Continuing Education

Adult Virtual Academy

4260 Westgate Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33409

(561) 687-6380 www.ava.palmbeachschools.org

Thanks to this service from the School District of Palm Beach County, to enjoy virtual classes, all you need is access to the internet. You can take classes on a computer or mobile device (check individual programs for acceptable devices). You can also access the classes from a public computer at your local library. Enjoy convenient online registration and payment by credit card. Virtual Fun & Leisure classes include 3D animation, audio, business, cooking, design, DIY improvements, languages, photography and more.

The district also offers ESOL, GED procurement and Adult High School classes through its Adult Virtual Academy.

FAU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Jupiter

5353 Parkside Drive, PA-134

Jupiter, FL 33458

(561) 799-8547 | (561) 799-8667 www.fau.edu/osherjupiter

Florida Atlantic University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is dedicated to enriching the intellectual and social lives of adult learners by offering stimulating educational opportunities, taught by outstanding university faculty and guest lecturers, designed to broaden students’ understanding of diverse cultural, societal, scientific and global issues. The Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Jupiter offers noncredit, university-level courses for learners of all ages, backgrounds and interests. Classes are presented at the Elinor Bernon Rosenthal Lifelong Learning Complex on FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus.

FAU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Boca Raton

777 Glades Road, CEH 31D Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561) 297-3185 www.olliboca.fau.edu

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) on the Boca Raton campus at FAU is dedicated to offering intellectually enriching educational experiences to adults of all ages. With more than 30,000 tickets sold per year, the program is a national model of exemplary Lifelong Learning programs. Non-credit courses are offered in a welcoming atmosphere with state-of-the-art facilities. This community of learners with no age threshold enjoys a diverse and creative curriculum, along with concerts and entertainment. Courses are taught by FAU professors and distinguished guest lecturers. Course offerings include such varied subjects as foreign policy, music, art, history, science, literature, philosophy, current events and films.

Palm Beach State College Corporate & Continuing Education (561) 868-3700 www.palmbeachstate.edu/cce

Palm Beach State College’s Corporate & Continuing Education department offers lifelong students the opportunity to delve into personal interests or professional development, or receive training, certification or a license without going through a college academic program. Courses take place on the Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, Loxahatchee Groves, Belle Glade and Boca Raton campuses. Areas of study include business and finance, computers and technology, cosmetology, criminal justice, EMS/public safety, fire training, the health sciences, hospitality, early childhood education and teacher education.

Florida Virtual School

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is a fully accredited, statewide public school district offering more than 190 courses to kindergarten to 12th grade students. Its certified teachers use a variety of personalized instructional programs to create individualized educational plans for every student.

Since 1997, FLVS students have successfully completed more than 5.1 million semester enrollments. FLVS also provides its digital curriculum and expertise to online and blended learning programs across the nation. Services include curriculum licensing, FLVS Global School, County Virtual Schools, digital learning labs and professional development.

FLVS is designed for students looking for high-quality education, unparalleled flexibility and support, an academic challenge, and ownership of their education in a safe, distraction-free learning environment. Students have a variety of tuition-free, flexible and fulltime options to choose from and can enroll in either one or multiple courses. Students have convenient 24/7 online access to more than 190 courses—including NCAAapproved core, electives, world languages, career and technical education, honors, college prep, and Advanced Placement®—allowing them to study anytime and anywhere.

Through personalized instructional offerings, students can build an educational plan that fits their unique needs. They receive live instruction and 1:1 support from Floridacertified teachers who have completed extensive professional development in online education. Students can also participate in collaborative assignments and connect with classmates, teachers and counselors through events, face-to-face field trips, competitions, conferences and more than 60 student clubs.

For more information on the Florida Virtual School, visit www.flvs.net.

Local Schools With Online Learning

Most of the Palm Beaches’ universities have online-education components. Here’s the breakdown.

Florida Atlantic University offers more than 40 online degree tracks in its colleges of Arts & Letters, Business, Education, Engineering and Computer Science, Nursing, Social Work and Criminal Justice, and Science. FAU’s classes are carefully designed to ensure online students are receiving identical instruction as its campus students. The courses are taught by highly acclaimed FAU research faculty using best-practice teaching strategies. Its online student support services portal replicates what is available to campus students. Students have access to award-winning tutorial support, online academic advisors, financial aid counselors, career support and more, with online tuition rates among the lowest in the state. For information, visit fau.edu/online.

Students at Lynn University’s online degree programs can earn bachelor’s degrees for less than $10,000 a year, or master’s degrees for as little as $650 per credit hour. As part of Lynn’s iPad-powered initiative, online students have the choice to bring their own iPad or receive a brand-new iPad from Lynn. The university offers online degrees in 50 majors, including Aviation Management, Business Administration, Communication and Media, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, International Business Management, Liberal Arts, Marketing, Psychology, Public Administration, and Sports Management. For information, call (877) 388-7239.

At Palm Beach State College, online courses are a great way for students to complete degree requirements while juggling work and/or family responsibilities. These highly interactive courses engage students with course content through structured online learning