COOKING Courses for Adults

Driving has changed since you first got your license, and taking the SMART drivers course could save you money. The SMART driver course is presented by AARP Driver Safety to seniors to assist them to stay safe drivers, taking into account all the changes that occur as they age. Upon completion of the course, participants will be issued certificates of completion to take to their insurance agents as proof of attending the course. The AARP SMART Driver Course is recognized by Minnesota Driver & Vehicle Services as an approved accident prevention course for drivers 50 years of age and older. Insured drivers 50 years of age or older may be eligible for an appropriate reduction in automobile insurance premium charges valid for three years after completing this course. Please check with your insurance company or agent for any additional requirements for eligibility. Payment is required at the time of registration. If you are an AARP member, you will need your membership number to register.

All courses will be held at Vista 120, 2777 34th St S:

AE11 – Beverly Henning

$30 ($25 Reduced Fee for AARP Members) ($5 United Health Care Supplement Member)

AE11A

Wed, 9/27, 12:30-4:30 PM

AE11B

Wed, 10/25, 12:30-4:30 PM

AE11C

Tues, 11/14, 12:30-4:30 PM

AE11D

Tues, 12/12, 12:30-4:30 PM

What is Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)?

It's a program for families with young children ages birth to kindergarten entry, offered by the Moorhead Area Public School District. ECFE offers a wide variety of classes and services to families. The current offerings are listed here. Put on your play clothes, call your friends and sign up now to begin building skills and making memories.

Look on the following pages for:

Fall Session

Separating Classes ............... 36 Non-Separating Classes ..... 37

Register Early

Small class sizes ensure personal attention, however Early Childhood Family Education classes fill quickly. Register early to secure your spot.

Location

Classes are held at Vista Center for Education, 2777 34th St. S., Moorhead.

Staff

All ECFE instructors are licensed teachers. They each hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree with specialized training in child and family development.

Registration

ECFE classes fill quickly. Register by mail, phone (218-284-3400) or online isd152.org/ CE. Cancellation of a class could occur if the number of participants required to hold the class do not register.

Age Requirements

Child must be required age for classes by the first day of the class. State funding requires that only children ages birth through kindergarten entry may participate in our ECFE programs, unless otherwise indicated.

Class Fees

Tuition rates are indicated with each class description and are payable upon registration. All families are welcome. Moorhead School District residents receive a reduced fee, which you will find in parentheses, behind the fee in each class description. Fee is per family except where noted.

Scholarships for Moorhead Area Public School District Residents

If your budget is too tight to allow for an ECFE class, call us at 218-284-3400 for sliding fee or scholarship information.

Weather-Related Cancellations

Check online at moorheadschools.org or listen to the radio or TV to receive the latest update on any storm-related cancellations or late-starting time for classes.

Cancellation Policy

Unless otherwise specified, if you have to cancel, we can give you a full refund only if you notify the Community Education Office at least 48 hours prior to the first class meeting. Refunds after a class has begun will be given only in extreme circumstances. In the unlikely event your class is canceled, we will give a full refund.

Fall Session

Parent-Child -- Separating Classes

Class Structure: Parents and children spend the first hour together working on activities the teacher and room provides. Then we transition into circle time, which may consist of music, finger plays, movement activities, books, flannel board stories, puppets and other child-centered activities. The second hour parents discuss topics of interest with each other and a licensed parent educator. Children enjoy play time, remaining with a licensed early childhood educator. You know your child best. If your child is not ready to separate, you can stay with your child the entire class.

FALL FAMILY CONNECTIONS (birth to kindergarten entry)

MONDAY CLASSES

*No class 10/16 & 11/20

EPC120A - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Vanessa Warling

13 Mondays, 9/11-12/18, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 104, $156 ($130)*

EPC120B - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Vanessa Warling

13 Mondays, 9/11-12/18,10:30 am-12:15 pm

Vista Room 104, $156 ($130)*

TUESDAY CLASSES

*No class 10/17 & 11/21

EPC120C - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Vanessa Warling

13 Tuesdays,9/12-12/19, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 104, $156 ($130)*

EPC120D - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause

13 Tuesdays, 9/12-12/19,10:30-12:15 pm

Vista Room 102, $156 ($130)*

EPC120E - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Vanessa Warling

13 Tuesdays, 9/12-12/19,10:30-12:15 pm

Vista Room 104, $156 ($130)*

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

*No class 10/18 & 11/22

EPC120F- Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright

13 Wednesdays, 9/13-12/20, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 102, $156 ($130)*

EPC120G - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Dani Wright

13 Wednesdays, 9/13-12/20, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 104, $156 ($130)*

EPC120H - Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright

13 Wednesdays, 9/13-12/20, 10:30 am-12:15 pm

Vista Room 102, $156 ($130)*

WEDNESDAY CLASSES CONT.

EPC120J - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Dani Wright

13 Wednesdays, 9/13-12/20, 10:30 am- 12:15 pm, Vista Room 104, $156 ($130)*

THURSDAY CLASSES

*No class 10/19 or 11/23

EPC120K - Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright

13 Thursdays, 9/14-12/21, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 102, $156 ($130)*

EPC120L - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause

13 Thursdays, 9/14-12/21, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 104, $156 ($130)*

EPC120M - Rotating ECFE Teachers

13 Thursdays, 9/14-5/24, 5:30-7 pm

Vista Room 102, $156 ($130)*

FRIDAY CLASSES

*No class 9/29, 10/20, 11/10 or 11/24

EPC120N - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause

10 Fridays, 9/15-12/21, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 102, $120 ($100)*

EPC120Q - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause

10 Fridays, 9/15-12/21, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 104, $120 ($100)*

EPC120R - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause

10 Fridays, 9/15-12/21, 10:30-12:15 pm

Vista Room 102, $120 ($100)*

EPC120S - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause

10 Fridays, 9/15-12/21, 10:30-12:15pm

Vista Room 104, $120 ($100)*

Year Long Classes

EPC118A - Rachel Stalberger & Dani Wright

33 Tuesdays, 9/12-5/24, 8-10 am

Vista Room 105, $396 ($330)*

EPC118B - Rachel Stalberger & Dani Wright

33 Tuesdays, 9/12-5/24, 10:15-12:15pm

Vista Room 105, $396 ($330)*

EPC118C - Rachel Stalberger & Vanessa Warling

31 Thursdays, 9/14-5/24, 8:45-10:45 a.m.

Vista Room 105, $396 ($330)*

EPC118D - Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright

31 Thursdays, 9/14-5/24, 10:30am -12:15pm,

Vista Room 102, $372 ($310)*

EPC118E - Nancy Fix-Shelton & Jen Krause

31 Thursdays, 9/14-5/24, 10:30am -12:15pm,

Vista Room 104, $372 ($310)*

EPC118F - MAPS Employee Family Connections

31 Thursdays, 9/14-5/24, 4-5:30pm

Vista Room 102, $372 ($310)*

Family Connections - Fun Outdoors

Bring us your moms, your dads, your grandparents, your infants, toddlers and preschoolers! We will enjoy our time together exploring the outdoors and having fun! You know your child best. For separating classes, if your child is not ready to separate, you are welcome to stay with your child the entire class time.

*No class 10/18 & 11/22

EPC109A - Rachel Stalberger & Jen Krause

13 Wednesdays, 9/13-12/21, 10 am-12 pm

Vista Room 105, $182 ($156)*

EPC109B - Rachel Stalberger & Jen Krause

13 Wednesdays, 9/13-12/21, 12:15-2:15 pm

Vista Room 105, $182 ($156)*

Toddler Time

Join our class to have fun with other toddlers exploring and learning while connecting with other parents experiencing the toddler stage along with you! You know your child best. For separating classes, if your child is not ready to separate, you are welcome to stay with your child the entire class time.

EPC70A - Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright

13 Mondays, 9/11-12/18, 9-10:30 am

Vista Room 102, $96 ($90)*

*No class 10/16 & 11/20

Parent-Child -- Non-Separating Classes

These classes are designed to help parents and children get familiar with our building and our teachers without leaving each other's side. It also enables families to spend more time together in play activities. Parent's who work away from home love this option. You will have the opportunity to learn finger plays and songs, create art and activities and anything else our creative teachers plan for you.

Baby Beginnings

Little ones will have the comfort of exploring and playing in a new environment. Caregivers have an opportunity to relax and connect with other adults that are experiencing the same stages and growth in their little ones.

EPC176A - Shanna Fischer & Dani Wright

13 Mondays, 9/11-12/18 , 11 am-12 pm

Vista Room 102, $117($104)*

*No class 10/16 & 11/20

Early Childhood Family Education

Saturday Class Family Fun

Saturday classes are a g reat way to check out an ECFE class while having fun with your little ones! Join Teacher Katy for fun activities while exploring our environment. Each Saturday class is a separate registration and will have a different theme. Register early to ensure a spot for you and your little one!

Art Exploration

EPC188A - Katy Peltier

9/30, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 102, $24 ($19)*

EPC188B - Katy Peltier

9/30, 10:30 am-12:15 pm

Vista Room 102, $24 ($19)*

ENGINEERING FUN

EPC189A - Katy Peltier

10/14, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 102, $24 ($19)*

EPC189B - Katy Peltier

10/14, 10:30 am-12:15 pm

Vista Room 102, $24 ($19)*

Art Materials Exploration

EPC190A - Katy Peltier

11/11 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 102, $24 ($19)*

EPC190B - Katy Peltier

11/11, 10:30 am-12:15 pm

Vista Room 102, $24 ($19)*

SCIENCE FUN

EPC191A - Katy Peltier

12/2, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 102, $24 ($19)*

EPC191B - Katy Peltier

12/2, 10:30 am-12:15 pm

Vista Room 102, $24 ($19)*

Join us for some afternoon fun as we enter the world of STEAM and learn through play. This class will give students hands on experience in science, technology, art and mathematics.

EP187A - Rachel Stahlberger & Dani Wright

13 Thursdays, 9/13-12/20, 12:15-2:15 pm

Vista Room 105, $182 ($156)*

*No class 10/18 & 11/23

MORNING MAKE & TAKE

Homeschool Connections

This class is for families with children birth through age 8, who are home schooling their child or children. Join us for a class that will provide you and your child opportunities to play and explore. There will be activities for your child to explore and a time for you to connect with other parents who are home schooling their children.

EPC185A Nancy Fix-Shelton & Shanna Fischer

13 Tuesdays, 9/12-12/19, 12:45-2:45 pm

Vista Room 104, $156 ($130)*

*No class 10/17 & 11/21

Each week we will feature a simple home made toy, circle time prop or handy visual that you could use at home. You get to try them out with your child during Parent-Child time. During Parent time you will get to make your own to take home while you discuss parenting topics.

EP184A - Shanna Fischer & Jen Krause

13 Tuesdays, 9/12-12/19, 8:30-10:15 am

Vista Room 102, $156 ($130)*

*No class 10/17 & 11/21

Classes are offered in-person, synchronously on Google Meet, accessing multiple distance learning homework platforms, or a mix of any of these options. Contact the office for the current schedule.

Adult Diploma

Competency-based diploma option to earn a high school diploma from the Minnesota Department of Education. Open to ages 19 and over.

GED Preparation

Classes for individuals seeking a General Education Development (GED) diploma studying the 4 subjects: language arts, social studies, science, and math.

GED Testing

Students enrolled with Moorhead Adult Education are eligible to take their Official GED exams at the certified Pearson VUE testing center located at Vista Center for Education. Call 218-284-3460 for the test schedule. Minnesota residents may qualify to take the first test in each area at no cost.

Basic Skills

Individualized independent study support in the core academic subject areas.

Computer Skills*

Classroom instruction and independent study of the Northstar Digital Literacy Skills modules. *this is a secondary goal for enrolled students

Soft Skills

Academic Career Employability Skills including: effective communication, navigating systems, developing a future pathway and

Online Specialty Courses

English for Healthcare, English for CDL, English for Driving, Math for the Trades and more!

ESL

English language classes to improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

Citizenship Preparation

Support to prepare students for the Citizenship interview to become a U.S. citizen.

Eligibility:

Individuals age 17 and over who are not enrolled in another K-12 program.

Location:

Vista Center for Education

2777 34th St. S., Moorhead

Other consortium locations: Hawley, Barnesville, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, and Wheaton

Enrollment: www.isd152.org/abe or 218-284-3450

Questions?

Call 218-284-3400 during office hours, 8 am - 4 pm or email, communityeducation@ moorheadschools.org.

Register Early

Register early so you won't be disappointed. Often classes reach the maximum enrollment quickly. Also, classes depend on minimum enrollments. Don't take a chance your class may be full or canceled.

Are You In?

Class confirmations and reminders are sent to those who have provided email addresses. If your class is canceled, we will contact you. If you haven't heard from us, simply show up for your class and enjoy.

Inclement Weather

If Moorhead schools are canceled, Community Education classes are canceled as well. Check the district's website at moorheadschools. org for announcements or listen to one of the major local TV or radio stations.

Instructors

Some Community Education classes are taught by independent business professionals and are intended to provide information. We do not endorse any opinions, products or suggestions expressed in these classes.

Policy of Nondiscrimination

Moorhead Area Public Schools is hereby advising students, parents, employees and the general public that all employment, vocational and regular education opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status or veteran status. The district also certifies that the Human Resources Office shall ensure that efforts are continually made to provide a drugfree environment. Employees and students will receive education and assistance as needed, and may be suspended, expelled or discharged for violations regarding drug use or policy violations. Contact the Title IX Officer at 218-284-3350 with Title IX and Section 504 compliance questions or concerns.

If for any reason, your class does not meet your expectations, we will credit or refund your class fee. We offer this guarantee because we believe our classes will meet or exceed your expectations. It is our goal to develop lasting relationships built on quality programs and excellent service.

Reasonable Accomodation

Community Education welcomes participants of all abilities. Reasonable accommodations (i.e. elevator access, large-print visuals, etc.) are available. Please contact us at least two weeks prior to the activity start date to request an accommodation.

Cancellation Policy

Unless otherwise specified, if you must cancel, we can give a full refund only if you notify the Community Education Offce at least 48 hours prior to the first class meeting. Refunds after a class as begun will be given only in extreme circumstances and will be subject to a $5 processing fee. In the unlikely event your class is canceled, we will give a full refund.

Scholarship Information

A limited number of scholarships are available to school district residents demonstrating extreme financial need. These scholarships may include Community Education classes and activities. They do not apply to Driver Education, AARP Smart Driver or Certificate courses. Application forms are available at the Community Education Office or by calling 218-284-3400.

High School Students

High school students are welcome to register for classes that don't have an age limit. All other students are welcome to attend classes that include their age in the description (usually found in youth and family section).

Acceptable Behavior

Unsafe behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the class.