PARENT UNIVERSITY COURSE OFFERINGS for NOVEMBER 2013
ACA 102 Understanding the IEP
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11/18/13 Say Yes Offices
12:00-1:30 pm*
109 Otisco St., 2nd floor
Presented by: Shana Lewis
Target Audience: Parents/guardians of children receiving special education services.
Description: This workshop will help parents understand all of the parts of a student’s Individualized Education
Plan (IEP). Find out what things you MUST know in order to give your child the best possible education.
Attendance: Only one session is being offered.
ACA 200 Animal ABCs
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11/9/13 Mundy Branch Library
10:00 am
1204 S. Geddes St.
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11/9/13 White Branch Library
12:00 pm
763 Butternut St.
Presented by: Rosamond Gifford Zoo staff
Target Audience: Parents and children under age 5.
Description: Children under 5 and their parents join zoo staff for this fun and exciting program focused on
storybooks and animals that feel smooth. Read a story, get hands-on items and meet some fascinating animals
up close. Food, drink and prizes included.
Attendance: You may attend any one session. Additional sessions will be offered on 12/14/13.
EDU 203 Identity Theft – Who’s Got Your Number?
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11/6/13 Onondaga Community College
12:00-1:30 pm*
Bistro, Gordon Student Center
Presented by: Shana Lewis, Bilingual Parent Outreach Specialist
Target Audience: All parents and supporters/caregivers.
Description: This workshop will help you understand what identity theft is, how crooks get your personal
information, when you have to give your social security number and when to say no, tips to protect yourself on
the internet, warning signs that you may be a victim and what to do and where to go for help if you are a victim
of identity theft.
Attendance: Only one session is being offered.
EDU 308
Real Sex Ed for Parents
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11/6, 11/13 Nottingham High School 6:00-7:30 pm
& 11/20/13
3100 E. Genesee St.
Presented by:
Bri Wedge, CAPP Youth Educator
Huntington Family Centers, Inc.
Target Audience: Parents of middle and high school students.
Description: A real discussion about adolescents, pregnancy, STDs, HIV/AIDS, abstinence and birth control.
Activities and videos will demonstrate for parents the skills they need to talk about healthy sexual choices
with their middle and high school aged children.
Attendance: Must attend all 3 weeks.
EDU 309 Making it Happen: College for Adults
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11/12/13 Say Yes Offices
12:00-1:30 pm*
109 Otisco St., 2nd floor
Presented by: Nichole Henry & Marsha Senior
University College of Syracuse University
Target Audience: All parents/guardians.
Description: This workshop will inform you about higher educational opportunities available for you, the
parent. Learn how to begin and manage the college search process and how to get financial aid and
acceptance to college.
Attendance: Only one session is being offered.
GPD 300 ZUMBA!!
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11/7/13 Henninger High School
6:00-7:00 pm
600 Robinson St.
Presented by: Alicia Dermady, Certified Trainer, YMCA
Target Audience: All parents and supporters/caregivers.
Description: Zumba classes fuse hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic
workout. Routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow are combined to tone and sculpt
your body while burning fat.
Attendance: Any time you wish! Additional sessions will be held at Henninger on 11/14/13, 11/21/13,
12/5/13 and 12/12/13.
GPD 304 Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
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11/14/13 Bellevue Elementary School 5:30-7:00 pm
530 Stolp Ave.
Presented by: Anthony Singleton, Mass Mutual
Target Audience: All parents and supporters/caregivers.
Description: This introductory seminar helps parents to begin thinking about basic financial topics like
budgeting, saving, interest, credit scores and why they’re important to your family.
Attendance: Only one session is being offered.
TEK 201 Google Tools
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11/14/13 Say Yes Offices
12:00-1:30 pm*
11/21/13 109 Otisco St., 2nd floor
Presented by: Brenda Aull-Klaben, SCSD
Target Audience: All parents/guardians.
Description: Learn how to use Google for everyday living.
Attendance: You may attend one or both sessions.
TEK 302 iPhone Tips & Tricks
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11/7/13 Professional Dev. Center
12:00-1:30 pm
1005 W. Fayette St.
Presented by: Brenda Aull-Klaben, SCSD
Target Audience: All parents/guardians.
Description: Learn some of the basics to get the most out of your iPhone. Includes apps that will help you keep
track of your student, health and wellness apps and more.
Attendance: Only one session is being offered.
November 2013 Lunch & Learn Classes
All classes will be held at the following location unless otherwise noted:
Say Yes Offices, 109 Otisco St., 2nd Floor
12:00 – 1:30 (includes lunch)
Parent University’s unique learning opportunity continues with Lunch & Learn classes. Join us for Lunch &
Learn classes on select days at noon. Class will be held from 12:00 – 1:00 with lunch served at 1:00. You can
grab your lunch to go, or sit with us and enjoy your meal in class. These sessions require registration at least
one day in advance. Unless indicated otherwise, classes will be held in the Say Yes Offices at 109 Otisco
Street (2nd floor).
November 6
EDU 203
Identity Theft – Who’s Got Your Number?
Held at Onondaga Community College (Bistro, Gordon Student Center)
November 12
EDU 309
Making it Happen: College for Adults
November 14
TEK 201
Google Tools
November 18
ACA 102
Understanding the IEP
November 21
TEK 201
Google Tools
For all Lunch & Learn classes, pre-register online at: www.scsdparentuniversity.com
PARENT UNIVERSITY COURSE OFFERINGS for DECEMBER 2013
ACA 200 Animal ABCs
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12/14/13 Mundy Branch Library
10:00 am
1204 S. Geddes St.
_____________________________________________________
12/14/13 White Branch Library
12:00 pm
763 Butternut St.
Presented by: Rosamond Gifford Zoo staff
Target Audience: Parents and children under age 5.
Description: Children under 5 and their parents join zoo staff for this fun and exciting program focused on
storybooks and animals that feel smooth. Read a story, get hands-on items and meet some fascinating animals
up close. Food, drink and prizes included.
Attendance: You may attend any one session.
ACA 400 Preparing for Your CSE Meeting
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12/17/13 Say Yes Offices
12:00-1:30 pm*
109 Otisco St., 2nd floor
Presented by: Shana Lewis, Bilingual Parent Outreach Specialist
Target Audience: All parents and supporters/caregivers of students receiving special education services.
Description: This training provides tips for preparing for your child’s Committee on Special Education (CSE)
meeting. Learn the purpose for the meeting, roles and responsibilities of members, important documentation
you should have, strategies for reviewing goals and objectives and how to follow up with members of the team.
Attendance: Only one session is being offered.
GPD 300 ZUMBA!!
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12/5/13 Henninger High School
6:00-7:00 pm
12/12/13 600 Robinson St.
Presented by: Alicia Dermady, Certified Trainer, YMCA
Target Audience: All parents and supporters/caregivers.
Description: Zumba classes fuse hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic
workout. Routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow are combined to tone and sculpt
your body while burning fat.
Attendance: Any time you wish!
SEM 104 Stewards of Children: Child Sex Abuse
Prevention Training
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12/14/13 Bellevue Elementary School 5:30-7:30 pm
530 Stolp Ave.
Presented by: Ginger Price and Anna Walters, Vera House
Target Audience: All parents and supporters/caregivers.
Description: During this interactive workshop you will watch a video with adult survivors sharing their
stories, learning from them the long-term effects of child sexual abuse and how we can prevent this from
happening to our own child(ren).
Attendance: Only one session is being offered.
TEK 301 PowerPoint 1
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12/5/13 Professional Dev. Center
12:00-1:30 pm
1005 W. Fayette St.
Presented by: Brenda Aull-Klaben, SCSD
Target Audience: Parents/guardians, teachers and administrators.
Description: Learn the basics of using Microsoft PowerPoint. Create slides, import sound or make exciting
flyers using the PowerPoint application. Perfect for new or beginning users.
Attendance: You may attend one or both sessions (see PowerPoint 2 below).
TEK 301 PowerPoint 2
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12/12/13 Professional Dev. Center
5:00-6:30 pm
1005 W. Fayette St.
Presented by: Brenda Aull-Klaben, SCSD
Target Audience: Parents/guardians, teachers and administrators.
Description: You’ve got the basics, now learn how to do even more using PowerPoint. This class is a
continuation for new or beginner users. Intermediate users may wish to take Part 2 only.
Attendance: You may attend one or both sessions (see PowerPoint 1 above).
December 2013 Lunch & Learn Classes
All classes will be held at the following location unless otherwise noted:
Say Yes Offices, 109 Otisco St., 2nd Floor
12:00 – 1:30 (includes lunch)
Parent University’s unique learning opportunity continues with Lunch & Learn classes. Join us for Lunch &
Learn classes on select days at noon. Class will be held from 12:00 – 1:00 with lunch served at 1:00. You can
grab your lunch to go, or sit with us and enjoy your meal in class. These sessions require registration at least
one day in advance. Unless indicated otherwise, classes will be held in the Say Yes Offices at 109 Otisco
Street (2nd floor).
December 17
ACA 400
Preparing for your CSE Meeting
For all Lunch & Learn classes, pre-register online at: www.scsdparentuniversity.com