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August 20– December 20, 2019

Fall 2019

adulteducation.pleasantonusd.net

CLASS SCHEDULE

PLEASANTON ADULT AND

CAREER EDUCATION

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIPAt the Pleasanton Unified School District, we support lifelong learning through our world class Pleasanton Adult and Career Education programs. We are proud to provide options for all community members. Our programs have supported hundreds of students of all backgrounds and abilities as they advance their learning for college and career readiness, sharpen their occu-pational skills and expand their career opportunities.

We believe strongly that our students will make a better world, and continue to invest in them to become resourceful, resilient, responsible and engaged world citizens. This commitment does not stop after high school. We are excited to introduce opportunities to make lifelong learning a reality for all community members.

We invite you to learn more about our Adult and Career Education program offerings! This is the year to learn a new skill, advance your career or gain a hobby!

MISSION AND VISIONPleasanton Adult and Career Education strives to provide relevant and meaningful learning opportunities for adults in the Pleasanton community in alignment with the PUSD Strategic Plan. Our core program areas are English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult High School Diploma and Equivalency, Adults with Disabilities, Career Education, and Parent/Guardian and Community Education. Our goal is to be an integral part of the lifelong learning options for our community members.


Dr. David Haglund Superindendent

Glen Sparks, Director Beth Cutter, Assistant Director

Do you want to teach adults?We are always looking for ENTHUSIASTIC and CAPABLE Teachers

in a range of program areas including:Community Education

Career EducationESL

Especially: The Arts • Fitness • Personal Finance • Mandarin Language

Have an idea for a class you’d like to teach?LET US KNOW!

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

3adulteducation.pleasantonusd.net (925) 463-0616

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Adults With Disabilities ........................................................................................................... 4

Career Education ........................................................................................................................5

Community Education ..............................................................................................................7

Computers & Technology ................................................................................................7

Cooking & Culinary Arts ................................................................................................ 8

Fine Arts & Crafts ..........................................................................................................10

Health & Wellness ............................................................................................................ 11

Home Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 12

Languages ......................................................................................................................... 12

Parenting .......................................................................................................................... 13

Retirement ....................................................................................................................... 15

English ........................................................................................................................................ 16

High School Diploma and Equivalency ................................................................................ 17

Community Education Series ................................................................................................18

Registration Information ......................................................................................................... 19

Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................................... 19

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CLASS LOCATIONSAVHS= Amador Valley High School 1155 Santa Rita Rd

ACL= Abbie Computer Lab 4750 First St

HPMS= Harvest Park Middle School 4900 Valley Ave

MCC= Muslim Community Center 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300

SAC= St. Augustine Church 3999 Bernal Ave

PUSD = PUSD District Office 4665 Bernal Ave

VHS= Village High School 4645 Bernal Ave

Exact classroom location is available in our online course descriptions.https://adulteducation.pleasantonusd.net

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ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

Career and Life Skills for Adults with Disabilities This course focuses on living a happy and healthy life for adult with disabilities. It will provide supports for career readiness. It will address topics such as living up your full potential and how to manage an independent life style. Teresa LeMay has been an Education Specialist for 20 years in the Pleasanton / Livermore School Districts. She specializes in using a multi-sensory approach to teaching students with learning disabilities. She has a deep passion for teaching people with disabilities how to reach their full potential, feel successful in all aspects of learning, and living a healthy and happy life.

VHS 9/11-10/30 We 4:30-6:15 PM LeMay $00

Thank Youto the following businesses

for hiring our internship graduates!

ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

Pleasanton Unified & DoubleTreeby Hilton Hotel

Paid Internship for Adults2019-2020

Pleasanton Unified School District’s Adult and Career Education Department is offering a paid internship program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the 2019-2020 school year, in collaboration with the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Interns will begin working in September 2019 at loca-tions in the school district or at the DoubleTree Hotel. The purpose of this program is to provide vocational training and education to help prepare individuals for competitive integrated employment.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS• Is a Regional Center consumer• Over 22 years of age or over 18 with high

school diploma or equivalent• Is eligible to receive Department of

Rehabilitation services• Is eligible to work• Is committed to a nine-month program• Is motivated to work and learn work skills• Is able to maintain appropriate behavior with

1:4 support• Can travel to PUSD District Office and the

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel independently

Adaptive Horticulture visit our website for more information

about this program offered in collaboration with Las Positas College!


CAREER EDUCATION

CAREER EDUCATION

Bookkeeping Basics (Online) How do you keep track of the day-to-day financial transactions of a business? Whether you are looking to advance in your career, or you’re an entrepreneur, (or maybe you are a part of a family business), this course will help you if you are looking to understand the numbers. The Basics of Bookkeeping course will help you understand, and know how to record, every penny that comes into your business and every penny that goes out of your business. This is an online, self-paced course offered through UGotClass.org for Pleasanton Adult and Career Education.

Online 10/7-11/1 $195

Digital Marketing Certificate (Online) Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promo-tions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant for any type of organi-zation, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. No eMarketing expe-rience or expertise is necessary. If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions. Three one month courses; including readings; Dan Belhassen, lead instructor. Certificate includes three one-month online courses: $495 full program. Average of 48 hours, 4.8 CEUs/ILUs. Individual courses available at $195 each This is an online course offered through UGotClass.org for Pleasanton Adult and Career Education.

Online 9/3-11/29 $495

Keyboarding & Basic Computer Skills Learn basic computer skills for personal or pro-fessional use on a Microsoft Windows PC. Gain knowledge and speed in typing / keyboarding, use of a mouse, and basic use of the internet. This is also a supplemental lab time for students taking Microsoft Office Word or Excel. Students will have an opportunity to ask individual questions about their specific computer challenges during the open lab work time.

ACL 9/10-11/21 TTh 4:30-5:15 PM GrayWright $29

Managing Social Media Platforms Certificate (Online) Different social networks have distinct character-istics, different features, and are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Get a skill set for working and managing different social media platforms. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. You will get a firm foundation in Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook platforms. Come away with both an understanding of these social networks and prac-tical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks. Full certificate program is $497 and includes three one month courses. Average hours 48, 4.8 CEUs/ILUs, an online course offered through UGotClass.org for Pleasanton Adult and Career Education.

Online 9/3-11/29 $497

Social Media for Business Certificate (Online) Get in on this exciting and growing way to com-municate, market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization. Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy

Are you interested in Personal Care Aid / Direct Service Provider Training or Warehouse Logistics?

Contact our office to join our interest list for classes coming in Spring 2020!


for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your commu-nication and marketing. Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks. Certificate includes three one-month online courses: $495 full program. Average of 48 hours, 4.8 CEUs/ILUs. Individual courses available at $195 each This is an online course offered through UGotClass.org for Pleasanton Adult and Career Education.

Online 9/3-11/29 $495

Spanish for Healthcare Professionals (Online) Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes, this Spanish class - designed specifically for healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. You will practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding of the culture, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients. This is an online course offered through UGotClass.org for Pleasanton Adult and Career Education.

Online 9/3-10/25 $290

Special Education Paraprofessional Training This 6 hour interactive course will prepare you to be a para-educator in the public schools. Learn about eligibility for special education and requirements for least restrictive environment. Study the role of the para-educator in supporting students with special needs, IEP basics, ABC’s of Special Education and People-First Language. Last, understand the prin-ciples of behavior including prompting and fading and professionalism in the school setting.

TBD 9/12-9/19 Th 5:30-8:30 PM Knaggs $29

TBD 10/10-10/17 Th 5:30-8:30 PM Knaggs $29

TBD 11/14-11/21 Th 5:30-8:30 PM Knaggs $29

The 9 Essential Skills for the Love and Logic Classroom Teachers have the power to transform the classroom environment. Practicing the principles of Love and Logic provides powerful and loving connections, helping children and teens thrive. Laurie Erceg is a dynamic speaker and encourages new perspectives in her conference presentations, workshops and group training. Laurie is an independent facilitator for Parenting the Love and Logic Way® and the 9 Essential Skills for the Love and Logic Classroom®. Laurie possesses a distinctive talent in personal empowerment as well as matching parents and educators with applicable behavior management skills using Love and Logic®. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Vocational Education at CSU Sacramento and her teaching credential at San Jose State University.

VHS 9/11-12/18 We 5:30-7:00 PM Erceg $145

CAREER EDUCATION

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Trade Careers Math Learn trade mathematics, including: measure-ments, fractions, decimal conversion and geometry. Construction math calculator instruction (cal-culators provided for in class use) Prepare for apprenticeship entrance exams. Job skill certi-fication in teamwork, communication, problem solving and more. Top graduates get placement in the next available CTCNC* Pre-Apprenticeship class! Regular on-time attendance, completion of in class and out of class assignments, and test scores will be used to determine recommendation to CTCNC Pre-Apprenticeship. *Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California

PUSD 8/27-10/3 TTh 4:45-7:15 PM Emley $29

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COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY

Core Java Learn Core Java with Object Oriented Programming concepts. This course is designed for beginners who wants to learn basics of Java Programming Language. Students should bring their own laptop to the class. The required software will be installed with the teacher on the first day of class and is free to download. Nirali Sharma holds a Masters in Computer Applications. She has taught interns languages like Java, HTML, Javascript and testing. In her free time she likes dancing and Mehndi art.

VHS 9/10-10/29 Tu 7:30-8:30 PM Sharma $129

Microsoft Office Word 2013 Microsoft Office - Word 2013 covers key intro-ductory skills and progresses to the advanced level, preparing students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam. Topics include proofreading tools, creating lists, Mail Merge, tables, footnotes, endnotes, citations, WordArt and clip art, themes, styles, forms, tables of contents, indexes, headers/footers, Track Changes, macros, digital signatures, integration, and more. Students will work with the Labyrinth Learning course materials, including the online learning program and texts, with the support of a credentialed teacher in this self-paced computer lab course. Course fee is $135, which includes the online lessons, printed materials, and computer lab access for the 11 week course. Typical students need 60 hours of learning to master the full curriculum. Students must bring a memory stick or external hard drive to save files.


Microsoft Office Excel 2013 Microsoft Office - Excel 2013 covers key intro-ductory skills and progresses to the advanced level, preparing students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam. Topics include entering and editing entries, selecting cells and ranges, creating and modifying basic formulas, working with multi-ple-sheet workbooks, creating advanced functions, creating tables and outlines, using graphics and templates, lookup functions, PivotTables, data vali-dation, collaboration, integrating with other Office programs, and more. Students will work with the Labyrinth Learning course materials, including the online learning program and texts, with the support of a credentialed teacher in this self-paced computer lab course. Course fee is $135, which includes the online lessons, printed materials, and computer lab access for the 11 week course. Typical students need 60 hours of learning to master the full curriculum. Students must bring a memory stick or external hard drive to save files.


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All About iCloud iCloud securely stores your photos, videos, doc-uments, music, apps and more - and keeps them updated across all your devices so you always have access to what you want, wherever you want it. iCloud also includes services such as backup, Find my iPhone, and secure password syncing. Even if you have only one Apple device, iCloud can be a vital service to you. Bring your Macs, iPads, and iPhones and we’ll make sure they’re set up properly and ready to go. Note: Students should update their devices to the most recent Mac OS and iOS versions before the class.

VHS 10/2 We 6:30-8:30 PM Matthews $29

HTML Learn to design a simple website! Every web programmer at some point will need to know the basics of HTML and this class will get you started! This beginning level course covers the basics of the HTML language including tags and their attributes. Students should bring their own laptop to the class, which has a text editor. Nirali Sharma holds Masters in Computer Application degree from Rajiv Gandhi University India. She has more than four years of experience in Software Development. She is certified Salesforce Developer and administrator. She is passionate about teaching and making people comfortable with coding.

VHS 9/12-10/17 Th 7:30-8:30 PM Sharma $99

iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks When you use an iPad or an iPhone all of the common tasks you want to accomplish are usually right in front of you. But sometimes there are shortcuts and features that are not obvious that can make life with a touchscreen both simpler and more enjoyable. Learn the tips and tricks to make the most of your devices in this small, hands on class. Bring your iPhone and/or iPad to this class, and make sure it’s been updated to the latest version of iOS.


Staying Safe with Apple Products Passwords, encryption, fingerprint sensors, VPN.... so many technologies, yet it seems the cat and mouse game involving security breaches and privacy never ends. We’ll discuss how to use Apple’s products and services to keep you safe, as well as explore a few third-party options. If you have a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, bring it along. Mike Mathews is a member of the Apple Consultants Network and teaches adult education classes about many of Apple’s products throughout the East Bay.


Photos: Take, Organize, and Share The best camera is the one you have with you, and for many of us, that camera is your iPhone. We’ll run through all the features of the iPhone’s built-in Camera app. We’ll also go over how Apple’s Photos app makes organizing your photos and sharing them a breeze, whether you’re using a Mac, an iPhone, an iPad... or even an iPod Touch or Apple TV. Note: Bring your devices to class, and make sure they’ve been updated to the latest version of macOS or iOS. Mike Mathews is a member of the Apple Consultants Network and teaches adult education classes about many of Apple’s products throughout the East Bay.

VHS 10/30-11/6 We 6:30-8:30 PM Matthews $35

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on page 5

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COOKING & CULINARY ARTS

A Night in a Moroccan Kitchen The smell of Ras el Hanout will take us to the streets of Morocco with its spice markets and street tangine ovens. This simple menu is a great intro-duction to Moroccan food: perfect hummus with pita chips, Ras el Hanout chicken with tabouleh and a yogurt dessert with almonds, dry fruit and honey. Moroccan mint tea will served during the class. Carmen’s Organic Kitchen brings to food lovers easy simple recipes with an inspiration from the past using the best ingredients. Carmen loves sharing her cooking skills and knowledge with her students. Each class demonstrates different cooking techniques and includes all recipes. Spanish born and adopted Australian, her food is ver-satile and very tasty. https://www.facebook.com/Carmensorganickitchen

VHS 11/7 Th 5:30-8:30 PM Delgado $49

Cooking for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Let’s celebrate those who are not with us anymore and cook a feast in their honor. We will make pumpkin chili, simple guacamole, basic white rice, flour tortillas and pan de muerto (bread of the dead). Dress up if you like and bring photos or / and a story to share of whom you will be honoring. Carmen’s Organic Kitchen brings to

food lovers easy simple recipes with an inspiration from the past using the best ingredients. Carmen loves sharing her cooking skills and knowledge with her students. Each class demonstrates different cooking techniques and includes all recipes. Spanish born and adopted Australian, her food is versatile and very tasty. https://www.facebook.com/Carmensorganickitchen

VHS 10/24 Th 5:30-8:30 PM Delgado $49

Easy Bread Baking Class From basic pizza dough, to easy dinner rolls to every day bread, in this fully hands on class you will go home with experience and recipes to make at home. You will not order pizza again and

will bake your own bread from now on. Carmen’s Organic Kitchen brings to food lovers easy simple recipes with an inspiration from the past using the best ingredients. Carmen loves sharing her cooking skills and knowledge with her students. Each class demonstrates different cooking techniques and includes all recipes. Spanish born and adopted Australian, her food is versatile and very tasty. https://www.facebook.com/Carmensorganickitchen

VHS 9/25 We 5:30-8:30 PM Delgado $49

Fresh Pasta Cooking Class Making fresh pasta is easier than you think. In this class you will learn the secret of making fresh pasta from scratch. We will make a super green pesto with California walnuts and finish the meal with Nutella raviolis. Sounds good? Join me, buon appetito! Carmen’s Organic Kitchen brings to food lovers easy simple recipes with an inspiration from the past using the best ingredients. Carmen loves sharing her cooking skills and knowledge with her students. Each class demonstrates different cooking techniques and includes all recipes. Spanish born and adopted Australian, her food is ver-satile and very tasty. https://www.facebook.com/Carmensorganickitchen

VHS 10/10 Th 5:30-8:30 PM Delgado $49

Tapas Night Let’s cook and eat as if we were in a bar in Spain. In this fun tapas cooking class you will learn basic knife skills, how to deep fry the perfect potatoes, cook prawns or shrimps to perfection and make a cocktail. Of Course we will eat all the delicacies and have a great time! Carmen’s Organic Kitchen brings to food lovers easy simple recipes with an inspiration from the past using the best ingredients. Carmen loves sharing her cooking skills and knowledge with her students. Each class demonstrates different cooking techniques and includes all recipes. Spanish born and adopted Australian, her food is versatile and very tasty. https://www.facebook.com/

VHS 9/12 Th 5:30-8:30 PM Delgado $49

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Gnocchi In this hands-on cooking class you’ll learn how to make two kinds of gnocchi: potatoes gnocchi and ricotta cheese gnocchi. Along with mastering the art of making gnocchi, you will master the technique of making a variety of sauces. Enrica Uliveri comes from Italy, born and raised in a small coastal town in Tuscany. From a young age she could always be found in the kitchen helping her mom. After marriage, she start to move around Italy and she gained knowledge and passion for the diverse cuisine of many regions of Italy. After moving to the United States, she has been able to share her culinary expertise with students interested in tasting and cre-ating true Italian flavors as well as experiencing the joy of cooking from scratch with the freshest and best ingredients. She lives in the East Bay and offers Italian language classes as well as cooking classes.

VHS 10/23 We 5:30-8:30 PM Ulivieri $49

Traditional Italian Lasagna In this hands on class you will learn out to create traditional Italian lasagna. This home made meal will be better than you’ve ever had in a restaurant! Enrica Uliveri comes from Italy, born and raised in a small coastal town in Tuscany. From a young age she could always be found in the kitchen helping her mom. After marriage, she start moving around Italy and she gained knowledge and passion for the diverse cuisine of many regions of Italy. After moving to the United States, she has been able to share her culinary expertise with students inter-ested in tasting and creating true Italian flavors as well as experiencing the joy of cooking from scratch with the freshest and best ingredients. She lives in the East Bay and offers Italian language classes as well as cooking classes.

VHS 11/20 We 5:30-8:30 PM Ulivieri $49

FINE ARTS & CRAFTS

Broadway Dance The Musical Theater Absolute Beginner Workshop Series provides students with a fun, safe, stress-free, educating environment where you will learn the fun-damentals of theater movement. Whether a parent of three, a vocal performer who needs basic theater dance brush up, or an adult interested in getting a solid workout, then this is for you. In this workshop series students will end their session with a different routine each week from the most popular musicals of today to the classics from yesterday! About the Instructor: Leanne has been teaching theater arts and dance/PE for 28 years. including 21 at PUSD. She has choreographed many musical casts/dance teams and cheer squads, and has directed musicals and shows across the bay area. Leanne was also an energetic aerobic teacher throughout the 1980’s and will bust out her leg warmers and high impact routines at any given time!

HPMS 9/18-10/23 We 6:30-7:30 PM Bean $49

HPMS 10/30-12/11 We 6:30-7:30 PM Bean $49

Bullet Journaling Fire up your life with a bullet journal! Energize and organize and your life. A bullet journal combines goal setting and self-reflection. It also keeps records of your interests, spending, meal planning, or any area you choose. In this class, we’ll explore your goals through guided writing exercises and artistic designs. Try a new approach to your life by combining func-tionality and creativity. Let’s share ideas and create a journal that will inspire you to success! A small journal will be provided or you can bring your own! About the Instructor: Born in Germany and raised in Massachusetts, Kim Kozuch is an educator and has taught all over the world. She has kept journals and to do lists for over twenty years and loves the combi-nation of organization and creativity in a bullet journal!

VHS 9/12-9/26 Th 6:30-8:30 PM Kozuch $54

VHS 10/10-10/24 Th 6:30-8:30 PM Kozuch $54

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Wine Appreciation see our website for current wine appreciation class offerings with

local winemakers!


Sewing: The Basics and Beyond Do you want to learn the very basics or improve your sewing techniques? This class is for you! On your own sewing machine, and with your own fabric, you’ll work on a fun project to develop your skills in a small class setting. Choose from either a travel shoe bag or a twirly skirt to begin with while you hone your sewing skills and build confidence! Bring your own materials (scissors, thread and fabric) and portable machine to class.

HMS 9/18-10/9 We 6:30-8:30 PM Hartman $99

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Building a Professional Portfolio and Living a Strengths-Based Life Your personal power and strengths-based life begins with a self-assessment - knowing who you are and the unique gifts and talents you bring to the world are key to your success. Registration includes a copy of the book “Strengths Finder 2.0” by Tom Rath. Laurie Erceg is a dynamic speaker and encourages new perspectives in her conference presentations, workshops and group training. For the past 35 years, Laurie has enjoyed successful careers in business, healthcare and education. A teacher for 25 years, Laurie served Bay Area college and high school students, in the areas of health science and medical programs, including internship coordination, career pathway and job placement assistance. Laurie possesses a distinctive talent in personal empowerment.

VHS 9/12-10/3 Th 6:30-8:30 PM Erceg $99

CPR/AED and First Aid Class Earn your 2 year certification in this three hour CPR/AED/First Aid class. EMS Safety’s CPR and First Aid training programs are OSHA-compliant and come with a student workbook. Cost of certifi-cation card is included in the registration fee. CPR/AED and First Aid covers: Adult and child CPR and Choking care, AED use and safety precautions, CPR barriers, Recovery position, Medical emer-gencies, Patient Assessment and Movement, Scene Assessment, Injuries and traumatic emergencies, Personal protective equipment, Responding to an emergency, Environmental emergencies, Bloodborne pathogens, Legal Issues and consent, First aid kit contents. About the Instructor: Diana Hasenpflug has been a teacher for 23 years and is a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Sports Medicine Instructor. She is an EMS Safety certified Emergency Care Instructor. She has worked with over 30 sports teams related to care and prevention of athletic injuries. Through her work she gets to educate individuals, rehabilitate, prevent, and maintain assessments for athletes. Having been put in several life threatening situations where her certifications were needed, Diana wants to pass on her experiences and life saving techniques. For more information about CPR/AED and First Aid, from EMS Safety, visit https://www.emssafetyser-vices.com.

AVHS 8/14 Tu 6:00-9:00 PM Hasenpflug $61





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Successful Couples: Building Your Relationship Foundation This class is ideal for newly committed couples and those in their first few years of a committed relationship or marriage. As couples begin their lives together, many people focus on planning the celebration or the wedding instead of preparing for their lives together. Relationships are hard work, and it is important to take time to lay a solid foundation in order to build a successful relationship that with-stands the highs and lows of life. In our Successful Couples course, we will help you learn many things including what makes a committed relationship work, tools for building intimacy, and conflict resolution skills. Our course combines the latest scientific research on long term relationships with thoughtful activities to grow and nurture the bond between you and your partner so that you can begin your life together with tools and knowledge to make your marriage/relationship successful. Please reg-ister one person per a couple - $149/couple. About the instructors: Mary Deggleman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pleasanton. Mary graduated from Cal Poly and Saint Mary’s College and has raised three children within the Pleasanton Unified School District. Mary is passionate about helping families (individuals, couples and family units) be their best. Karmen Fluker received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UC Davis and her Masters in Counseling from Saint Mary’s College. She is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Karmen enjoys working with both indi-viduals and couples, and is passionate about helping couples build a strong foundation in order to create an exceptional, lasting relationship.

PUSD 10/7-11/4 Mo 5:30-7:30 PM Deggelman $149

HOME MAINTENANCE

Home Maintenance and Improvement 101 Your home is one of the biggest investments that you’ll make in your lifetime. Without proper maintenance, that investment can quickly add up to costly repairs. This course will give you tips/tricks to help maintain and improve your existing investment with very little effort on your part. Warren Jensen earned his BA in Industrial and Technology Education from San Francisco State University. He’s retired after 28 years as a middle school tech-nology teacher. He has spent over 45 years working in the home maintenance/remodeling sectors and has done work in rough and finish carpentry, elec-trical systems, plumbing, and painting.

VHS 9/10-10/29 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM Jensen $99

LANGUAGES

Intro to Spanish Learn Spanish from zero! This is your chance to start learning an important language spoken in our community. After this, you will be ready to continue your learning process with our conver-sational Spanish courses in Spring! Maria Herrera is a Spanish teacher who has been captivated by teaching her native language and sharing her Latin American culture since she came from Venezuela several years ago. It all started as a leisurely activity, and then became an important part of her pro-fessional life. Having a background in Engineering and Science with many years of teaching expe-rience from college to elementary schools, she has been able to interact with a variety of students at many different levels, enjoying every class by bringing energy and entertainment while delivering knowledge on her lessons. She thinks that learning has to be enjoyable, and her students will experience that. Let’s talk and have fun!

VHS 9/19-10/24 Th 6:30-8:30 PM Vicioso de Herrera $99

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Caffè Italiano Join Enrica for a fun night of speaking in Italian. Basic knowledge of the Italian language required. Enrica Ulivieri is an Italian teacher who is passionate about her native language, culture and cuisine. She believes learning Italian is best performed in a fun environment where every student is given the opportunity to actively participate and contribute to the class. Enrica was born and raised in Tuscany, the cradle of true Italian language. She loves to spend time with her family and friends and is a master of original Italian cooking.

VHS 10/22 Tu 6:30-8:30 PM Ulivieri $19



Conversational Italian Beginner 3 This class is perfect for students who have taken Beginner 2 and would like to continue to develop their skills, or students have prior experience learning Italian and can participate in more complex conversations using some support and guidance. Students can expect to converse more fluently, read and write basic phrases, learn grammar and explore Italian culture. Enrica Ulivieri is an Italian teacher who is passionate about her native language, culture and cuisine. She believes learning Italian is best per-formed in a fun environment where every student is given the opportunity to actively participate and contribute to the class. Enrica was born and raised in Tuscany, the cradle of true Italian language. She loves to spend time with her family and friends and is a master of original Italian cooking.

VHS 9/3-9/24 Tu 6:30-8:30 PM Ulivieri $99

Conversational Korean Beginner 1 This class is designed for students who have little or no prior experience learning Korean. Students will be introduced to the Korean alphabet, simple sentence structure, and vocabulary; we will also learn basic expressions for greetings, introducing oneself, making phone calls, and so on. Students will be exposed to various aspects of Korean culture (including Korean traditions, Korean food, and K-pop) while learning the language. *The tuition for this class is subsidized by Korean Consulate Education Center. Eunjung Lee is an educator who is passionate about teaching Korean and sharing Korean culture. She started her teaching career as a science teacher in Korea; since moving to America she has been teaching Korean for 7 years. She finds learning incredibly enjoyable and rewarding, and sharing this joy of learning is what she loves most about teaching. In her free time she enjoys gardening and hiking.

VHS 9/19-10/24 Th 6:30-8:30 PM Lee $49

Conversational Korean Beginner 2 This class is designed for students who have taken Conversational Korean Beginner 1 or have prior experience learning Korean. This course will focus on developing conversational skills using different topics like sports, movies, travel, etc. Each lesson will cover dialogue, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will be exposed to various aspects of Korean culture (including Korean traditions, Korean food, and K-pop) while learning the language. *The tuition for this class is subsidized by Korean Consulate Education Center. Eunjung Lee is an educator who is passionate about teaching Korean and sharing Korean culture. She holds a Master’s in Science Education and started her teaching career as a science teacher in Korea; since moving to America she has been teaching Korean for 7 years. She finds learning incredibly enjoyable and rewarding, and sharing this joy of learning is what she loves most about teaching. In her free time she enjoys gardening and hiking.

VHS 11/7-12/19 Th 6:30-8:30 PM Lee $49

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PARENTING

For Parents of Boys (Online) Boys learn differently than girls, get worse grades than girls, and face certain challenges in school. Find out how you can help your son succeed more in school. Discover why males do 30% less school work than females, fidget more, like new and hard challenges, and more. Then take home 9 tips for helping your boy learn and succeed more in school. You’ll also find out something new about how you learn. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. eBook included. Average of 16 hours. This is an online, self-paced course offered through UGotClass.org for Pleasanton Adult and Career Education.

Online $95

Loving Solutions Loving Solutions is a parent-training program designed specifically for parents raising difficult younger children, ages 5-10 years. This course is 11 weeks and is taught by a trained facilitator. Also known as Parent Project® Jr., this program utilizes the same principles found successful in Parent Project® Sr., adapted to the needs of younger children. For more information about Loving Solutions, visit The Parent Project website. The cost of the program, including the workbook, is $95 per person or couple (2 parents/guardians of the same child) for the full course. The price includes one workbook.

PUSD 9/10-11/19 Tu 6:30-8:45 PM Gallagher $95

Parenting the Love and Logic Way Do you want to learn effective communication tools for your family? How about how to neutralize arguments? This parenting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immedi-ately! Bring your biggest challenges to share. Topics for improving family engagement include: The Two Rules of Love and Logic® and Using Empathy and Discipline for better results. Workbook included.

VHS 10/8-11/12 Tu 6:30-8:30 PM Erceg $105

Personal Best is Enough: A Balanced Guide to Authentic Success For young people and their families, the lines between what society has deemed as an achievable path to success and a realistic one have become blurred. This workshop introduces three concepts: Family, Flow and Fit. Participants will review these three concepts to learn how to better guide their children/teens on a more authentic, balanced journey to success. Everyone can learn how to better manage stress, experience better health and more happiness! This class is appropriate for parents/guardians of older elementary, middle and high school students.

VHS 10/16 We 7:15-8:30 PM Fried $19

Persuasive Push vs. Shameless Shove “Persuasive Push vs. Shameless Shove” outlines 10 simple steps designed to help families have balance as they hover over the scale with Success on one side and Worthiness on the other. In a very competitive world, many families may feel over-whelmed by or lose a sense of health and balance as they traverse the jungle of opportunities available to kids in today’s world. The ten steps have been derived from comments of over 1,000 college graduates around the world who felt their families had the right balance. They felt their parents did a great job balancing the encouraging and persuasive push without the demanding and shameless shove. This class is for parents/guardians who want to find balance in striving for academic success and the pressure that can come with it.

VHS 10/9 We 7:15-8:30 PM Fried $19

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION

The Parent Project The Parent Project® Sr. is an 11 week course that follows The Parent Project curriculum and is taught by trained facilitators. The curriculum teaches specific strategies to parents / guardians to learn how to improve relationships and behavior for their adolescent child over the age of 10. This class has an emphasis on more severely destructive and challenging behaviors including experimentation with drugs/alcohol, truancy, and combativeness.The cost of the program, including the workbook, is $145 per person or couple (2 parents/guardians of the same child) for the full course. The price includes one workbook.

PUSD 9/5-11/21 Th 6:00-9:00 PM Gallagher $145

Community Book Study

Are you interested in learning more about the research and patterns

about biases, including how they shape our own thinking

and society?

Consider joining a book study of the book Biased by

Jennifer Eberhardt!

For more information, please contact:

[email protected]

RETIREMENT

Retirement Planning Today®This course meets for 2 evenings, you’ll learn how to: manage investment risks, use new tax laws to your advantage, make informed decisions about your company retirement plan, and adjust your estate plan to function properly under the new laws. However, money is only one aspect of retirement planning. This course blends financial education with life planning to help you build wealth, align your money with your values, and achieve your retirement lifestyle goals. This course includes a 225-page illustrated textbook. Couples may attend together for a single registration fee.

VHS 10/10-10/17 Th 6:30-9:00 PM Damiani $49

VHS 10/15-10/22 Tu 6:30-9:00 PM Schomaker $49



ENGLISH

ENGLISH


HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND EQUIVALENCY

Which program is right for me?HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAWhat is the cost? It is free to earn your diploma!

How long will it take? It depends on how many credits you need and how much time you’re willing to commit to your classes. A typical 5 unit class takes about 40-45 hours of focused time on the part of the student.Your high school diploma is within your reach!How many credits (or units) are needed to earn the diploma? 190 credits are required. The chart below lists the course requirements.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND EQUIVALENCY

Subject Area Credits RequiredEnglish 40Mathematics 20Science 20Social Science 30Health Education 5Visual & Perform. Arts / World Language 10Electives 65Total Credits Required to Earn Diploma 190

New students will need to submit an official copy of their high school transcript (sealed envelope) for evaluation.

PUSD Adult & Career Education offers FREE High School Equivalency preparation and High School DiplomaPUSD Program Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling • Supportive Teachers

• Online Class & Preparation • Computer Lab Access

What do you need to do to enroll in the High School Equivalency Preparation or High School Diploma Program?1. Call to set up a meeting (925) 463-6016 2. Take the intake test in either reading or math. 3. Log in and start studying!

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCYPleasanton Adult and Career Education offers the High School Equivalency TestJust like the GED, passing all 5 HiSET sub-tests will result in a High School Equivalency Certification (high school diploma equivalent) recognized by the California State Department of Education.To take the HiSET exam in California, you must be a California resident or a member of the armed forces assigned to this state and meet eligibility requirements in the following areas:• Age (18+, with few exceptions) • Resident of CA • State issued identificationCost: Testing fee is waived for our students!$140 for HiSET 5 subtestsThis includes two free retests (if needed) within one year of purchase.


COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES

Are you being served by WIOA or Cal Works?

Contact your employment counselor to enroll in one of our approved Career Education Programs!


REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Register today for Fall classes!Visit http://bit.ly/PACE-Classes for online registration. Please contact our office directly if you would like assistance with online registration or if you

prefer to register by phone or in person.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Por favor visite nuestra página Web para ver nuestro manual del estudiante en Español.

Please refer to the complete Student Handbook on our website.

AGE REQUIREMENTSAll adult education students must be 18 years of age or older, unless stated otherwise in the information about a specific class or program.

ATTENDANCEMany of our classes are full with a waitlist, so we ask our students to attend each and every class session. Classes leading to a Certificate of Completion or other qualifications have attendance requirements that are strictly enforced. Instructors will provide information to students about specific requirements for each class.

REGISTRATIONAll class registration is handled online with minor exceptions. All ESL and High School Equivalency / Diploma students are required to take an intake class and complete an orientation. Students may only take an ESL class at the level determined by the placement tests.

COURSE FEESMany of our classes are free of charge to students. Students may be asked to purchase some optional materials if they choose. Every effort is made to appropriately price classes that have a fee. For those classes that have a fee, a fee reduction or waiver may be available to qualifying students. Course fees are paid at the time of registration. You will receive a full refund if we cancel a class. A refund will be granted if the student withdraws 72 hours before the first class. A $5.00 processing fee will be assessed for withdrawal. No refund will be granted for withdrawal less than 72 hours before the first class.

CLASS LOCATIONSOur classes are at various locations within the school district and at other sites in Pleasanton. Students should care-fully review their class information online to check the location of each class.

CARE OF TEXTBOOKS, ROOMS, AND EQUIPMENTUnless explicitly told otherwise, all textbooks and workbooks are property of Pleasanton Unified School District. In some cases, students may be able to check out materials to borrow while enrolled in a class. Students are responsible for the care of these borrowed materials and a fee will be assessed if the materials are not returned or are damaged.

NONDISCRIMINATIONThe District’s programs and activities shall provide equal access to and shall not unlawfully discriminate based on actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and against students who are members of special populations. Special populations include, but are not limited to, students with disabilities; students from economically disadvantaged families, including foster youth; students preparing for nontraditional fields; single parents and single pregnant females; displaced homemakers; and students with limited English proficiency. (20 USC 2302, 2354, 2373)(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) (cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures)

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