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January - June FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION Winter/Spring 2020 Farmington, CT www.fpsct.org/fce PROGRAM INFORMATION FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION 1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085 Phone: (860) 404-0290 Fax: (860) 404-0294 Email: [email protected] www.fpsct.org/fce 8:30AM - 4:30PM (Monday - Friday) SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION CONTINUING EDUCATION Kathleen C. Greider Lori Wyrebek Superintendent of Schools Coordinator Kimberly Wynne Amy Ferrari Assistant Superintendent of Schools Supervisor Catalog Design Alicia Bowman Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations EXTENDED CARE & LEARNING Bryan Zerio BOARD OF EDUCATION Director Christine Arnold Bill Beckert Amanda Gorski Sylvie Binette Coordinator Kristi Brouker Elizabeth Fitzsimmons Brenda Peterson Beth Kintner Account Supervisor Sarah Healey Ellen Siuta Linda Vogt Andrea Sobinski Administrative Assistant Hello Lifelong Learners, Happy New Year! Farmington Continuing Education announces Eleyo, our new online registration system available at www.fpsct.org/fce. Registrants will find this new system is easier and quicker to navigate all course and trip offerings, however, you will have to set- up a new account the first time. There are many new course offerings – Bob Ross Painting, Maple Syrup Demonstration & Experience, Assorted Pierogi & Piroshki making, Essentrics, Essential Oils, and much more! Or, perhaps you want to brush up or learn a new language. There is something for everyone with more than 400 adult and youth course offerings for residents of Farmington and surrounding communities. Start the new year off and enroll in a course or trip today! Lori Lori Wyrebek Coordinator, Farmington Continuing Education 2 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Home & Garden .......................................................21-22 Welcome Message ..........................................................2 Language ..................................................................22-23 Course Locations .......................................................... 44 Music & Dance .........................................................23-24 Notes, Reminders & Policies ....................................... 46 Nature & Outdoors ....................................................... 25 Registration Form ......................................................... 47 Personal Enrichment ...............................................26-28 Pet Care .....................................................................28-29 State Mandated Courses Trips & Tours .............................................................29-34 Adult Basic Education (ABE) ..........................................4 Citizenship ........................................................................4 Youth Enrichment Courses English for Speakers of other Arts & Crafts .................................................................. 35 Languages (ESL) ..............................................................4 Babysitting & Child Safety ............................................. 35 High School Completion College Preparation ................................................35-36 Programs (GED, CDP, NEDP) .........................................5 Cooking ......................................................................... 36 Driver Education ......................................................36-37 Region #10 Courses (Burlington/ Games & Hobbies ........................................................ 37 Harwinton) Mind & Body ................................................................. 37 Enrichment Courses ................................................42-43 Music & Dance .............................................................. 37 Recreational After School ............................................ 38 Adult Enrichment Courses STEAM .......................................................................38-39 Arts, Games & Hobbies .............................................. 6-9 Study Skills .................................................................... 39 Computers & Technology .............................................. 10 Theatre ........................................................................... 39 Cooking ....................................................................10-11 Financial & Retirement ...........................................11-13 Ed2Go Fitness .......................................................................13-16 Online Courses ........................................................40-41 Health & Wellness ...................................................17-21 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Courses will not be held on the following dates..... January 1 - New Years Day January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 17-18 - Winter Recess (Farmington) April 10 - Good Friday April 13-17 - Spring Recess May 25 - Memorial Day FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.FPSCT.ORG/FCE 3 ABE, ESL, GED & CITIZENSHIP The Farmington Board of Education provides courses in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Citizenship, High School Completion Programs (GED®, CDP & NEDP), and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL). These courses are FREE to residents of Farmington, Unionville, Avon, Canton, Collinsville, Burlington and Harwinton. Registration is required for ALL courses! English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) Learn to speak, read and write English with a focus on those skills needed in everyday life. Both day and evening courses will be offered at three levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Registration is required for all new and returning students. Aprenda a hablar, leer y escribir inglés en un programa que enfocará en las destrezas de todos los días. Se ofrecen clases por el día y por la noche en tres niveles (principiante, Intermedio y avanzado). Matriculación es obligatorio para todos los alumnos. DAYTIME COURSES: 02/04 to 05/07, 10AM-12PM (Beginner/Intermediate) and 12-2PM (Advanced), 24 sessions (TTh) Farmington Library - Upstairs Board Rm 1 EVENING COURSES: 02/03 to 05/06, 6-8PM, 24 sessions (MW) REGISTRATION Farmington High School - Rm 908 ABE, ESOL, GED® & Citizenship Adult Basic Education (ABE) For adults who want to learn basic reading, writing and math DAYTIME skills. You will improve your life skills and can prepare to enter a high school completion program. January 28, 30, February 4, 11 02/03 to 05/06, 6-8PM, 12 sessions (MW) 9:30AM at Farmington Library Farmington High School - Rm 913 Upstairs - Board Rm 1 Citizenship Prepares the applicant in the 3 areas of the naturalization EVENING process including both the application and documents, U. S. January 27, 29, February 3, 10 history and government, and reading and writing skills. 02/03 to 05/06, 6-8PM, 12 sessions (M) 5PM at Farmington High School Farmington High School - Rm 909 Rm 905 General Education Development (GED®) Bring ID (driver's license or passport) and MATH: proof of residence. Childcare is available 02/03 to 05/04, 6-8:30PM, 12 sessions (M) for evening courses. Farmington High School - Rm 906 LANGUAGE ARTS/SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE: There are three distinct pathways for adults to attain a high 02/05 to 05/06, 6–8:30PM, 12 sessions (W) school diploma outlined below: Farmington High School - Rm 906 General Educational Development (GED®): Adults who have not completed high school must demonstrate, VOLUNTEERS through a 4-part computerized examination that includes a writing sample, the attainment of academic skills and concepts Volunteers needed for courses! normally acquired through completion of a high school Contact Sarah De Feudis for more information at program. Applicants for this exam must be at least 17 years of (860) 805-2499 or [email protected] age and officially withdrawn from school for at least 6 months. Individuals who pass the GED® Tests are awarded a State of CT High School Diploma. 4 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION Credit Diploma Program (CDP): MISSION STATEMENT CDP is a combination of teacher-led courses and internet- The Farmington Board of Education will provide a planned based high school curriculum. Earn credits through program of studies to expand the educational opportunities for independent study projects, community service, work adult learners in the areas of Basic Education, GED® Preparation, experience or vocational training. Teachers are content-area ESOL and U.S. Citizenship. The plan takes into account the intent certified secondary educators, and our courses are as equally of state statutes to expand educational accessibility of offerings, challenging as regular high school, but are shorter in length. and educational achievement as indicated by the receipt of a high If you are a motivated, an independent learner with a busy school diploma. This is a common standards-based educational program that will enable every student to achieve rigorous work schedule, have family concerns, have 4-7 credits left to performance standards. earn your diploma, you believe that earning a high school diploma similar to day high school is what you want, then this program is for you! NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Farmington Continuing Education is committed to a policy of 22 credits are required to earn a Bristol High School diploma: equal opportunity/affirmative action forall qualified persons and 4 in English, 4 in Math, 4 in Social Studies, 2 in Science and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, 8 electives. A minimum of 4 credits must be completed in