all the important information needed to start an exciting successful career as a Certified Personal Trainer. Employers of all sizes have partnered with W.I.T.S. to meet you during our classes. Our personal trainer course is a great way to prepare for the on-campus national exam and live your dream of a successful personal trainer career in a field you love. This challenging course is for candidates wanting LIVE instruction with in-depth, hands-on practical labs to master the career skills & knowledge. Our veteran teachers share all the do's and don'ts of working with clients. The course consists of 15 hours of lecture on key topics like biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage, and health assessments. The best part of the course is the 15 hours of hands-on practical training labs. You will role play with assessing clients, programming, performing proper exercises, presentation skills, and more. Reading a book and testing does not get it done in the real world. Register today in one of the hottest growing professions in North America. Test voucher included. You can work right after passing the CPT exams! You must be 18 years of age and have proof of CPR/AED to obtain your Level 1 Certified Personal Trainer. As a special bonus, you can take advantage of our 30-hour employer internship to get our advanced Level 2 Certified Personal Trainer credential at no additional cost!! PLEASE NOTE: Required textbook: Fitness Professional's Handbook, 7th Edition with Web Resources, ISBN- 13:9781492523376. Save with the ebook version. Textbook is not available for purchase at the ALC. A hybrid program is available. Please contact W.I.T.S. for more details. www.witseducation.com. 12 classes @ 3 hrs ea 3.6 CEU 43.2 CPE 3130-01 RA Tu & Th 6:00pm-9:00pm 4/10-5/24 WITS Staff Business Tuesday night classes will be held at Renaissance Academy. Thursday night classes will be held at a location to be determined. Free Info Session for Certified Personal Trainer Join us and meet leading local employers and our outstanding instructor to learn exactly what the Fitness Industry has to offer you and your career goals. This 1-hour information session will share everything from financial aid, textbook to online supplemental tools and more! Go from a fitness enthusiast to a nationally certified fitness leader in your community. Sign up today for our FREE orientation while seats are still available. Adult Learning Center, Thursday, March 29, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Registration for this seminar is available by calling 757-428-4796 or emailing Devon at [email protected].

Take advantage of a free seminar! These seminars require individual registration using the link at the end of each description. You will not be able to register through our website, in person, or by mail. PLEASE NOTE: A confirmation email willnot be sent, but you will be notified of any schedule changes.

INEVITABLE GROWTH: A FRESH COACHING PERSPECTIVE Discover practical strategies and plans of action to help you grow and experience extraordinary success. Learn to recognize and understand how to make a difference in terms of doing and becoming your best self in every area of your live—be it spiritual, emotional, physical, financial, professional, relationships, community and more. This course will help you respond to the question of What is next? The course is presented for everyone to experience inevitable growth from a fresh coaching perspective. A book written by the speaker will be available for purchase during class. Adult Learning Center, Saturday, March 17, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Registration for this seminar is available only through https://goo.gl/forms/Oed6K4jwcLw5LdwE3.

USING ART TO ENGAGE CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH AUTISM Art is a mirror to the soul and a way for individuals to express themselves through the creative process. Learn a variety of art styles, methods and tools used to allow individuals on the spectrum to learn how to express themselves while having fun. See how important it is to choose artistic mediums that meet each individual's needs; allow students to set their own pace; and make art sessions sensory sensitive. Speaker Kelly Woodruff has taught classes at the ALC since 1999 and is a special education teacher for Norfolk Public Schools. She has been teaching special needs students for 4 years, mainly high schoolers, but she has also worked with elementary autistic program students. Adult Learning Center, Saturday, April 28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration for this seminar is available only through https://goo.gl/forms/rj94F8P9EMkDymZC3.

ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 9 2219 1-ON-1 RÉSUMÉ AND JOB SEARCH 1-on-1 Class Just For You! $112 Face-to-face consultation for the job market and 2215 1-ON-1 QUICKBOOKS PRO realistic goal setting as it relates to your résumé. $245 Gain an honest evaluation and assessment of your Use this 1-on-1 class to develop bookkeeping skills and hopes, talents, experiences, likes and dislikes. Hear better manage your business finances. QuickBooks the latest techniques, tips, and expectations when helps you take control of and enhance your financial interviewing. With help from a professional résumé capabilities. The instructor will tailor this course to your writer, you will learn the tools needed to develop a specific QuickBooks needs, goals, and requirements powerful market-specific résumé.PLEASE NOTE: Class and help you develop skills needed in the workplace and is available throughout the semester. Please register at home. PREREQUISITE: 2601 Computer Basics 101 or by mail or in person at the ALC. Online registration is previous experience opening and saving files, and basic NOT available. The instructor will contact you to arrange editing skills. Not for a novice. PLEASE NOTE: Students course times. Once course times have been scheduled, are required to purchase the following textbook: the ALC requires a 24-hour cancellation notice. If notice QuickBooks 2016 - The Missing Manual: The Official is not given, you will forfeit that meeting time, and it Intuit Guide to QuickBooks - ISBN: 9781491917893. will not be rescheduled. All classes must be completed Textbook is not available for purchase at the ALC. within one month of scheduled first class and/or Class is available throughout the semester. Please before the semester ends. In the event of unforeseen register by mail or in person at the ALC. Online circumstances, please provide written documentation to registration is NOT available. The instructor will contact request an extension. you to arrange course times. Once course times have 1 class @ 3 hrs 0.3 CEU 3.6 CPE Harrison been scheduled, the ALC requires a 24-hour cancellation notice. If notice is not given, you will forfeit that meeting 2224 1-ON-1 MATH time, and it will not be rescheduled. All classes must be completed within one month of scheduled first $95 class and/or before the semester ends. In the event 1-on-1 time with an instructor for your individual math of unforeseen circumstances, please provide written level needs. Learn advanced math, algebra, linear documentation to request an extension. algebra and/or pre-calculus. This course is perfect for 4 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE McGrady students interested in enhancing basic math skills, preparing for the SATs and college entrance exams, or even those who want to sharpen their math skills in the NEW! 2216 1-ON-1 QUICKBOOKS FOR NEW OR workforce. PLEASE NOTE: Class is available throughout EXISTING BUSINESS OWNERS the semester. Please register by mail or in person at the $245 ALC. Online registration is NOT available. The instructor Do you operate or want to operate your own business will contact you to arrange course times. Once course without having to pay a bookkeeper or accountant? times have been scheduled, the ALC requires a 24-hour This course will introduce you to the Intuit QuickBooks

Business cancellation notice. If notice is not given, you will forfeit skills needed to set up and operate your business. The that meeting time, and it will not be rescheduled. instructor will guide you through the steps and reports All classes must be completed within one month of available for running your business. Emphasis will be scheduled first class and/or before the semester ends. on budgeting, planning, reporting accounts receivable In the event of unforeseen circumstances, please and payable, and cash flow reports.PREREQUISITE: provide written documentation to request an extension. Basic math and some computer experience. PLEASE 1 class @ 3 hrs 0.3 CEU 3.6 CPE Awanyo NOTE: Class is available throughout the semester. Please register by mail or in person at the ALC. Online registration is NOT available. The instructor will contact you to arrange course times. Once course times have been scheduled, the ALC requires a 24-hour cancellation Small Engine Repair notice. If notice is not given, you will forfeit that meeting time, and it will not be rescheduled. All classes must NEW! 2201 PRACTICAL SMALL ENGINE REPAIR be completed within one month of scheduled first $125 Senior Price $97 class and/or before the semester ends. In the event Learn how small air-cooled internal combustion engines of unforeseen circumstances, please provide written work. Lecture and hands-on course will cover 2-cycle documentation to request an extension. and 4-cycle engines, ignition and fuel systems, and how 4 classes @ 2 hrs 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE Hamlet to troubleshoot problems and make repairs. Preventive maintenance and service will be reviewed. Instructor will have special tools to use in class. PLEASE NOTE: Bring to class a basic set of tools. Tool list available online at www.alc.vbschools.com. ALC isn't responsible for any Follow us on Twitter damage, loss or replacement of your tools. 6 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.8 CEU 21.6 CPE @ALC_VB 2201-01 RA Th 6:30PM-9:30PM 2/15-3/22 Anderson 2201-02 RA Tu &Th 6:30PM-9:30PM 5/22-6/7 Anderson

10 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. 2210 CREATIVE PRESENTATIONS Professional $62 Senior Price $49 2664 EBAY BASICS Many people list public speaking as the thing they $49 Senior Price $40 fear most. Learn creative techniques that will reduce Have something to sell? New to EBAY? This course your fear and help you become an interesting and provides step-by-step instruction for beginners on how comfortable speaker. Whether you are giving a to set up your account, create strong passwords, and presentation in a staff meeting or to a client, learn tips list and sell your items for the best price. Tips on taking that will enhance your communication skills. pictures of your item and when is the best time of day to 4 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE list it. PREREQUISITE: Basic computer skills. 2210-01 LKMS Tu & Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 3/6-3/15 Boyd 2 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE 2210-02 LKMS Tu & Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/1-5/10 Boyd 2664-01 RA Tu & W 6:00 - 9:00 PM 2/20-2/21 Schmidt 2664-02 RA Tu & W 12:30 - 3:30 PM 5/15-5/16 Schmidt 2211 QUICKBOOKS PRO - BASIC SKILLS FOR BUSINESS PART 1 $87 Senior Price $68 NEW! 2665 WEB BASICS: HTML, CSS AND WEB This course will introduce the small business owner GRAPHICS or bookkeeper to the financial functions and reporting $75 Senior Price $59 capabilities of QuickBooks Pro. Learn how to track Are you interested in creating your own website for your your business financially, the difference between small business, organization or hobby? This course is an cash flow and earnings, and how to generate reports. introduction to the website core technologies like HTML, PREREQUISITES: Basic math and computer experience CSS and Search Engine Optimization. It will give you a required. PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to better understanding of the files and resources that go purchase the following guide - QuickBooks Pro 2017 into creating a great website. PREREQUISITE: Basic Quick Reference Training Card - 4-page quick reference computer skills. PLEASE NOTE: You are welcome to guide. Guide is not available for purchase at the ALC. bring your laptop to class. ALC isn't responsible for any 6 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.2 CEU 14.4 CPE damage, loss or replacement of your personal device. 2211-01 RA M 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/12-3/26 Hamlet Business 5 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1 CEU 12 CPE 2665-01 RA M & W 6:30 - 8:30 PM 3/7-3/21 Hicks NEW! 2212 QUICKBOOKS PRO - BASIC SKILLS 2665-02 RA Tu & Th 6:30 - 8:30 PM 5/1-5/15 Hicks FOR BUSINESS PART 2 $87 Senior Price $68 3140 DON'T BE A VICTIM! ACTIVE SHOOTER & This course continues where QuickBooks Pro-Basic SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Skills for Business Part 1 left off. Learn additional steps $28 Senior Price $23 and tools to professionally track and guide your business Protect yourself and your family! This course is designed for financial success. Learn to generate multiple reports to help you develop situational awareness techniques that provide valuable information such as the difference as a form of self-defense in active shooter and other between cash flow and earnings, establishing and dangerous scenarios. Learn how mental preparation tracking accounts receivable and accounts payable and and strategic avoidance, not physical force, can be used more. PREREQUISITE: QuickBooks Pro - Basic Skills for in various surroundings including home, elevators, gas Business - Part 1 and the QuickBooks Pro 2017 Quick stations and vehicles. Reference Training Card - 4-page quick reference guide. 1 class @ 3 hrs 0.3 CEU 3.6 CPE Guide is not available for purchase at the ALC. 3140-01 RA S 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 2/24 Ocampo 6 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.2 CEU 14.4 CPE 3140-02 RA S 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 4/28 Ocampo 2212-01 RA M 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/16-5/21 Hamlet 3140-03 RA S 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 5/19 Ocampo 2213 QUICKBOOKS COMPREHENSIVE NEW! 2206 KEYS TO STARTING A SUCCESSFUL $163 Senior Price $125 HOME-BASED BUSINESS Are you considering becoming a bookkeeper? As a $28 Senior Price $23 small business owner are you struggling to manage Whether you start a home catering business, a your records? Learn how most small businesses take handyman business, a house cleaning business, or any control of and enhance their financial capabilities. All other home-based business, there are basic foundation the essential steps are explained and used in hands-on steps to take to get you off to a successful start. In this practice. This class covers lists, forms, reports, and class, you will review the do's and don'ts for creating payroll as well as invoicing. QuickBooks 2017 software a successful home-based business. From tax tips to will be used. Save yourself money utilizing this program. marketing efforts to good record keeping, you'll learn PREREQUISITE: This course is not for a novice computer what's necessary to spread the news about your new user. 2601 Computer Basics 101 or previous experience venture. opening and saving files, and basic editing skills is 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE required. PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to 2206-01 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/28 Balestino purchase the following textbook: QuickBooks Pro 2015 2206-02 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/18 Balestino Comprehensive - ISBN: 978-1-59136-779-6. Textbook is not available for purchase at the ALC. 8 classes @ 3 hrs ea 2.4 CEU 28.8 CPE 2213-01 RA Tu & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 3/6-3/29 McGrady

ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 11 2214 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE: ACCOUNTING ON THE GO! 2209 MAKE MONEY FLIPPING HOUSES $125 Senior Price $97 $58 Senior Price $45 Learn how most small businesses manage their Learn the in's and out's of how to actually make money records while on the move! All the essential steps of flipping houses. Learn what you need to know about bookkeeping are explained and used with hands-on investing in real estate and the mistakes to avoid. practice. This class covers lists, forms, reports 4 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE and payroll as well as invoicing. QuickBooks 2017 2209-01 LKMS Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 3/8-3/29 Phillips will be used. Save money utilizing this program! 2209-02 LKMS Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/3-5/24 Phillips PREREQUISITE: This course is not for a novice computer user. 2601 Computer Basics 101 or previous experience opening and saving files, and basic editing skills is required. PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to Personal purchase the following textbook - QuickBooks Online 2223 ASVAB PREPARATION Comprehensive, ISBN-13: 978-159136-974-5. An eBook $74 is also available: ISBN-13: 978-159136-911-0. Textbook Learn how to prepare for the ASVAB Exam. You will cover is not available for purchase at the ALC. questions asked on the exam as well as develop your 6 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.8 CEU 21.6 CPE math and English skills. PREREQUISITE: Basic math 2214-01 RA Tu & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 4/10-4/26 McGrady and English skills. 5 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1 CEU 12 CPE NEW! 2220 PREPARING FOR THE JOB YOU 2223-01 RA F 2:00 - 4:00 PM 4/13-5/11 Hiotellis REALLY WANT $87 Senior Price $68 2229 PERSONAL INVESTMENTS Learn all the important steps to getting your dream job! NEW! Determine the best way to track down a job lead, write a $82 Senior Price $63 resumé and cover letter, determine the do's and don'ts This course will examine stocks, bonds, mutual funds, of job interviewing, participate in a mock interview, and and purchasing and financing a home. The instructor will develop a profile on Linkedin. PREREQUISITE: Basic provide handouts, PowerPoints, and exercises that will computer skills. explain and allow you to examine ways to minimize risk 6 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.2 CEU 14.4 CPE and evaluate investing tools. 2220-01 RA Th 3:00 - 5:00 PM 2/15-3/29 Colden 6 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.2 CEU 14.4 CPE 2220-02 RA Th 3:00 - 5:00 PM 4/19-5/24 Colden 2229-01 LKMS Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/6-3/13 Hamlet

NEW! 2222 CREATE A VERSATILE WORK WARDROBE NEW! 2230 INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL FINANCE $28 Senior Price $23 $107 Senior Price $82 Do you need a polished casual, business/casual or Become a more effective manager of your money by strictly professional wardrobe? Learn how to create developing a better understanding of financial concepts. Topics covered include money management, budgeting,

Business a versatile mix & match wardrobe that includes core neutrals, pops of color and accessories that will give you financial goal setting, taxes, savings, banks, the correct multiple options for a wide variety of occasions. use of credit, insurance, investment, and consumer 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE rights and responsibilities. PLEASE NOTE: Required 2222-01 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/14 Balestino textbook - The Motley Fool Personal Finance Workbook: 2222-02 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/2 Balestino A Foolproof Guide to Organizing Your Cash and Building Wealth, ISBN# 0743229975. Textbook is not available for purchase at the ALC. 2235 LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL NEW! 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE INTELLIGENCE 2230-01 LKMS M 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/26-4/23 Neumann $82 Senior Price $63 Emotional Intelligence: What is it? Why is it important? Why successful companies today are hiring EQ over NEW! 2237 JOYFUL LIVING! IQ. IQ may get you hired; EQ will get you promoted. The $107 Senior Price $82 primary causes of derailment in executives involve The science of happiness is an inside job. Success is deficits in emotional competence. The three primary NOT the precursor to happiness. Happiness FUELS ones are difficulty in handling change, not being performance and success. Unlock the secret to your able to work well in a team, and poor interpersonal personal happiness today! Using the techniques and relations. Learn the 15 competencies that strengthen mindset from Valorie Burton's book, Happy Women Live and increase your EQ. Learn how to boost confidence, Better, this course will boost your joy RIGHT NOW, even assertiveness, and problem-solving skills as well as how in the midst of deadlines, dating, marriage, parenting, to manage impulse behaviors and stress; all necessary and squeezing in a workout or girls' night out. Discover for your overall success. PREREQUISITE: Must read and 13 happiness triggers and learn how to be emotionally understand the English language. resilient, mentally strong and spiritually sound. 6 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.2 CEU 14.4 CPE PREREQUISITE: Must read and understand the English 2235-01 RA Tu & Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/6-2/22 Gossman language. 2235-02 RA Tu & Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/17-5/3 Gossman 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE 2237-01 LKMS Tu & Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 3/6-3/29 Gossman 2237-02 LKMS Tu & Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/8-5/31 Gossman 12 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. Basics

2601 COMPUTER BASICS 101 2630 WINDOWS 10 TRANSITION $143 Senior Price $110 $49 Senior Price $40 This course is a good starting point for learning This course will cover features new to the Windows computer basics, mouse skills and keyboard shortcuts. 10 operating system. Learn to modify the start menu, Get to know the hardware, learn common terminology, add, use, and remove apps. PREREQUISITE: 2601 how to shop for a new computer, and how to buy Computer Basics 101 or equal knowledge. PLEASE software for an existing computer. Learn basic file NOTE: Windows 10 computers will be provided but management, how to create secure passwords that you portable Windows 10 devices (Laptop/Tablets only) are will remember, and obtain an introduction to software welcome. ALC isn't responsible for any damage, loss or applications. replacement of your personal devices. 6 classes @ 3.5 hrs ea 2.1 CEU 25.2 CPE 2 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE 2601-01 RA Tu, W & Th 8:30 AM-12:00 PM 2/1-2/21 2630-01 RA Tu & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 5/17-5/22 Schmidt Schmidt 2601-02 RA Tu, W & Th 6:00 - 9:30 PM 2/22-3/7 Schmidt 2634 MS ONENOTE 2016 BASICS 2601-03 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 4:00 PM 3/20-3/29 Schmidt $49 Senior Price $40 2601-04 RA Tu & Th 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 4/10-4/26 This course will cover the basics of OneNote. Learn to Schmidt create notebooks with sections and pages. Create text 2601-05 RA Tu, W & Th 6:00 - 9:30 PM 5/8-5/17 Schmidt containers, tables, drawings, and insert pictures, clips, 2601-06 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 4:00 PM 6/6-6/19 Schmidt and hyperlinks. PREREQUISITE: 2601 Computer Basics 101 or equal knowledge. 2621 MS OFFICE 2016 OVERVIEW 2 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE $106 Senior Price $82 2634-01 RA Tu & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 2/22-2/27 Schmidt An overview of the Microsoft Office Suite 2016 (Word, 2634-02 RA Tu & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 6/7-6/12 Schmidt Computers Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote) will show you how to produce files in each program. Learn 2636 MS OUTLOOK 2016 BASICS quick tips and tools that will help you understand the $69 Senior Price $55 fundamentals of each program. This course will provide a basic overview of Outlook. 5 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.5 CEU 18 CPE Learn how to create, read, and reply to email. Learn 2621-01 RA Tu & Th 8:30 - 11:30 AM 2/22-3/8 Schmidt to add attachments, and contacts and appointments, 2621-02 RA Tu, W & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 3/8-3/20 Schmidt including reminders. PREREQUISITE: 2601 Computer 2621-03 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 4/10-4/18 Schmidt Basics 101 or equal knowledge. 2621-04 RA Tu & Th 8:30 - 11:30 AM 5/1-5/15 Schmidt 3 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.9 CEU 10.8 CPE 2621-05 RA Tu, W & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 5/22-5/30 Schmidt 2636-01 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 2/15-2/21 Schmidt 2621-06 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 6/20-6/28 Schmidt 2636-02 RA Tu, W & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 5/31-6/6 Schmidt

2638 MS PUBLISHER 2016 BASICS $69 Senior Price $55 This course will cover the basics of Publisher. Learn to create and format text frames, and add graphics, lists, and tables. Use templates to create cards and calendars. PREREQUISITE: 2601 Computer Basics 101 or equal knowledge. 3 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.9 CEU 10.8 CPE 2638-01 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 2/28-3/6 Schmidt 2638-02 RA Tu, W & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 4/24-4/26 Schmidt

2640 MS POWERPOINT 2016 BASICS $69 Senior Price $55 Learn the basics of MS PowerPoint 2016 by creating presentations using textboxes, images, shapes, charts and tables. Also learn how to modify themes, add animations, add transitions, change background, add sound, make a presentation from a set of pictures automatically, and add automatic timing for showing a presentation. 3 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.9 CEU 10.8 CPE 2640-01 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 3/7-3/13 Schmidt 2640-02 RA Tu, W & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 5/1-5/3 Schmidt

ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 13 2660 FILES, FOLDERS & LIBRARIES: UP & BEYOND 2651 MS EXCEL 2016 LEVEL 2 BASICS $106 Senior Price $82 $49 Senior Price $40 This course covers advanced functions such as the IF This course is for students who need more in-depth file and VLOOKUP functions. Learn to customize ribbons management skills or need a refresher from a previous and the work area, use built-in tools such as Goal class. Learn to create and use libraries and set the Seek and Scenarios, link data to other programs, mail default programs to open files.PREREQUISITE: 2601 merge from Excel to Word and create simple macros. Computer Basics 101. PREREQUISITE: 2650 MS Excel Simplified or equal 2 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE knowledge. 2660-01 RA W & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 3/14-3/15 Schmidt 5 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.5 CEU 18 CPE 2660-02 RA Tu & Th 8:30 - 11:30 AM 5/17-5/22 Schmidt 2651-01 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 5/2-5/10 Schmidt 2660-03 RA W & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 6/13-6/14 Schmidt 2656 MS ACCESS 2016 SIMPLIFIED NEW! 2665 WEB BASICS: HTML, CSS AND WEB $125 Senior Price $97 GRAPHICS Access isn't rocket science—it's a database. This is $75 Senior Price $59 the most simplified Access 2016 course you can Are you interested in creating your own website for your find. The class will learn to design and create a basic small business, organization or hobby? This course is an database using tables, queries, forms, and reports. introduction to the website core technologies like HTML, PREREQUISITE: 2601 Computer Basics 101 or equal CSS and Search Engine Optimization. It will give you a knowledge. better understanding of the files and resources that go 6 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.8 CEU 21.6 CPE into creating a great website. PREREQUISITE: Basic 2656-01 RA Tu, W & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 4/10-4/19 Schmidt computer skills. PLEASE NOTE: You are welcome to 2656-02 RA Tu & Th 8:30 - 11:30 AM 6/12-6/28 Schmidt bring your laptop to class. ALC isn't responsible for any damage, loss or replacement of your personal device. 2687 1-ON-1 COMPUTER BASICS 5 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1 CEU 12 CPE $190 2665-01 RA M & W 6:30 - 8:30 PM 3/7-3/21 Hicks Need tutoring or help with a subject not covered in 2665-02 RA Tu & Th 6:30 - 8:30 PM 5/1-5/15 Hicks our catalog? Have specific questions that are not appropriate for a classroom setting? Maybe a 1-on-1 class is best for you. PLEASE NOTE: Class is available Microsoft Word, Excel throughout the semester. Please register by mail or in person at the ALC. Online registration is NOT available. & Access The instructor will contact you to arrange course times. Once course times have been scheduled, the 2644 MS WORD 2016 SIMPLIFIED ALC requires a 24-hour cancellation notice. If notice is $125 Senior Price $97 not given, you will forfeit that meeting time, and it will Learn essential word processing fundamentals, not be rescheduled. All classes must be completed

Computers shortcuts, tips, ribbons, tool bars, formatting, paragraph within one month of scheduled first class and/or and page tools, templates, and merging. before the semester ends. In the event of unforeseen 6 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.8 CEU 21.6 CPE circumstances, please provide written documentation to 2644-01 RA Tu, W & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 2/1-2/15 Schmidt request an extension. 2644-02 RA Tu & Th 8:30 - 11:30 AM 3/13-3/29 Schmidt 3 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE Staff 2644-03 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 5/23-6/5 Schmidt 2688 1-ON-1 MS EXCEL 2016 2650 MS EXCEL 2016 SIMPLIFIED $190 $106 Senior Price $82 A 1-on-1 class is a great way to learn how to design This outstanding course will help you quickly learn and develop an Excel spreadsheet. Major topics essential spreadsheet design and development skills. covered are: basic structure, formatting, absolute/ Major topics covered are: basic structure, formatting relative addressing, basic formulas, sorting/searching, and custom formatting, absolute/relative addressing, ranges, charts, graphics, pivot tables, filters and more. basic formulas, sorting/searching, ranges, charts, PREREQUISITE: Computer 101 or equal knowledge. graphics, pivot tables, filters, and more! Plenty of PLEASE NOTE: Class is available throughout the shortcuts and practical applications are included. semester. Please register by mail or in person at the PREREQUISITE: 2601 Computer Basics 101 or some ALC. Online registration is NOT available. The instructor experience with Microsoft Office applications. will contact you to arrange course times. Once course 5 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.5 CEU 18 CPE times have been scheduled, the ALC requires a 24-hour 2650-01 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 2/1-2/13 Schmidt cancellation notice. If notice is not given, you will forfeit 2650-02 RA Tu, W & Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 3/21-3/29 Schmidt that meeting time, and it will not be rescheduled. 2650-03 RA Tu, W & Th 12:30 - 3:30 PM 4/19-5/1 Schmidt All classes must be completed within one month of 2650-04 RA Tu & Th 8:30 - 11:30 AM 5/24-6/7 Schmidt scheduled first class and/or before the semester ends. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, please provide written documentation to request an extension. 3 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE Staff

14 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. 2689 1-ON-1 MS ACCESS 2016 2691 1-ON-1 MS PUBLISHER 2016 $190 $190 A 1-on-1 Access class customized to your needs! What could be more fun than learning how to make Learn how to plan a database from scratch. Design cards and calendars using your computer? Learn the structure, query the database, and create forms the basics of Publisher—how to create and format and reports. Perfect class for those running a small text frames, and add graphics, lists, and tables. business or who are required to make simple business Use templates to create cards and calendars. decisions. PREREQUISITE: Computer 101 or equal PREREQUISITE: Computer Basics 101 or equal knowledge. PLEASE NOTE: Class is available throughout knowledge. PLEASE NOTE: Class is available throughout the semester. Please register by mail or in person at the the semester. Please register by mail or in person at the ALC. Online registration is NOT available. The instructor ALC. Online registration is NOT available. The instructor will contact you to arrange course times. Once course will contact you to arrange course times. Once course times have been scheduled, the ALC requires a 24-hour times have been scheduled, the ALC requires a 24-hour cancellation notice. If notice is not given, you will forfeit cancellation notice. If notice is not given, you will forfeit that meeting time, and it will not be rescheduled. that meeting time, and it will not be rescheduled. All classes must be completed within one month of All classes must be completed within one month of scheduled first class and/or before the semester ends. scheduled first class and/or before the semester ends. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, please In the event of unforeseen circumstances, please provide written documentation to request an extension. provide written documentation to request an extension. 3 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE Staff 3 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE Staff

2690 1-ON-1 MS WORD 2016 2692 1-ON-1 MS POWERPOINT 2016 $190 $190 In today's business environment, it is critically important Learn how to train, persuade, and inform your audience that employees are knowledgeable in creating business- via PowerPoint, the gold standard in presentation related documents and sharing them with others. Learn packages. Specifically, learn how to create a Computers the essentials of creating a business letter, formatting presentation with themes, graphics, tables, and photos a document, addressing an envelope, establishing included. Learn how to add media and special effects. properties in a document, tracking changes, authorship, PREREQUISITE: Computer 101 or equal knowledge. and emailing a document. PREREQUISITE: Computer PLEASE NOTE: Class is available throughout the 101 or equal knowledge. PLEASE NOTE: Class is semester. Please register by mail or in person at the available throughout the semester. Please register by ALC. Online registration is NOT available. The instructor mail or in person at the ALC. Online registration is NOT will contact you to arrange course times. Once course available. The instructor will contact you to arrange times have been scheduled, the ALC requires a 24-hour course times. Once course times have been scheduled, cancellation notice. If notice is not given, you will forfeit the ALC requires a 24-hour cancellation notice. If notice that meeting time, and it will not be rescheduled. is not given, you will forfeit that meeting time, and it All classes must be completed within one month of will not be rescheduled. All classes must be completed scheduled first class and/or before the semester ends. within one month of scheduled first class and/or In the event of unforeseen circumstances, please before the semester ends. In the event of unforeseen provide written documentation to request an extension. circumstances, please provide written documentation to 3 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE Staff request an extension. 3 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE Staff

ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 15 2707 FERMENTATION BASICS: SOURDOUGH $43 Senior Price $37 Make and bake with Sourdough Starter and enjoy your homemade waffle or pancake creations in class. Learn the history and methods of baking with sourdough and the benefits of "fermenting" your own flour. PLEASE NOTE: Class includes all ingredients/utensils, maple syrup for class creations, and your own Sourdough Starter to take home. 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE 2707-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 3/6 Gutierrez

Kitchen Basics

2715 KITCHEN BASICS: CONDIMENTS $43 Senior Price $37 Make your own variations of mustard, mayonnaise, NEW! 2729 COOKING SKILLS FOR A HEALTHIER YOU ketchup and barbeque sauce. Learn about the history of $210 Senior Price $188 condiments, methods of preparation, benefits of making Kick off the New Year with a plan for a happier, healthier your own condiments, and basic food safety. PLEASE you! This 7-week, hands-on cooking program will help NOTE: Class includes all ingredients and needed you learn how to plan menus and prepare and enjoy utensils. meals at home, thus saving money and improving your 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE health. From food safety and knife skills to planning and 2715-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 3/20 Gutierrez shopping, you will build your confidence in the kitchen and learn the nutrition-based skills you need. PLEASE 2717 KITCHEN BASICS: PICKLING NOTE: Class includes all ingredients and needed $40 Senior Price $34 utensils. Make your own pickles! Pickling doesn't just have to be 7 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.4 CEU 16.8 CPE dill slices. It can be used to preserve and enhance so 2729-01 RA Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/15-3/29 Gutierrez many fun and tasty things. Make your own jar of pickles 2729-02 RA Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/19-5/31 Gutierrez using seasonal ingredients while learning about the history and different methods of pickling. PLEASE NOTE: Class includes pickles to taste, all ingredients and Fermentation samples to take home.

Cooking 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE 2701 FERMENTATION BASICS: SAUERKRAUT & 2717-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/10 Gutierrez KIMCHI $57 Senior Price $51 2720 KITCHEN BASICS: PASTA MAKING Turn fresh heads of cabbage into homemade sauerkraut $35 Senior Price $29 or the Korean side dish kimchi. You will be learning Make your own pasta and fresh sauces; and then eat the basics of fermentation and its history, methods your results in this fun cooking class. You will practice and the health benefits. PLEASE NOTE: The class making pasta traditionally by hand just like "Nonna" includes samples of sauerkraut and kimchi to taste, all did, as well as using more modern equipment. PLEASE ingredients/utensils, and a fermentation kit to make NOTE: Everything you need is included in the class. your own batch to take home. 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE 2720-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/24 Gutierrez 2701-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/6 Gutierrez 2722 KITCHEN BASICS: JAMS AND JELLIES 2703 FERMENTATION BASICS: KOMBUCHA $41 Senior Price $36 $54 Senior Price $48 So many fun ways to use seasonal fruits for jam making! Make your own Kombucha—the effervescent beverage We will play with a couple of seasonal recipes, learn a called the "Immortal Health Elixir" by the Chinese. few different techniques and cover the basics. PLEASE Kombucha is sweetened tea fermented by a symbiotic NOTE: Class includes all ingredients and samples to colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). You will taste and take home. practice making Kombucha while learning its history, 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE methods and health benefits.PLEASE NOTE: Class 2722-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/22 Gutierrez includes a taste testing of a variety of Kombuchas, utensils/ingredients, and a Kombucha kit to make your own batch to take home. 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE 2703-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/20 Gutierrez

16 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. REGISTER Sewing & Needlework TODAY ! 3233 SEWING FOR BEGINNERS WWW.ALC.VBSCHOOLS.COM $120 Senior Price $92 The course will teach students the basics of sewing. 2728 APPETIZERS FOR ENTERTAINING The student will learn sewing terminolgy, how to read $43 Senior Price $38 patterns, determine tools and notions needed to Entertain in style or impress at your next gathering construct a garment, how to use a sewing machine, by making your own appetizers! Stuffed mushrooms, and how to sew fabric pieces and complete a garment. bacon-wrapped dates and herbed deviled eggs. PLEASE PLEASE NOTE: Supply list available online at NOTE: Class includes all ingredients and needed www.alc.vbschools.com. Bring supplies to the first utensils. class. 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE 6 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.8 CEU 21.6 CPE 2728-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/8 Gutierrez 3233-01 LKMS M 6:00 - 9:00 PM 2/26-4/9 Tyler

3234 SEWING—BEYOND THE BASICS $120 Senior Price $92 1-on-1 Class Just For You! This course is for persons who are ready to expand their sewing knowledge and skills. Students will learn DIY, Hobbies & Crafts 2742 1-ON-1 HEALTHY FOODS & COOKING—BASIC complex sewing techniques and use more challenging $110 patterns. PREREQUISITE: Basic sewing knowledge and Work one-on-one with your own Certified Integrative experience. PLEASE NOTE: Supply list available online Health Coach. Empower yourself to take charge of your at www.alc.vbschools.com. Bring supplies to the first health and lifestyle. Learn what foods are right for you, class. how to prepare them, and how to adopt a healthier 6 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.8 CEU 21.6 CPE lifestyle and improve your habits. PLEASE NOTE: Class 3234-01 LKMS M 6:00 - 9:00 PM 4/23-6/4 Tyler is available throughout the semester. Please register by mail or in person at the ALC. Online registration is NEW! 3238 HAND EMBROIDERY NOT available. The instructor will contact you to arrange $58 Senior Price $45 course times. Once course times have been scheduled, Bored with cross stitch, lazy daisy, French knots, or just the ALC requires a 24-hour cancellation notice. If notice need help to master these or new stitches? Embroider is not given, you will forfeit that meeting time, and it a thread bag with different stitches or bring your own will not be rescheduled. All classes must be completed project. PLEASE NOTE: Bring the following supplies to within one month of scheduled first class and/or the first class: embroidery needles, embroidery floss and before the semester ends. In the event of unforeseen embroidery hoop. Instructor will provide fabric for the circumstances, please provide written documentation to class. request an extension. 4 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE 2 classes @ 1.5 hrs ea 0.3 CEU 3.6 CPE Tu & Th Gutierrez 3238-01 RA Th 6:30 - 8:30 PM 2/8-3/1 Lowenthal

NEW! 3239 HAND SMOCKING $58 Senior Price $45 3232 1-ON-1 SEWING PROJECTS Learn to smock by making a smocked needle roll or $95 work on your own project. PLEASE NOTE: Bring the This course is for students who want assistance with a following supplies to the first class: embroidery needles, specific sewing project in a one-on-one setting. PLEASE embroidery floss and embroidery hoop. Instructor will NOTE: Students must know the basics of sewing and provide fabric for the class. use of a sewing machine. Students need to provide all 4 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE necessary materials including a sewing machine. ALC 3239-01 RA W 6:30 - 8:30 PM 5/23-6/13 Lowenthal isn't responsible for any damage, loss or replacement of your personal sewing machine. Instructor is available on Thursdays and Fridays only. Class is available throughout the semester. Please register by mail or in person at the ALC. Online registration is NOT available. The instructor will contact you to arrange course times. Once course times have been scheduled, the ALC requires a 24-hour cancellation notice. If notice is not given, you will forfeit that meeting time, and it will not be rescheduled. All classes must be completed within one month of scheduled first class and/or before the semester ends. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, please provide written documentation to request an extension. 1 class @ 3 hrs 0.3 CEU 3.6 CPE Th & F Tyler

ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 17 3236 QUILTING 101 NEW! 3244 FASHION: DRESS FOR YOUR BODY TYPE $99 $28 Senior Price $23 This course will teach you the basics of quilting, Learn how to identify your body type and dress to including how to select fabrics, what tools are required accentuate positive aspects and minimize the negative and how to use them. You will learn how to correctly cut aspects to look and feel great in every outfit.PLEASE fabrics, the importance of accurate seam allowance, NOTE: Bring a notebook and pen to class. and basic sewing machine operation. You will make a 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE sampler quilt using various techniques in each square. 3244-01 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 3/14 Balestino PLEASE NOTE: Sewing machines will be provided; 3244-02 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/16 Balestino however, if you own a sewing machine it is best to bring your machine to learn on. ALC isn't responsible for any damage, loss or replacement of your personal sewing machine. Supply list online at Genealogy www.alc.vbschools.com. Bring supplies to first class. Required Book: Start Quilting 3rd Edition by Alex 3205 BEGINNING GENEALOGY Anderson, ISBN: 1607050870. Textbook is not available $36 Senior Price $29 for purchase at the ALC. Course will provide an overview of basic genealogy 6 classes @ 2.5 hrs ea 1.5 CEU 18 CPE techniques for tracing family history using home records, 3236-01 LKMS Tu 6:00 - 8:30 PM 5/8-6/12 Doubts census records and vital records (birth, marriage, death). 3237 QUILTING 102 5 classes @ 1 hr ea 0.5 CEU 6 CPE $99 3205-01 RA W 10:00 - 11:00 AM 4/18-5/16 Moore This course will teach you how to take the quilt top previously made and turn it into a completed quilt. You NEW! 3206 INTERMEDIATE GENEALOGY will learn how to: correctly measure the quilt top to add $31 Senior Price $25 borders, measure and prepare the batting and back This class will discuss the use of deed, probate, and fabric, layer the 3 layers (quilt top, batting and back non-census population records in genealogical research fabric) and prepare for quilting, quilt your quilt sandwich and demonstrate basic problem-solving techniques on your sewing machine, measure and add binding to to resolve conflicting information.PREREQUISITE: your quilt, and make a label and put on the back of your Beginning Genealogy or basic genealogy knowledge. quilt. PREREQUISITE: Quilting 101 and book, Starting 4 classes @ 1 hr ea 0.4 CEU 4.8 CPE Quilting 3rd Edition, ISBN# 1607050870. Textbook is 3206-01 RA W 10:00 - 11:00 AM 2/14-3/7 Moore not available for purchase at the ALC. PLEASE NOTE: 3206-02 RA W 10:00 - 11:00 AM 5/23-6/13 Moore Sewing machines will be provided; however, if you own a sewing machine it is best to bring your machine to learn on. ALC isn't responsible for any damage, loss or replacement of your personal sewing machine. Supply Interior Decoration list online at www.alc.vbschools.com. Bring supplies to first class. NEW! 3260 BASIC INTERIOR DECORATING 5 classes @ 2.5 hrs ea 1.3 CEU 15 CPE $101 Senior Price $77 3237-01 LKMS Tu 6:00 - 8:30 PM 3/27-5/1 Doubts Learn design principles and how to apply them to DIY home decorating. Color, lighting, furnishings, window treatments and flooring—find out how to put it all together to create a pleasing environment!

DIY, Hobbies & Crafts DIY, Fashion 5 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.5 CEU 18 CPE 3260-01 LKMS Tu 6:00 - 9:00 PM 2/6-3/6 Keeter NEW! 3242 FASHION: PACK FOR A 10-DAY TRIP 3260-02 LKMS Tu 6:00 - 9:00 PM 4/10-5/8 Keeter $28 Senior Price $23 Learn how to pack for a 10-day vacation using 10 pieces NEW! 3262 INTERIOR DECORATING: SEWING FOR in coordinating colors that will give you the versatility HOME DECOR to go from casual to dressy outfits. You will have the $101 Senior Price $77 confidence to dress for every occasion.PLEASE NOTE: This course will teach you to sew a home décor project Bring a notebook and pen to class. of your choice such as pillows, cushions, window 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE treatments, table covers, or bedding. PREREQUISITES: 3242-01 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 3/28 Balestino Must know how to use a sewing machine and have 3242-02 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/30 Balestino basic sewing skills. PLEASE NOTE: Sewing machines will be provided; however, you may bring your own sewing machine to class. ALC isn't responsible for any damage, loss or replacement of your personal sewing machine. Students will receive supply list during the first class. Follow us on Facebook 5 classes @ 3 hrs ea 1.5 CEU 18 CPE @ALCVBSchools 3262-01 LKMS W 6:00 - 9:00 PM 2/7-3/7 Keeter 3262-02 LKMS W 6:00 - 9:00 PM 4/11-5/9 Keeter

18 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. Basket Making 1-on-1 Class Just For You! NEW! 3250 OVERLAY NAPKIN BASKET 3125 1-ON-1 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT; PREVENTING $59 Senior Price $50 TYPE 2 DIABETES Learn to weave a napkin basket with color and natural $95 reed and a woven handle. Color choices will be Learn how to lose and manage your weight without available. PLEASE NOTE: Wear old clothes and bring a dieting by improving your dietary and lifestyle habits. bucket, clothes pins, a measuring tape and towels. Class Improve your health through a natural set of dietary and includes basket making supplies. lifestyle habits that prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes, 2 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE to enjoy a healthier you for the rest of your life. PLEASE 3250-01 RA Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 2/1-2/8 McKinney NOTE: Class is available throughout the semester. 3250-02 RA Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 6/7-6/14 McKinney Please register by mail or in person at the ALC. Online registration is NOT available. The instructor will contact NEW! 3252 X-ING MARKET BASKET you to arrange course times. Once course times have $64 Senior Price $55 been scheduled, the ALC requires a 24-hour cancellation notice. If notice is not given, you will forfeit that meeting

Get ready for summer! Create a great basket that's Health, Wellness & Safety perfect for the Farmer's Market and other shopping time, and it will not be rescheduled. All classes must adventures. Learn to weave your own market basket be completed within one month of scheduled first with dyed and natural reed woven on a wooden hoop. class and/or before the semester ends. In the event Color choices will be available. PLEASE NOTE: Wear old of unforeseen circumstances, please provide written clothes and bring a bucket, clothes pins, a measuring documentation to request an extension. tape and towels. Class includes basket making supplies. 3 classes @ 1 hr ea 0.3 CEU 3.6 CPE Tompanis 2 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE 3252-01 RA Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 2/22-3/1 McKinney 3252-02 LKMS Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 5/10-5/17 McKinney Fitness

3110 YOGA VINYASA FLOW $53 Senior Price $40 X-ing Basket Workout for body, mind and spirit synchronizing breath Course 3252 with movement through a flowing series of basic asanas and sequences. The flow is designed to develop balance, build strength and increase flexibility. This class will help reduce stress and increase inner calm and heighten awareness. PLEASE NOTE: Students should bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Yoga block is optional. 8 classes @ 1 hr ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE 3110-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM 2/6-3/27 Wood 3110-02 RA Tu 6:00 - 7:00 PM 4/10-5/29 Wood

NEW! 3120 A JOYFUL JOURNEY TO WEIGHT LOSS: MAKING PEACE WITH YOUR BODY NEW! 3254 ROXANNE'S ROUND BASKET $44 Senior Price $35 $84 Senior Price $70 Tired of diets, deprivation, and drama about your Learn how to weave a colorful round basket on a weight? Ready to nourish your body with what it's really wooden hoop. A round bottom twined with natural reed hungry for, make slow but lasting changes, and be and a fancy handle completes this special basket. happy while on your journey to the weight you choose? Color choices will be available. PLEASE NOTE: Wear old This diet-free approach to weight loss focuses on body clothes and bring a bucket, clothes pins, a measuring acceptance and the belief that you can have the life tape and towels. Class includes basket making supplies. you want in the body you have now. Giving up on dieting 3 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.9 CEU 10.8 CPE isn't giving up on yourself; it's giving up false beliefs, 3254-01 RA Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 3/15-3/29 McKinney self-criticism, and being hungry. This class will teach you how to make lasting changes in a body you accept, love, NEW! 3256 EGG BASKET (8 INCH) and take care of. $84 Senior Price $70 4 classes @ 1.5 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE Perfect for backyard hen owners or to hold your 3120-01 RA Th 6:30 - 8:00 PM 2/1-2/22 McAbee treasures, learn how to weave a traditional egg basket in natural or colorful dyed reed. Color choices will be available. PLEASE NOTE: Wear old clothes and bring a REGISTER bucket, clothes pins, a measuring tape and towels. Class includes basket making supplies. TODAY ! 3 classes @ 3 hrs ea 0.9 CEU 10.8 CPE 3256-01 LKMS Th 6:00 - 9:00 PM 4/19-5/3 McKinney WWW.ALC.VBSCHOOLS.COM

ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 19 3140 DON'T BE A VICTIM! ACTIVE SHOOTER & Mental Health & Safety SITUATIONAL AWARENESS 3105 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID $28 Senior Price $23 $85 Senior Price $72 Protect yourself and your family! This course is designed Mental Health First Aid is an 8 hour training class to to help you develop situational awareness techniques introduce participants to risk factor, signs and symptoms as a form of self-defense in active shooter and other of a person who is developing or having a mental dangerous scenarios. Learn how mental preparation health crisis. The course also directs the first aider to and strategic avoidance, not physical force, can be used an appropriate mental health provider. Completion of in various surroundings including home, elevators, gas the training will give the participant a 3-year certificate stations and vehicles. as a Mental Health First Aider. PLEASE NOTE: Lunch is 1 class @ 3 hrs 0.3 CEU 3.6 CPE included in the cost of the class. 3140-01 RA S 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 2/24 Ocampo 1 class @ 9 hrs 0.9 CEU 10.8 CPE 3140-02 RA S 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 4/28 Ocampo 3105-01 RA S 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2/24 Simon 3140-03 RA S 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 5/19 Ocampo 3105-02 RA S 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 5/19 Simon

NEW! 3107 ALZHEIMER'S SOLUTION: NATURAL PREVENTION $31 Senior Price $25 While most major diseases are declining, deaths from Alzheimer's have increased. Learn how to decrease the risk of Alzheimer's through lifestyle & nutritional approaches that naturally protect the brain. 2 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.4 CEU 4.8 CPE 3107-01 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/21-2/28 Tompanis 3107-02 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/16-5/23 Tompanis Sign

3730 SIGN LANGUAGE 1 3115 A HAPPIER YOU $155 Senior Price $130 $70 Senior Price $54 This course is designed for students who have no Do you want to get more enjoyment out of every day, knowledge of American Sign Language. The topics will focus on the things that really matter to you, and cover basic signing vocabulary, finger-spelling, American become more inspired and motivated to live a fuller, Sign Language linguistic features, simple phrases happier life? Using techniques and suggestions from and cultural protocols. Basic American Sign Language Gretchen Rubin's books, The Happiness Project and conversations will include answering questions; Happier at Home, this course will provide a practical introductions and exchanging personal information; application for a more joyful life. PLEASE NOTE: and discussing family, friends and surroundings. Purchase of the textbook is optional for students, The PREREQUISITE: Student should be fluent in reading and Happiness Project, ISBN# 9780062414854. Textbook is writing the English language. not available for purchase at the ALC. 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE 5 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1 CEU 12 CPE 3730-01 RA M & W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 3/5-3/28 Freeman 3115-01 RA Th 6:30 - 8:30 PM 4/12-5/10 McAbee

3731 SIGN LANGUAGE 2 3240 DECLUTTERING YOUR LIFE INSIDE & OUT $131 Senior Price $106 $44 Senior Price $35 Expand vocabulary skills and learn to chain signs

Health, Wellness & Safety Health, Wellness If your life is stressed and out of balance, your home together. Simple grammatical concepts will be will be too. In this class, you will learn how to get and addressed and as always, we will review all the stay organized, use a variety of strategies for eliminating signing skills in a fun classroom setting. Adapting clutter, and identify blockages to progress. In addition to signs as a means of alternative communication will eliminating physical clutter, you will also learn to remove be incorporated as needed. You will continue to focus the emotional clutter, stress and negativity that keep us on finger-spelling, numbers, structure, syntax and from fully enjoying our lives. grammar. Learn how to develop the conversational/ 4 classes @ 1.5 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 7.2 CPE cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning level 3240-01 RA Th 6:30 - 8:00 PM 3/8-3/29 McAbee conversation. PREREQUISITE: 3730 Sign Language 1 and/or previous Sign Language experience and knowledge of topics described in Sign Language 1. Textbook from Sign Language 1, The American Sign Language Phrase Book with DVD 1st Edition. ISBN- 13: 978-0071759328. Textbook is not available for purchase at the ALC. 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE 3731-01 RA M & W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/9-5/2 Freeman

20 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. Spoken 3741 ITALIAN 1 NEW! 3764 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH $140 Senior Price $115 LANGUAGE & CULTURE 2 Learn Italian! This course, designed for absolute $107 Senior Price $82 beginners, covers greetings and basic communications This is a continuation of Fundamentals of Spanish for daily life situations while exploring the culture. Language & Culture 1. Continue your immersion Develop elementary skills in grammar, reading and classroom experience of the Spanish language and writing. culture. You will begin to apply previous knowledge of 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE Spanish culture, including cultural themes and local 3741-01 LKMS W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/7-4/11 Schaller dialects, to your learning experience. PREREQUISITE: 3763 Fundamentals of Spanish & Culture 1 and/or 3742 ITALIAN 2 previous Spanish. PLEASE NOTE: Students must have $107 Senior Price $82 access to and experience using the Internet. Bring If you have already taken Italian 1 or have some supplies from level 1 to class or find supply list online at experience with the language, this is your level. Elevate www.alc.vbschools.com. your proficiency and increase vocabulary while learning 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE new verbs and the future tense. There will be an 3764-01 LKMS W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/11-5/30 Gaillard emphasis on speaking. PREREQUISITE: Italian 1 and textbook, ISBN# 9781438074962, Barron's Learn NEW! 3765 SPANISH CONVERSATION 1 Italian the Fast and Fun Way. Textbook is not available $107 Senior Price $82 for purchase at the ALC. This course helps you develop, practice and improve 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE speaking skills to hold conversations in academic, 3742-01 LKMS W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/18-6/6 Reyes professional, and personal settings. You will practice

pronunciation and appropriate responses, both formal Languages 3761 SPANISH 1 and informal. This class provides practice exercises, $140 Senior Price $115 small and large group activities, and oral presentations Learn Spanish! Designed for absolute beginners, this to help you successfully and confidently speak course covers greetings and basic communications for conversational Spanish. PLEASE NOTE: Students must daily life situations while exploring the culture. Develop have access to and experience using the Internet. elementary skills in grammar, reading and writing. 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE 3765-01 LKMS Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/8-3/29 Marcarian 3761-01 RA M 1:00 - 3:00 PM 2/5-4/9 Reyes NEW! 3766 SPANISH CONVERSATION 2 3762 SPANISH 2 $107 Senior Price $82 $107 Senior Price $82 You will continue to use vocabulary and phrases from If you took Spanish 1 or have some experience with the Spanish Conversation 1, and will expand more in depth language, here is a chance to practice your conversation on topics through interpersonal speaking to further skills. Elevate your proficiency and increase vocabulary develop your communication skills. PREREQUISITE: while learning new verbs and the future tense; speaking 3765 Spanish Conversation 1 and/or previous Spanish. will be emphasized. PREREQUISITE: Spanish 1 and PLEASE NOTE: Students must have access to and textbook, ISBN# 9781438074979, Barron's Learn experience using the Internet. Spanish the Fast and Fun Way. Textbook is not available 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE for purchase at the ALC. 3766-01 LKMS Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/19-6/7 Marcarian 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE 3762-01 RA M 1:00 - 3:00 PM 4/23-6/18 Reyes NEW! 3770 CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH 1 $107 Senior Price $82 NEW! 3763 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH In this course, you will experience immersive teaching LANGUAGE & CULTURE 1 that will elicit spoken French on a variety of topics. $107 Senior Price $82 Instruction will be done in a way that reduces study time Novice learners will receive a rigorous introduction to and anxiety and will enable you to converse informally the Spanish language and culture. You will experience in French. Class will be interactive with the bulk of time a full immersion classroom with guided instruction in a spent speaking French. Topics will include input from culturally engaging learning environment. As you gain students. confidence using the language, you will experience a 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE rapid growth in vocabulary and auditory comprehension 3770-01 LKMS Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/6-3/27 Neumann of Spanish. PLEASE NOTE: Students must have access to and experience using the Internet. Supply list available online at www.alc.vbschools.com. Bring REGISTER supplies to the first class. TODAY 8 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.6 CEU 19.2 CPE ! 3763-01 LKMS W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/7-3/28 Gaillard WWW.ALC.VBSCHOOLS.COM

ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 21 NEW! 2136 FREE FLOWING SCULPTURE Visual $70 Senior Price $54 Discover the beauty and tactile pleasure of carving 2102 WATERCOLOR PENCILS plaster in a free flowing, "natural" style, without previous $63 Senior Price $50 planning and a perceived outcome! Learn to release You may find that watercolor painting lacks the control your inhibitions and flow with your imagination. You you long for, but you love the way it looks when finished. will learn the meaning of "organic" and famous artists Watercolor pencils are the answer. The pencils give the who have worked in this style. You will learn the proper artist control over their work and the ability to soften, method of preparing plaster, carving techniques, and blend colors and create strong drawings/watercolors. mounting your project. PLEASE NOTE: Supply list online PLEASE NOTE: Some drawing experience preferred. at www.alc.vbschools.com. Bring supplies to first class. Supply list available online at www.alc.vbschools.com. 5 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1 CEU 12 CPE Bring supplies to the first class. 2136-01 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/18-5/16 Amme 4 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE 2136-02 RA M & W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/30-6/13 Amme 2102-01 RA Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/8-3/8 Woodruff NEW! 2140 LOST AND FOUND: THE WONDER IN 2103 YOU CAN DRAW! THE STONES $90 Senior Price $70 $39 Senior Price $34 Learn to sketch and draw in this class! Understanding Based on the newest trend of randomly finding a shading, value, textures, and creative composition will painted stone on a walk or by a store. You can join in the

PLEASE NOTE: take your drawings to a new level. Supply fun. We will be painting stones for you to hide in your www.alc.vbschools.com list available online at . Bring neighborhoods or around town for others to find. We supplies and a reference photo or drawing to first class. will paint the stones with designs and cute inspirational 5 classes @ 2.5 hrs ea 1.3 CEU 15 CPE messages. Let's share some positive fun energy! Class 2103-01 RA M 2:00 - 4:30 PM 2/5-3/12 Wertheimer includes all supplies. Stones will be provided, but you 2103-02 RA M 2:00 - 4:30 PM 3/19-4/23 Wertheimer can bring your own. 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE 2104 EASTERN WATERCOLORS 2140-01 RA Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 3/15 Woodruff $86 Senior Price $66 2140-02 RA Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/26 Woodruff Explore traditional watercolor techniques of China and Japan, using bamboo brushes, imported rice paper, and vibrant watercolor paints. Complete a painting at every class. PLEASE NOTE: Supply list available online at Photography www.alc.vbschools.com. Bring supplies and a reference 2107 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA FOR BEGINNERS photo or drawing to first class. $58 Senior Price $45 5 classes @ 2.5 hrs ea 1.3 CEU 15 CPE It is a daunting task to set a digital SLR so that you 2104-01 RA Th 2:00 - 4:30 PM 2/8-3/8 Wertheimer get that special picture. This course for beginners will 2104-02 RA Th 2:00 - 4:30 PM 5/24-6/21 Wertheimer

Blank Page demystify all those knobs, dials, buttons and menus on your DSLR, while also taking time to actually have you 2105 WATERCOLOR: A WORLD OF COLOR AWAITS take pictures and rate them based on the knowledge in $87 Senior Price $68 the "how to take pictures part of the course". PLEASE Music & the Arts Discover how to paint in vibrant watercolors. In this NOTE: Bring camera, all cables, extra batteries and The ALC is moving! The ALC beginner's watercolor class you will learn basic skills, instruction book to ALL classes. ALC isn't responsible techniques and painting strategies. PLEASE NOTE: for any damage, loss or replacement of your personal Supply list available online at www.alc.vbschools.com. equipment. Bring supplies to the first class. 4 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE 6 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1.2 CEU 14.4 CPE 2107-01 RA Tu & Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/6-2/15 McGrady 2105-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/20-3/27 Woodruff 2107-02 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/2-5/23 McGrady 2105-02 RA Th 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/10-6/14 Woodruff 2109 ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING 2106 INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR PAINTING $31 Senior Price $25 $75 Senior Price $59 Continue your experience with the digital camera. You have learned the basics of watercolor and desire to Expand your knowledge of photography and learn the improve your skills and learn more about the medium. basics of photo editing and restoration. Picasa and This class will help you develop your skills and improve Photo Shop Elements will be covered. This class will give your control of this medium while you paint. Students you tips to capture amazing photos that will impress will apply these skills and create their own masterpiece your family and friends! PLEASE NOTE: Bring camera, in class. PLEASE NOTE: Supply list online at all cables, extra batteries and instruction book to ALL www.alc.vbschools.com. Bring supplies to first class. classes. A small picture is optional. ALC isn't responsible 5 classes @ 2 hrs ea 1 CEU 12 CPE for any damage, loss or replacement of your personal 2106-01 RA Tu 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/10-5/8 Woodruff equipment. 2 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.4 CEU 4.8 CPE 2109-01 RA W 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/30-6/6 McGrady

22 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. NEW! 2110 PRESERVE, ORGANIZE & ENJOY YOUR 2126 BEGINNING GUITAR: THE NEXT STEP PHOTOS! $58 Senior Price $45 $28 Senior Price $23 This course continues from where the Beginning Guitar Having organized photos assures peace of mind. course leaves off; however, those with preliminary Develop a system to get every printed photo, digital knowledge obtained elsewhere may benefit from photo and all of your memorabilia organized. Learn the course. A continuing and deeper analysis of about scanning slides, movies, prints; backing up, cloud chords, notes, strumming, picking and basic theory storage and scanners. You'll leave with a plan for a is administered. PREREQUISITE: 2124-01 Beginning system that allows you to access any photo you own in Guitar or equivalent knowledge. PLEASE NOTE: Student literally seconds! must possess a guitar to play and practice. ALC isn't 1 class @ 2 hrs 0.2 CEU 2.4 CPE responsible for any damage, loss or replacement of your 2110-01 LKMS M 6:00 - 8:00 PM 2/12 Parker personal instrument. 2110-02 LKMS M 6:00 - 8:00 PM 3/12 Parker 8 classes @ 1 hr ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE 2110-03 LKMS M 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4/9 Parker 2126-01 LKMS Tu 6:30 - 7:30 PM 4/17-6/5 Allred 2110-04 LKMS M 6:00 - 8:00 PM 5/14 Parker 2110-05 LKMS M 6:00 - 8:00 PM 6/11 Parker NEW! 2128 INTERMEDIATE GUITAR $58 Senior Price $45 Utilize techniques such as strumming and picking Performing learned in Beginning Guitar—The Next Step or from other sources. This course focuses less on music reading 2130 VOICE-OVERS...NOW IS YOUR TIME! and theory and more on ear training and improvisation.

$35 An introduction to The Blues is also included. Music & the Arts You've heard Bridget's voice in Samsung, Audible, and PREREQUISITE: 2126-01 Beginning Guitar—The Next Mazda commercials, as well as Spanish Telenovela Step or equivalent knowledge. PLEASE NOTE: Student English translations. Now hear Bridget LIVE as she must possess a guitar to play and practice. ALC isn't illustrates how YOU could actually begin using your responsible for any damage, loss or replacement of your speaking voice for commercials, films and videos! Most personal instrument. people go about it the wrong way. Bridget will show you a 8 classes @ 1 hr ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE unique, outside of the box way to cash in on one of the 2128-01 LKMS Tu 6:30 - 7:30 PM 2/6-3/27 Allred most lucrative full- or part-time careers out there! This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with practically Dance classes will be held at 757 Dance, no overhead! And NOW is the best time to make this 176 S. Rosemont Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. happen, as new companies are looking for new voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be NEW! 2170 BEGINNING BALLROOM: LEARNING THE the game changer you've been looking for! SMOOTH DANCES 1 class @ 2.5 hrs 0.3 CEU 3 CPE $60 2130-01 RA W 6:30 - 9:00 PM 4/25 Such A Voice Staff A different smooth ballroom dance will be taught in each session. Examples of smooth dances are Foxtrot, Waltz and Tango. You will learn patterns, techniques, and theory of that dance. No experience is necessary. Music & Dance Everyone is welcome! NO PARTNER NEEDED. PLEASE NOTE: Class is held at 757 Dance, 176 S. Rosemont Rd. 2124 BEGINNING GUITAR 5 sessions @ 1 hr ea 0.5 CEU 6.0 CPE $58 Senior Price $45 2170-01 M 7:00 - 8:00 PM 2/26-3/26 Staff An introduction to the guitar and the basics of playing 2170-02 M 7:00 - 8:00 PM 4/16-5/14 Staff chords, notes, strumming and picking techniques are covered. An introduction to music theory is also included NEW! 2171 BEGINNING LATIN: LEARNING THE in the course. PLEASE NOTE: Students must possess RHYTHMIC DANCES a guitar to play and practice. ALC isn't responsible for $60 any damage, loss or replacement of your personal A different Latin or rhythmic ballroom dance will be instrument. taught in each session: Latin dances are Cha-Cha, 8 classes @ 1 hr ea 0.8 CEU 9.6 CPE Rumba and Swing. You will learn patterns, techniques, 2124-01 LKMS Th 6:30 - 7:30 PM 2/8-3/29 Allred and theory of that dance. No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome! NO PARTNER NEEDED. PLEASE NOTE: Class is held at 757 Dance, 176 S. Rosemont Rd. 5 sessions @ 1 hr ea 0.5 CEU 6.0 CPE 2171-01 Th 7:00 - 8:00 PM 2/8-3/8 Staff 2171-02 Th 7:00 - 8:00 PM 4/19-5/17 Staff

ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 23 Improve your reading, language, and math skills, and prepare for the GED® test. Register for Pre-GED®/ABE and Fast Track GED® classes by attending a placement evaluation to take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). TABE scores determine into which class you are placed. Placement evaluation cost is $5 and takes 3 ½ hours. First-come, first-served. Maximum of 55 participants per test. A valid, current government-issued picture ID for proof of age and identity is required. Open to adults age 18 and older who are not enrolled in private or public high school. Testing begins on time. No exceptions.

2018 PLACEMENT EVALUATION

DATES Cost is $5 Testing takes approximately 3 ½ hours Friday, January 26 at 9:00 AM Saturday, February 24 at 9:00 AM

ABE Classes Friday, March 23 at 9:00 AM Entry into DAY classes only

CLASS SCHEDULES & COSTS Classes are held at Renaissance Academy Fees are not refundable. 5100 Cleveland St., Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Monday through Thursday Virginia Beach September 11 – May 24 Non-Residents (live in other Day Classes Residents 8:29 AM - 11:37 AM cities) $40 per month $30 registration fee 12:07 PM - 3:15 PM

/Adult Basic Education /Adult Monday & Wednesday Virginia Beach Non-Residents (live in other Evening Classes September 18 – May 16 Residents ® cities) $30 per month 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM $30 registration fee

Study Group occurs once a week—day or evening $2 per session Attend a placement evaluation, and/or GED®/ABE classes, and pass the GED® test to GED  participate in the May Recognition Ceremony.

Call 757-648-6056 for more GED®/ABE information.

To take the GED® test, create an account and register online at www.GED.com. • Take an Official Practice • Find a testing center • View test history ® test (GED Ready) • Schedule and pay for tests • Request a transcript

24 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. 5100 Cleveland Street Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Foundations Transition Program *Attention* Your Future is Calling! Are you in need of a STRONG FOUNDATION for your future? Build one with the Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center’s Foundations Transition Program.

We are seeking out-of-school youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who are interested in enhancing their lives through personal growth, job enrichment, and career development. Participants must be in need of a GED® certificate and must not be attending public school.

The Foundations Transition Program will support those youth who qualify with:

 GED® preparation  financial assistance for the GED® test  tutoring for the GED® test, ASVAB, Virginia Placement Test (VPT)  monetary incentives  mentoring

Participants will be able to:  attend college tours & career fairs  meet with military recruiters  participate in a variety of workshops  receive paid work experience  develop workplace readiness skills *Bring your high school withdrawal papers to the placement evaluation.*

For more information & program requirements, please contact Lisa Belcher at (757) 648-6066 or [email protected].

An Opportunity Inc. Youth Services program funded by the Department of Labor, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

GED® and GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education (ACE). They may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of ACE or GED Testing Service. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license from the American Council on Education.

ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 25 ESOL classes are available for adult non-native speakers of English. Five levels of classes in reading, writing, speaking, and listening are held daily Monday through Friday or twice a week in the evening. New students must come to one of the interview times; students will enter the program based on class availability. If classes are full, students will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when openings occur. A valid, current government-issued picture ID and proof of residency are required at the interview. The Adult Learning Center does not provide childcare or transportation.

2018 ESOL INTERVIEW DATES Interviews are held at the Adult Learning Center—located inside Renaissance Academy at 5100 Cleveland Street. Register and interview at the same time. No appointment is necessary. ESOL Classes Thursday, January 25 at 5:45 PM Tuesday, February 20 at 8:30 AM Saturday, January 27 at 8:30 AM Thursday, February 22 at 5:45 PM

CLASS SCHEDULES CLASS COSTS—Fees are not refundable EVENING Larkspur Middle School VIRGINIA BEACH RESIDENTS $50 registration DAY Monday & Wednesday fee Adult Learning Center September 13 – May 14 Monday through Friday 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM NON-RESIDENTS (live in other cities) September 11 – May 22 One time $100 registration/non-resident fee 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Adult Learning Center 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday September 14 – May 15 Textbooks $25 to $90 depending upon class level 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM English for Speakers of Other Languages Speakers English for Call 757-648-6057 for more ESOL information.

26 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. Take courses from the comfort of your home or office at times that are most convenient for you.

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ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 27 School Board of the City of Virginia Beach Aaron C. Spence, Ed.D., Superintendent

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Understanding Course Listings

NEW! 2018 YOUR CLASS AT THE ALC Course Name Course Fees $107 Senior Price $82 This simple tutorial is designed to help you easily decode the Community Education course listings. Learn how to determine the specifics of each course: cost, location, dates and times, etc. Now, Course Description you should be able to decide which courses best fit your needs and schedule.

Number & Length of 2 classes @ 2 hrs ea 0.6 CEU 10.2 CPE Days of the Classes 2018-01 RA Tu & F 8:00AM - 10:00PM 4/10 - 4/13 Tatum week key: M Monday Tu Tuesday W Wednesday Th Thursday F Friday Course Number Days of Class Dates S Saturday the Week

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Adult Learning Center (RA) Larkspur Middle School (LKMS) 5100 Cleveland Street 4696 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 VBCPS School Board & Understanding Course Listings If you have any questions, please call 757-648-6050.

28 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. Community Education Registration Form Accurate phone and email information will allow us to contact you about unforeseen date or time changes.

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Cardholder’s Signature ______Three Digit Security Code ______(on back of card) WITHDRAWAL/TRANSFER POLICY: Student-initiated transfers and withdrawals will be assessed a $15 processing fee. Withdrawals must be submitted in writing five days before the class start date to be eligible for refund. Allow two weeks for processing. No refunds are issued once class has started or if you fail to attend class.

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Bookkeeper Receipt Number ______ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 29 ADULT LEARNING CENTER INFORMATION COOKING COMMUNITY EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM ...... 29 1-ON-1 HEALTHY FOODS & COOKING - BASIC ……………...... …. 17 COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSE LOCATIONS ...... ….... 28 APPETIZERS FOR ENTERTAINING ………………………..……………. 17 DISTANCE LEARNING: ed2go & WHRO-SkillsOnline ...... 27 FERMENTATION BASICS: KOMBUCHA ………………………………. 16 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & OFFICE HOURS ...... 2 FERMENTATION BASICS: SAUERKRAUT & KIMCHI ………………. 16 SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH ...... 28 FERMENTATION BASICS: SOURDOUGH ………...... ……………… 16 UNDERSTANDING COURSE LISTINGS ...... 28 KITCHEN BASICS: CONDIMENTS ………………...... ………. 16 KITCHEN BASICS: JAMS AND JELLIES ………...... ………………. 16 BUSINESS KITCHEN BASICS: PASTA MAKING ………...... ………………. 16 KITCHEN BASICS: PICKLING ……………...... …………. 16 1-ON-1 MATH ……………...... …...... ……… 10 COOKING SKILLS FOR A HEALTHIER YOU …………….....…………. 16 1-ON-1 QUICKBOOKS PRO ……………...... ………… 10 1-ON-1 QUICKBOOKS-FOR NEW OR EXISTING DIY, HOBBIES & CRAFTS BUSINESS OWNERS ………...... 10 1-ON-1 RÉSUMÉ AND JOB SEARCH ……………...... …………. 10 1-ON-1 SEWING PROJECTS ...... 17 ASVAB PREPARATION ………………...... …...... …. 12 BASKET MAKING, EGG .....…...... ……...... ……. 19 CREATE A VERSATILE WORK WARDROBE ………………...... …. 12 BASKET MAKING, OVERLAY NAPKIN .....…...... ……….….…. 19 CREATIVE PRESENTATIONS …………...... ….....……… 11 BASKET MAKING, ROXANNE'S ROUND .....…...... ……….…. 19 DON'T BE A VICTIM! SITUATIONAL AWARENESS WORKSHOP ... 11 BASKET MAKING, X-ING MARKET .....…...... …………….…... 19 EBAY BASICS …………...... …………...... 11 FASHION: DRESS FOR YOUR BODY TYPE.....…...... ………… 18 JOYFUL LIVING! …...... …………...... 12 FASHION: PACK FOR A 10-DAY TRIP.....…...... ……….……… 18 INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL FINANCE ...... …. 12 GENEALOGY, BEGINNING …...... …...... …………. 18 KEYS TO STARTING A SUCCESSFUL HOME-BASED GENEALOGY, INTERMEDIATE …...... …...... ……. 18 BUSINESS ...... 11 HAND EMBROIDERY.....…...... …….….….….….….….….…….. 17 LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ………...... …. 12 HAND SMOCKING.....…...... ……….….….….….….….….…….. 17 MAKE MONEY FLIPPING HOUSES ………...... ……. 12 INTERIOR DECORATING, BASIC .....…...... ….….…...... ………… 18 PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER ..…………………………………..…….. 9 INTERIOR DECORATING: SEWING FOR HOME DECOR.....…...… 18 PERSONAL INVESTMENTS ...... 12 QUILTING 101 ………………...... …………. 18 PREPARING FOR THE JOB YOU REALLY WANT ...... …...... 12 QUILTING 102 ………………...... …....……… 18 QUICKBOOKS COMPREHENSIVE ……………...... …………. 11 SEWING—BEYOND THE BASICS ………...... …………… 17 QUICKBOOKS ONLINE: ACCOUNTING ON THE GO! ………………. 12 SEWING FOR BEGINNERS ……………...... …....……… 17 QUICKBOOKS PRO—BASIC SKILLS FOR BUSINESS PART 1 ..... 11

Index QUICKBOOKS PRO—BASIC SKILLS FOR BUSINESS PART 2 ..... 11 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES SMALL ENGINE REPAIR …………...... …………… 10 (ESOL) WEB BASICS: HTML, CSS AND WEB GRAPHICS …………...... … 11 ESOL CLASS INFORMATION...... 26 COMPUTERS FREE SEMINAR 1-ON-1 COMPUTER BASICS ...... 14 1-ON-1 MS ACCESS 2016 …………………...... 15 INEVITABLE GROWTH: A FRESH COACHING PERSPECTIVE ...... 9 1-ON-1 MS EXCEL 2016 ……………...... …….. 14 USING ART TO ENGAGE CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH AUTISM ...... 9 1-ON-1 MS POWERPOINT 2016 …………...... …………… 15 1-ON-1 MS PUBLISHER 2016 ……………...... ………… 15 GED®/ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) 1-ON-1 MS WORD 2016 ……………...... ………… 15 FOUNDATIONS TRANSITION PROGRAM ……...... 25 COMPUTER BASICS 101 ...... 13 GED®/ABE CLASS INFORMATION …...... …... 24 FILES, FOLDERS & LIBRARIES: UP & BEYOND BASICS ...... 14 MS ACCESS 2016 SIMPLIFIED ...... 14 MS EXCEL 2016 LEVEL 2 ...... 14 MS EXCEL 2016 SIMPLIFIED ...... 14 MS OFFICE 2016 OVERVIEW ...... 13 MS ONENOTE 2016 BASICS ...... 13 MS OUTLOOK 2016 BASICS ...... 13 MS POWERPOINT 2016 BASICS ...... 13 MS PUBLISHER 2016 BASICS ...... 13 MS WORD 2016 SIMPLIFIED ...... 14 WINDOWS 10 TRANSITION ……...... ………………. 13 WEB BASICS: HTML, CSS AND WEB GRAPHICS …………...... … 14

30 For the most current information, visit www.alc.vbschools.com. HEALTH, WELLNESS & SAFETY MEDICAL CAREER TRAINING 1-ON-1 HEALTHY FOODS & COOKING - BASIC ………………...... 17 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (HCP): 1-ON-1 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT; PREVENTING TYPE 2 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CERTIFICATION ...... 7 DIABETES ...... ……………...... 19 CPR (HEALTHCARE PROVIDER) ...... 7 A HAPPIER YOU ………………………………………………………….… 20 FIRST AID ...... 7 A JOYFUL JOURNEY TO WEIGHT LOSS: MAKING PEACE CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE ...... 8 WITH YOUR BODY ……...... …...... 19 CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT ...... 7 ALZHEIMER'S SOLUTION: NATURAL PREVENTION ..……..…...... 20 DENTAL ASSISTANT ...... 7 DECLUTTERING YOUR LIFE INSIDE & OUT ………...... ………… 20 HEALTH ED TODAY E-LEARNING ...... 8 DON'T BE A VICTIM! SITUATIONAL AWARENESS WORKSHOP ... 20 LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING (LPN) ...... 4 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID ………………………………………..…… 20 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ...... 6 PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER ..…………………………………..…….. 9 MEDICAL BILLING & CODING ...... 6 YOGA VINYASA FLOW ………………………………………………..…… 19 MEDICAL CAREER TRAINING PREREQUISITES ...... 5 PATIENT ACCESS & REGISTRATION PROFESSIONAL ...... …... 6 LANGUAGES PHARMACY TECHNICIAN ...... 5 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN STUDY GROUP...... 5 CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH 1 …………………………………………. 21 PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN ...... 5 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE 1 ...... 21 PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE ...... 6 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE 2 ...... 21 ITALIAN 1 ...... 21 MUSIC & THE ARTS ITALIAN 2 ...... 21 ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING ………………..… 23 SIGN LANGUAGE 1 ...... 20 BEGINNING BALLROOM: LEARNING THE SMOOTH DANCES .… 23 SIGN LANGUAGE 2 ...... 20 BEGINNING LATIN: LEARNING THE RHYTHMIC DANCES …....…. 23 SPANISH 1 ...... 21 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA FOR BEGINNERS ...... 22 SPANISH 2 ...... 21 FREE FLOWING SCULPTURE ....…………………………………..…… 22 SPANISH CONVERSATION 1 ……..…...... 21 GUITAR, BEGINNING ……………………………………………….……. 23 Index SPANISH CONVERSATION 2 ...... ……..…...... 21 GUITAR: THE NEXT STEP, BEGINNING ...... ….. 23 GUITAR , INTERMEDIATE …………………………………………...…… 23 EASTERN WATERCOLORS …………………………………………….…. 22 INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR PAINTING ……………………...... …. 22 LOST AND FOUND: THE WONDER IN THE STONES …………..…… 22 PRESERVE, ORGANIZE & ENJOY YOUR PHOTOS! ..……….....….. 23 VOICEOVERS...NOW IS YOUR TIME! ...... 23 WATERCOLOR PENCILS ………………...... ……. 22 WATERCOLOR: A WORLD OF COLOR AWAITS ……....…………….. 22 YOU CAN DRAW! ...... 22

VIRGINIA TIDEWATER CONSORTIUM FOR HIGHER EDUCATION The Virginia Tidewater Consortium’s (VTC) Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Education designed to encourage adults to enroll and participate in post-secondary education. VTC’s EOC staff provides counseling services for adults transitioning from GED® to post-secondary education, including in-depth career information, and academic and financial aid counseling. All the services of the VTC’s EOC are free and confidential. The VTC’s EOC is pleased to be a partner with the Adult Learning Center and to support the educational needs of their students. To make an appointment or for more information, please call 757-683-2312, email: [email protected], web: www.vtc.odu.edu/outreach/.

The Adult Learning Center follows Virginia Beach City Public Schools rules and regulations for all schools. This facility is a non- smoking, drug-free environment. Students are expected to adhere to School Board policies.

The Virginia Beach City Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, or marital status. School Board policies and supporting regulation (Policies 2-33, 4-4, 5-7, and 6-7 and Regulation 5-44.1) provide equal access to courses, programs, counseling services, physical education and athletics, vocational education, instructional materials, and extracurricular activities. Violations of these policies should be reported to the Director of Student Leadership at 263-2020 or the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 263-1133.

ALC Spring Catalog February 2018—June 2018 31 Adult Learning Center 5100 Cleveland Street Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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