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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 & Parenting Academy
April 2023 - May 2023
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.
Social and Emotional Focus
Provider: Earl Brown Education Consulting
Course Number: AP101023 - Closed
Course Title: Increase Student Engagement in School - Social/Emotional
Course Description: This workshop is designed to empower parents with modern tools, ideas, strategies and practicable tips to improve student engagement with teachers, peers in school/community, and improve academic performance.
Course requirements: Internet access
Audience/format: Online only
Class Frequency: One, 90-minute session
Class Day(s): Saturday, March 4, 2023
Time(s): 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Duration: One 90-minute session
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Earl Brown
Contact Number: (862) 754-9777
Email address: earl@ebedconsulting.com
Website address: www.ededc.com/ParentUniversity
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Motivation & Self-Esteem
Provider: Earl Brown Education Consulting
Course Number: AP102023 - Closed
Course Title: Motivation & Self-Esteem Boosting in Your Children
Course Description: This workshop provides parents with valuable ideas and strategies that will help parents become more involved in their children's lives and help them develop healthy self-esteem.
Course requirements: Internet access
Audience/format: Online only
Class Frequency: One, 90-minute session
Class Day(s): Monday, March 6, 2023
Time(s): 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Duration: One 90-minute session
Location: Virtual
Instructor: Earl Brown
Contact Number: (862) 754-9777
Email address: earl@ebedconsulting.com
Website address: www.ededc.com/ParentUniversity
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Parental Social Change
Provider: Distinctly Guided LLC
Course Number: AP100023 E - English - Closed
AP100023 S - Spanish - Closed
AP100023 HC-Haitian Creole
Course Title: Parental Social Change
Course Description: This workshop series is designed to provide parents with innovative experiences and opportunities to grow their knowledge base, while improving their skills to become more effective parents at home and in the community.
Descripción del curso: esta serie de talleres está diseñada para brindarles a los padres experiencias innovadoras y oportunidades para aumentar su base de conocimientos, mientras mejoran sus habilidades para convertirse en padres más efectivos en el hogar y en la comunidad.
Deskripsyon kou: Seri atelye sa a fèt pou bay paran yo eksperyans inovatè ak opòtinite pou devlope baz konesans yo, pandan y ap amelyore konpetans yo pou yo vin pi efikas paran lakay yo ak nan kominote a.
Course requirements: Internet access
Audience/format: Online, Specific classes are offered in Spanish & Haitian Creole
Class Frequency: Seven, 60-minute sessions
Class Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday
Course Series:
April 12 - Parenting Without a Manual (Parenting 1)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
April 13 - Parenting Without a Manual (Parenting 1) - Spanish
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
April 14 - Parenting Without a Manual ( Parenting 1) - Haitian Creole
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
April 20 - Parenting: Adverse Childhood Experiences
(Parenting 2)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (English), 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Spanish)
April 21 - Parenting: Adverse Childhood Experiences
(Parenting 2)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Haitian Creole)
April 27 - Improving Mindfulness & Social Learning
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
May 1 - Problem Solving and Decision Making & Critical Thinking
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Time(s): 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Duration: 120 minutes
Location: Virtual
Instructor(s): Dr. Donnette Green (English)
Dayeris Lopez(Spanish), Rebecca Desir (Haitian Creole)
Contact Number: 732-595-1252
Email address: drgreen@distinctlyguided.com
Website address: http://www.distinctlyguided.com/
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Financial Literacy Workshops
Provider: HANDS, INC
Course Number: AP103023 - Closed
Course Title: Financial Empowerment
Course Description: A series of FREE financial workshops designed for parents/guardians and students to learn about financial habits, practices and goals. Learn how to build better money habits, skills and resources for financial security.
Course requirements: Internet access
Audience/format: Online, Adults/Students
(grades 5 - 12)
Class Frequency: Three, 60-minute sessions
Class Day(s): Thursday
Course Series:
April 13 - Insurance: How it Protects Financial Wellness - Prudential
April 20 - Basics of Investing - Prudential
May 11 - Preparing to Purchase a Home - Citibank
Time(s): 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual
Instructor(s): Nina Benton, Sara Benton (April sessions), Angelo Juliano (May session)
Contact Number: 973-678-3110 ext.24 or 917-685-0844
Email address: thomas@handsinc.org
Website address: www.handsinc.org
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Digital Awareness: Positive & Negative Affects
Provider: Brahn Career Educational Consulting Services
Course Number: AP104023 - Closed
Course Title: The Dangers of Excessive Use of Digital Devices and Social Media
Título del curso: Los peligros del uso excesivo de dispositivos digitales y reuniones sociales
Course Description: This workshop will address some forms of technology have made positive changes in the world, however, there is evidence of negative effects of technology and the overuse it can affect our mental and physical health.
Este taller abordará algunas formas de tecnología que han logrado cambios positivos en el mundo, sin embargo, existe evidencia de los efectos negativos de la tecnología y el uso excesivo puede afectar nuestra salud mental y física.
Course requirements: Internet access
Audience/format: Online, Classes are offered in English & Spanish
Class Frequency: One, 60-minute session
Class Day(s): Monday, Lunes
April 17, 2023
Time(s): 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Duration: 60-minutes
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided 24hrs prior to the class)
Instructor(s): Blanca Rosales-Ahn, M.A., CMCS
Contact Number: 908-472-7724
Email address: brahn.cecs@gmail.com
Website address: http://brahncecs.org
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Empowering Yourself and Family
Provider: Brahn Career Educational Consulting Services
Course Number: AP105023 - Closed
Course Title: Empowering Yourself and Family
Título del curso: Empoderarse a sí mismo y a su familia
Course Description: This workshop will address the benefits of personal empowerment; a parent that is empowered contributes to the empowerment of the children to help develop solid relationships in school and personally.
Este taller abordará los beneficios del empoderamiento personal; un padre empoderado contribuye al empoderamiento de los niños para ayudar a desarrollar relaciones sólidas en la escuela y personalmente.
Course requirements: Internet access
Audience/format: Online, Classes are offered in English & Spanish
Class Frequency: One, 60-minute session
Class Day(s): Wednesday, Miércoles
May 10, 2023
Time(s): 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Duration: 60-minutes
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided 24hrs prior to the class)
Instructor(s): Blanca Rosales-Ahn, M.A., CMCS
Contact Number: 908-472-7724
Email address: brahn.cecs@gmail.com
Website address: http://brahncecs.org
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Improving Your Finances & Credit Score
Provider: New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund
Course Number: AP106023 - Closed
Course Title: How to Improve Your Finances and Credit Score
Título del curso: Cómo mejorar sus finanzas y puntaje de crédito
Course Description: This interactive class will help you learn the steps for managing your finances effectively, by understanding and building your credit picture.
Descripción del curso: esta clase interactiva lo ayudará a aprender los pasos para administrar sus finanzas de manera efectiva, al comprender y construir su imagen crediticia.
Course requirements: Internet access
Audience/format: Online, Classes are offered in English & Spanish
Class Frequency: Two, 90-minute sessions
Class Day(s): Wednesday, Miércoles
April 19, 2023 - English
26 de abril de 2023 - Spanish
May 10, 2023 - English
10 de mayo de 2023 - Spanish
Time(s): 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Duration: 90-minutes
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided 24hrs prior to the class)
Instructor(s): Paula Mirk, Director of Financial Coaching
Contact Number: 862-229-3014
Email address: paula@njcitizenaction.org
Website address: www.njcaef.org
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
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