Free adult education classes are available for anyone 17 years or older who is not enrolled in a formal school program. We can help you get your GED, get your adult diploma, improve your basic reading, math, writing or computer skills, prepare for the Accuplacer, and arrange for ESL tutoring (English as a Second Language). For class details or to set up an appointment contact Lynn at abe@scred.k12.mn.us.

Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Identify the leading causes of injuries and common hazards that children encounter during early childhood. Analyze strategies to prevent child injuries and procedures to follow if an injury occurs.Meets FCC Licensing Requirements for "Active Supervision" TrainingMust create a login on Develop ID before the day of class. Go to www.developtoolmn.org and create an account. Login/Register button at the top right.

"Wow, you have a great voice!" Voice acting can be a way to earn from home. This class covers getting started. In a 90-minute session, meet a professional, read scripts, and receive coaching. Participants must be 18 or older. Learn more: http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. Upon registration, the instructor will contact you to set up the date and time for your one-on-one Introduction to Voiceovers.

Explore the foundations of social and emotional development and how behavior connects to children's emerging skills. Learn proactive, relationship-based strategies for preventing challenging behaviors, responding effectively to escalation, and developing individualized support plans that promote long-term growth. Strengthen your awareness of adult self-regulation, classroom environment, and emotional skill-building while shifting away from punishment or exclusion-based practices.Meets FCC Behavior Guidance/Child Growth Licensing RequirementsMust create a login on Develop ID before the day of class. Go to developtoolmn.org and create an account. Login/Register button at the top right.

Equip yourself with the tools and understanding to support children who have faced adverse childhood experiences by recognizing trauma-related behaviors and responding by building relational connections. Cultivate a nurturing environment where children from challenging backgrounds can grow and thrive as you support them through a trauma-informed lens.Meets CCA Regional Grant Training RequirementsMust create a login on Develop ID before the day of class. Go to developtoolmn.org and create an account. Login/Register button at the top right.

Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance signed by Chisago County Child Care Licensing. Please note that while this training is not Develop-approved, it can still be applied toward required training hours. Dinner/Social Hour and Resource Fair from 6-7pmTraining 7-9pmCost : $20 includes meal and training!North Branch High School 38175 Grand Avenue - Please enter in door #1. Sponsored by North Branch Area Community Education and the Chisago County Child Care Coalition.

Plan now for the unexpected with these two legal documents! You will learn about the use and benefits of the Financial Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive. The instructor will discuss the agent’s responsibilities and factors in selection your agents. You will leave the class with completed forms.

Preparing your will is an important step in providing for the ones you love. Class 1 - Learn the various techniques for property distribution of your estate. Explore basic estate planning concepts and assess your need for your estate plan. You will receive sample forms and language to use while you draft your own will. Instructor will also cover circumstances that may require a review/revision of your will and a brief review of the benefits of a trust. Class 2 - You will sign the will you created. The language in your will, will not be reviewed by an attorney. Questions welcome.

Do I need a will? What’s a trust? What is Probate and why do people say to avoid it? With extensive estate planning experience, Julia will walk through these questions, some common myths and other elder law and estate planning topics such as probate, powers of attorney and health care directives in an informal discussion setting. Questions welcome.

Planning for Medicare is intimidating. If you or a family member is nearing the age of 65 you should attend this course to learn the basics of what Medicare is, how it works, how to avoid penalties, and what you need to know to prepare yourself for this process. The instructor, Charles Taylor, is the owner of Four Points Advisory LLC. Investment and advisory services offered through World Equity Group Inc., member of FINRA and SIPC.

We will be discussing lifestyle options for senior living. Should I stay and age in place - making home modifications to reduce safety risks OR should I go - moving to a home option that may be handicapped accessible, single level living? We will take an assessment and give you the tools to make educated decisions.

Confusion abounds about vitamin supplements. Do you need them? Which ones are best? How do you choose? In this workshop, you will learn the 7 guidelines that determine if a supplement is well balanced or a waste of money. (The instructor does not sell any supplements.) Also, we'll discuss what current research says about: antioxidants, phytochemicals, anti-aging nutrients, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals, sustained release formulas, and herbal preparations such as Glucosamine Chondroitin, Melatonin, St. John's Wort, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Echinacea, & DHEA.

Wow, you have a great voice! Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional Voiceover Artist. Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voice For All, in a one-on-one, personalized, video chat setting. Discover the current trends in the industry and how they make it easy and affordable for just about anyone to get involved. In this one-time, 90-minute introductory class, you’ll also learn about the different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. And then...we’re rolling! Your instructor will record you as you read a real script, then offer you some coaching so you can improve your delivery. Your instructor will take notes on your performance so you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. After the class, you will have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue. Check out the video at voicesforall.com/ooo to get a better sense of how the class works. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration the instructor will contact you to set up the date and time for your one on one Introduction to Voiceovers.