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W estport Continuing Education Winter/Spring 2013 CatalogWestport Continuing EducationServing you for over 50 yearsStaples High School Room 104070 North AvenueWestport, CT 06880ADULTS AND KIDS K-12WELCOME!Residents and non-residents arewelcome to register for our programs.REGISTRATION PROCEDURESGENERAL INFORMATIONPOLICIES:See inside back cover.OFFICE PHONE: 203 341 1209EMAIL ADDRESS:conted@westport.k12.ct.usFAX: 203 341 1218WEBSITE:www.westportcontinuinged.comBARBARA C. PITCHER,DIRECTOR OF ADULT ANDCONTINUING EDUCATIONStaffJoanne SamelaTina GranataSheila Gallanty, Catalog FacilitatorCATALOG DESIGN Imagination UnlimitedWESTPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLSDR. ELLIOTT LANDON,SUPERINTENDENTBOARD OF EDUCATIONElaine Whitney, ChairpersonMichael McGovern, Vice ChairmanMichael Gordon, SecretaryMark MathiasJennifer TookerBrett Aronow(as of 12/4/12)Watch for all of our CATALOGS! Summer – in March Fall – in August Winter/Spring – in DecemberThis Catalog is available in large printupon request.Dear Neighbor:Winter is a perfect time for us to trysomething new or expand upon whatwe like to do. Our busy world cansnatch time away from all of us. Before we know it, we never did learnhow to ? or take time to improveour bridge, chess or golf game. Weall need to take time to replenish ourselves! Participating in a WestportContinuing Education class or activitywill help you to expand your horizonsand challenge you to let yourself grow!I am excited about the broad range of opportunities available for everyone to participate. We are delighted to offer you the latest softwareprograms and an expanded variety of opportunities for learning andhaving fun for “all ages.” Per your request, our Saturday classes haveincreased.Our “Staycations” in February and April school breaks are very popular.Sign up before we are sold out.If you know someone who does not have their high school diploma, orwould like to improve their ability to read, write, or speak English, sharethis catalog with them.Expect great things from Westport Continuing Education. We do!!I hope that you will use this catalog as a handy reference over the nextfew months. Please let me know if I can do anything to enhance yourtime with us. We look forward to your participation. Until next time .Cordially,Barbara C. Pitcher, DirectorCLASS LOCATIONSSHSBMSCMSCESGFSKHSLLSSESUMCSCCSWLStaples High School, 70 North AvenueBedford Middle School, 88 North AvenueColeytown Middle School, 255 North AvenueColeytown Elementary School, 65 Easton RoadGreens Farms Elementary School, 17 Morningside Drive SouthKing's Highway Elementary School, 125 Post Road WestLong Lots Elementary School, 13 Hyde LaneSaugatuck Elementary School, 170 Riverside AvenueUnited Methodist Church, 49 Weston RoadWestport Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Avenue1 Canal Street (Westport Public Schools - Facilities Dept.)Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CTREGISTER ONLINE! www.westportcontinuinged.comOpen to the Public: Mon-Thurs 10:00 am-Noon and 1:30-8:30 pm Friday 10:00 am-4:00 pm
W elcome to Our Winter/Spring 2013 Catalog!Course IndexBASIC EDUCATION COURSESAdult Basic Education (ABE) 2American Citizenship 2English as a Second Language (ESL) 2General Education Development (GED) 2CAREERSIntroduce Yourself Effectively 4Job Search Strategies 4CREATIVE ARTSAcrylic Painting – Advanced 5Drawing - Intro.5Drawing and Acrylic Painting – Intro 5Jewelry Making 5Sewing 5Watercolor 5CREATIVE WRITINGWrite for Children and Teens – Adv. 6Write for Children and Teens – Intro 6PHOTOGRAPHYDSLR Camera Operation 6Nature Photography and Journaling 6Point and Shoot Camera Operation 6CULINARY ARTSBarbeque Cooking at Bobby Q’s 7Cooking with Good Fats and Superfoods.7Fish 7French Cake and Tart 7French Macarons 7Italian Cheeses.7Just Add Chianti 7DIVERSE INTERESTSBeg./Adv. Beg Bridge 8Bridge - Intermediate 8Bridge 101 - Afternoon 8Bridge - Play the Hand.8Dog Obedience 8Norwalk Islands 8Overcoming Procrastination 8FITNESS HEALTHAdult Swimming 10Badminton 10Connecticut Child Care. 11First Aid/CPR/AED 11Fly Fishing 10Intermediate Pilates Mat Challenge 9Lifestyle Weight Loss Solution.10Self-Hypnosis 10Tennis for Adults 10TRX Suspension Training 9Yoga 9HOMERenovate Right 11Selling Your Home in Today’s Market 11Stage Your Home to Sell 11LANGUAGESConversational Spanish.12www.westportcontinuinged.comLANGUAGES (cont.)Curso Avanzado de Espanol 12French for Tourists 12Intermediate Conversational French. 12Italian for Tourists 13Italian – Level 1 13Spanish for Beginners 12Spanish for Tourists 12Spanish – Intermediate. 12MONEY MATTERSEstate Planning 14Financial Steps for Women.14Fundamentals of Investing 13Protecting Against Identity Theft 13Social Security.13MUSIC DANCE DRAMABallroom Dancing 15Dance Fitness and Fun.15Guitar 14Shakespeare 101.14TECHNOLOGY COMPUTERSAnimation.16Blogging 18Ebay 18Excel 2010 - Beginner 17Excel 2010 - Intermediate 17Facebook, Twitter & Social Networking 18Google & Beyond 18InDesign CS5.17Intro to Computers 17Intro to Mac 15Intro to Office 2010 17iPad 15Launching a Website 18LinkedIn 18Organize Your Computer.17Photoshop CS5 - Basic 16Photoshop CS5 - Int/Adv 16Pinterest 18PowerPoint 2010 17Quickbooks 2011 16Quicken 2011 16Social Media in Digital Age 18WESTPORT CENTER FORSENIOR ACTIVITIES 30KIDS CLASSESArts & Crafts 24Babysitting Course 26Badminton 23Baseball World 22Bead Making & Jewelry Design.24Chess 24Chinese 23Club BEDford 26Club Invention – Castles, Catapults etc 23Club Invention – Flight Sight 25Cooking Adventures 26Cooking with Mom/Dad and Me 26Elementary Engineering.25Golf 22203 341 1209KIDS CLASSES (cont.)Junior Engineering 1 .23Junior Genie Magic Club 24Just Sports 20Karate 22Lacrosse 22Lights, Camera, Action 24Mad Science - Crazy Chemworks 23Math 4 Kids 24Nature Photography.25Project: Science Fair.25Ready, Set, Collaborate 24Rocketry 26Scrabble Club.25Speak Up.25Sports & Homework Clubs 20Staff Development Day Programs.19Study Skills.27Tennis 21Woodworking 27Zumba 23STAYCATIONS during FEBRUARY andAPRIL VACATIONArts & Crafts.27Babysitting Course.27Cooking Adventures.27Junior Engineering.27Nature Photography.27SAT Prep.27Sports and Fun Adventures.27HIGH SCHOOLACT Prep.28Driver Education 29Practice PSAT 28SAT Prep 28INFORMATIONClass Locations Inside Front CoverEmergency Closings Inside Back CoverGeneral Information Inside Back CoverRefund Policy Inside Back CoverRegistration Form 31Check our websitewww.westportcontinuinged.comfor additional course offeringsthat may be added afterthe catalog is printed.Visit us online by scanning the QR codewith your smartphoneor iPhone(with appropriate app)Online Coursessee p 19conted@westport.k12.ct.us1
A BE GED ESLAdult Basic Education (ABE)General Education Development (GED)English as a Second Language (ESL)American Citizenship Classes and Materials are free WHO IS ELIGIBLE:REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: Each registrant must provide proof of age (birth certifi cate, passport, or CT ID)Notice – Effective July 1, 2011 Residents of Westport, Weston or Wilton must submitproof of residency as evidenced by the following:ADULT MINIMUM AGEFOR ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT17 YEARS OF AGEOwner: Copy of the deed, mortgage, or sales contract Current driver’s license or Passport Two current utility bills (gas, electric, oil or cable)You must register in person with a completed officialwithdrawal form from your previous high schoolincluding administrator/school counselor and parent/guardian signature.In order to enroll in ABE, GED, ESL and AmericanCitizenship, you must be a: resident of Westport, Weston or Wilton OR town employee of Westport, Weston or Wilton OR live-in employee (e.g., au pair or caretaker) of aresident of Westport, Weston or Wilton.If a person works in Westport, Weston or Wilton and doesnot fall under the categories listed above, they will not beeligible to register for the mandated programs.PROCEDURE:You must register in-person for ABE, GED, ESL andAmerican Citizenship. New Students: Please plan on2 hours for registration, appraisal testing and orientation.Registration and placement assessment testing will beadministered to students to determine appropriate classlevel on the following dates at the locations indicated:DATESTIMES &PROGRAMSLOCATIONSJan 16, 20136:30-8:30 pmStaples High SchoolABE/GED/ESL 70 North Ave, WestportJan 16, 20139:30-11:00 amESLWilton Library137 Old Ridgefield Rd,WiltonJan 17, 20136:30-8:30 pmStaples High SchoolABE/GED/ESL 70 North Ave, WestportJan 17, 20139:30-11:00 amESL1 Canal StreetWestportJan 23, 20139:30-11:00 amABE/GED1 Canal StreetWestport2www.westportcontinuinged.comTenant: Copy of lease or rental agreement Current driver’s license or passport Two current utility bills (gas, electric, oil or cable) Town employees of Westport, Weston or Wiltonmust submit: Copy of most recent payroll stub Live-in employees (e.g. nanny, caretaker) inWestport, Weston, or Wilton: Must be accompanied by their employer atregistration Employer will need to show proof of residencylisted above Employer will need to sign an affidavit statingthis individual works for them. Adult Basic Education and GED registrants under 18years of age must also provide proof of withdrawalfrom their previous high school.ABE, GED, American Citizenship and ESL classes arefree to eligible students.Did you know . . .our ESL studentsrepresent more than22 countries!203 341 1209conted@westport.k12.ct.us
A BE GED ESLAdult Basic Education (ABE)Adult Basic Education (ABE): Basic Skills English and MathThis course is for adults who want to learn basic reading, writing and math skills. You will improve your life skills and can prepare to enter a high school completion program such as GED preparation classes. Eligible persons (based on the residencytests set out above) may enroll at any time during the semester.English – Tuesday and Thursday (begin Tues Jan 29) 6:30-8:00 pm Staples High School Room 1049Math – Monday and Wednesday (begin Mon Jan 28) 6:30-8:00 pm Staples High School Room 1049ABE/GED Preparation – Wednesday and Friday (begin Wed Jan 30) 9:15-11:15 am 1 Canal Street, WestportGeneral Education Development (GED)General Education Development (GED) ClassesThis program prepares students to pass the 5-part exam toearn a State of Connecticut diploma. Students receive necessary instruction in each subject area and can sign-up to takethe practice GED tests.English – Tuesday and Thursday (begin Tues Jan 29)8:00-9:30 pmStaples High School Room 1049Math – Monday and Wednesday (begin Mon Jan 28)8:00-9:30 pmStaples High School Room 1049Science – Monday (begin Mon Jan 28)6:30-8:00 pmStaples High School Room 1047Social Studies – Thursday (begin Thur Feb 7)8:00-9:30 pmStaples High School Room 2028English as aSecond Language (ESL)English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes: Threelevels of instruction are offered -- placement is determined byEnglish proficiency level testing done at the time of registration.Evening Classes Beginner, Intermediate and AdvancedStaples High School - Monday and Wednesday(begin Mon Jan 28) from 7:15-9:15 pm Beginner – Room 1051 Intermediate – Room 1055 Advanced – Room 1052Daytime Classes Intermediate/AdvancedWilton Library - Monday and Wednesday(begin Mon Jan 28) from 9:30-11:30 am - Rimer RoomOne Canal Street, Westport - Tuesday and Thursday(begin Tues Jan 29) from 9:30-11:30 amComputer Classes– see pages 15-18www.westportcontinuinged.comGED Test Accommodations/TranscriptAccommodations on the GED test are available for qualifiedindividuals with a disability. For more information, contactMaureen Wagner, Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Adult Education at (860) 8072110/2111 or email at maureen.wagner@ct.gov.Students who would like a copy of their transcript must submit a transcript request form to :Maureen WagnerConnecticut Department of EducationBureau of Career and Adult Education25 Industrial Park RoadMiddletown, CT 06457GED TestTo register for the GED exam, students must be 17 years oldand officially withdrawn from school for 6 months or their 9thgrade class must have graduated.The GED exam is given monthly at locations throughout thestate. Staples High School is NOT a test site but students canregister for the exam through Westport Continuing Education.Call (203) 341-1209 to make an appointment to meet with theregistrar. You must apply in person at least 6 weeks prior to thedesired test dates. Be sure to bring a photo ID. Applicants whoare 21 years of age or older and not a veteran must pay aninitial fee of 13 to take the test. The fee to retake or reapply forthe test is also 13. These fees include the cost of the diploma.Applicants under the age of 21 and veterans who have servedat least 181 days of active duty at the time of registration areexempt from fees. All fees are non-refundable and must bepaid at the time of registration. Fees must be paid in money order or bank check payable to Westport Continuing Education.American CitizenshipThis course prepares a person to become a citizen of theUnited States. It includes information about the history andgovernment of the United States, and information regardingimmigration and naturalization procedures.10 SessionsFeb 7-Apr 25*SHS Room 2028Thursday6:30-8:00 pm*no class Feb 21, Apr 18203 341 1209conted@westport.k12.ct.us3
A BE GED ESLAccessibility and AccommodationThose needing assistance to gain access to classrooms orany part of our facilities should contact Barbara C. Pitcher,Director of Adult and Continuing Education at 203 341 1209prior to the event so the necessary accommodations may beprovided. The adult education program is committed to making our course offerings accessible. We will work with individuals to support their special needs. Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation in order to participatein any class, program or activity, should contact WestportContinuing Education.Westport Continuing Education does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability/handicap in admission or access to ortreatment of employment in its program or activities.This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americanwith Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please be advised that questions,complaints, or requests for additional information regarding theADA and Section 504 should be made in writing to the following:Regarding Facilities –Nancy J. Harris, Assistant Superintendent for Business203 341 1001Regarding Programs –Michael Rizzo, Director of Pupil Services203 341 1253Regarding Employment and Title IX –Marjorie Cion, Director of Human Resources203 341 1004Any person having a complaint under the ADA shouldcontact Barbara C. Pitcher, Director of Adult and Continuing Education, 203 341 1209, or one of the coordinatorslisted above, in compliance with Board of Education policy.areers#274 Finding Your Future: Strategies & Techniquesfor a Successful Job SearchThere is an appropriate job out there for everybody. Learnhow to pursue the search strategically, what it takes to beconsidered for a position and how to present yourself mosteffectively. The instructor, Stan Witkow, is a professionalcareer counselor and he will address a wide variety of topics,including strategies for those who have been absent fromthe workfor
resident of Westport, Weston or Wilton OR town employee of Westport, Weston or Wilton OR live-in employee (e.g., au pair or caretaker) of a resident of Westport, Weston or Wilton. If a person works in Westport, Weston or Wilton and does . not fall under the categories listed above, will not. they be eligible to register
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