PARENT EDUCATION (PAR)

PAR 1000  EXPECTING AND NEW PARENTS (TO AGE 4 MONTHS)  
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Parents/caregivers will observe, discuss, and analyze child development topics related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the care of 0- to 4-month-old infants in order to better understand their infants' needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Coping strategies for parental well-being. Expectant parents are welcome. Infants accompanying adult students must be between 0 and 4 months old on the start date of the course. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Credit
PAR 1010  PARENTING YOUR 0 TO 8-MONTH-OLD  
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Participation in music, movement and other bonding activities. Observation, discussion and analysis of child development topics related to the care of the 0 to 8-month-old in order to better understand infants' needs and to build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Parents will also cultivate strategies for parental well-being. The child accompanying the adult student must be between 0 to 8 months of age on the start date of the course. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Credit
PAR 1020  PARENTING YOUR 9 TO 17-MONTH-OLD  
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Participation in music, movement and other bonding activities. Observation, discussion and analysis of child development topics related to the care of the 9 to 17-month-old in order to better understand children's needs and to build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Parents will also cultivate strategies for parental well-being. The child accompanying the adult student must be between 9 to 17 months of age on the start date of the course. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Credit
PAR 1030  PARENTING YOUR 18 TO 23-MONTH-OLD  
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Parents/caregivers participate together in music, movement and other bonding activities. Observation, discussion, and analysis of child development topics related to the care of 18 to 23-month-old children in order to better understand their children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Parents will also cultivate coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be between 18-23 months old on the start date of the course. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Credit
PAR 1040  PARENTING YOUR 2-YEAR-OLD  
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Parents/caregivers participate together in music, movement and other bonding activities. Observation, discussion, and analysis of child development topics related to the care of 2-year-old children in order to better understand children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Parents will also cultivate coping strategies for parental well-being. The child accompanying the adult student must be 2 years old by September 1st of the current school year. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Credit
PAR 1050  PARENTING YOUR 3-YEAR-OLD  
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Participation in music, movement and other bonding activities. Observation, discussion, and analysis of child development topics related to the care of 3-year-old children in order to better understand their children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Parents will also cultivate coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be 3 years old by September 1st of the current school year. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Credit
PAR 1060  PARENTING YOUR 4-YEAR-OLD & KINDERGARTEN PREP  
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Parental/caregiver participation in STEAM lessons appropriate for 4-year-old children to prepare them for kindergarten. Observation, discussion, and analysis of child development topics related to the education of 4-year-old children in order to better understand children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Cultivation of coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be 4 years old by September 1st of the current school year. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Credit
PAR 2000  PARENTING FOR HEALTH AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT (0-5 YEARS OLD)  
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Parents/caregivers will observe, discuss, and analyze topics related to the care and physical development of 0- to 5-year-old children in order to better understand their children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be between 0 and 5 years old on the start date of the course. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 2010  PARENTING FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (0-5 YEARS OLD)  
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Parents/caregivers will observe, discuss, and analyze topics related to the care, social development, and emotional development of 0- to 5-year-old children in order to better understand their children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be between 0 and 5 years old on the start date of the course. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 2020  PARENTING FOR COGNITIVE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (0-5 YEARS OLD)  
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Observation, discussion, and analysis topics related to the care, cognitive development, and language development of 0- to 5-year-old children in order to better understand children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be between 0 and 5 years old on the start date of the course. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 2030  PARENTING YOUR DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNER (0-5 YEARS OLD)  
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Dual language programs, bilingualism, biliteracy, and multiculturalism will be emphasized. Observation, discussion, and analysis topics related to the care, cognitive development, and language development of 0- to 5-year-old children in order to better understand children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be between 0 and 5 years old on the start date of the course. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 3000  PARENTING YOUR INFANT (0-11 MONTHS OLD)  
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Observation, discussion, and analysis of child development topics related to the care of 0- to 11-month-old children in order to better understand children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be between 0 and 11 months old on the start date of the course. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 3010  PARENTING YOUR TODDLER (12-23 MONTHS OLD)  
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Observation, discussion, and analysis of child development topics related to the care of 12- to 23-month-old children in order to better understand children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be between 12 and 23 months old on the start date of the course. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 3020  PARENTING YOUR PRESCHOOLER (2 TO 4 YEARS OLD)  
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Observation, discussion, and analysis of child development topics related to the care of 2- to 4-year-old children in order to better understand children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be between 2 and 4 years old on September 1st of the current school year. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 3030  PARENTING YOUR GROWING FAMILY (0 TO 5 YEARS OLD)  
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Observation, discussion, and analysis of child development topics related to the care of children ages 0-5 years in order to better understand children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Coping strategies for parental well-being. Children accompanying the adult student must be between 0 and 5 years old on the start date of the course. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 6000  PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP: EXPECTING PARENTS  
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For expecting and new parents and caregivers of infants up to age 4 months. Parents/caregivers will network, discuss, and analyze topics related to child development, developmental milestones, key theories and theorists, parenting strategies, growth mindset for both children and parents, pregnancy, birth, foster care/adoption, and responsive care of infants from birth to 4 months of age in order to better understand their children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. They will also cultivate coping strategies for parental well-being. Note: This class is for parents/caregivers only. No children may attend. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 6010  PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP: THE INFANT & TODDLER YEARS (AGES 0-2)  
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For parents and caregivers of children from birth to 2 years of age. Parents/caregivers will network, discuss, and analyze topics related to child development, developmental milestones, key theories and theorists, parenting strategies, growth mindset for both children and parents, foster care/adoption, and responsive care of children from birth to 2 years of age in order to better understand their children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. They will also cultivate coping strategies for parental well-being. Note: This class is for parents/caregivers only. No children may attend. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 6020  PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP: THE PRESCHOOL YEARS (AGES 3-5)  
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For parents and caregivers of children from 3 to 5 years of age. Parents/caregivers will network, discuss, and analyze topics related to child development, developmental milestones, key theories and theorists, parenting strategies, growth mindset for both children and parents, foster care/adoption, and responsive care of children from 3 to 5 years of age in order to better understand their children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. Coping strategies for parental well-being. Note: This class is for parents/caregivers only. No children may attend. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 6030  PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP: THE ELEMENTARY YEARS (AGES 5-12)  
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For parents and caregivers of children from 5 to 12 years of age. Parents/caregivers will network, discuss, and analyze topics related to child development, developmental milestones, key theories and theorists, parenting strategies, growth mindset for both children and parents, education, foster care/adoption, and responsive care of children from 5 to 12 years of age in order to better understand their children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. They will also cultivate coping strategies for parental well-being. Note: This class is for parents/caregivers only. No children may attend. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 6040  PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP: THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS (AGES 11-14)  
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For parents and caregivers of children from 11 to 14 years of age. Parents/caregivers will network, discuss, and analyze topics related to child development, developmental milestones, key theories and theorists, parenting strategies, growth mindset for both children and parents, education, foster care/adoption, and responsive care of children from 11 to 14 years of age in order to better understand their children's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. They will also cultivate coping strategies for parental well-being. Note: This class is for parents/caregivers only. No children may attend. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit
PAR 6050  PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOP: THE HIGH SCHOOL YEARS (AGES 14-18)  
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For parents and caregivers of teenagers from 14 to 18 years of age. Parents/caregivers will network, discuss, and analyze topics related to adolescent development, developmental milestones, key theories and theorists, parenting strategies, growth mindset for both teenagers and parents, education, foster care/adoption, and responsive care of teenagers from 14 to 18 years of age in order to better understand their teenager's needs and build stronger, more positive parenting skills. They will also cultivate coping strategies for parental well-being. Note: This class is for parents/caregivers only. No children may attend. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Ungraded Non-Credit