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Explore a Career as a Paralegal
with Sam Germana, York Adult Education

Careers in the legal field often require many years of training, but paralegals can enter the job market quickly. What's more, paralegals earn good salaries and have many opportunities for advancement. In fact, a skilled paralegal can do almost all the jobs a lawyer does. In this course, you will discover what paralegals do and find out what you will need to know in order to begin your own paralegal career. You will start by getting an excellent grounding in legal terminology, contract law, and the tort system. Next, you will learn how to perform legal analysis, conduct interviews and investigations, write legal briefs, and prepare for appeals. Finally, you will get tips on internships and job-hunting. By the time you're finished, you will know if becoming a paralegal is the right career choice for you.
Session Start Dates:
Sept 14 | Oct 12 | Nov 16 | Dec 14 | Jan 18 | Feb 15 | Mar 15 | Apr 12 | May 17 | Jun 14
FY23 Instructors
with York Adult Education

Thank you for teaching for us for the academic year FY23. Please let me know if any of your information needs to be changed.
Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional
with ed2go.com/yace ., York Adult Education

Communication skills are crucial in the health care profession. From emails to reporting, correct grammar usage and writing techniques are important aspects of professional success. Whether you're an entry-level health care professional or an industry veteran, this course will help you sharpen or maintain your communication skills.
This course focuses on correct grammar usage within the health care profession. Packed with real life applications, you will review the entire writing process, emphasizing the importance of quality writing. By course completion, you will be able to confidently write medical reports, correspondences, emails, progress notes, charting, research, and other professional documentation one would encounter in the healthcare environment.
Session Start Dates: Start Anytime
Helping Elderly Parents
with Steve Alcorn, York Adult Education

Are your parents in their golden years? Learning how to help parents or other loved ones through their transition can prepare you for your own. This compassionate and comprehensive class will give you the tools, techniques, and insights for this passage.
Growing older is a part of life. Some aspects are joyful, some bittersweet, some frustrating, some frightening. You will learn what to expect, what to watch for, how to deal with physical and emotional challenges, and where to find resources to help. You'll understand the impact of retirement, learn how to choose a nursing home, and be prepared to deal with death. You'll learn about financial and legal considerations, health issues, and family interpersonal relationships. You'll be introduced to special communication skills, observation methods, and coping mechanisms to ease the burden for everyone involved. You'll learn to handle most of the challenges you will face while coming to appreciate and cherish the privilege of the journey.
Session Start Dates: Aug 17 | Sep 14 | Oct 12
High School Electives
with Valerie Lawson, Washington County Adult & Community Education

Elective classes are built with the student's interest in mind. Classes include a mix of instruction and project-based assignments developed with the instructor.
Office Hours/Class time by arrangement.
High School English I, II, III, IV
with Valerie Lawson, Washington County Adult & Community Education

Course Summary: These four courses cover Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior English. The courses are based on the Common Core Standards for English and Language Arts.
In this course, students will work on writing, vocabulary development, reading informational texts, and will have opportunities to develop speaking and listening skills. Learning is provided through books, articles, videos and others with a focus on exploring works of powerful literature from around the globe.
Office Hours/Class time by Arrangement.
High School Mathematics
with Jon Shute, Washington County Adult & Community Education

Pre-Algebra- Introduces students to mathematical principles required for future success in Algebra.
Algebra I- Develop understanding of abstract concepts in algebra such as: fractions, integers, exponents, quadratic equations etc.
Algebra II- In depth exploration of abstract concepts in algebra.
Geometry- Introduces students to a visual and numerical study of shapes, sizes, patterns, and positions.
Office Hours/Class time by Arrangement.
High School Sciences
with Jon Shute, Washington County Adult & Community Education

High school credit classes in Biology, Chemistry, and science electives.
Office Hours/Class time by Arrangement.