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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
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.
How to Talk with Teenagers
How to Talk with Teenagers
Provider : Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Website: ETAPIchapter.org
Description: This course is designed to provide effective methods to improve communication
Audience: This class is appropriate for all adults
Date/Days:
Self Care for Mothers
Wednesday, April 6
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc-qtqzsrH9EGocRPJQC2kv8pIsm0j06M
How To Talk With Boys So They Listen
Wednesday, May 4
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc- qtqzsrH9EGocRPJQC2kv8pIsm0j06M
Time(s): 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Matt Stevens
Contact Email: Matt.Stevens1@me.com
Contact Phone: 973.820.8999
Strengthening Family Bonds (SFB)
Strengthening Family Bonds (SFB)
Provider: Family Connections
Website: www.familyconnectionsnj.org
Description: To improve family communication
Audience: This class is appropriate for all adults.
Provider: Family Connections
Description: This course provides parents with skills needed to function more effectively in their personal and family lives, in the workplace, and in the community).;Build Skills in communication and active listening, setting goals, establishing family meetings and managing stress.
Audience: This class is appropriate for all adults;
This class is appropriate for any parents of children attending the Orange Public Schools;
Date/Days:
Monday, March 21 - Orientation/First Class and Rewards
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89358742773?pwd=QlQrTEo5TDh3MUQySWRyZG9WdGJRQT09
Meeting ID: 893 5874 2773
Passcode: 338291
Monday, March 28 - Goals & Objectives
Monday, April 4 - Noticing & Ignoring
Monday, April 11 - Communication I & II (Better relationships/Family meetings)
Monday, April 25 - Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs & Families - Adapt
Monday, May 2 - Solving Problems
Monday, May 9 - Setting Limits I, II & III
Monday. May 16 - Building & Using Behavior Programs
Monday, May 23 - Graduation
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89358742773?pwd=QlQrTEo5TDh3MUQySWRyZG9WdGJRQT09
Meeting ID: 893 5874 2773
Passcode: 338291
Time(s): 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Virtual (Use the zoom link above for all workshops)
Contact Name: Paquita Mason
Contact Email: pmason@familyconnectionsnj.org
Contact Phone: 201-259-3543
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
English as New Language (ENL) for Parents
Title: English as a New Language (ENL) for Parents/angle kom yon nouvo lang pou paran yo/ingles como idioma nuevo para padres
Provider: Seton Hall University
Description: Is English a new language to you? Do you want to know more about K12 schooling in New Jersey? This six-week course is for parents/guardians of English Learner (EL) students in the Orange Public School District. In the course, we'll look to study three things:
Unique vocabulary of K12 schooling in New Jersey
Useful English phrases/expressions for communicating with teachers/administrators, and
Similarities/differences in schooling between New Jersey and global locations participants are familiar with.
By the end of the course, participants will gain knowledge about K12 schooling in New Jersey and build confidence in using English with district teachers/administrators in New Jersey
Audience: This class is appropriate for parents of ESL or Bilingual students
Date/Days: Wednesday
May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8
Time(s): 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Contact Name: Bryan Meadows
Contact Email: bryan.meadows@shu.edu
Contact Phone: 201-497-0164
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Financial Literacy
Provider: Circle of Rainbow Sisters
Description: Our goal is for students to obtain positive financial disciplines and knowledge as well as reducing college debt. Students are awarded financial rewards that are added to a required college savings account. We also provide substantial scholarships and paid internships. All financial awards/income go directly to student college savings accounts or to the higher learning institution they attend
Audience: This class is appropriate for any parents of children attending the
Orange Public Schools
Date/Days: Saturdays; March - June (TBD)
Time(s): 11am - 1pm
Duration: 120 minutes
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Valerie Pierce
Contact Email: Publicservice315@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 862-215-7035
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Financial Coaching for Adults: Taking Control of your Finances l
Provider: WOPAS LLC
Description: Financial Coaching for Adults
Audience: This class is appropriate for any parents of children attending the
Orange Public Schools
Date/Days: Monday, May - October (Hybrid - A combination of online and in-person)
Time(s): TBD
Duration: 60 minutes
Contact Name: Maritza Brown
Contact Email: mbrown@wopas4u.com
Contact Phone: 973-280-4362
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Memoir Writing
Provider: University of Orange
Website: universityoforange.org
Description: U of Orange has a 13 year track record of offering free community courses in Orange NJ. This class is the second memoir writing class we have offered this year. It is taught by Susan Hasho, a developmental editor with several years of professional editing experience.
Audience: This class is appropriate for all adults
Date/Days:
Friday, March 18, 25
Friday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Friday, May 6, 13, 20
Registration is online here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-the-story-a-memoir-writing-class-tickets-291499943177
Time(s): 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Contact Name: Douglas Farrand
Contact Email: info@universityoforange.org/douglas@universityoforange.org
Contact Phone: 908-644-6675
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
U of O Placemaking 14: Community Land Trusts and Equitable Development Alternatives
Provider: University of Orange
Website: universityoforange.org
Description: This course includes an overview of housing rights and development issues in Orange NJ, with opportunities to get involved in organizing efforts.
Audience: This class is appropriate for all adults
Date/Days:
Monday, April 11, 18, 25
Monday, May 2
Time(s): 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Douglas Farrand
Contact Email: info@universityoforange.org
Contact Phone: 908 644 6675
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Manage Your Money Workshops
Provider: Housing and Neighborhood Development Services, Inc.
Website: www.handsinc.org
Description: A series of FREE financial workshops presented on Zoom designed for parents/guardians and students in grades 5-12 to learn together and spark conversations about financial habits and goals. Take control of your financial future, break-through worry and inaction and OPEN DOORS to better money habits, learning and resources for financial security.
Audience: Parents/Guardians and Students in Grades 5-12
Date/Days:
Topic: Financial Goal Setting
Thursday, April 7
Topic: saving for College/Post-Secondary Education
Thursday, April 14
Topic: Preparing to Purchase a Home
Thursday, April 28
Registration link: https://linktr.ee/HANDSINC
Time(s): 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Robin Gordon
Contact Email: robin@handsinc.org
Contact Phone: 973-678-3110
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