.j g Adult Education Course Catalog Winter/Spring 2016 Lifelong Learning Registration begins Tuesday, December 1st Classes begin Monday, January 4th Register online at www.mcvsd.org Call: (732) 431-7942 Ext 1 for information Page 2 Page 1 ADMINISTRATION AND BOARD General Information Monmouth County Board Of Chosen Freeholders BASIC SKILLS TESTING Director Gary J. Rich, Sr. ENTRANCE TESTING DATES Deputy Director Indicate exam date on registration form. Serena DiMaso For all exams: Fee $20, 5:00pm Neptune Annex. Lillian G. Burry John P. Curley Cosmetology Test: 3/9/16, 4/13/16, 5/18/16, 6/8/16 Thomas A. Arnone CNA/PCA (CNA course begins Feb.2016, PCA course begins Monmouth County Vocational School District Board of Education Sept.2016) Test: 12/9/15, 1/20/16, 3/16/16, 5/11/16 Clement V. Sommers President Dennis Ingoglia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vice President Please register for all classes online at www.mcvsd.org. If you do not Joseph A. Manfredi Brian D. McAndrew, Ed.D. have access to a computer, you may register by using the form Lester W. Richens Ed.D. below: ADULT EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM Central Office Staff MONMOUTH COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Timothy M. McCorkell 4000 KOZLOSKI ROAD PO BOX 5033 Superintendent Anthony Schaible FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-5036 Assistant Superintendent Fax: 732.409.6736 Collette Flatt PLEASE PRINT Business Administrator/Board Secretary NAME____________________________________________________________ Joseph Senerchia ADDRESS________________________________________________________ Director of Pupil Personnel Services Dana Schaed, Ed.D. TOWN____________________________STATE____________ZIP__________ Principal/Director of Adult Education PHONE___________________________________________________ Mission Statement DATE OF BIRTH_______________________________ The Monmouth County Vocational School District’s Post-Secondary Institution’s A check, money order, or credit card number for tuition fee must accompany this application in mission is to foster the educational experience of the adult learner and prepare them order to be registered. Make checks payable to MCVSD. Companies who are registering for the competitive demands of the workplace. employees may fax registration information on business letterhead along with registration form Admission Requirement for each participant. Purchase orders also will be accepted. There will be no refunds after Adult vocational education classes are open to all persons 18 years of age (unless otherwise noted) or older who have graduated or left an elementary or secondary the first scheduled class.There is a $35 fee for returned checks. school system. Additional course requirements are listed as prerequisites. Course 1____________________________________________________________ Location__________________________Start Date_______________________ Non-Discrimination Clause: The Monmouth County Vocational School District Course 2____________________________________________________________ does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, Location__________________________Start Date_______________________ age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability,or socioeconomic status. Further information regarding this policy can be obtained from Tuition Total ______________ the 504 Compliance/Affirmative Action Officer, Mr. Anthony Schaible, 732.431.7945 Credit Card Account #__________________________________________________ Card Type____________________________________ Signature______________________________________Exp Date____________ Page 3 Register and Pay Online www.mcvsd.org Register and Pay Online www.mcvsd.org Page 4 Ongoing Enrollment/Registration for All Hobbies and Enrichment Classes Below Basic Skills Program (Free) American Sign Language Course: Introduction The Adult Basic Skills Program is designed for adult students who display a need to enhance their level of academic readiness through instruction in basic American Sign Language is a visual, relevant, and beautiful language inherent to Deaf culture. Come start to learn the language and about Deaf skills. The program focuses on instruction in speaking, listening, writing, culture in this basic course. computation and employability skills to help break down the barriers to $120 Mondays 6 Sessions employment created by deficiencies in basic learning skills.This program is 6:00pm-8:00pm Neptune Annex free to all persons who meet the academic criteria established by the NJ 1/25/16-3/7/16 Departmen t of Education. Call for more information. 732.431.7942 American Sign Language Course: Intermediate Career Center Mondays 6:00pm-8:30pm 1/4-5/2 American Sign Language is a visual, relevant, and beautiful language Or inherent to Deaf culture. Come expand on your basic knowledge of ASL Neptune Annex Thursdays 6:00pm-8:30pm 1/7-5/5 and Deaf culture in this intermediate course. $120 Mondays 6 Sessions English as a Second Language (Free) 6:00pm-8:00pm Neptune Annex 3/14/16-4/25/16 This program is designed for those whose native language is not English, Art: Drawing: Introduction who understands little or no English or who wishes to improve their This course is designed for students who would like to learn basic drawing speaking, reading, and writing of English. Oral skills will be emphasized and to develop those skills through various drawing activities. Join us as we with the use of many resources. Individualized instruction and certified work to perfect your skills by introducing some different ways to explore teachers will help you increase your fluency and language skills for social the elements and principles of design. We will be learning to draw using and job success. Call 732.431.7942 for more information. different media and techniques. Approximate cost of supplies $50, a list of Career Center Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm-8:30pm 1/5-5/5 supplies will be mailed to students before the first day of class. Or $140 Wednesdays 8 Sessions 7:00pm-8:00pm Neptune Annex Middletown Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:30pm 1/5-5/3 1/13/16-3/2/16 Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (Free) Children’s Book: The Steps To Creating Your Own Book This program is designed for those whose native language is not English, to Have you ever had that thought, “I have a great idea for a children’s book” acquire the skills and knowledge to become active and informed parents, – but didn’t know how to go about it? This class will provide you the steps workers, and community members. The education program will emphasize to go from a good idea to a published book. Topics that will be discussed contextual instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, will include creating the manuscript, formats, finding an editor, illustrators, naturalization procedures, and civic participation along with improving the and venues to have your piece published. student’s reading, writing, and speaking skills. $140 Mondays 8 Sessions Neptune Annex Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:30pm 1/4-5/4 6:00pm-9:00pm Neptune Annex ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1/25/16-3/21/16 Help Wanted! We are always looking for ideas for new courses. If you have a Crocheting: Introduction special skill or knowledge, then perhaps you would enjoy teaching Learn a craft that is relaxing and rewarding. Learn about different yarns, needles, basic stitches and patterns. A list of supplies will be given on the a night course for us. Go to www.mcvsd.org, click adult education, first day of class. and submit a course proposal form Requirements 4 years experience, Trade or Service areas: 4 years experience $70 Thursdays 4 Sessions 6:00pm-8:00pm Career Center Academics: NJ Teacher Certificate (Standard) 5/5/16-5/26/16 Share your knowledge, skills, and expertise to carry on the fine traditions of your trade or occupation. Register and Pay Online www.mcvsd.org Page 5 Register and Pay Online www.mcvsd.org Page 6 Hobbies and Enrichment Hobbies and Enrichment Water Color Painting: Introduction Knitting: Introduction This course is designed for students who would like to learn basic watercolor Learn a craft that is relaxing and rewarding. Learn about different yarns, painting and to develop those skills through various activities. Join us as we needles, basic stitches and patterns. A list of supplies will be given on the work to perfect your skills by introducing some different techniques that will first day of class. focus on painting and paper treatment. Approximate cost of supplies $50, a $70 Tuesdays 4 Sessions list of supplies will be mailed to students before the first day of class. 6:00pm-8:00pm Career Center $120 Thursdays 7 Sessions 5/3/16-5/24/16 7:00pm-8:00pm Neptune Annex Meditation: Introduction 1/14/16-3/3/16 Escape the stressors of your daily life and learn how to meditate in this introductory course. Students will learn the art of meditation as well as practicing the basics of concentration and meditative breathing techniques. Bring blanket or meditation cushion, shawl wrap or hooded sweatshirt and notebook and pen $100 Mondays 6 Sessions Audio Production/Podcasting: Introduction 6:00pm-7:30pm CHS (Wall) Today's technology allows for just about anyone to create their own radio 1/25/16-3/7/16 shows and offer them as downloadable and/or streaming audio online. Spanish: Introduction However, navigating these waters and creating a quality product may take some This beginner’s Spanish