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COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER

LIBERTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER 929 Second Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 Adult Education: 925-634-2565 Independence High School: 925-634-2589

GOVERNING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Joanne Byer Roy Ghiggeri Yolanda Pena-Mendrek Ray Valverde Daron Spears

ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Eric L. Volta – Superintendent, Liberty Union High School District Colleen Sanchez - Director, Community Education Debbie Norgaard – Coordinator, Adult Education Joann Morrison – Lead Secretary, Adult Education Stefanie Limperis – Clerk Typist II, Adult Education Hermelinda Meraz – School Secretary, Independence High School Nicki Pierce – Lead Secretary, Independence High School Mary Warr - Registrar, Independence High School

Our Vision: Center of lifelong learning, academic skills and enrichment opportunities. Liberty Adult Education is committed to providing quality educational programs that meet the diverse lifelong learning needs of adults in order to be informed community members. Whether it is an academic, vocational, or special interest class, we provide a quality experience with our highly qualified instructors, support staff, and administration.

Our Mission: The mission of Liberty Adult Education Center is to serve our communities as a center for life long learning by providing a safe and supportive educational environment, which addresses the unique needs of all individuals. Liberty Adult Education is accredited by: • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) • California Department of Education (CDE)

SLOs ◆ Schoolwide Learner Outcomes Students will value and participate in lifelong learning opportunities. ◆ Have knowledge of and utilize community resources. ◆ Participate in learning activities that enrich their career and personal life. ◆ Set and achieve short and long term learning goals.

Students will achieve measurable growth in knowledge and skills related to their educational/career goals.

◆ Demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills. ◆ Demonstrate a responsible work ethic and ability to work independently and collaboratively. ◆ Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Students will increase their ability to participate effectively as productive members of their community.

◆ Demonstrate understanding, acceptance and respect for others. ◆ Communicate effectively. ◆ Build a sense of community and civic responsibility.

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) daytime classes/eastbay works

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) general information for daytime classes

CLASS DATES: SESSION I: July 29 – August 29 SESSION II: September 2 – October 3 SESSION III: October 13 – November 14 SESSION IV: November 17 – December 19

FEES:

$125.00 for one 5 week class $225.00 for one 10 week or 2 five week classes $275.00 for three classes per 5 week session

BREAK: October 6, 2014 – October 10, 2014 – WE ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION HOLIDAYS: September 1, November 11, November 27 and November 28 NO CLASS: November 26 CLASS CERTIFICATES

Class Certificates will be given to students who complete all class requirements. Students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance for both day and evening classes. Specific Program Certificates available after completion of required classes.

SPEED VERIFICATION CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYMENT

Verification testing and certification for employment is available. This is by appointment only. Call 925-634-2565 to schedule. Cost: $25 (Cash or Master Card/Visa).

Career Certification programs

Career Certification Programs prepare students for medical and business careers in today’s workplace. Start your new job by completing one of the programs listed below: · · · · · ·

Accounting Assistant Administrative Assistant Advanced Microsoft Office Specialist Executive Administrative Assistant General Office Support Medical Administrative Assistant

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Medical Insurance Biller Medical Office Coding & Billing Medical Records Health Information Clerk Medical Receptionist Microsoft Office Business Suite

Textbook and USB Stick required first class meeting - not included in registration fee for Career Technical Classes. 15 students minimum requirement for all daytime classes.

EASTBAY Works / CalWORKS The EASTBAY Works One Stop Career Center in Brentwood offers a wide range of no cost services and resources to help you find and keep a job, including: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Regularly updated listings of local and regional job opportunities Workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and other job search essentials Employer recruitment services Information and referral to job training programs Labor market information Referrals for industry standard certification tests in customer service and computer skills Information and referral to other community resources

The EASTBAY Works One Stop Career Center – Brentwood includes staff from many partner organizations, including Liberty Adult Education, the Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD), the California Human Development (CHD), the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and the Employment Development Department (EDD). The EASTBAY Works One Stop Career Centers are sponsored by the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County. For more information, call 925-634-2195 or stop by our offices at 281 Pine Street in Brentwood. You may also visit us online at www.eastbayworks.com.

CalWORKS Liberty Adult Education provides academic and vocational skills training for CalWORKs participants in partnership with the Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department.

For more information call 925-634-2565 ext. 1011. Ask about our “Focus for Success Program”. If you are participating in the CalWORKs program, please contact your caseworker to inquire about the classes and programs at Liberty Adult Education that are best for you.

Liberty Adult Education welcomes Employment Development Department, State Department of Rehabilitation, and Workers Compensation clients. Our staff understands how to work with a variety of clients.

**Word Level 1

Learn to create and edit business letters, press releases, memos, and simple reports. Develop skill in formatting with tabs, bulleted and numbered lists, and borders and shading. Use the mail merge feature to create form letters, address lists, envelopes, and labels. Prerequisites: Computer Concepts and Windows and Keyboarding 25 wpm. 5-week class

**Word Level 2

Continue your skills with Word Level 2. Create and format tables, newsletters, navigate long documents with hyperlinks and bookmarks. Produce promotional brochures and work with shapes, basic picture editing, and smart art. Prerequisite: Word Level 1. 5-week class

**Word Level 3

Advance to working with long documents to create tables of contents, multiple headers and footers, cross references, indexes, macros and forms. Collaborate with tracked changes and file sharing. Prerequisite: Word Level 2. 5-week class

**Word (Beginning through Advanced)

Become skilled in creating professional and personal documents such as flyers, resumes, tables, forms, and multiple page documents. Learn mail merge, document security, and integration. Beginning and Intermediate Word is a 10-week class. Beginning through Advanced Word is a 15-week class. Prerequisites: Computer Concepts and Windows, and keyboarding 25 wpm. 10-15 week class

DAYTIME CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

**Word (Advanced)

Create your own professional documents such as letterheads, business cards, flyers, brochures, promotional documents, newsletters, Web pages and more. Prerequisites: Computer Concepts and Windows and Beginning and Intermediate Word. 15-week class

**Publisher (self-paced)

Use templates to create newsletters, brochures, letterhead, tables, business cards and more. Prerequisites: Computer Concepts and Windows and familiarity with the Internet. 10-15 week class

*Records Management (self-paced)

Become proficient in the key filing systems including alphabetic, subject, geographic, and numeric. Textbook required. 5-week class

**Proofreading and Editing (self-paced)

Learn to recognize and correct common formatting, content, grammatical, punctuation, and sentence construction errors. Prerequisite: Business English. 5-week class

*Ten-Key

Learn proper operation of the ten-key calculator effectively without looking at the keys. Improve skill and speed through timed drills. 5-week class

**Keyboarding

Learn keyboarding basics on a computerized tutorial and progress to speed and accuracy drills. This class will help the student to achieve the proper techniques for keyboarding competency. 10-15 week class depending on student 8:30-10:30 AM 10:30-12:30 PM

Mon-Fri Mon-Fri

See Page 6 for Class Dates/Fees See Page 6 for Class Dates/Fees

Goetsch CEC 10 Goetsch/Whalen CEC 8

Class times are for all listed classes. Classes start every five weeks. *Textbook required first class meeting **USB drive and textbook required first class meeting

Typing Certification Need a certificate verifying your typing speed? We provide that service for only $25 (warm-up and three 5-minute tests). Daytime appointments: Call 634-2565. No appointments during the first and last week of each session.

Daytime Medical Classes DAYTIME MEDICAL CLASSES

**Medisoft Patient Accounting and Billing (self-paced)

Medisoft, an electronic health record program, is used in many medical offices to record patient procedures, diagnoses, insurance information, and other patient data. The student will enter patient data to prepare insurance claims, send statements, prepare reports, and perform accounting functions. After the student is familiar with the program there are several days of simulation practice. 5-week class

*Medical Records Management (self-paced)

This course begins by teaching the basic filing rules using standard filing rules. Numeric filing, which is used in most medical practices to preserve patient privacy, is covered. Color coding, cross-referencing and governmental filing are also included. Plenty of hands-on filing practice is included. 5-week class

**Medical Front Office Procedures (self-paced)

Get ready for your career in medical front office administration. You will learn patient registration and check-in procedures, triage scheduling, charting and recordkeeping, insurance basics, letter writing, transcription, and phone procedures. You will be familiar with HIPPA law and patient privacy. Pegboard and computer accounting will be covered. Prerequisites: Keyboarding 30 wpm, knowledge of MS Word and Medisoft Patient Accounting and Billing. Strongly recommended: Medical Terminology. 5-week class

**Electronic Health Records (self-paced)

Health care in the United States is rapidly being changed by the introduction of computer-based Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Your role in the medical community will require that you understand how EHRs support the office work flow. In this self-paced class you will work with simulations as you enter data into an EHR. Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic computer concepts and keyboarding 25 wpm. 5-week class

*Medical Coding Principles II (self-paced)

This class is a continuation of Medical Coding Principles I and will use the same text as Medical Coding Principles I. The course will cover chapters not covered in Medical Coding Principles I. Practice with ICD-10 will be included. Prerequisites: Medical Coding Principles I. 5-week class 8:30-10:30 AM

Mon-Fri See Page 6 for Class Dates/Fees Goetsch CEC 10 Class times are for all listed classes. Classes start every five weeks. *Textbook required first class meeting **USB drive and textbook required first class meeting

*Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology is required to work in all aspects of the medical community. Whether working in patient care, coding and billing, front office, medical transcription, IT, or maintenance, knowledge of medical terminology is a must! This class will cover word roots, prefixes, suffixes and common abbreviations. This class will help provide a firm foundation for your healthcare career. 5-week class 062300 1:00-3:00 PM 062301 1:00-3:00 PM

Mon-Thu Mon-Thu

July 29 – August 28 Goetsch November 17 – December 18 Goetsch

CEC 10 CEC 10

$125 $125

Holiday: November 27 No Class: November 26

*Human Anatomy & Physiology

This introductory course will cover the structures and functions of the major body systems. This course is geared to students wanting to work in the medical field and would be especially helpful for coding students. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology strongly recommended. 5-week class 062900

1:00-3:00 PM

Mon-Thu

September 2 – October 2

Goetsch

CEC 10 $125

*Medical Coding Principles I

This updated course will emphasize procedural and diagnostic coding for the physician’s office. HCPCS coding will also be introduced. This is the first part of a two part course that will help the student prepare to take the optional National Coding Exam. New to this session is Diagnostic Coding with ICD-10. ICD-10 becomes effective October 2015. Basic billing fundamentals will be covered. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology, Anatomy strongly recommended. 5-week class 062703

1:00-3:00 PM

Mon-Thu

October 13 – November 13

Goetsch

CEC 10

$125

Holiday: November 11

*Diagnostic Coding with ICD-10

1:00-3:00 PM

Mon-Thu

October 13 – October 30

Goetsch

*Textbook required first class meeting

CEC 10 $75

Additional Daytime Classes

064001 064003

10:30-12:30 PM 10:30-12:30 PM

Mon-Fri Mon-Fri

July 29 – August 29 October 13 – November 14

Goetsch Goetsch

CEC 10 $125 CEC 10 $125

Holiday: November 11

Cashier/Retail Clerk (self-paced)

This course will familiarize the student with the keypad on a simple cash register while entering basic transactions. Opening/closing procedures, balancing cash drawer to receipts, and handling money will be covered. Textbook required at first class meeting. 5-week class 064001 064003

10:30-12:30 PM 10:30-12:30 PM

Mon-Fri Mon-Fri

July 29 – August 29 October 13 – November 14

Goetsch Goetsch

CEC 10 $125 CEC 10 $125

Additional Daytime Classes

This newly updated course will cover the very important concepts surrounding customer service in the business environment. All jobs require customer service and businesses now require strong skills in this area. Course will include discussion, group work, demonstrations, interviewing skills, as well as some written communications. Students will have the opportunity to work with various office machines (copier, postage machine, laminator, etc.), as well as complete general office projects. Textbook required at first class meeting. 5-week class

evening career technical education (cte)

Customer Relations, Communication & Business Machines

Holiday: November 11

Business Math

Build a foundation in the fundamentals of math for success in today’s business world and everyday living. Improve your confidence with fractions, percentages, decimals, and more. Excellent preparation for job placement exams. Text/workbook required. 5-week class 063906

10:30-12:30 PM

Mon-Fri

September 2 – October 3

Whalen

CEC 10 $125

Business English

This course will offer you all the grammar, spelling, and punctuation expertise you will need to succeed on the job. Brush up on your oral and written communication skills essential in today’s business world. Text/workbook required. 5-week class 063405

10:30-12:30 PM

Mon-Fri

November 17 – December 19 Whalen

CEC 10 $125

Holiday: November 27 and November 28 No Class: November 26

Accounting I, Accounting II and Accounting III Register Now! www.libertyadulted.org See Page, 14

Evening Career technical education (cte) Income Tax Preparation

Learn the basics of income tax preparation. Lessons cover the latest in tax changes and will expose you to all the schedules, credits and forms that can be filed with individual tax returns. After successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for the California Tax Education Council Registered Tax Preparer certificate and eligible for employment as a tax preparer. Textbook required, purchase from teacher first day of class. 204300 204301

9:00-12:00 Noon Tue/Thu 6:00-9:00 PM Tue/Thu

September 2 - December 2 Hopkins September 2 - December 2 Hopkins

CEC TBA $50 CEC TBA $50

No Class: November 25 Holiday: November 11 and November 27 Break: October 6 – October 10

How to Start a Small Home Business

Explore the possibilities for starting a small business from your home, such as auto detailing, crafts or artwork, freelance writer, wedding consultant and more. Earn extra money part-time. This is a simple, easy class to get started – no computer required! Learn about business licenses, resale permits, insurance and trademarks. Learn how to market your business, gain clientele and keep accounting records. (8 students minimum requirement.) 066700 066701

6:00-9:00 PM 6:00-9:00 Pm

Mon Mon

August 25 October 20

Jensen Jensen

CEC TBA $25 CEC TBA $25

Evening Career technical education (cte)

Evening CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

Basics of Selling on eBay

Learn the right way to sell on eBay with a class conducted by an Education Specialist trained by eBay. Create and enhance listings with photo editing and attractive descriptions, open and use Paypal and set pricing to maximize profits. (8 students minimum requirement.) 203700 203701

6:00-9:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM

Mon Mon

August 11 November 10

Jensen Jensen

CEC 16 CEC 16

$25 $25

Tips to Successful Landlording-Workshop

If you are a landlord, or thinking about becoming one, this class will provide you with the tools to become a smart and legal landlord with knowledge of both landlord and tenant’s rights. Avoid becoming a frustrated landlord. You will learn about the best practices in preparing your space to rent, setting your price according to current marketplace value, how to choose the right tenant, communication skills to create win-win solutions to tenant and landlord problems, financing strategies, mediation services, and legal references, plus choosing property managers and outside contractors. (8 students minimum requirement.) 205400 205401

6:00-9:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM

Mon Mon

August 4 October 27

Jensen Jensen

CEC TBA CEC TBA

$25 $25

Civil Litigation for the Legal Secretary–Part I

This will be an interactive class in which you will learn to prepare the forms necessary to establish foundational skills to work as a legal secretary. Part I will take you from filing a summons and complaint through discovery. Textbook required. Textbook information available at time of registration. (10 students minimum requirement.) 205402

6:30-9:00 PM

Mon

August 4- September 29

Low

CEC 10

$90

Holiday: September 1

Civil Litigation for the Legal Secretary Part II

This class is the second part of civil litigation which will take you from discovery through trial and then you will learn how to collect on your judgment. (10 students minimum requirement.) 205403

6:30-9:00 PM

Mon

October 13 – December 8

Low

CEC 10

$90

Office Procedures for the Legal Secretary-Part I

You will get an introduction to the procedures in several types of law so that you can specialize as a legal secretary. The first part will include family law; probate. Textbook required. Textbook information available at time of registration. (10 students minimum requirement.) 205404

6:30-9:00 PM

Thu

August 7 – October 2

Low

CEC 8

$90

Office Procedures for the Legal Secretary-Part II

In Part II of Legal Office Procedures you will be introduced to criminal law, real estate law and corporate law. You will also be introduced to legal research as well as the basics of creating a resume, cover letter, and preparing for an interview. (10 students minimum requirement.) 205405

6:30-9:00 PM

Thu

October 16 – December 11

Low

CEC 8

$90

Holiday: November 27

**Microsoft Office Suite/Building a Foundation with Microsoft Office (Self-Paced)

This self-paced program of individualized instruction with the support of the teacher is geared to prepare students to use the Microsoft Office application in work settings. Students of all levels will be able to improve their marketability. Students can focus on any of the applications in the MS. Office Suite; Levels 1 through 3. (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.) Another option is the Building a Foundatin with Microsoft Office book that covers Level 1 for the MS Office Suite. Textbook and USB Memory stick required the first class meeting. (12 students minimum requirement.) 068300 068301

6:00-9:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM

Wed Wed

August 6 – October 1 October 15 – December 17

Schliesman CEC 8 Schliesman CEC 8

$115 $115

No Class: November 26

It covers Summer (July 29 - October 3) DON’T FORGET . . . Fall (October 13 - December 19) Keep this Brochure! Register Now! CallAND 925.634.2565

Evening Career technical education (cte) Mail Merge using Microsoft Word (Teacher Directed)

068302 068303

6:00-9:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM

Mon Mon

August 4 October 13

Schliesman CEC 8 Schliesman CEC 8

$25 $25

PivotTables using Microsoft Excel (Teacher Directed)

Learn how to use PivotTables and PivotCharts like an expert. We will look at data in a variety of ways without the need to sort and lay out the data manually. USB Memory stick required – not included in registration fee. (8 students minimum requirement.) 068304 068305

6:00-9:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM

Mon Mon

August 11 October 27

Schliesman CEC 8 Schliesman CEC 8

$25 $25

Contact Lists and Calendars Using Microsoft Outlook (Teacher Directed)

Learn how to use the Contact List and Calendar in Outlook. Be ahead of the others by knowing the electronic communication tool that is preferred by many companies. USB Memory stick required – not included in registration fee. (8 students minimum requirement.) 068306

6:00-9:00 PM

Mon

October 20

Schliesman CEC 8

$25

Managing Computer Files using Windows (Teacher Directed)

Do you have a hard time finding files on your computer? Learn how to manage your computer files by using folders. Also, learn how to take charge of your desktop and how to back up your files. USB Memory stick required – not included in registration fee. (8 students minimum requirement.) 068307

6:00-9:00 PM

Mon

November 3

Schliesman CEC 8

Evening CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

Learn how to use mail merge like an expert. Set-up data sources where you store contact information and create form letters to produce personalized letters. Also, learn how to create personalized envelopes, labels, and other documents. USB Memory stick required – not included in registration fee. (8 students minimum requirement.)

$25

Create a Presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (Teacher Directed)

Need to quickly create dynamic, professional presentations using PowerPoint? This course is for you. You can also create a personal slide show of your favorite pictures. USB Flash Drive required – not included in registration fee. (8 students minimum requirement.) 068308

6:00-9:00 PM

Mon

November 10

Schliesman CEC 8

$25

Human Anatomy & Physiology

This introductory course will cover the structure and functions of the major body systems. This course is geared to students wanting to work in the medical field and would be especially helpful for coding students. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology strongly recommended. Textbook required. (12 students minimum requirement.) 062901 6:00-9:00 PM Holiday: September 1

Mon

August 4 – September 29

Goetsch

CEC 22

$99

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology is required to work in all aspects of the medical community. Whether working in patient care, coding and billing, front office, medical transcription, IT, or maintenance, knowledge of medical terminology is a must! This class will cover word roots, prefixes, suffixes and common abbreviations. This class will help provide a firm foundation for your healthcare career. Textbook required. (12 students minimum requirement.) 062200 6:00-9:00 PM 062201 6:00-9:00 PM Holiday: November 11

Tue Tue

August 12 – September 30 October 14 – December 16

Goetsch Goetsch

CEC 22 $99 CEC 22 $99

Evening Career technical education (cte)

Evening CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

Medical Coding Principles I

This updated course will emphasize procedural and diagnostic coding for the physician’s office. HCPCS coding will also be introduced. This is the first part of a two part course that will help the student prepare to take the optional National Coding Exam. New to this session will be ICD-10 coding fundamentals. ICD10 becomes effective October 2015. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy strongly recommended. Textbook required. (12 students minimum requirement.) 062700 6:00-9:00 PM 062701 6:00-9:00 PM No Class: November 26

Wed Wed

August 6 – October 1 October 15 – December 17

Goetsch Goetsch

CEC 10 CEC 10

$115 $115

Medical Insurance Billing Concepts

This new course will teach insurance billing concepts using payor-specific rules. Completion of the new CMS1500 claim form will be covered in detail for all major insurance types (Private Indemnity Plans, Managed Care, Medicare and other Governmental Plans, Disability, and Personal Injury). Insurance claim terminology, the reimbursement process, and collections are covered. This course would be especially beneficial for students wishing to work in the Medical Coding field. Claims completion practice is included. Medical Coding Principles I strongly recommended. Textbook required. (12 students minimum requirement.) 062702

6:00-9:00 PM

Thu

August 7 – September 18

Goetsch

CEC TBA $80

Diagnosis Coding with ICD-10 (short course)

If you need help converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10, join us as we explore the changes in this new coding system. ICD-10 is mandatory effective October 2015. Prerequisites: Medical Coding Principles I and/or previous coding experience. Textbook required at first class meeting. (12 students minimum requirement.) 062705 6:00-9:00 PM 062706 6:00-9:00 PM No class: November 26

Wed Wed

August 6 – September 17 October 15 – December 3

Goetsch Goetsch

CEC I0 CEC I0

$80 $80

Accounting for Small Business-Workshop

This class will reveal the mysteries of accounting in plain language and give you everything a non-accountant saddled with keeping “the books” needs to know. Concepts and processes covered in this class will include: the bookkeeping cycle, accrual vs. cash vs. tax accounting, and the chart of accounts, journals and general ledger. Double entry and single entry bookkeeping will be explained without the pain of “debit and credit” journal entries. Learn accounting concepts, FASB and GAAP all in one class. (8 students minimum requirement.) 200200 200201

6:00-9:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM

Mon Mon

August 18 November 17

Jensen Jensen

CEC TBA $25 CEC TBA $25

Accounting I (Teacher Directed)

In a teacher-directed environment, learn the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping, journalizing, posting to general ledger, cash controls, bank reconciliation, trial balance preparation, and financial statements for a small service business organized as a proprietorship using traditional methods and an automated accounting program. Prerequisite: Business Math class or equivalent experience. Textbook, Online Workbook, and USB flash drive required first class meeting.

*Accounting II

In a self-paced environment, learn the above fundamentals for a merchandising business organized as a corporation using the same methods. Work with special journals, subsidiary ledgers, payroll, and distribute dividends. Prerequisite: Accounting I or equivalent experience. Textbook, Online Workbook, and USB flash drive required first class meeting.

*Accounting III

In a self-paced environment, learn standard accounting practice for adjustments and valuation of merchandising business organized as a corporation or a partnership. Accounting for uncollectible A/R, inventory, depreciation, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses, international and Internet sales are included. Prerequisite: Accounting II or equivalent experience. Online Workbook and USB flash drive required first class meeting. (12 students minimum requirement.) 063804 063805

6:00-9:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM

Thu Thu

August 7 – October 2 October 16 – December 18

Schliesman CEC 10 Schliesman CEC 10

$115 $115

Holidays: November 27

*SELF-PACED CLASSES

These classes are designed for the working adult to be open entry and open exit. Students are required to pay at the beginning of each session. Students must, however, complete the course requirements to beRegister eligible for the certificate of completion. Now! Call 925.634.2565

Evening Career technical education (cte) Beginning QuickBooks (Teacher Directed)

060900 6:00-9:00 PM Holidays: September 1

Mon

August 18 – September 29

Schliesman CEC 8

$85

Intermediate QuickBooks Pro Essentials (Self-Paced)

Extend your knowledge by managing inventory, working with balance sheet accounts, payroll, and sales tax. You will also learn how to work with class, estimate, and time tracking features. The end of the course covers customizing reports, creating custom templates, and details on what happens “behind the scenes” as QuickBooks helps you manage financial data. Prerequisite: Beginning QuickBooks or equivalent experience. Textbook and USB flash drive required first class meeting. (10 students minimum requirement.) 060900

6:00-9:00 PM

Thu

October 16 – November 20

Schliesman CEC 10

$85

Quicken for Consultants, Freelancers & Personal Financial Tracking

Students will explore the Quicken Starter Edition 2014 personal bookkeeping software. Bank Accounts will be created; new credit card accounts set up, switch between accounts, and create expense and income categories and subcategories. Students will also add transactions to checkbook and credit cards registers and transfer funds. Transactions will be split into separate categories, recurring transactions memorized, automatic payments scheduled, checkbook balanced, and create reports ready for personal tax preparation. Students must provide their own laptop (PC or Mac) to class and must purchase or own their own software. (12 students minimum requirement.) 060661 060663

6:00-9:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM

Mon Mon

September 29 & October 13 Jensen December 8 & December 15 Jensen

CEC TBA $25 CEC TBA $25

Evening CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

Learn the fundamental skills needed to effectively deal with customers, vendors, and banking transactions. You will also create your own company file. Prerequisite: Windows class and Excel or equivalent experience. Textbook and USB flash drive required first class meeting. (10 students minimum requirement.)

THE LEARNING OASIS Start a New Career as an Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician!

Liberty Adult Education in partnership with The Learning Oasis is offering a Electrocardiography Training Program. EKG Technician Perform EKG testing, coordinate Holter monitoring and perform stress tests in a hospital laboratory, doctor’s office or clinic. This program includes 70 hours of classroom instruction (including quizzes and activities online). Tuition includes certification examination. Textbooks sold separately. June 30, 2014 – September 15, 2014 Holiday: September 1 Break: July 14, 2014 – July 18, 2014

5:30-9:00 PM

Mon & Wed Staff

CEC 17 $999

THE LEARNING OASIS Start a New Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant!

Liberty Adult Education in partnership with The Learning Oasis is offering a Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program. Assist the physician with procedures, care for patients, perform simple laboratory tests, and administer medications while working in a physician’s office or clinical setting. This program includes 134 hours of classroom instruction (including quizzes and activities online) plus 160 hours externship. Tuition includes uniform, CPR certification, and certification examination. Textbooks sold separately. August 4, 2014 – November 12, 2014 Holidays: September 1

5:30-9:00 PM

Mon & Wed Staff

CEC 18 $1,999

THE LEARNING OASIS Start a New Career as a Pharmacy Technician!

Liberty Adult Education in partnership with The Learning Oasis is offering a comprehensive Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Assist the pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, referring clients to the pharmacist for counseling, inventory control and purchasing, as well as collecting payment, and coordinating billing. This program includes 182 hours of classroom instruction (including quizzes and activities online) plus 120 externship hours. Tuition includes lab coat, CPR certification, and certification examination. Textbooks sold separately. September 9, 2014 – February 17, 2015 5:30-9:00 PM Holidays: November 11, and November 27 Winter Break: December 22, 2014 – January 2, 2015

Tue & Thu

Staff

CEC 24 $1,999

For more information call The Learning Oasis: 888-766-1770 www.thelearningoasis.com Register Now! www.libertyadulted.org

EVENING CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Phlebotomy Technician CPT 1

Evening CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

This is a 5 week program for persons wishing to become entry level professionals in the field of Phlebotomy. The program includes 40 hours of classroom and laboratory didactic and practical training, plus an 80 hour externship for those individual students at designated and approved clinical sites. Students successfully completing the program will sit for the National Exam. Classes taught by Diablo Medical Training. Information please call: 925-586-2532

active adults

Evening Session: July 22 - August 21 September 2 – October 2 November 4 – December 18

5:00-9:30 PM 5:00-9:30 PM 5:00-9:30 PM

Tue/Thu Tue/Thu Tue/Thu

Staff Staff Staff

CEC 18 CEC 18 CEC 18

Holidays: November 11 No Class: November 27

For more information call: 925-586-2532 or go to www.diablomedicaltraining.org

Start a New Career as a Dental Assistant

Liberty Adult Education in partnership with Horizon College is offering an 8-week Clinical Dental Assisting program providing 48 hours of lecture/lab preparation and a 40-hour internship with a practicing dentist. This course covers the basic skills necessary to assist the dentist in an entry level position in the various operative procedures performed in a dental practice. The program utilizes a hands on educational approach where students will learn by doing. Upon successful completion of all course and clinical requirements students will receive a Dental Assisting Certificate of Completion. Course Fee: $2,500.00 (Includes supplies and textbook) August 5, 2014 – September 25, 2014 October 21, 2014 – December 18, 2014

6:00 - 9:00 PM 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Tue & Thu Tue & Thu

Staff Staff

CEC 17 $2,500 CEC 17 $2,500

Holidays: November 11, and November 27 No Class: November 25 Registration with Horizon College is required.

For information call: 925-516-3600

or visit our website www.horizonfdc.com

ACTIVE ADULTS Technology

Introduction to Basic Computer Skills

Are you tired of others showing you how to use your computer? Join us and learn the easy and fun way of becoming literate with hands on projects that fit your daily life. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. (10 students minimum requirement.) The following topics will be covered: ◆ Computer Concepts ◆ Microsoft Windows ◆ The Web ◆ E-mail ◆ Word Processing 080100 080101

3:30-5:30 PM 3:30-5:30 PM

Tue Tue

August 5 – September 23 October 14 – December 9

Riley Riley

CEC 8 CEC 8

$69 $69

Holiday: November 11

Introduction to Digital Photography

Enroll in this class to learn the fun and easy way to choose and use a digital camera. You will learn how to move camera settings, set resolution and compression, and much more. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. (10 students minimum requirement.) 081500

3:30-5:30 PM

Thu

August 7 – September 25

Riley

CEC 8

$69

ACTIVE ADULTS PhotoShop Elements

Learn how you can make ordinary photos extraordinary; tell engaging stories in beautiful, personalized creations for print and the web, and easily find and view all your photos. This is the perfect complement to our Digital Camera Class. Join us and learn how to organize your photos, edit them, create special effects, and share them with family and friends. You will learn how to retouch photos, change and adjust colors, and work with layers and filters. We will select specific chapters from our textbook to ensure that you learn all the pertinent topics described above. There are no prerequisites for this class. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required first day of class. (10 students minimum requirement.) 080700 3:30-5:30 PM Holiday: November 27

Thu

October 16 – December 11

Riley

CEC 8

$69

How to use your SmartPhone (iPhone and Android)

“What’s an app?”, or “Why does my battery run out before lunch?”, or “How do I upload this video clip to the Facebook?” Explore the basic functionality of your new smartphone. Learn common tasks like sending a text message, watching a video clip on YouTube, or surfing the Web. This workshop also covers fundamentals like configuring the security options, adjusting the brightness of the display, and setting the device up to work with a wireless network. Bring your iPhone, Android, Blackberry, or other smartphone to class fully charged. (10 students minimum requirement.) 6:00-9:00 PM 6:00-9:00 PM

Mon Mon

September 22 December 1

Jensen Jensen

CEC TBA CEC TBA

$25 $25

Retirement

Welcome to Medicare

Questions about Medicare? Welcome to Medicare is designed especially for people new to Medicare. It covers all parts of Medicare, low-income Medicare support programs, Medicare supplements policies, Medicare Advantage plans, and prescription drug plans. Contra Costa County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) a third-party impartial program, presents the free workshop. (8 students minimum requirement.) 081100 081103 081104 081105

2:00-4:30 PM 2:00-4:30 PM 2:00-4:30 PM 2:00-4:30 PM

Wed Wed Wed Wed

September 17 October 15 November 12 December 3

McIntosh McIntosh McIntosh McIntosh

CEC MPR CEC MPR CEC MPR CEC MPR

active adults

200001 200002

No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge

ACTIVE ADULTS Active Adult classes in partnership with the City of Brentwood. Classes will be taught at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center. Register at the Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department, 35 Oak Street. For more information call (925) 516-5444.

BODACIOUS Bows!

Learn the basic techniques to transform yards of wired ribbon into awesome bows. Decorate your wreaths, baskets and gifts for the Holidays! In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-516-5444. Supply list available at time of registration. (6 students minimum requirement.) 081200 081201

9:30-11:30 AM 10:00-12:00 Noon

Thu Mon

August 7 October 13

Hayano Hayano

BSAC BSAC

$20 $20

BODACIOUS Treasure Box!

Create a Treasure Box for yourself or a holiday gift using silk florals and ribbon. Add personal touches to make it unique. Supply list available at time of registration. In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-5165444. Supply list available at time of registration. (6 students minimum requirement.) 081202

10:00-12:00 PM

Tue

August 19

Hayano

BSAC

$20

BODACIOUS Fall Wreath!

Fall is in the air! Design a beautiful fall grapevine wreath for your door or wall. Your creativity will shine with your choice of silk florals and ribbon. In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-516-5444. Supply list available at time of registration. (6 students minimum requirement.) 081203

10:00-12:00 PM

Mon

October 20

Hayano

BSAC

$20

ACTIVE ADULTS Zumba

Get your exercise while dancing in this low impact Latin inspired Zumba dance class. It is sure to be a winner and it’s going to be a blast! No experience is needed. Wear tennis shoes, comfortable clothing and bring water. Great way to get fit and have some fun! In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-516-5444. (10 students minimum requirement.) 085005 8:30-9:30 AM 085006 8:30-9:30 AM

Fri Fri

August 8 – September 26 Bermudez BSAC October 17 - December 12 Bermudez BSAC

$55 $55

Holiday: November 28 Fall Break: September 29, 2014 – October 10, 2014

Meditation Fundamentals

Learn basic meditation techniques using color therapy, focusing your energy through grounding yourself, bringing in your life force energy, running your energy for self-healing. In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-516-5444. (10 students minimum requirement.) 084004 10:30-11:30 PM

Tue

August 5 – September 9

Kinsch

BSAC

$35

Meditation–Developing Your Perception

Increase your perception and fine tune your insight by clearing energies out of your center of head to gain clarity within your consciousness, become more aware of energy, and become the director of energy management. In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-516-5444. (10 students minimum requirement.) 084005 11:30-12:30 AM

Tue

August 5 – September 9

Kinsch

BSAC

$35

ACTIVE ADULTS

Health and Fitness Literacy

Meditation Aura Healings

Heal your electromagnetic energy field around your physical body using hands on healing techniques. See and heal layers of your aura through color therapy. Increase your vibration and energy using crystals. In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-516-5444. (10 students minimum requirement.) 084009 11:30-12:30 AM

Tue

October 14 – December 2

Kinsch

BSAC

$35

Holiday: November 11 No Class: November 25

Self-Healing (Meditation)

Self-healing through the art of meditation will help you access your healing abilities enabling you to remove pain, discomfort or resistance from our mind, body and spirit. Hands on healing, crystal healing and harmonic sound healing are some of the techniques you’ll learn in this class. Make your well-being a priority and keep your consciousness healthy by healing and loving yourself. In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-516-5444. (10 students minimum requirement.) 084006 2:30-3:30 PM

Wed

August 13 – September 17 Kinsch

BSAC

$35

Meditation (Self-Healing)

Bring your mind, body and spirit into alignment and regain your well-being. Tap into your self-healing abilities using meditation tools. Direct your consciousness towards positive thought forms. Transform pain into relief. Balance yourself and be content with yourself. . In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-5165444. (10 students minimum requirement.) 084007 2:30-3:30 PM

Wed

October 1 – November 5

Kinsch

BSAC

$35

Meditation (Female & Male Energy)

Learn to heal your female or male body by running energy. Pull out dormant energy in your reproductive organs. Allow your energy to thrive throughout your body. Transform your energy. Own your female or male body by managing your energy. In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-516-5444. (10 students minimum requirement.) 084008 10:30-11:30 PM Holiday: November 11 No Class: November 25

Tue

October 14 – December 2

Kinsch

BSAC

$35

ACTIVE ADULTS The Arts

Arts & Crafts (“Oldies But Goodies”)

This program is specifically designed to offer fun, easy activities and socialization for the frail elderly or adults who find themselves homebound, isolated or alone. Active seniors are also welcome to enjoy crafts, socializing, and helping other seniors. A snack is provided along with weekly art and craft projects, music, field trips, guest speakers, bingo, and parties. In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-516-5444. 084000 1:00-4:00 PM 084001 1:00-4:00 PM

Wed/Thu Wed/Thu

July 30 – September 25 Cosby/Joaquin October 15 – December 18 Cosby/Joaquin

BSAC BSAC

$5 $5

Holiday: November 27 Fall Break: September 29, 2014 – October 10, 2014 No Class: November 26 The Arts

ACTIVE ADULTS

english as a second language

Tell Your Story!

Turn your memories and photos into a book for your family – or for the world. Learn about different approaches to memoir writing and decide what works for you. Learn to write so that your readers feel and see what you’ve experienced. In partnership with the City of Brentwood. Brentwood Community Center Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 925-516-5444. (10 students minimum requirement.) 084010 2:00-4:00 PM 084011 2:00-4:00 PM

Thu Thu

August 7 – September 11 October 16 – November 20

Reed Reed

BSAC BSAC

$50 $50

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE English As A Second Language (ESL)

Learn English to improve employment opportunities, help your children with schoolwork and to be more involved in your community. ESL classes teach grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and life skills. (Cash, Money Order, Visa/MasterCard only.) Date: July 29, 2014 – December 19, 2014 SECTION 030500 030501 031300 030400 030600

LEVEL Beginning Intermediate Int/Adv Beginning Int/Adv

DAY Mon, Wed, Fri Tue & Thu Tue & Thu Tue, Wed, Thu Tue, Wed, Thu

TIME 8:30 - 11:00 AM 8:30 – 11:30 AM 8:30 - 11:30 AM 6:00 - 8:30 PM 6:00 - 8:30 PM

ROOM CEC 12 CEC 12 CEC 9 CEC 12 CEC 9

FEE $30 $30 $30 $30 $30

INSTRUCTOR Grovhoug Grovhoug Woudstra Woudstra LeVeque

Holidays: September 1, November 11, November 26, November 27 and November 28 Fall Break: September 29, 2014 – October 10, 2014

Preparation for U.S. Citizenship/El Civics

This class is targeted to adult permanent residents who have applied for naturalization (or are in the process), can speak, read, and write basic English, and want to prepare for the naturalization interview questions and test. The class covers U.S. history and government, and the “100 questions.” Students will take a placement test before starting class. (12 students minimum requirement.) 040100 6:00 – 8:00 PM Mon August 18 – November 24 Woudstra Holiday: September 1 Fall Break: September 29, 2014 – October 10, 2014

CEC 12

$30

Computacion Basica y Microsoft Office

En este curso aprenderán la historia de las computadoras y sus generaciones.El alumno será capaz de ultilzar los periféricos de la computadora (mouse, monitor, y teclado), los sistemas operativos tales como Microsoft Windows, Apple, Google, Linux, etc. Aprenderán a navegar en las redes sociales, el uso del internet y Micorsoft Office. (Se require mínimo 12 estudiantes.) ◆ Word (format a todo tipo de textos y documentos) ◆ Excel (Hoja de calculo para administrar datos y organizar resultados) ◆ PowerPoint (Presentaciones con movimiemnto, y animaciones graficas) 061801 6:00 – 8:30 PM 061802 6:00 – 8:30 PM

Mon Mon

August 4 – September 29 October 13 – December 8

Martinez Martinez

Holiday: September 1

CEC 15 CEC 15

$30 $30

ADULT SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA High School Diploma Program

Classes are ongoing. It’s not too late to reach your goal of earning your Diploma! Work at your own pace in a supportive and caring environment with credentialed teachers.

California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

The California Department of Education (CDE) requires all students, including adults to pass the CAHSEE in order to receive a high school diploma. CAHSEE English/CAHSEE Math 021300 6:00-8:00 PM Tue

August 12 – December 16

Staff

CEC 4

No Charge

Holiday: November 11 Fall Break: September 29, 2014 – October 10, 2014 Counseling services are available

adult school and high school diplmoa parenting, family and consumer awareness

Liberty Adult Education Learning Center

Required and Elective Courses for Adult School or High School Diploma Seat time Multi-Subject (excluding Math) 020100 TBA Mon-Thu August 11 – December 18 Hitchens

CEC 13 No Charge

Seat time Math (Algebra I, Geometry 1A and Math Electives) 020401 TBA Tue-Thu August 11 – December 18 Garcia

CEC 1 No Charge

Independent Study Multi Subject (priority to concurrently enrolled high school students) 3:30-5:30 PM Mon-Thu (by appointment) Holidays: September 1, November 11 and November 27 Break: September 29, 2014 – October 10, 2014 Counseling services are available.

PARENTING, FAMILY, and CONSUMER AWARENESS Dr. Don’s Marriage and Relationship Boot Camp

Five hours of non-threatening, affirming, relationship building, interactive learning and growth that will change you for certain. For better, and for good. (7 couples minimum, 20 couples maximum.) 070200

9:00- 2:00 PM

Sat

August 16

Huntington

Abby’s Kitchen, Trilogy $199/couple

Parent Education

Classes that are designed to help you improve your relationship with your family through healthy communication, positive discipline, boundary setting, self-care, and much more. You will learn motivational tools and discipline strategies while connecting with other parents. There is a $5 materials fee due to the instructor at the beginning of class. A certificate of completion for court is available with the completion of all 5 classes. (5 students minimum requirement.)

Healthy Communication 070201 5:30-7:30 PM Wed August 6 or October 15

Schroeder, MFTI

CEC TBA $15

Effective Discipline 070202 5:30-7:30 PM

Wed August 13 or October 22

Schroeder, MFTI

CEC TBA $15

Family Dynamics & Self-Care 070203 5:30-7:30 PM Wed August 20 or October 29

Schroeder, MFTI

CEC TBA $15

Co-Parenting – Part 1 070204 5:30-7:30 PM

Wed August 27 or November 5

Schroeder, MFTI

CEC TBA $15

Co-Parenting – Part 2 070205 5:30-7:30 PM

Wed September 3 or November 12 Schroeder, MFTI

CEC TBA $15

It covers Summer (July 29 - October 3) DON’T FORGET . . . Fall (October 13 - December 19) Keep this Brochure! Register Now! CallAND 925.634.2565

HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION Health, Fitness, Nutrition, and Safety

Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider

(American Heart Association) This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals and those training for careers in the healthcare field. Learn two-rescuer CPR, management of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO), and use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Fee includes materials and CPR card. (4 students minimum requirement.) As Dental Board of California Continuing Education Registered Provider #: RP 4738, we are authorized to issue 4CE units to Dental Professionals & Auxiliaries who successfully complete the above course. 200102 200103 200104 200105 200106

1:00-4:30 PM 1:00-4:30 PM 1:00-4:30 PM 1:00-4:30 PM 1:00-4:30 PM

Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri

August 8 September 5 October 3 November 7 December 5

Fejarang Fejarang Fejarang Fejarang Fejarang

CEC 22 CEC 22 CEC 22 CEC 22 CEC 22

$80 $80 $80 $80 $80

CPR & First Aid for Childcare Providers

(American Heart Association) Also recommended for Community CPR. Learn the skills of CPR and basic State required First Aid for the adult, child and infant, including AED training. Fee includes materials and CPR card. (4 students minimum requirement.) 200107 200108 200109 200110 200111

1:00-6:30 PM 1:00-6:30 PM 1:00-6:30 PM 1:00-6:30 PM 1:00-6:30 PM

Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon

August 25 September 29 October 27 November 17 December 15

Fejarang Fejarang Fejarang Fejarang Fejarang

CEC 22 CEC 22 CEC 22 CEC 22 CEC 22

$140 $140 $140 $140 $140

“Zumba Dance Workout Fusion”

206302 206303

6:30-7:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM

Mon Mon

August 4 – September 29 October 20 – December 15

Bermudez CEC MPR $50 Bermudez CEC MPR $50

Holiday: September 1 No Class: November 24

Yoga Everyone!

Beginning and continuing students will enjoy classes building strength and flexibility through a moderately paced asana class. Yoga mat required and props are welcome. Students must bring to class: a mat, towel, and water. Please wear comfortable clothing. (10 students minimum requirement.) 206300 206301

5:30-6:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM

Wed Wed

August 6 – September 24 October 15 – December 10

Anthony Anthony

CEC MPR $50 CEC MPR $50

No Class: November 26

Beginner Pilates Mat Class

Stretch and Strengthen! Beginning with a series of warm up exercises, moving into a beginners Pilates Mat class and ending with a relaxation. Must bring mat, towel, and water. No shoes required. (10 students minimum requirement.) 200114 200115

6:30-7:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM

Tue Tue

August 5 – September 30 October 14 – December 16

Soules Soules

HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION

Have fun learning how to Zumba! This class is designed to motivate you and inspire you to dance and get fit. No experience necessary. You will learn basic Zumba choreography. Zumba is a Latin form of dance mix with belly dance and some body sculpting to tone your body. The music is also mixed with Latin, Hip Hop, Pop, and top 40’s. Wear comfortable clothes and join the party! (10 students minimum requirement.)

CEC MPR $50 CEC MPR $50

No Class: September 2 and October 7 Holiday: November 11 No Class: November 25

Meditation Fundamentals

Center yourself and focus your energy. Relieve stress and rejuvenate your energy. Listen and trust your inner guidance system. Prerequisite to all Meditation classes. (10 students minimum requirement.) 200226

7:00-8:00 PM

Thu

August 7 – September 11

Kinsch

CEC TBA $35

Meditation – Self-Healing

Heal yourself through the art of Mediation using color therapy, crystals and harmonic toning techniques. (10 students minimum requirement.) 200228

6:00-7:00 PM

Thu

August 7 – September 11

Kinsch

CEC TBA $35

HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION Meditation Reading Energy

Learn to read the energy in your aura while meditating. Get answers using your intuition. Create for yourself and experience quality of life. Seek understanding of the energy you experience in your life’s journey. (10 students minimum requirement.) 200229

6:00-7:00 PM

Thu

October 16 – November 20

Kinsch

CEC TBA $35

Meditation Developing your Perception

Heighten your awareness and manifest your creations. Be the director of your energy. Explore your psychic powers (10 students minimum requirement.) 200227

7:00-8:00 PM

Thu

October 16 – November 20

Kinsch

CEC TBA $35

Boating Safety

Best known safe boating course. Covers boat equipment, operation, navigation, tide, and currents. Boating laws and procedures with emphasis on safety. Taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Join other men and women boaters for this 1-day class. You do not need to own a boat, just have an interest. Lower fee for couples and families. Provides the student with a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Certificate and wallet card, and proof of completion of this basic safety course. This class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance too. A $35 textbook and material fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class. 200100 200101

8:00-4:00 PM 8:00-4:00 PM

Mon Mon

August 11 October 20

Campbell Campbell

CEC TBA $20 CEC TBA $20

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

enrichment classes

HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION

Refrigerator Pickle Making

Something missing for you in commercial pickles? Make your own! Dr. Margaret Stahler, ND is a Pickle Meister. She will teach you the step by step secrets of making great pickles. In class, each student will make two quarts of pickles to take home of different types: Refrigerator “Clausens” and Cauliflower using rice wine vinegar. They will be ready to eat in one week after class. Starting your pickle career is easy with refrigerator pickles. It will only wet your appetite for more! http://madronanaturopathichealthcare.com A $15 material fee payable to instructor on the day of class. (6 students minimum requirement.) 200701

6:00-9:00 PM

Mon

August 11

Stahler

CEC 31

$35

The Fall Kitchen Garden

Let’s get started thinking about putting in a fall garden. Learn the A, B, Cs of garden health and production. End confusion about soil, seeds, starts, mulch, and watering. Some veggies will be ready to eat as soon as 1 month after planting and others will grow and produce throughout the entire winter. Course includes seeds to plant and some starts. http://madronanaturopathichealthcare.com A $15 material fee payable to instructor on the day of class. (6 students minimum requirement.) 200702

6:00-9:00 PM

Wed

August 27

Stahler

CEC 31

$35

Simply Delicious Vegetarian

With the Brentwood Farmers Market in full swing, experiment with some new vegetarian dishes to maximize the benefits of a California fresh plant-based diet. No need to cut out meat altogether. Just make the commitment to enjoy 2-4 meals a week that are meatless. Learn to make favorites such as hummus, pesto, eggplant parmesan, and other dishes that are easy and nutritious. The basics of vegetarian food combining will be taught to ensure all meals are protein balanced. Demonstrations/dish presentations. Better than the cooking channel because you get to taste. http://madronanaturopathichealthcare.com A $15 material fee payable to instructor on the day of class. (6 students minimum requirement.) 200703

6:00-9:00 PM

Mon

September 8

Stahler

CEC 31

$35

Bath Bombs!

Let’s play! It is never too early to start thinking about holiday gifts or for yourself to de-stress during the hectic end of the year season. Special essential oil scents and their healthful attributes will be discussed. Each participant will leave with a variety of fizzy bath bombs. Learn to make your bath at home your personal spa. A special presentation of gift packaging will be included. http://madronanaturopathichealthcare.com A $20 material fee payable to instructor on the day of class. (6 students minimum/12 maximum requirement.)

200704 6:00-9:00 PM

Wed

November 5

Stahler

CEC 31

$35

ENRICHMENT CLASSES Beginning Conversational Spanish

Come learn basic Spanish in a fun and relaxed environment. Topics covered include: greetings, farewells, how to tell time, and much more! (10 students minimum requirement.) 202600 6:30-8:00 PM Holidays: September 1

Mon

August 4 – September 29

LeVeque

CEC 9

$50

Beginning Conversational Spanish 2

This class uses basic vocabulary and grammar introduced in Beginning Conversational Spanish and introduces new verb tenses including past and future, for those who would like to continue their study of the Spanish language. (10 students minimum requirement.) 202601

6:30-8:00 PM

Mon

October 13 – December 1

LeVeque

CEC 9

$50

No Class: November 24

BODACIOUS Bows!

Learn the basic techniques to transform yards of wired ribbon into awesome bows. Decorate your wreaths, baskets and gifts for the Holidays! Supply list available at time of registration. (6 students minimum requirement.) 200220 6:00-8:00 PM

Tue

November 18

Hayano

CEC TBA $15

BODACIOUS Fall Wreath!

Fall is in the air! Design a beautiful fall grapevine wreath for your door or wall. Your creativity will shine with your choice of silk florals and ribbon. Supply list available at time of registration. (6 students minimum requirement.) 200221 6:00-8:00 PM

Thu

November 13

Hayano

CEC TBA $15

BODACIOUS Christmas Wreath!

Create a festive pine wreath for your door or wall. Add your favorite decorations to make it unique! Supply list available at time of registration. (6 students minimum requirement.) 200222 6:00-8:00 PM

Thu

November 20

Hayano

CEC TBA $15

Brentwood Concert Band

Dust off that old instrument and come explore the concert/wind band repertoire through sight reading, rehearsals – leading to public performances throughout the year. Small ensemble and individual solo opportunities with band accompaniment are offered to qualified groups and individuals. (12 students minimum requirement). *Fee to be paid on the first day of class. Instructor will collect fee. 7:00-9:00 PM

Mon

August 11 – December 15

Stuart/Hurst LHS PAC 3 $60

Holidays: September 1

Voice-Overs…..Now Is Your Time!

YOU’VE HEARD LISA FOSTER ON TV AND RADIO COMMERCIALS! Now hear Lisa LIVE as she illustrates how YOU could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, and videos! Most people go about it the wrong way. Lisa will show you a unique, outside the box way to cash in on one of the 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 no overhead! And NOW is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be the game changer you’ve been looking for! Lisa Foster’s voice can be heard on commercials and narrations for such clients as: Crest Toothpaste, Olay, Café Appassionato, LA Weight Loss, Advanced Laser Clinics and Sleep Train. (3 students minimum requirement.) 208700

6:30-8:30 PM

Tue

November 4

Foster

ENRICHMENT classes

083100

CEC TBA $40

Crochet Mid-Day, The Easy Way

Bring your own project or follow along with the class on our quick and easy pattern. Beginning through intermediate students learn basic techniques and brush up on current skills. You will learn about different yarns, hooks, and stitches. Expect good wholesome fun! Pick up a supply list in the office when you register. 202500 202501

10:00-12:00 Noon Thu 10:00-12:00 Noon Thu

August 7 – September 25 Bordelon-Camp CEC 24 October 16 – December 11 Bordelon-Camp CEC 24

Holiday: November 27

$30 $30

ENRICHMENT CLASSES Tole and Decorative Painting

Designed to teach how to complete a wood or tin project by learning the use of color, brush strokes, acrylic paints, etc. (12 students minimum requirement.) 200500 200501

10:00-12:00 Noon Tue 10:00-12:00 Noon Tue

August 5 – September 23 October 14 – December 9

Doran Doran

RM 24 RM 24

$65 $65

Holidays: November 11

Retirement Planning for School Employees

This seminar is designed to help you make informed choices about your retirement. Please bring your PERS/STRS statements, a recent pay stub, and your Social Security Statement. Must pre-register a minimum of 2 days prior to class. 204200

4:30-6:30 PM

Thu

November 6

Rhodes

CEC TBA $15

All About Reverse Mortgages “Is it Right for You?”

Making the PRO’S and CON’S clear! You will learn how reverse mortgages work, interest rates, fees, government regulations, restrictions, protections, how benefits are calibrated, repayment terms and who qualifies. 201801 201802

10:30-11:30 PM 10:30-11:30 PM

Tue Tue

August 5 November 4

San Vicente/Burgueno San Vicente/Burgueno

CEC TBA $15 CEC TBA $15

If you have any questions on how to qualify, call Debbie Norgaard at the Community Education Center at 925-634-2565 or stop by: Community Education Center, 929 Second Street, Brentwood, CA 94513

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