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FarmingtonContinuingEducationFall 2011 September - DecemberFarmingtonPublic SchoolsFarmington, CTOnline Registration www.fpsct.org/fce

TABLE OF CONTENTSSchool InformationDirections to ClassesNotes & RemindersRegistration FormRegion 10 (Burlington/Harwinton)Basic Education CoursesGeneral Education Development (Prep Classes)CitizenshipEnglish for Speakers of Other LanguagesAdult Basic EducationEnrichment CoursesArts & CraftsBurlington/Harwinton (Region 10)College PreparationsComputers & TechnologyCookingFinancial & BusinessFitnessHome & GardenInstructor Facilitated Online Courses - ed2goKids CornerLanguagesLiteratureMind & BodyMusic & DanceNature & OutdoorsPersonal DevelopmentPet CareTrips & 4-2544-4526-30313232-3535-3636-37373838-43School AdministrationKathleen C. GreiderSuperintendent of SchoolsMichael GalluzzoAssistant Superintendent of SchoolsVincent D. LaFontanDirector of Extended Care & LearningBoard of EducationMary Grace Reed, ChairBetsy Kaplan, Vice-ChairBill BeckertRon JaneczkoJon LandryMelanie MeehanPaula O’BrienEllen SiutaHeidi SteirContinuing Education StaffLori WyrebekCoordinatorDeborah NicholsLinda VogtOffice StaffDon DickeyCatalog DesignMark your calendars!Classes will not be held September 29 (Rosh Hashanah)October 10 (Columbus Day)November 11 (Veterans’ Day)November 23-25 (Thanksgiving)2Farmington Continuing EducationTown Hall-Lower Level1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032Phone: 860-404-0290 Fax: 860-404-0294Email: continuinged@fpsct.orgWebsite: www.fpsct.org/fceHours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION Register online www.fpsct.org/fce

Enrollment/Registration: There is a non-refundable 6 processing fee per student each semester.Assume you are enrolled in the class for which you areregistered. No registration confirmation will be mailedto you. In the event of a filled class or cancellation, wewill make every attempt to notify you by phone, mail ore-mail. We cancel classes with low enrollment shortlybefore they start. Please register early to make sure thecourse you want has adequate enrollment to be offered.Online Registration at: www.fpsct.org/fce24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Senior Citizens: The Farmington Board ofEducation waives the tuition fee for Farmington seniorcitizens (age 65 ) for one course per term unlessotherwise noted. Senior citizens are responsible forprocessing fee, one session courses, and supply fees.Seniors must identify themselves at time of registrationto receive the senior rate.Waiting Lists: Will be taken on classes/trips withenrollment limits. We will notify you when there areopenings.Refunds: Will be given ONLY if a course is cancelled,or if there is an FCE initiated schedule change, whichrenders you unable to attend the program. Any refundswill be processed by check. Please allow two weeks forprocessing.Inclement Weather Policy: If FarmingtonPublic Schools or Region 10 is closed, ContinuingEducation classes in the closed district will not meet.In case of a “delayed opening/early closing” or if severeweather develops during the day, please check forofficial notices on our website at www.fpsct.org/fce.Cancellations will also be announced on TV channelsNBC & WFSB. Cancelled classes are postponed to alater date, usually by adding on a session after the lastscheduled class.Supplies and Materials: Are required in someclasses and are noted in the class descriptions. Lists willbe available on-line at www.fpsct.org/fce.Textbooks: Purchase online @ amazon.com;half.com; varsitybooks.com; mylibros.com;books-by-isbn.com; paperbackswap.com.Gift Certificates: Make great gifts and they areavailable for all classes/trips. For additionalinformation, please call the office at 860-404-0290.Tours & Trips: The cost for trips or tours are nonrefundable but are transferable to another person.Everyone must pay full tuition. No senior discounts.Phone: 860-404-0290NOTES & REMINDERSInstructors: Come from a wide variety ofprofessional and personal backgrounds. Many arecertified teachers or members of the community withareas of expertise they are qualified to share. They arenot to promote or sell products, make specific financialinvestment recommendations or offer consultations toparticipants. We respect their ability as instructors butmake no commitment to the products they sell.Catalog Distribution: Catalogs are mailed to allresidents of Farmington, Unionville, Avon, Canton,Collinsville, Burlington and Harwinton and out of townresidents who have previously taken a class.Catalogs are also available at FCE, local town halls andlibraries. To get on our mailing list, email us atcontinuinged@fpsct.org or call 860-404-0290.Disability: Our catalog is available in alternateformats upon request. All activities offered by FCE areheld in accessible locations. Accommodations forindividuals with a disability are available upon request.Non-Discrimination Policy: Farmington Boardof Education states that no person shall be excludedfrom participation in, denied the benefits of, orotherwise discriminated against under any program,including employment, on the basis of race, color,religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry,marital status, sexual orientation, past/present historyof mental disorder, learning disability and/or physicaldisability. Questions concerning Title VI or Title XIcompliance should be directed to Michael Galluzzo,Assistant Superintendent of Schools at 860-673-8298.Section 504 compliance questions should be directed toLaurie Singer at 860-677-1791.REGISTER -404-0294MAIL/IN PERSONFarmington Continuing Education1 Monteith DriveFarmington, CT 06032Fax: 860-404-0294 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION3

ABE – ESL – GEDSEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2011The Farmington Board of Education provides classes in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Citizenship, General EducationalDevelopment (GED), and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). These programs are FREE to residentsof Farmington, Unionville, Avon, Canton, Collinsville, Burlington, and Harwinton. Registration is required for all classes.The CT State DiplomaGeneral EducationDevelopment (GED)This 12 week course prepares students topass the five(5) part exam to earn a Stateof Connecticut diploma. Students receivenecessary instruction in each subject areaand can take practice GED tests with theirinstructor. In order to be in this program,students must be sixteen(17) years of ageor older, and have not yet earned theirhigh school diploma. Students must beofficially withdrawn from day school. Toregister for the GED exam, students mustbe seventeen(17) years of age or older andofficially withdrawn from schoolfor six(6)months or their 9th grade class must havegraduated. The GED exam is givenmonthly throughout various locations inthe state. Students can register to take theGED exam at the Farmington ContinuingEducation office.GED PREPARATIONMath, English,Social Studies, ScienceLocation: Farmington High SchoolTime:6:00 - 8:30 PMStart Date:Mon (English)Sept 19Registration: Sept. 14, 6 PMFHS-Room 810Wed (Math)Sept 21Room 608Additional registrations forGED will be on Mondays,6 p.m. in Room 608Special testing accommodations can bearranged for individuals withappropriate documentation.Individuals with a disability arerequested to call Lori Wyrebekat 860-404-0290.4How to RegisterRegistration andassessment is requiredfor all NEW studentsin ABE, ESOL, GEDand CITIZENSHIPWednesday (evening)September 14, 20116:00 PMFarmington High SchoolRoom 81010 Monteith DriveFarmington, CTorThursday (daytime)September 15, 20119:30 AMFarmington LibraryUpstairs6 Monteith DriveFarmington, CTBring photo identification(drivers license or passport)Proof of residencyCITIZENSHIPThis twelve(12) week course prepares theapplicant in the three (3) areas of thenaturalization process including both theapplication and documents, U. S. Historyand government, and reading and writingskills.Location: Farmington High SchoolRoom 807Time:6:00 - 8:00 PMRegistration: Sept. 14, 6 PMFHS-Room 810Start Date:Sept 19MondayAdditional registrations for newstudents will be held Wednesdays:Sept. 21 & 28, Oct. 5 at 6:00 PMAllow 1-2 hours forassessment testingChildcare will be available forchildren who are 4 years andolder and are toilet trained(evening classes only)FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION Register online www.fpsct.org/fce

ABE – ESL – GEDSEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2011ENGLISH FORSPEAKERS OF OTHERLANGUAGES (ESOL)This program offers free instructionfor adults living in the towns of Avon,Burlington/Harwinton, Canton/Collinsvilleand Farmington/Unionville. Learn tospeak, read and write English in aprogram that will focus on those skillsneeded in everyday life. Both day andevening classes will be offered at threelevels (beginner,intermediate, advanced).Registration is required for all new andreturning students. See the registrationdates and the class schedule that is listedbelow. For more information, call860-404-0290.Farmington LibraryUpstairsTime:10:00 AM - 12:00 PMSept. 20Tues/ThursEvening ClassesRegistration: Sept. 14, 6 PMFHS-Room 810Sept. 19Monday/WednesdayAdditional registrations for newstudents will be held Wednesdays:Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5 at 6:00 PMVolunteers Neededfor ESL programCall 860-404-0290The Farmington Board of Education will provide a planned program of studies toexpand the educational opportunities for adult learners in the areas of Basic Skills,GED Preparation, ESOL and American Citizenship. The plan takes into account theintent of state statutes to expand educational accessibility of offerings, and educationalachievement as indicated by the receipt of a high school diploma. This is a commonstandards-based educational program that will enable every student to achieve rigorousperformance standards.6:00 - 8:00 PMRegistration: Sept. 14, 6 PMFHS-Room 810EQUAL TREATMENTSept. 19Monday/WednesdayAdditional registrations for newstudents will be held Wednesdays:Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5 at 6:00 PMPhone: 860-404-02906:00 - 8:00 PMMISSION STATEMENTLocation: Farmington High SchoolRooms 808 & 811Start Date:Time:Students enrolled in mandatedclasses are provided use of allnecessary textbooks and are alsoprovided with printed materialsused in their class free of charge.Textbooks are for use in theclassroom only and are not to betaken home. GED and Citizenshiptextbooks will be given to studentsfree of charge. Excessively worn oroutdated textbooks will beavailable for students to takehome. Copies will also be donatedto the Farmington Library.Additional registrations for newstudents will be held Tuesdays:Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4 at 10:00 AMTime:This course is for adults who want tolearn basic reading, writing and mathskills. You will improve your life skillsand can prepare to enter a high schoolcompletion program.Location: Farmington High SchoolRoom 812Textbook PolicyRegistration: Sept. 15, 9:30 AMFarmington LibraryUpstairsStart Date:ADULTBASIC EDUCATION(ABE)Start Date:Daytime ClassesLocation:Venga a las clases para aprenderel ingles. Las clases son paramejorar su ingles. El enfasis es enescribir, leer, escuchar, y hablarmejor. Mira abajo para tiempos yfechas. Todos estudiantes tienenque registrar en persona.Farmington Board of Education policy states that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program,including employment, on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin,ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, past/present history of mental disorder, learning disability and/or physical disability. Questions concerning Title VI or Title XI compliance should be directed to Michael Galluzzo, Assistant Superintendent of Schools at860-673-8298. Section 504 compliance questions should be directed to Laurie Singerat 860-677-1791.Fax: 860-404-0294 FARMINGTON CONTINUING EDUCATION5