The Orange Public Schools seeks to educate and empower families as advocates and lifelong learners committed to improving the overall health and well-being of children and our community. Our free and reduced-price workshops offer parents a range of experiences across various topics. Courses will be accessible to parents via this online registration system. We invite parents, families, and the Orange Community interested in attending courses/workshops to apply here. All applications will be reviewed upon submission with quick feedback on acceptance status.
Adult Learning Academy II
March 2024 - May 2024
This Academy offers sessions and courses designed to provide participants with the skills needed to function more effectively in their personal and family lives, in the workplace, and in the community.
Parent University Spring Session: Learning in New Ways
Provider: School Bridge League (SBL)
Course Number: AL052024
Course Title: Learning the Art of Bridge
Description: The game of bridge is an effective learning tool that supports critical thinking, decision making, strategic planning and more...
Audience/format: Adults, & young adults
Class Frequency: Eight, 60-minute sessions
Class Day & Time: Wednesday, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/24 - Completed
Bridge Improves:
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Math Skills
Socialization
Teamwork
Time(s): 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Duration: 60-minutes
Location: Park Ave. School, Gym
Instructor: Barbara Clarke, Dr. Denise Harlem
Contact Email: bysyllab@aol.com
Contact Phone:
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Provider: A ACCNJ
Course Number: AL042024
Course Title: Pathway to Homeownership
Description: A series of workshops with industry experts to provide a new home buyer with the tools necessary to purchase a home.
Audience/format: Adults only, virtual
Class Frequency: Four, 60-minute sessions - Completed
Class Day & Time: Wednesday, 3/6, 4/3 & 5/1/24
Time(s): 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Duration: 60-minutes
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Carmen Gates
Contact Email: cgates@aaccnj.com
Contact Phone: 908-339-2334
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3Okt18H
In partnership with NJHMFA: Funded in part by the State of New Jersey
Provider: Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest
Course Number: AL062024
Course Title: Pathway to Citizenship
Course Description: This class is designed to help individuals pass the US Citizenship Exam. The course is a 10 week FREE course to citizenship.
Audience/format: Adults only, In-Person
Class requirements: You must have a Green Card, and able to speak some English. The green card must be presented at the first class.
Class Frequency: Ten week, 120-minute sessions
Class Day(s): Tuesday & Thursday: 3/12, 3/14, 3/19 3/21, 3/26, 4/9, 4/11, 4/16, 4/18, 4/23, 4/25,
4/30, 5/2, 5/7, 5/9, 5/14, 5/16, 5/21/24
Time(s): 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Duration: 120-minutes
Location: Lincoln Ave School: Media Center-Library
Instructor: Lynn Sternstein
Contact Number: 862-704-2291
Email address: lsternstein@jvsnj.org
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
MANAGE YOUR MONEY WORKSHOPS
Provider: Hands Inc.
Course Number: AL072024
Course Title: Manage Your Money Workshops
Description: A series of financial workshops designed to assist the participants with money management.
Prerequisite course requirements: Internet accessibility
Audience/format: Virtual & In-Person
Class Frequency: Four, 60 minute sessions - Completed
Class Day & Time: Thursday: 3/28, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/24
Topic(s):
Scam Shield: Mastering Fraud Awareness & Prevention: Virtual
Brand You: Crafting Your Identity for Financial Independence and Career Success: Virtual
A Beginner's Guide to Growing Your Wealth: Virtual
Intermediate Investing Strategies: Virtual
Homebuyer Bootcamp: Navigating Your Path to Ownership - In-Person
Time(s): 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Duration: 60-minutes
Location: Lincoln Ave. School: Rm A107 (in-person)
Instructor: Andrijana Bilbija
Contact Email: andrijana@handsinc.org
Contact Phone: 609-255-0181
Website: www.handsinc.org
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)