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Creating WordPress Websites Series
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Creating WordPress Websites Series

$230

with Richard Mansfield, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

This series of courses will take you from having zero experience and knowledge of web design to more advanced techniques.

Culinary Arts Interest Only List

Free

with Wayne Kregling, Spruce Mountain Adult Education

This is not a confirmation of enrollment. 

If you are interested in learning when and where the class is, please register on this "INTEREST ONLY" list.

An email from cmichaud@rsu73.com will be sent to you with the process of how to enroll in the class.

This 16-week course begins with foundational knife skills and advances to fine dining techniques. Towards the end, students will sit for the National Kitchen Manager ServeSafe Certification Exam.

Classes run Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm and provide comprehensive training.

Course Structure:

First Part:
*Class Instruction and ServeSafe Review
*Focus on foundational culinary skills, including knife skills and basic cooking techniques.
*Comprehensive review of the ServeSafe books.
* Reading assignments for each class to reinforce learning and prepare for the ServeSafe exam.

Second Part:
*Hands-On Experience
*Practical experience in a restaurant-type setting with our student-run Cafe.
*Application of learned skills in a real-world environment to enhance practical knowledge and proficiency.

In addition to culinary training, we offer assistance with job placement, work readiness, and interview skills to ensure graduates are well-prepared for culinary careers.

Funding options are available for qualifying students, making this opportunity accessible to those who qualify.

Join us for an immersive and comprehensive culinary education that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the culinary arts.

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in the Diverse Classroom
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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in the Diverse Classroom

$145

with Dion Felix and Julie Coates, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Educators and psychologists know that learning is significantly affected by factors such as stress, anxiety, self-image, cultural expectations and societal expectations. The increasing number of students diverse backgrounds in today’s classrooms introduces a tremendous diversity of lived experience which influences how students learn. 

In today’s public schools, the majority of teachers, 80% are white, and the majority of learners are students of color. This fact alone suggests a strong potential for a cultural and communication gap between teachers and their students. Research findings confirm that black students face significant challenges to their learning as a result of unconscious bias and lack of cultural awareness on the part of teachers. It is well documented that black students, particularly boys, are more likely to be on the receiving end of disciplinary action, more likely to be suspended from school, and are at greater risk of failing than are other students. It is also well documented that black children are perceived to be older than white children of the same age and are more likely, as a result, to have expectations for behavior that are developmentally inappropriate. These factors, along with micro-aggressions that are common, and sometimes racially motivated aggression by peers render the learning environment for black students fraught with challenges that may be unseen or unrecognized by educators.

In this course, we will examine the factors that come together to create unique challenges to black students in the classroom and explore ways in which teachers can minimize those challenges and support school success for all students.

CEUs/ILUs: 1.6

Length (in hours): 16

Current Trends in Nonprofit Management
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Current Trends in Nonprofit Management

$79 Originally: $145

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

To effectively manage a nonprofit organization, leaders need to be aware of the current trends, challenges, and best practices that are shaping the sector. This course will provide an overview of the key topics that are the focus of today's nonprofit leaders. You will learn about the ways in which the nonprofit sector is changing, as well as some new approaches to leadership, strategic planning, marketing, and fundraising. This course will also explore how nonprofits can grow, sustain themselves in challenging times, and utilize data and technology to improve their performance and assess their progress.

This is an online course and can start anytime.

Click on this link to find out more.

Customer Service Certificate
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Customer Service Certificate

$245

with Nanette Sanders-Cobb and Greg Marsello, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Customer service is now essential for businesses and all work organizations.  With the increase of technology, human interaction with customers becomes all the more important.  Whether it relates to retaining customers, serving your audience, or turning inquiries from potential customers into sales, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success.  Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set, improve productivity, and increase your organization’s success. You will also take away some extraordinary customer service techniques you won’t find anywhere else. 

CEUs/ILUs: 3.2

Length (in hours): 32

Price in USD $245

Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.

Data Analysis Certificate
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Data Analysis Certificate

$495 Originally: $245

with UGot Class, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace.  Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions.

Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills.  Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally, you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand.

Whether your business is home based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.

Click here for more information about the course specifics, dates, cost and registration.

There is also a self-study version available with no specific start dates.

Data Analysis Certificate
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Data Analysis Certificate

$495

with John Rutledge and Mary Dereshiwsky, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace.  Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. 

Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally, you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home-based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.

Students need to have Microsoft Excel to complete this certificate. 

This Certificate must be taken in the following order:

  • Introduction
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced  

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8

Length (in hours): 48

Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.

Dental Assistant
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Dental Assistant

$3,200 Originally: $495

with Academy of Medical Professions, Noble Adult & Community Education

12-week Certificate program in Dental Assisting for one of the most high-demand careers. This program is designed to teach all aspects of dental assisting and provide you with the skills you need to work in this field and pass a national certificate exam. This program is taught by a Dentist and includes an opportunity for internships. We now offer an option for Lab days, please ask for more details! The price of the course includes all books, exam preparation materials and fees for the DANB RHS® certificate program. Upon passing the DANB RHS®, you will receive a certificate of knowledge based on competency for that component from DANB. Payment plans available. 

Live Classes Monday 6-8 PM OR Online Anytime, Self-Paced





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