Homeschooling can be a bit of a mystery if you're new to the topic. In this course, you'll start at the beginning, delving into the history of homeschooling and examining its status today in all 50 states. You'll see how to find the laws and regulations that govern your community and you might be surprised to learn that homeschooling is legal and growing all around you. As you discover what you need to know to homeschool your children, you'll also become familiar with the terminology the homeschool community uses.

You'll see how homeschooling gives you the opportunity to socialize your children as well as build long-lasting and productive relationships with peers and adults. You'll also find out how homeschooling gives you unique opportunities to teach valuable life skills. From manners to money management, you can be sure your children master subjects that don't make it into most textbooks. You'll also learn about full-time homeschooling for travelers and how it can fit into their adventurous lives. When you finish this course, you'll have lots of information and guidance to plot your homeschooling course for years to come!

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Foster family involvement in education with this teacher professional development course that teaches you how to support your students academically and their social-emotional wellbeing by building strong home-to-school connections. You will learn specific strategies for building connections with students' families and keeping your students and their parents engaged in their child's learning path. The course will focus on providing you with explicit examples of support strategies that you can implement to strengthen the classroom community and your relationship with each child's family. The course will help you build a plan for student engagement that is ready to be implemented in the classroom by providing you with action plans, strategy guides, and other resources ready for use.

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Tracing your family's history is a fascinating journey. Genealogy Basics will help you understand the genealogy research process and how to interpret the information you find. This course guides you through the search process for family names using several subscription-based websites, which you can access while enrolled in this class.

You will learn through hands-on examples that help you dig deeper into your family's past. You will develop a strategy to accomplish your objectives, evaluate the results, and share that information with others. You will discover where to look, who to contact, and how to make your family history come alive!

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Come explore along a trail that the instructor has found to be an excellent mushrooming area. The class will also discuss commonly found wild edibles including nutritious greens, their uses, and their niche in the local ecology. This course involves some moderate hiking. The group will meet at the Rt. 17 parking lot for the Georges Highland Path trail.

Bringing Community Together, One Step At A Time

Since 2001, we have opened our doors to welcome community members to walk our multiple indoor and outdoor walking routes throughout the Noble High School property. Indoor routes range from 1/3 to 1/2 mile. If you’re up for a challenge, you have the option of including stairs in your workout. The outdoor routes are about a mile in distance. This is a great way to get in some exercise, especially during the cold New England months. Bring a friend or come as a family. All are welcome! Not to mention, joining is FREE!

To join, just drop by the main office to sign in and pick up a name tag. When you're done, you just sign out and drop off your name tag. Join the fun and become a Noble Strider!

Thinking about exploring Europe—or beyond—by river? Join us for an informative seminar where you'll learn everything you need to know to plan the perfect river cruise. From choosing the right cruise line and itinerary to understanding what's included (and what's not), this session is ideal for first-timers and seasoned travelers alike. Get insider tips, explore sample itineraries, and leave feeling ready to chart your next great adventure.

Planning a trip to London and not sure where to start? Join Leslie Slater of Cobbled Streets Travel for a fun, one-night class full of helpful tips, smart planning advice, and insider info to make your dream trip a reality. Whether it’s your first time across the pond or you just want to make the most of your visit, Leslie’s got you covered with all the need-to-know details to help you travel smarter and stress-free.

Create Your Own Hammered Silver Jewelry!

Join Beth, a talented instructor with a wealth of experience and creativity, as she guides you through the process of making your very own hammered silver jewelry. Get ready to hammer, shape, and shine your way to a beautiful piece you’ll be proud to wear - or gift! Choose your project: earrings, pendants, or a ring - make it personal, make it shine! Please bring a hand towel to work on and any jewelry tools you already have.

A materials fee of $10 due to the instructor at the start of the class. Beth will also have additional jewelry kits available for purchase.