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A Deep Dive Into the Importance of Phonemic Awareness in the Preschool Classroom

$20

with D. Laimon

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 8, 2025 at 6 pm

Phonemic awareness skills are the best predictor of reading success. Skills such as syllable counting, rhyming, identification of first sounds, and phonemic segmentation can be taught to preschool children through play-based activities. This presentation will highlight the research that establishes the link between phonemic awareness and reading and present strategies to incorporate phonemic awareness activities into the preschool classroom. Set Two in LEC. Preschool.

Property Manager License Exam Prep
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Property Manager License Exam Prep

$699

with David Stribling

Calendar Next session starts Jul 8, 2025 at 6 pm
Prepare for the Oregon Property Manager License Exam in just 7 weeks. This course combines weekly interactive Zoom sessions with online home study to meet the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) requirement. You must complete a total of 60 hours of study between weekly Zoom classes and online studies. Plan to spend 4-6 hours each week completing the online home study in addition to attending Tuesday evening classes. The course is approved by the OREA. For more information, call Stacey at (503)551-4467 or Stacey@sts.careers. Students should have: reliable internet access, laptop or desktop computer, webcam and microphone for Zoom, ability to scan and send pdf’s to instructor after the final exam

Active Supervision: Keeping Children Safe

$10

with Tonia Snook

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 9, 2025 at 6 pm

In this training you will learn about and implement the six strategies of active supervision.These strategies allow children to explore their environments safely and ensure children arenever left alone. Set One in HSN. Preschool.

American Heart Association Instructor Recertification - BLS

$155

with Amanda Butler

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 12, 2025 at 10 am
Completion of this course will renew certification as a BLS Instructor through the American Heart Association (AHA). Lab fee includes renewal of CGCC TC affiliation fee. This course is completed in classroom sessions with other instructors to discuss teaching methodology, current science and changes, paperwork, and demonstrate your ability to perform CPR and use the AED correctly and effectively. Each instructor will be monitored in the second half of the class, teaching part of an actual CPR class. The American Heart Association BLS Instructor is authorized to teach both the Heartsaver community level provider classes and the BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR courses. Prior to enrolling in the BLS Instructor course, you must have the following: • A current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR card • IF you intend to teach Heartsaver in addition to BLS- Also have a current AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR card • A current AHA BLS Instructor card • Have completed any required AHA updates or training in the current certification cycle.

American Heart Association New Instructor Program - BLS/HS

$190

with Amanda Butler

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 12, 2025 at 10 am
Completion of this course will grant initial certification as a BLS Instructor through the American Heart Association (AHA). Fee includes CGCC TC affiliation fee. This course is completed in classroom sessions with other instructor candidates to become familiar with the AHA course options, materials, equipment, outlines, and teaching methodology. You will also go over current science and changes, paperwork, demonstrate your ability to perform CPR and use the AED correctly and effectively. Each instructor will be monitored in the second half of the class teaching part of an actual CPR class. The American Heart Association BLS Instructor is authorized to teach both the Heartsaver community level provider classes and the BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR courses. It is preferred that you have a current AHA BLS Provider card before the class. You will recieve further instructions once registered via email or registration receipt. Please be aware there are other cost outside the fees for this class.

Batik Exploration

$200

with Teresa Hepker

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 12, 2025 at 10 am

Batik is the ancient art of embellishing fabric using resists (for instance, beeswax) and dyes. In this three day class, you will do two batik projects. The first project, completed the first day, teaches basic batik skills. You will try a variety of wax application tools, mix chemicals for a dye batch, dye your fabric, and remove the wax by boiling. For the second project, you will design and create a wall hanging mounted on a large embroidery hoop.This project utilizes your new skills, and takes two days. While you work, instructors will talk about the history of batik, share photos of batiks from other countries, and show examples of their work. STUDENT TO BRING: dust mask, rubber gloves and an apron and/or wear old clothes. The dust mask is to protect you from dye and chemical dusts while mixing solutions. This is a hands-on class and the technique is messy. Suitable for age 16 and older. At the first class a $10 fee for supplies paid to the instructor.

BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Course - Hood River

$90

with Amanda Butler

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 12, 2025 at 1 pm

Covers the knowledge and skills for Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, initial and renewal certification. Prepares a wide variety of healthcare professionals to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in both children and adults. Successful completion of this course provides certification and an AHA BLS Provider Card. The American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a current copy of the course textbook to have it available for personal use. This book will be provided to you in class. *The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS), and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

Apoyo a los Padres de Niños con Necesidades Especiales (Supporting Parents of Children with Special Needs)

$20

with Sarah Crozier

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 14, 2025 at 6 pm

Esta sesión de capacitación está diseñada para equipar a los profesionales que trabajan en el campo de la educación de la primera infancia con el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para apoyar y abogar eficazmente por los padres de niños pequeños con necesidades especiales. Nivel Dos en FCS/SN. Ningún Contenido de Edad





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