Spring 2019

Transforming lives through education

Dover McConnell Community Center

doveradultlearning.org

603-742-1030

Rochester First Church Congregational

doveradultlearning.org

603-335-6200

REGISTRATION AND POLICIES: Registration will begin Monday, January 14. Registrations will be accepted through the first day of class or until the class is full. Payment must be received in full at time of registration.

Office hours:

Monday & Wednesday 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

FAX: 603-743-4262 EMAIL: dalc@doveradultlearning.org

Three convenient ways to register:

Online at www.doveradultlearning.org. Pay through PayPal or with credit card.

In person at Dover Adult Learning Center, 61 Locust St., Room 205, Dover, NH.

By phone using your VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Call 742-1030 during office hours.

Tuition: We accept cash, money orders, personal checks or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). Please do not send cash through the mail. Tuition must be paid in full at time of registration.

Please note: Course times and dates are subject to change. Dover Adult Learning Center reserves the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment or substitute for a listed teacher.

INDEX BY TOPIC Adult Career Pathways Page 3

Academic Courses Page 4

Adult High School Diploma Page 5

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Page 7

Computers Page 9

Cooking Page 10

English for Speakers

of Other Languages Page 6

Friday Civics

Reading & Discussion Page 6

Health, Wellness & Safety Page 11

TUTOR ORIENTATION: This orientation is for anyone interested in

volunteering to help adults who want to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, math, and

speaking English.

Call Bridget Barker, Program Coordinator,

at 742-1030 to register.

Dover Adult Learning Center of Strafford County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity agency that does not discriminate in its education programs or policies, activities, scholarship programs or employ-ment practices on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, marital or veteran status, religious affiliation, age, sex, non-job related medical condition or handicap, non-merit factor, or any other legally protected status.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY:

Courses cancelled by DALC will be refunded in full if the class is cancelled due to low enrollment.

Cancellation notice must be received 3 business days before start of class in order to receive a refund. Cooking classes require a 5 day withdrawal notice to receive a refund.

Once classes have begun, there are no refunds.

Career Exploration Find a career that fits your skills, apti-tudes and interests

Identify the skills you need for train-ing, college, or career

Learn about High Demand Occupations in your community such as:

Information Technology, Healthcare, Hospitality & Advanced Manufacturing

Skills for work and training ACCUPLACER test preparation

Math, Reading & Writing refresher courses (pg. 4)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (pg. 6)

Digital Literacy Computer skills and software training (pg. 9)

College/Training Search and Application

Build a strong bridge to a career path-way with a solid future

Connect to training programs and resources

Prerequisite Classes Algebra, Biology and Chemistry for Health Careers (pg. 5) Call 742-1030 to make an appointment with our Post-secondary Transitions Coordinator, Alicia Spates-Messier

The Complete Project Manager

Comprehensive program to ex-

pand your knowledge and appli-

cation of project management

concepts. Develop skills for to-

days projects and prepare for the

CAPM or PMP certifications.

250 hours, $1,995

Administrative Dental Assistant:

Learn how to perform the admin-

istrative tasks essential for man-

aging the business aspects of a

dental practice.

150 Hours, $1,795

Mobile Web Developer: In this

course, learn to develop web-

sites for mobile devices, such as

Androids and iPhones.

280 Hours, $2,295

Online Career Training Programs: In partnership with ed2go, DALC offers

online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary

to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.

Programs are available in these career fields and many more!

For more information and to register:

http://careertraining.ed2go.com/

Integrated Education and Training

Academic skills and job preparation in high demand occupations

Communication for Health Careers Have you trained as a nurse in another country? Are

you curious about a career in health? You’ll learn English language skills while exploring various job and training opportunities and promising career

pathways. Mondays, January 28-March 25 10am-12pm

Exploring Coding & IT Careers Ever wonder how apps and websites are made?

You’ll explore algorithms, coding structures, and web pages and apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Hear from developers and educators in the industry and learn about career opportunities. Mondays, March 25– May 20, 5-7pm

Job Search and Interviewing Skills Improve your communication and computer skills while learning how to look for a job and do well

in interviews. This class is a blended learning class which means you will do about 3 hours of online work at home each week in addition to the class time. Fridays, February 8-March 29, 10am-12pm

Construction Math Skills Learn or review basic math skills related to the con-

struction and technical trades and how they apply to the trades. Covers multiple systems of measurement,

decimals, fractions, and basic geometry. Wednesdays, February 6-April 3, 9-11am

Tuition $125/Dover $115 Free to eligible participants

ServSafe® Food Protection

Manager Certification Essential food safety practices to

earn ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification accredited

by ANSI. $145 tuition/$135 NHRLA members.

Register at www.nhlra.com/servsafe.html

OSHA 10-Hour Outreach Construction

OSHA safety standards specific to the Construction Industry. Earn a

10-Hour OSHA Outreach card. $260 tuition/$175 for ABC Members.

To register, email Jennifer@abcnhvt.org.

ADULT CAREER PATHWAYS

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ACADEMIC SKILLS

MATH Improve math confidence, computa-tional skills, and number sense, includ-ing whole numbers, decimals, frac-tions, percents, proportions, problem solving and basic geometry. Develop pre-algebra, algebra, geometry and problem solving skills, and practice test questions for the HiSET and Accuplac-er. READING Enjoy book discussions and improve essential reading skills. Develop com-prehension, vocabulary and grammar skills. Read fiction and non-fiction. Ex-plore topics in social studies and sci-ence. Gain critical thinking skills, in-cluding interpreting, analyzing and synthesizing information from many sources. WRITING Write stronger sentences and para-graphs to better communicate ideas and information. Learn a variety of forms, including a persuasive essay

and writing from sources. Test ques-tion practice included. For placement and enrollment in above classes, call for a place-ment appointment DIGITAL LITERACY (See page 9) Gain knowledge and comfort with basic computing skills like keyboarding and word processing. Free if enrolled in other academic classes.

TIMES & LOCATIONS Monday – Thursday

Mornings, Afternoons and Evenings

Dover (603) 742-1030

McConnell Center, 61 Locust Street

Rochester (603) 335-6200

First Church Congregational 63 South Main Street

Farmington

Farmington High School (603) 335-6200

Two ways to finish high school*

High School Equivalency or Adult High School Diploma?

Which is better for you? Pass a test and receive a high school equivalency certifi-cate from the State of NH (see page 15 for more info) 1. Make an appointment with a counselor. 2. Take free diagnostic tests. 3. Enroll in classes, (above) if needed. 4. When ready, take practice tests to qualify for official exams. 5. Register for official HiSET exams with a government issued photo ID and current test fee ($20/per subtest). Some scholar-ship funds are available. Complete the credits you need to earn the Dover Adult High School Diploma (See page 5 for more info) 1. Request your last high school transcript. 2. Make an appointment with a counselor for free credit assess-ment. 3. Make a plan for completing your remaining credits. 4. You may be eligible for experience and work credits if you have been out of school for awhile. 5. Register for credit classes you need (listed on Page 5). Some scholarship funds are available. *If under 18, contact your high school for permission to enroll.

Learn or improve reading, writing and math skills, prepare for the HiSET, Accuplacer or other exam. Classes are free to eligible students due to grants from the Bureau of Adult Education.

ADULT LEARNER SERVICES

TUTORIAL PROGRAM

The Strafford County Adult Tutorial Program provides free one-to-one tutoring in basic skills for anyone 18 and over in Strafford County. If classes are not for you and you want help with reading, math, writing, high school equiva-lency prep, or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), a tutor may be right for you. A tutor will meet with you once a week at a time and place convenient for you both. Call to request OR become a tutor.

SATELLITE SERVICES

Free classes and educational services may be provided at locations throughout Strafford County. If your agency is interested in offering adult education, please call. If you are living in transitional housing or a shel-ter or regularly attend appointments at a com-munity location, adult education may be availa-ble. Call or ask a counselor.

Bridget Barker, ALS Coordinator (603) 742-1030

CHILDCARE

For children of students enrolled in day classes in Dover only. $10 per month for each course. Financial assistance available Pre-registration is required for anyone requesting childcare.

Not all classes are offered at all locations and times.

Times and dates subject to change.

Call for more information.

Ask if you don’t see a time you need.

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ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

ALGEBRA I* This course includes investigation of real numbers, algebraic expressions, patterns, exponents, graphing, inequalities and functions, building mathematic models, and predicting real-world problems. Good basic math background recommended. Please call the office for more information. 1 adult high school diploma math credit ERIC SCHLAPAK Mondays, February 4-June 3 6:00-9:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $250 (ADP $140) Dover: $225 (ADP $115)

BIOLOGY* Introduction to Biology is a life science class that focuses on the structure and function of living things and the world around us. Through a variety of activities, each student will participate in scientific investigation and inquiry. Following New Hampshire State Life Science Standards, the course is structured around five units including organization of living things, the genetic code, evolution, ecology, and hu-man systems. 1 adult high school diploma science credit MARGO MARTIN Tuesdays, February 5—May 28 6:00-9:00 p.m. Dover High Tuition: $250 (ADP $140) Dover: $225 (ADP $115)

CHEMISTRY* College prep chemistry class covers inor-ganic, organic, and biochemistry. Course content includes problem sets and labora-tory exercises for each area. Algebra I recommended, but not required. Prerequisite: Algebra I 1 adult high school diploma science credit MERV FAULKNER Wednesdays, February 6—May 29 6:00-9:00 p.m. Dover High Tuition: $250 (ADP $140) Dover: $225 (ADP $115)

ENGAGING OUR HISTORY In this course, students will investigate key events in United States history with an eye to critical thinking. Beginning in the Colonial period and stopping at various points and events in our shared timeline, we’ll look at important events and the people involved from several different perspectives, writing and thinking about the facts and myths of the stories we’ve all been told. Students will be expected to read extensively (sometimes 20-30 pages between classes) and write through a vari-ety of genres, including response and analysis. 1 adult diploma high school U.S. History, Social Studies elective credit or English credit SHERRY FROST Wednesdays, February 6—May 29 6:00-9:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $250 (ADP $140) Dover: $225 (ADP $115)

ALTERNATIVE CREDIT OPTIONS Adults seeking to earn the Dover Adult High School Diploma may be eligible to earn credit through alternative options, such as:

Work experience

Home management

Military experience

Community service

Career exploration

Speak with your counselor to see what options are available to you. *Fulfills Great Bay Community College requirement for high school credit in this subject area for nursing and other health occupation programs.

Registration & scholarship deadline for AHS classes is Friday, February 1

ATTENDANCE

Adult high school classes follow a college model of 45 hours per one credit class, significantly fewer than required in a traditional high school program. Therefore, attendance at every class meeting is mandatory. Students should ex-pect to spend at least one hour of home study for every hour spent in class. Individual teachers may have additional expectations for attendance and participation.

While attendance is mandatory, it is understood that illness and emergencies may arise. Therefore, excused absenc-es may be allowed in extreme circumstances. Examples of excused absences include death of a family member and serious personal illness or injury. An unexcused absence may result in immediate dismissal from the course.

Class attendance and participation are important in all adult high school classes; attendance and participation will constitute a percentage of the final grade for each student. Many classroom activities, including skills practice, la-boratory work, group discussion, and possibly tests and quizzes, cannot be made up; any absence from class, includ-ing late arrival and any excused absence, will result in a lower grade and possibly failure.

A student who is absent must assume all responsibility for finding out about and completing missed work. Teachers are not expected to accept any make-up work that is turned in more than one week after the student’s absence.

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English for Speakers of Other Languages

ESL CLASSES

Programs offered at no charge to eligible learners through grants from the

NH BUREAU OF ADULT EDUCATION.

Dover Adult Learning Center of Straf-ford County is an affirmative action,

equal opportunity agency that does not discriminate in its education programs or policies, activities, scholarship pro-grams or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, marital or veteran status, reli-gious affiliation, age, sex, non-job re-lated medical condition or handicap, non-merit factor, or any other legally

protected status.

ESL CIVICS Reading & Discussion Group

For Higher Level III and Level IV

New students welcome anytime

Fridays 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

We will be doing some reading and a lot of discussion. Practice pronunciation, work on your grammar, learn some new words and share your ideas. Each week we will look at some aspect of living in America:

American culture and society and both the joys and challenges of life in the US

Events and famous people in US history

US law in day -to -day life

Community resources

Issues in current events and politics

Conversation Class

Beginners Level I & II New students

welcome anytime

Fridays 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Come and practice your English speaking skills. You will practice:

Pronunciation

Vocabulary

Conversation

Listening

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Dover Level 1-Basic Beginner Level 2-High Beginner Level 3-Intermediate

TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Dover Level 2– High Beginner

Level 4– Advanced

TUESDAY & THURSDAY 6:30—8:30 p.m.

Dover Level A-Basic Beginner Level B-High Beginner/

Low Intermediate Level C-High Intermediate/

Advanced

TUESDAY & THURSDAY 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

or 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Rochester Multi-Level

MINI-COURSES

Pronunciation

For students Level 2 and above who want to improve their pro-nunciation. While most ESL clas-ses include some pronunciation, this is a course dedicated to speaking English more clearly so others can understand.

Monday & Wednesdays

February 11—April 3

12:30—2:00 p.m. Or

Mondays April 1 — May 20

US Citizenship

Learn about US government, history and the responsibilities and opportu-nities of democratic life. Curriculum based on US citizenship application and test questions. Appropriate for intermediate or advanced ESL stu-dents. Work on English skills and vocabulary through focused read-ings, class discussion and small group activities. Includes film on what makes a successful citizenship interview and a live, simulated inter-view. Pre-registration is required.

Wednesdays March 6—May 15 12:30 -2:30 p.m.

or 6:00 -8:00 p.m.

Grammar

Improve your speaking and writ-ing skills by learning the “rules” of English. We will study and prac-tice the parts of speech, sentence structure, verb tenses, and more.

Mondays

January 28—March 18 6:30-8:30 p.m.

or Tuesday & Thursdays

April 9—May 30 12:45—2:15 p.m.

Pronunciation, vocabulary, conversation and listening, through speaking, reading and writing practice. Before attending, call the office 742-1030 for an appointment to do testing, placement and registration. Classes are held at the Adult Learning Center, next to the Dover Pubic Library, unless otherwise indicated. Pre-registration is required for anyone requesting childcare.

FOR ADVANCED ESL ENRICHMENT COURSES SEE

LISTING ON PAGE 12

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ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES

GRATITUDE IS THE ATTITUDE

This workshop will be a fun and creative place for you to let your imagination run free. The instructor will explain the theme, paint a visual picture and allow you to bring what you see to life. You will make a variety of beautifully designed cards in-cluding writing a heartfelt message that can be mailed to friends and family. You will walk away with the skills and ability to create designs in the future. Courtney Daniels Wednesday, May 8 6:00-7:30 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $35 Dover: $30

INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING

In this one session, you will receive an overview of keeping bees with brief

presentations about the time commitment and financial considerations involved with this hobby. EAS-certified Master Beekeep-er, Brian Pride, will review the equipment necessary to establish your own hive and options for placement of hives at various locations. Seasonal management of hives, pests and diseases and products of the hive will be discussed. This is an interac-tive program with time allotted for demon-strations, questions and answers. Brian Pride Wednesday, April 3 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $25 Dover: $20

BEACH STONE WINE JEWELRY Class up your glass and never mix up wine glasses again with these custom Beach Stone Wine Glass Charms! Learn how to safely drill beach stones to make a set of 4 individual wine glass charms and a wine bottle charm. Make a set for yourself or give them as a gift. The instructor will provide the beach stones used for this project. Susan Randall Tuesday, April 16 McConnell Center 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Tuition: $40 Dover: $35

COLLAGE RESIN COASTER

Design your own mini collages and turn them into a set of four high quality cus-tomized coasters. Utilize our extensive collection of background papers, small photos and found text, or bring you own laser-copied ephemera to create a truly personalized set of coasters. This is a great way to preserve vacation memories, original artwork, or cherished photos of loved ones. NOTE: Each participant will receive their own 1 oz tube of resin and four self-adhesive felt pieces to complete their coasters at home. If using your own images, ONLY laser copies will work in these collages. Coaster size is roughly 3.25” square. Workshop fee includes all materials to make a set of four coasters. Art Night Out Tuesday, June 4 6:00-8:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $40 Dover: $35

DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS This course is geared for the person who thinks he/she cannot draw. You will learn to use your eyes and hands together to draw just about anything. You will be amazed at how easy it will be to draw whatever you want. You will also be adding pencil shad-ing to your pictures to make them look more realistic. There will also be some homework each week for practice. All sup-plies provided. Ginny Hallowell Thursdays, April 4—May 16 6:00—8:00 p.m. Dover Middle School Tuition $95 Dover: $90

DRIFTWOOD & ANTIQUE BOTTLE VASE Craft a driftwood sconce with a single stem an-tique bottle as a vase.

You driftwood wall vase will look simply gorgeous with feathers, wild flowers, or a single colorful bloom! This makes a great wedding or birthday gift. Cheri Herne Thursdays, May 9 5:30—7:30 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition $60 Dover: $55

10” DRIFTWOOD WREATH Join in to make a gorgeous 10” driftwood wreath. Perfect for gift giving, or for your own beach inspired home! Cheri Herne Thursdays, May 9 5:30—8:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition $70 Dover: $65

INTERMEDIATE DRAWING This class is for students who have already taken “Beginning Drawing”. We will go many steps beyond what we have already learned. The techniques taught will leave us closer to the artist we want to be! Ginny Hallowell Tuesdays, April 2—May 14 No class April 23 6:00—8:00 p.m. Dover Middle School Tuition $95 Dover: $90

DRIED WREATH WORKSHOP Come make a beautiful, fragrant dried wreath using herbs and dried flowers gathered here at Greenleaf Farms as well as some decorative silks. You will create a beautiful fall wreath in this workshop. Deborah Sousane Saturday, June 1 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon Greenleaf Farms, Dover NH Tuition: $50 Dover: $45

DRILLED SEA GLASS NECK-LACE AND KEY

CHAIN Learn the secrets to drilling glass, stones and shells. Add colorful beads and spirals using our easy wire-wrapped loop techniques to create your own unique jewelry. Use our collection of sea glass, beach stones and shells, or bring your own favorites. Workshop fee includes all mate-rials to make one pendant and one key chain. Art Night Out Thursday, May 23 6:00-8:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $40 Dover: $35

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LEARN TO BUY AND SELL ON eBAY

In this online course, learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to craft adver-tising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You’ll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle free. If you’re a buyer, you’ll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $115

ESSENTIALLY WELL A fun workshop creating essen-tial oil rollerball blends for adults to use with or without foot re-flexology points. Class will start with a brief overview of reflexol-

ogy and essential oils, then you will create four blends to use at home. Defense, Calm, Throat, and Stomach just to name a few. You will also take the recipes with you! Colleen Fahy Tuesday, May 28 6:30-8:30 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $35 Dover: $30

GLYCERIN HERBAL SOAP WITH

ESSENTIAL OILS Learn about the healing properties of es-sential oils and herbs when making a glyc-erin herb soap. Choices include: chamo-mile and lemongrass or lavender and rose-mary. Cindy Simon Tuesday, March 19 6:00-7:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition $35 Dover: $30

FLY FISHING FROM A-Z This introductory course offers instruction on fly fishing fundamentals such as rod set-up, gear and equipment options, casting theory and drills, knot tying, fish ecology and aquatic insects, fish identification, safety, ethical fishing practices, and lots more. From A to Z, you’ll soon be on the water catching fish! All equipment provid-ed; however, if you have your own, feel free to bring it. This 6-week course in-cludes classes and 2 field trips. John McKernan Thursdays, May 2—June 6 6:00—8:00 p.m. Dover Middle School Tuition: $120 Dover: $115

MAKE AND TAKE HERBAL SOAK AND AROMATHERAPY SPRAY

Learn about the healing properties of es-sential oils, make an aromatherapy spray for all sorts of uses, create an herbal soak (for the tub, or for your feet, hands or use as a sachet to freshen clothes). Oils and herbs include a variety of choices that can calm, heal energize, de-stress, help with chronic pain, uplift mood, cleanse, inspire, purify, balance and more! Cindy Simon Tuesday, April 9 6:00-7:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $35 Dover: $30

ROLLERBALL SCENTS: OUTDOOR SERIES

Who does not need sup-port when outside? With this new collection of es-

sential oil recipes you will create, “Bite Me”, “Pollen”, “Sweat”, and “Take a Hike”. You will also take home these recipes and others to create later. Colleen Fahy Tuesday, May 14 6:30-8:30 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition $35 Dover: $30

SOAP MAKING Discover the fine art of making fragrant, all natural, vegetable-based soaps in this hands-on workshop. Learn tips, techniques and recipes for making soothing soaps for healthy skin. Deborah Sousane Saturday, May 11 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Greenleaf Farms, Dover NH Tuition: $60 Do-ver: $55

WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS

This is for the student that has no knowledge of watercolor. We will learn to mix colors, along with all the techniques and tricks to paint a successful, frameable watercolor painting. Knowing how to draw would be an asset, but not necessary. All materials are included in tuition. Ginny Hallowell Mondays, April 1—May 13 6:00 —8:00 p.m. No class April 22 Dover Middle School Tuition $100 Dover: $95

STEP INTO SEWING On-site at

“The Sewing Tree” in Dover

Have you always wanted to learn how to sew? Have you been away from your ma-chine for awhile? Would you like to learn how to use your machine more efficiently? Step Into Sewing is a multi-step program where you will learn everything you need to get you up and sewing. Your options of classes include four weeks of 2-hour classes OR two weeks of 4-hour class.

STEP ONE

Tuition: $160 This first step will get you up and sewing whether you have never sat at a machine before or have some basic knowledge but it’s been awhile. We will thoroughly ex-plore the sewing machine and how it works, learn basic stiches, basic sewing techniques, discuss fabric, identify grain-lines, and identify notions that you will need. You will come away with the knowledge of how to run a machine and how to get started as well as completing several simple projects. All supplies are included. Sundays, January 13 & January 20 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Mondays, January 7—February 4 (No class on MLK day) 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Thursdays, January 10—January 31 8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. April, 2019 dates are also available. Go to www.doveradultlearning for

details.

T-SHIRT QUILTING On-site at “The Sewing Tree”

in Dover Have you ever wanted to take the multi-tude of T-shirts that we collect and turn them into a wonderful memory quilt? Here is your chance to learn just how. Guest Educator, Gloria Snowman, will teach you how to take the sports, race, souvenir, and kids T-shirts and make them into a beautiful T-shirt quilt that you can show off or cuddle up with while remem-bering those wonderful moments. This a three part series of planning and prepar-ing, creating, and finishing and binding the quilt. Prior to the class, you will be sent a list of how to cut your T-shirts at home to prepare them before the class. Each class will teach you and allow you to practice the techniques you will need for you to complete the work on your quilt at home so you are ready for the next step. Note: If this is your first quilt, we recom-mend you start with a crib or twin size. Wednesday, March 13,27 and April 10 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuition: $130

ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES

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FREE OPEN COMPUTER

LAB

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

BEGINNING COMPUTER LITERACY In this course, you will learn the basics of oper-ating a computer system, including computer hardware and software; using a keyboard and mouse; basics of using the Windows operating system; how to manage files and folders in Windows; understanding the Internet and the World Wide Web; how to access, search for, and evaluate information on the Internet; how to read, send, and manage e-mail; how to create basic word processing documents in Microsoft Word; how to use a computer to assist in a job search; and computer-based testing skills. This is the first of two computer literacy courses which will also assist in prepar-ing to take the Computer Skills Accuplacer test. Tiffany Brand Thursdays, March 28-June 6 12:30—2:30 p.m. Tuition: $100 Dover: $90 iPAD/iPHONE FOR NOVICES This is an iPad/iPhone class for the very begin-ner. Learn how to get around an iPad/iPhone, download and run apps, browse and search the internet, and communicate with friends and family using email, FaceTime, and phone calls. Bring your own iPad or iPhone, or use one of ours. **NOTE: This class covers ONLY Apple iPhones and iPads—it does not cover Android or Windows phones or tablets. Tiffany Brand Mondays, March 25-May 6 12:30-2:00 p.m. Tuition: $95 Dover: $85

INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER LITERACY The focus of this class is to continue learning computer skills useful in the job market and in academic settings. The course will cover Mi-crosoft Excel spreadsheets for financial and data management, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, and also some Microsoft Office Suite page layout/publication skills. Students should have completed beginning computer literacy or have equivalent basic computer experience. This is the second of two computer literacy courses which prepare students to take the Computer Skills Placement Accuplacer test. Tiffany Brand Wednesdays, January 30-April 10 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuition: $100 Dover: $90 EXPLORING CODING & IT CAREERS Ever wonder how apps and websites are made? You’ll explore algorithms, coding structures, and web pages and apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Hear from developers and educa-tors in the industry and learn about career opportunities. Tiffany Brand Mondays, March 25-May 20 5:00—7:00 p.m. Tuition: $125 Dover: $115 WINDOWS 10 Create, arrange and find files and folders, uti-lize the free tools that come with the Windows Operating System. Nancy Little Friday, February 15 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tuition: $65 Dover: $60

KEYBOARDING The focus of this class is to enable students to quickly improve their touch typing skills. You will learn proper finger placement, memorize letters, basic punctuation keys, and use drills from online keyboarding software to type paper copy into a word processor. Tiffany Brand Thursdays, January 31-March 14 12:30—1:30 p.m. Tuition: $50 Dover: $45 EXCEL ADVANCED PIVOT TABLES Manage your data source, learn various ways to summarize date, slicers for filtering, calculat-ing within a pivot table, customer grouping and introduction to dashboards. Nancy Little Friday, April 26 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tuition: $65 Dover: $60 QUICKBOOK BASICS FOR BEGINNERS Learn how to set up QuickBooks from the be-ginning: Chart of Account, Customers (creating invoices, coding, paying invoices, printing checks), Vendors (entering invoices, coding, paying invoices, printing checks), Reconciling Accounts (checking, savings, credit cards), Reports (Profit & Loss, Sales by item list, A/R, A/P aging), plus basic bookkeeping skills. Monica Bozeman McConnell Center Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. January 5 & 12 March 16 & 23 May 11 & 18 Tuition: $90 Dover: $85

COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer Classes are held in McConnell Center, Dover

For beginner & intermediate level students

MICROSOFT OFFICE PROFESSIONAL TRACK EXCEL TRAINING

Instructor, Nancy Little @ www.alittleclass.net Held at the McConnell Center Computer Lab

4:00-6:00 p.m.

EXCEL INTERMEDIATE A Review formulas, absolute and relative refer-ences, learn the benefits of using an Excel table, create, modify and format Excel tables, sort, filter and outline data for easy analysis. Wednesday, February 27

EXCEL INTERMEDIATE B

Create, modify and manage Pivot tables, insert and manage various Excel charts and manipulate multiple worksheets. Wednesday, March 6

EXCEL INTERMEDIATE C

Intro to logical functions such as IF, AND, proper use of VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP Wednesday, March 13

EXCEL ADVANCED A Conditional formatting to visualize data, comments to note date and methods to protect data. Wednesday, March 27

EXCEL ADVANCED B Watch and evaluate formulas, trace and trou-bleshoot errors, create scenarios and perform what-if analysis. Wednesday, April 3

EXCEL ADVANCED C Combine and consolidate data from multiple worksheets or workbooks, simplify data entry by creating drop-down lists. Wednesday, April 10

EXCEL BASICS A Learn shortcuts to the most popular features in an Excel workbook, create a basic work-sheet, use templates to save time. Wednesday, January 30

EXCEL BASICS B Create formulas, insert functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, edit and copy functions easi-ly and correctly, learn absolute vs relative references, edit and format worksheet data. Wednesday, February 6

EXCEL BASICS C Work with different views, create headers and footers on your reports, modify page breaks, margins, scaling and print a workbook. Wednesday, February 13

Prerequisites for all Excel Intermediate and Advanced level classes: Basic Excel experience with navigation and simple functions such as SUM and formulas to subtract, multiply and divide cell values. Tuition $60/ea Dover: $55/ea

Prerequisites for Excel Basic classes: Ease with a keyboard and mouse. Keying speed not required. Tuition: $50/ea Dover: $45/ea

Small, Instructor-led Classes

Individual Attention

Hands on Instruction

Supervised Practice Register for A, B & C in any level and receive a $15 discount. Call the office to register and receive this discount.

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GREAT ONLINE COURSES

300+ CLASSES

INSTRUCTOR FACILITATED

Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive

communities of learners. No wonder many strong friendships have formed in our lively discussion areas. All courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussions, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.

Courses Start as Low as: $115.00

Visit www.ed2go.com/dalcsc for orientation, course requirements, reviews, instructor bios, and more.

INTERNATIONAL 5-COURSE MEAL Each course will be made and prepared by

the class. You will cook, create and then sit and enjoy each course. Italy, Mexico, Spain, Greece, and France

inspired. Please come hungry!

Maria Induisi-Richardson On location @ Spring Hill Restaurant

Tuesday, June 4 6:00—9:00 p.m.

Tuition: $50 Dover: $45

COOKING CLASSES

BLUEBERRY JAM- WATERBATH CANNING

Join us and learn about the process using lower temperature for acidic foods (i.e. to-

matoes and fruits), safety, history, and can-ning tools/utensils. Students will take home

a jar of jam. All materials included. Long hair must be secured. Please bring a hand

towel to class. Kate Nickerson Tuesday, April 9

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Dover Middle School Tuition: $40 Dover: $35

CARROTS-PRESSURE CANNING Come and learn about Pressure Canning, the method used to preserve fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, and other food items. You will also learn its safety, its history and canning tools/utensils. Students will take

home a jar of carrots. All materials included. Long hair must be secured. Please bring a

hand towel to class. Pam Sawyer

Tuesday, June 4 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Dover Middle School

Tuition: $35 Dover: $30

CHICKEN/VEGETABLE SOUP-PRESSURE CANNING There is nothing like a hearty, warm soup on a damp cool day

or when you are in a hurry. You can preserve your own favorite recipes once you learn the basic instructions for pressure can-ning. You will be taken through each step of the process and take home a quart of delicious chicken soup. You will also get

more ideas for preserving more of your home cooking. Long hair must be secured. You will also need a towel or pot holder to carry your hot jar home. Come join the fun while learning.

Kate Nickerson Tuesday, March 26

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Dover Middle School Tuition: $40 Dover: $35

BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES- WATERBATH CANNING

Learn about canning and put fresh bread and butter pickles on your table this year. Please bring a hand towel to class. All materials included. Long hair

must be secured. Pam Sawyer

Monday, June 3 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Dover Middle School Tuition: $35 Dover: $30

HEALTHY COOKING Come and learn vegetarian, vegan and gluten free, low carb, sugar and fat, with a variety of

recipes for soups, salads, entrees, and desserts.

Maria Induisi-Richardson On location @ Spring Hill Restaurant

Tuesday, May 14 6:00—9:00 p.m.

Tuition: $50 Dover: $45

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTO

ORGANIZATION AND PRINTING

Digital cameras, smartphones, tab-lets...there are many ways to take digital photos, but what do you do with them all? In this class, you will learn how to use your computer to organize your digital photos and create printable photo projects. Partici-pants should be comfortable working on Windows computers and a web browser. Bring to class: 1) Your digital photos: on your digital

camera or smartphone with its USB transfer cable, on camera memory cards, on CD/DVDs, or on an external hard drive or flash drive.

2) A USB flash drive or external hard drive-this is where you will organize your own photos.

3) A laptop computer (if you wish to use your own computer), or you can use one of our laptops.

Tiffany Brand Mondays, May 13—June 3 12:30—2:30 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $55 Dover: $50

DISCOVER DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

This course introduces the technology that has catapulted the photographic world into the 21st century. You'll explore a broad overview of the basics of digital photog-raphy, including equipment, software, and practical uses. We'll discuss different types of digital cameras, from phones and tablets to digital SLRs. We'll also help you decide what type of equipment fits your needs, and you'll have hands-on exercises so you can explore the areas that interest you. We'll explore a number of software pack-ages, and you'll learn how to compose your shots when you know you have digital edit-ing available to you. You'll also find out about your digital storage options—on the camera, the computer, and even beyond into cloud storage and online back-ups. We'll review how to size images for use on your computer, the Internet, and with social media. You'll also get a good introduction to printing images and choos-ing your archival options. Whether you're new to photography or a long-time photog-rapher looking to move comfortably into the new world of digital work, this class provides opportunities for putting digital photography to use better pictures. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $115

SECRETS OF BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY

Master your digital camera and learn the secrets behind outstanding photos! Wheth-er you have a digital SLR, a point-and-shoot camera, or something in between, you'll learn how to use it the way you want to in this hands-on course! You also have the opportunity to have your lesson assign-ments critiqued by our knowledgeable teaching team of professional photogra-phers. You'll see how to choose the best photographic equipment for you and how to compose images with style. Exposure topics like aperture, shutter speed, meter-ing, and ISO settings will all make sense as we break them down into simple con-cepts. If you want to work with manual exposure on your digital SLR, we cover that, too! We'll also explore natural and artificial lighting, freezing or blurring mo-tion, portraiture, children's photography, pet photography, photojournalism, and digital editing options. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $115

BOATING CERTIFICATION

Register at Dept. of Safety 1-888-254-2125

Pre-registration required. Limited to 25. Held at the “NEW” Dover High School

6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday March 19 & March 21

April 16 & April 18 April 30 & May 2 May 14 & May 16 May 28 & May 30 June 4 & June 6

June 18 & June 20 Proctored Exams 6:00 p.m.

February 15, March 15, March 29, April 5, April 19 and May 3

CPR CERTIFICATION

LEARN A LIFESAVING SKILL! You will learn adult, child and infant CPR, how to use an AED and what to do if someone is choking in this American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED course that has been updated for the latest guidelines. Partici-pants who successfully complete the course will earn their Heartsaver CPR/AED certification card which is valid for 2 years. This course involves hands-on skills prac-tice. Participants will be sitting, standing, and kneeling to learn the lifesaving skills of CPR. Coastal CPR & First Aid, LLC Thursday, May 23 McConnell Center Cafeteria-Door #2 5:30-9:00 p.m. Tuition: $50

FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO? This American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid course will teach participants how to recognize and help victims of medical and environmental emergencies and what to do if someone is injured. Subjects cov-ered include, but are not limited to, allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke, seizures, breathing problems, diabetes, bleeding, bites and stings, heat and cold emergen-cies, head, neck and spinal injuries and more. This course has been updated for the 2016 Guidelines. Participants who suc-cessfully complete the course will earn their Heartsaver First Aid certification card which is valid for 2 years. This course in-cludes limited hands-on skills practice. Coastal CPR & First Aid, LLC Wednesday, April 17 McConnell Center Cafeteria-Door #2 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuition: $45

HEALTH WELLNESS &

SAFETY

Gift Certificates Available!

Need a gift for a special occasion or that hard-to-buy-for friend or rela-

tive? Give a gift certificate for a spe-cific class or workshop, or for any

amount you choose.

Call 742-1030 for details.

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CHAKRA SYSTEM: ENERGETIC

WHEELS OF THE SOUL Seven wheels of vital energy called

chakras sit along our energetic core servic-ing our organs, muscles & ligaments. Each chakra plays a special role in supporting & governing the functioning of your physical, emotional & spiritual body. Similar to an “energy processing plant”, chakras regis-ter, sort, and store energies that contain information about your body, your emo-tions, and your life’s journey. Come and learn about the 7 major chakras & the en-ergy they carry, where they are, colors & psychological themes associated with each one. This class includes how to activate & harmonize your chakras using affirmations & your radiant imagination. Mary Schwoerer Saturday, March 16 9:30-11:00 a.m. McConnell Center Tuition $35 Dover: $30

INFUSING CHAKRAS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils are powerful. Oils hold powerful chemical constitu-ents that affect the physical, emotional & energetic systems of

our bodies. Coupled with the power of our intention we can bring about healing, JOY, release, acceptance & peace. Awaken your senses...let you chakras flourish! When the natural flow of energy in our body be-comes blocked or stagnant, we get rest-less, irritable & sick. Come and learn sim-ple bioenergetics exercises to clear & con-nect chakras. Use essential oils to promote balance and build resiliency or prana (life force). Mary Schwoerer Saturday, May 4 9:30-11:00 a.m. McConnell Center Tuition $35 Dover: $30

ENERGY MEDICINE: EXPLORE YOUR INNER HEALING

Curious what ENERGY medicine is? Would you like a way to “reset” your “feel good” button to increase your energy level, im-prove concentration, clear toxins from your body, feel more grounded, and experience more JOY? Join in on this workshop on learning how energy exercise can propel you towards greater health and happiness while balancing negative energies that assault your well-being. Our bodies are amazingly resilient when using the right tools. Expand YOUR light. Mary Schwoerer Thursday, April 4 6:00 —7:30 p.m McConnell Center Tuition $35 Dover: $30

GETTING & STAYING GROUNDED: AN ENERGY MEDICINE WORKSHOP Being grounded allows excess en-

ergies to flow out of our bodies while im-proving our ability to draw energy up from the Earth. No matter how scattered we can become at times, we can learn simple en-ergy techniques to restore ourselves to a grounded state. In this workshop you will learn to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually grounded. Mary Schwoerer Saturdays, April 13—April 20 9:30-11:30 a.m. McConnell Center Tuition $45 Dover: $40 INTRODUCTION TO FALUN GONG Falun Gong is an ancient, traditional Chi-nese practice of "self cultivation"- a way to improve mental and physical wellness through meditation and five easy-to-learn exercises. The practice is based on the universal values of truthfulness, compas-sion, and tolerance. This introductory class will provide a brief overview of the system, plus a demonstration of the exercises. All Falun Gong instruction is free of charge; the registration fee supports DALC. Marcus Gale Thursday, April 11 6:30-8:30 p.m. McConnell Center Registration Fee: $10

HERBAL TEA MAKING NEW BLENDS! NEW TEAS!

Learn about the ancient and modern day healing and medicinal properties of teas! Teas have been used to assist in treating depression, anxiety, insomnia, arthritis, digestive problems, boost immunity, allevi-ate headaches, and for calming and ener-gizing. Create and make your own teas and take home a sample of three for ground-ing, comforting, and healing. Cindy Simon Tuesday, March 26 6:00-7:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $35 Dover: $30

POWER AGING We will discuss all sorts of health-related information and engage in

fun and creative activities that inspire shar-ing wisdom for growing younger. We will discover super foods, and how diet relates to all health problems. Share recipes, un-cover keys to longevity, and learn medita-tion. We will brainstorm the how to’s of simplifying your life, listening to your body, preventing disease, and reframing negative to positive. Cindy Simon Tuesday, May 7 6:00-7:30 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $45 Dover: $40

HELPING ELDERLY

PARENTS Are your parents in their golden years? Learning how to help parents or other loved ones through their transition can

prepare us for our own. This compassion-ate and comprehensive class will give you the tools, techniques, and insights for this passage. Growing older is a part of life. Some aspects are joyful, some bittersweet, some frustrating, some frightening. You will learn what to expect, what to watch for, how to deal with physical and emotion-al challenges, and where to find resources to help. You'll understand the impact of retirement, learn how to choose a nursing home, and be prepared to deal with death. You'll learn about financial and legal con-siderations, health issues, and family inter-personal relationships. You'll be introduced to special communication skills, observa-tion methods, and coping mechanisms to ease the burden for everyone involved. You'll learn to handle most of the challeng-es you will face while coming to appreciate and cherish the privilege of the journey. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $115

ADVANCED ESL: FICTION: NORTH AMERICAN SHORT STORIES Reading for pronunciation, comprehension, vocabulary and associated word forms, and selected grammar topics. Bill Badgley McConnell Center Thursdays, 12:30m—2:30 p.m. April 18—May 30 Registration Fee $10.00 ADVANCED ESL: TOEFL VOCABULARY We will do readings and exercises which focus on 400 words that are considered “must-have” for the TOEFL test. Bill Badgley McConnell Center Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 17—May 29 Registration Fee $10.00

HEALTH WELLNESS &

SAFETY

Gift Certificates Available!

Need a gift for a special occasion or that hard-to-buy-for friend or relative? Give a gift certificate for

a specific class or workshop, or for any amount you choose.

Call 742-1030 for details.

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BEGINNING THEORY AND

EAR TRAINING Singers and musicians with a devotion to honing their musical understanding and with little or no prior knowledge of theory are encouraged to take this course. The ability to read and notate music is a plus. Topics include an overview of the piano keyboard, scales, key signatures, the circle of fifths, intervals, and simple chords. Stu-dents will also learn to recognize and write basic melodic and rhythmic patterns in music. The course will help musicians de-velop skills in singing on pitch, listening, reading and writing musical notation, and analyzing what they hear. Bring to class a folder or 3-ring binder, staff paper, pen-cil ,and anything used to take notes about lectures. Alexandra Krauth Saturdays, March 2—April 20 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $75 Dover: $70

INTRODUCTION TO GUITAR Learn to play guitar, and become the musician you've always wanted to be! In these fun and

informative lessons, you'll build basic guitar skills step-by-step with the help of hands-on exercises, audio and video recordings, and detailed illustrations. First, you'll get to know all the parts of your guitar, from frets to strings, and learn how to tune your in-strument. After that, you'll explore the fun-damentals of music notation and find out how to produce clear, beautiful notes and chords. You'll also discover how to control your rhythm, tempo, and volume, and how to express yourself artistically. The classical guitar skills you'll master in this course will allow you to play any style of music, from hard rock to country-and-western. And that's not all! Good guitar players know that the secret to making beautiful music is to practice, practice, practice—so that's what you'll do. You'll make rapid progress as you follow a carefully planned practice schedule that reinforces each new skill you learn. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate student, this course will take your musical talent to the next level. By the time you're finished, you'll be well on your way to becoming a skilled guitar player. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $115

HARMONICA WORKSHOP Learn to play a song and master some basic tech-

niques. Harmonica included. Mike & Bev Rogers Wednesday, May 1 6:00-8:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $30 Dover: $25

UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS You will be playing songs on the first les-son guaranteed! You will learn all the basic chord shapes that you will need to have fun with the UKE! You will learn about scales, chord formations, how to make easy chord transitions, progressions and why and how they work, how to read tab-lature, sheet music notations, counting and strum patterns. You will need a ukulele, tuner, music stand, and a firm commitment to practice between classes. Study materi-als will be provided. Richard Ruel Tuesdays, April 2—May 14 6:30-8:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $80 Dover: $75

UNITED IN SONG: COMMUNITY SINGING WORKSHOP Think you can sing? Think you can’t sing? It doesn’t matter! Join together with sing-ers of all levels to discover how enjoyable and rewarding it is to sing with a group, even if you have never sung in any form before. We will explore vocal music from many genres and cultural traditions, as well as exercises for finding and freeing your natural singing voice. All levels of singing ability are welcome! The class may be re-peated, as songs will likely change from one session to another. Register for both United in Song and Singing Doo-wop and receive a $5.00 discount on this class! Alexandra Krauth Saturdays March 2—April 20 McConnell Center 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $75 Dover: $70

WRITING ESSENTIALS Master the essentials of writing, and become the stellar word-smith you always wanted to be! In this course, you'll develop

the skills you need to excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online, and take your creative literary tal-ents to a new level. Whether you're hoping to get a better job, write for a blog, or publish your short story, this course will give you the writing tools you need for success. It's also a perfect choice for stu-dents who speak English as a second lan-guage. You'll gain confidence right away as you practice free writing and discover how to create solid drafts. You'll improve your writing skills by learning to select strong and persuasive words, spell correctly, and choose the right punctuation. Then you'll find out how to put it all together by craft-ing well-written sentences, building effec-tive paragraphs, and organizing your mate-rial logically. And finally, you'll explore ways to make the most of e-mails and oth-er forms of electronic communication. With the knowledge and hands-on practice you gain from this course, you'll be able to ex-press yourself clearly and persuasively in writing—both in your personal life and in the business world. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $115

WRITING FOR CHILDREN If you’re a beginning writer, this course will help you transform your book idea into a finished product that could potentially

land in the hands of an editor or agent. And if you’re already a successful writer, this course will help you explore new op-portunities and markets for your work. You’ll explore the changing world of chil-dren’s literature and understand the vari-ous formats, including picture books, chap-ter books, middle grade, or young adult novels. You’ll get insights from publishing professionals to gain a better understand-ing of the needs of today’s market. You’ll receive valuable tips about creating your manuscript and even practice writing a query letter to submit to a publisher. By the time you finish this course, you’ll have all the tools and resources you’ll need to begin navigating the world of children’s publishing and to continue growing as a writer for children. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $115

ONLINE WRITING

CLASSES

Hundreds more classes available online www.ed2go.com/dalcsc

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ways and workforce

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Hundreds more classes

available online

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DISCOVERING YOUR WHY AND SHARING YOUR BUSINESS STORY This two-hour workshop will cover the im-portance of identifying your “why” for your business, and show students how to incor-porate it into all of your brand messaging. Students will complete a worksheet to help them discover their main purpose for their business endeavors, and to uncover their main story to tell through blogging and social media. We’ll also talk about ways to come up with blog topics, free grammar tolls, free social media tools, and more. Lisa Leslie Wednesday, April 17 6:00—8:00 p.m. McConnell Center Tuition: $30 Dover $25

HOME BUYERS SEMINAR

Learn and understand the process of buy-ing a home including: renting vs. buying, how much can you afford, what kind of home is right for you, navigating the lend-ing process, home inspections, title (contract to closing), and home insurance.

Carolyn Dupont, Realtor, Seacoast Luxe Properties/Keller Williams Coastal Realty Jaime Lynch, Atlas-Heritage Title Carrie DiGeorge, Envoy Mortgage David Whitney, Prudential Home Ins. Monday, April 15 6:00-8:00 p.m. McConnell Center Registration Fee: $10.00

TIPS ON SELLING YOUR HOME Ready to downsize? Do you want to sell your house? Let us show you what works! Amy Parker of Parker House Designs will reveal the importance of staging when selling, and Carolyn Dupont, realtor with Keller Williams Coastal Realty, will explain the process step-by-step. With shared re-sources, making the important decision is easier than you think.

Carolyn Dupont, Realtor, Seacoast Luxe Properties/Keller Williams Coastal Realty Monday, April 8 6:00-8:00 p.m. McConnell Center Registration Fee: $10.00

ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS SERIES

Demand for accounting profession-als currently exceeds supply. If you’re interested in increasing your financial awareness while also gain-ing a marketable skill, this series of courses is perfect for you. Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking to manage your business finances or you simply want to gain an under-standing of accounting basics for career advancement or for personal use, these courses will give you a solid foundation in financial mat-ters. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $189

BECOMING A GRANT WRITING CONSULTANT

Good grant writing consultants are always in demand. Learn how you can use basic knowledge of grant or proposal writing to become an ex-pert in the red-hot, grant consulting field. Your instructor, a national grant consulting veteran, will pro-vide you with easy-to-follow instruc-tions that you can use to start your own home-based business. You’ll learn what services to offer, how to find clients, and how to set your fees. This is one field where your creative writing skills can literally touch thousands of people and make a true difference in their quali-ty of life. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $115

DISCOVER SIGN LANGUAGE In this course, you’ll discover how to use this graceful, expressive language to communi-cate with Deaf People. You’ll master how to fingerspell the alphabet, learn signs for col-ors, numbers, objects and family members, and see how to sign phrases and full sen-tences. Throughout, you’ll learn by watching videos that demonstrate how to make the signs and how to incorporate facial expres-sions to communicate in this beautiful lan-guage. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to have a conversation in sign language. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $115

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: A WORD ASSOCIATION

APPROACH This course teaches medical terminol-ogy according to each body system. Multiple graphics, study tips, and unu-sual facts make for a most enjoyable course. Register at www.ed2go.com/dalcsc Tuition: $115

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The path to high school equivalency starts with you and ends with a test.

Didn't finish high school? There is another way.

Demonstrate you have the skills and knowledge and become a high school

graduate—through preparation and testing at DALC.

The ETS high-school equivalency test (HiSET) is the state-approved test New Hampshire

uses to measure high school equivalency.

Free preparation classes are available in Dover, Rochester and Farmington.

(See page 4 for details)

Both computer-based and paper-based tests are offered.

You must pass a free practice test before you can register and schedule.

Let us know if you wish to take the HiSET in Spanish when you register.

A limited amount of scholarship money is available for students who can demonstrate economic hardship.

Other accommodations can be

Earn your high school equivalency.

Expanding Opportunities. Changing Lives.

The HiSET® Exam.

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Dover

Adult Learning Center

of Strafford County

DOVER: McConnell Community Center

61 Locust Street, Dover 03820

(603) 742-1030

ROCHESTER: First Church Congregational

MISSION STATEMENT

Dover Adult Learning Center of Strafford County

helps adults in the Strafford County area enhance

their life-coping skills and improve their lives

through basic education, job training, high school

completion, and enrichment classes. We help our

students become more effective lifelong learners,

family members, workers, and citizens.

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DOVER NH

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