P A R E N T & F A M I L Y E D U C A T I O N
discount special: One-time workshop $10 each, two for $15 or three workshops for $20 .
No refunds on registration when receiving any multiple class discount .
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Separate households The Asset Approach, Elements of healthy Development
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Bridging the Parenting gap Between homes
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Developmental Assets play a key role in children developing into confident, responsible and
(Shared parenting through divorce, separation, foster or kinship families)
capable individuals. Come learn what decades of research on Developmental Assets tells us about
children’s healthy development and success in life. Individuals will also explore action plans to
Blending families and sharing parenting responsibilities between households? Gain insight and
support children surrounding Assets.
overviews to help you in this process in this one-day workshop. Participants will leave with a concrete
action plan designed to improve their unique family structure. Participants will be introduced to
if you are interested in having a free 30 or 60 minute mini workshop for your organization
the common issues children experience through grief and loss, separation and divorce. A variety
call 925 228-3276 Ext 241 .
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increasing the stability for the child will be discussed. This workshop is designed for anyone sharing
07-5603 Tue, Mar 9 6:30-8:00pm District Office $10 Giffin
parenting responsibilities through divorce, separation, foster or kinship placement.
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* Lunch is provided *individuals must register one week prior to workshop .
movement, music and me
instructors:
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Jodi maspaitella has a Masters in counseling and has been working with children and families in private and
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non-profit agency settings since 1993. She has facilitated numerous trainings for biological, foster and adoptive
parents and works as an in-home parent coach where she combines her love of teaching with her love of Come explore the joys of movement and music in this rompin’ stompin’ class designed to get
children. Jodi and her husband are both foster and adoptive parents and have had the opportunity to parent
everybody off their seats. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes because everyone is
children all ages, from infants through young adults.
an active participant. This class provides a stimulating workout for children and their caregivers.
Kristen Boothe, LmFT has over 14 years experience in working with children, adolescents, couples and families.
Additionally adult participants are being a healthy and active role-model for children.
She has provided these years of service in a number of settings including outpatient and residential alcohol
and drug treatment, school based day treatment, treatment foster care, as well as in her own private practice.
This class was partially funded from a Martinez Community Grant.
In addition, Kristen has facilitated a number of trainings for parents, foster parents and other professionals. She
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has a particular interest in blended families and co-parenting as she, with her husband, enjoys being a mother
11-6311 Fri, Mar 1-Apr 2* 10:30-11:30am MAE Multi-Use $25 Dees
of two sons and two stepsons.
11-6322 Fri, Apr 16-May 14* 10:30-11:30am MAE Multi-Use $25 Dees
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*Drop in sessions are available for $6 per session; register the morning of class in the main office.
11-6299 Sat, Mar 27 9:00am-4:00pm District Office $65 Maspaitella/Boothe
Career Preparation
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SEE Sign Language
Nutritional Lunch Lingo
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Lunch Lingo is a six-week interactive, hands-on class for preschool and kindergarten children and
Signing Exact English (SEE Sign) is a mode of manual communication based on American Sign
their favorite adult. This course has two primary focuses. Infusing parents with child-centered
Language. It maintains standard English vocabulary and syntax. SEE Sign facilitates the process of
nutritional recipes, and activities with exposure to simple sign-language and Spanish words for
teaching English to deaf/hard-of-hearing students and is often used in the homes of deaf children
foods utilized in daily snack and activities.
with hearing parents. SEE is also useful for facilitating communication with Special Needs children
or those with various language disorders.
Participation Requirements: Adult attends one session, 11:45am-2:15pm, during course and
supply ingredients for snack on your work session
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96-9301 Mon 6:00-8:00pm 5 $50 Flaner
Class does not meet on April 6 or 8.
Career Preparation
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07-1701 Tue/Thu, Mar 18-Apr 29 12:00-2:15pm Secret Garden $90 Lakeman
SEE Sign Language—Conversational
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07-1702 Tue/Thu, Mar 18-Apr 29 12:00-2:15pm Growing Garden $90 Pfeiffer
This is a “practical application” class for those with previous SEE Sign knowledge and experience.
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Raising Responsible Children
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96-9303 Mon 6:00-8:00pm 5 $50 Flaner
This two-hour workshop describes the parenting techniques necessary to raise responsible
children. Participants will be introduced to the parenting skills necessary to teach children Educational TV: Fletcher’s Place Reading Enrichment Course
principles of honesty and accountability. Appropriate limit setting, chores, allowance and money
Our Educational TV telecourses can be viewed directly by Comcast subscribers within portions of Contra
management will also be discussed.
Costa County. For subscribers in Berkeley, El Cerrito, Hercules, San Pablo, and Richmond, please view
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Channel 24. For subscribers in Central and Eastern Contra Costa County, please view Channel 32. For
11-6210 Wed, Apr 21 6:30-8:30pm 4 $10 Maspaitella
subscribers in Crockett, Pinole, and Rodeo, please view Channel 33. Call (925) 228-3276 x 243 for more
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course information.
Communicating with your Teen
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This two-hour workshop covers a variety of skills, techniques and information aimed at improving
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understanding and communicating with adolescents. Participants will learn the skills necessary to
Fletcher’s Place is designed as an interactive reading and enrichment program for families. Adults
get their teen talking openly and respectfully.
and children are encouraged to watch the program together, participating and interacting with
SECTiON DAy TimE ROOm FEE iNSTRuCTOR each other and the program. It is not designed as a sit and watch course. Fletcher’s Place has been
11-6221 Thu, Apr 29 6:30-8:30pm 22 $10 Maspaitella
successful in establishing and reinforcing a strong foundation for reading that is developmentally
appropriate. Programs will be repeated several times over the course of a week so children
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can absorb multiple mini-lessons within each program. The lesson from the previous week will
Planning for the Future be repeated Thursday evenings from 5:00-7:00pm. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge
of your Child or Dependent with Special Needs
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Curriculum: Program enrichment activities and support curriculum will be accessed through a
Moodle web-site. Access codes will be e-mailed to students one week prior to class start date.
No matter what the age or disability, parents of children with special needs have many questions
about how best to provide for their child’s future. Learn techniques to preserve government
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benefits, eligibility for SSI and Medicaid. Understand legal and financial issues in planning,
07-6101 Mon, Tue, Wed 9:00-10:00am 24, 32, 33 $10 Staff
Thu 6:00-7:00pm 24, 32, 33
including special needs trusts. Review legal options when a special needs child turns age 18 and
Previous lesson repeated Thu 5:00-6:00pm 24, 32, 33
determine how much money is needed to provide lifetime quality care.
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11-9401 Wed, Mar 24 6:00-8:00pm V-2 $10 Vasquez
New On-line Courses with
Jodi Maspaitella, MA, Parent Coach from Home Education for Logical Parenting
On-line courses include hands-on assignments, quizzes, and a discussion forum. For more information call (925) 228-3276, ext 241.
E-mail address required when registering for on-line courses .
Course fee is $25
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Adolescence 101 - Parenting a Pre-teen/Teen
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Sibling Rivalry – Parenting Strategies
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Section: 11-1410 mar 1-28 Section: 11-1420 Apr 11 - may 9
This four-week on-line course will introduce and explore the following: This four-week on-line course will introduce and explore the following:
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The physical, psychological & developmental changes that every adolescent faces.
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Reasons behind why siblings argue and effective interventions to help establish peace in
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The important functional goals of identity development and the move toward independence
your home.
that is a part of normal adolescent development.
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Strategies necessary to decrease the frequency of sibling rivalry and determine when
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Parenting skills necessary to balance age-appropriate boundaries while fostering age-
intervention is appropriate.
appropriate independence.
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The parameters and benefits of when and why to let them argue will also be discussed.
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Warning signs and when to seek help will also be discussed.
Parent & Family Education classes continued on page 10
See page 16 for registration form/information
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