Community Education - current class catalogs Adult activities and classes - Winter 2015-16 | Page 25

family PARENTING NEW | Build a Better Family Life Family life is challenging in our demanding, fast-paced world. Explore how to center your family life, organize your schedule to maximize family time, and bring more calm into each day. You will leave feeling hopeful, energized, and inspired. Certificate of Attendance for training hours available upon request. Class fee $35. w J an 9 | 9 am-Noon | 1 Session Sa | Northdale MS | AL077-2C23-W1 | Jerabek NEW | Life With Autism-Adolescence & Transition Join us to discuss the impact of autism on adolescence, parent emotions, independence, social skills, reciprocal relationships, safety, and transition into adult support, living, and employment! Presented by Dawn Brasch from the Autism Society of Minnesota. Certificate of Attendance for training hours available upon request. Class fee: $39. w F  eb 11 | 6-9 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C33-W1 | Brasch NEW | Life With Autism-Newly Diagnosed Join us for information on topics including the characteristics of autism, parent feelings and response, evidence based practices and resources, and strategies for improved communication, behavior, and sensory management. Presented by Janette Johnson from the Autism Society of Minnesota. Certificate of Attendance for training hours available upon request. Class fee: $39. w J an 21 | 6-9 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C32-W1 | Johnson NEW | Three Time Stretchers for Single Parents Let’s face it, there is never enough time, especially when parenting alone. Maximize your time for yourself and with your children using three practical time stretchers. Join us for a night of encouragement and laughter! Certificate of Attendance for training hours available upon request. Class fee: $29. w J an 7 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Northdale MS | AL077-2C22-W1 | Jerabek NEW! Online parent education classes It’s one of the most important jobs in our lives - raising children. Make it easier with an Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) online parenting class. Online classes bring the class to you. Choose the class that’s best for you – or take all three. • The  Ultimate Parenting Challenge: Discipline! February 1-March 7 • Peaceful  Parent, Happy Siblings March 21-April 18 • Improving  Communication in Your Home April 25-May 23 Classes include weekly real-time discussions as well as an online discussion forum. You can participate in the class entirely from your home and use the weekly forum any time of the day or night. 763-506-1275 www.discovercommunityed.com (class information listed under “Early Learners”) www.discovercommunityed