Foster/Kinship Care Education Program
Foster and Relative Caregivers
F or D Rate Renewal
September -
November
September,
2008
Tuesday, September 9, 16, 23, and October, 7, 14,
& 21, 2008 – Active Parenting of Teens
F or D rate renewal
7:00
p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
In this six-week series, parents will learn the skills required
to meet the challenges of parenting teens and preteens in today’s
society. Parents will learn skills for effectively handling family
problems through clear, honest communication and respectful
discipline. Special attention will be given to today’s problems of
teen drug use, sexuality, and violence, providing parents with
helpful prevention guidelines. Each participant will receive
Active Parenting of Teens Parent’s Guide, by Michael
Popkin, Ph.D.
Location: City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard - Orchard Rooms
A&B
Monday, September 15, 2008 – The Anti-Bully Tool Kit
F or D rate renewal
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Parents will learn to identify the warning signs of bullying and
what to do if you child is being mistreated. Specific strategies
and techniques for school age children will be taught to support and
empower your child to address bullying behavior – whether he is the
victim or the perpetrator.
Location: 25577 Fedala Road , Santa Clarita - Meadows Elementary
School – Multi-purpose room
Friday,
September 19, 26, and October, 3,10, 17, & 24, 2008 - Active
Parenting Now
F or D rate renewal
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In this six-week series parents will learn the skills to help
develop cooperation, responsibility, and self-esteem in their
children, and prepare them to meet the challenges of teenage years.
This program also teaches parents positive, non-violent disciplinary
techniques to avoid struggles, effective communication, and
problem-solving strategies. Each participant will receive
Active Parenting Now Parent’s Guide, by Michael Popkin, Ph.D.
Priority of materials will be given to those who are pre-registered.
Location: COC Center for Early Childhood
Education Room A
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 –
Teen Scene Unplugged: Understanding the Teen Mind
F or D rate renewal
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
A dynamic and
engaging presentation on how the developing/changing teen brain
impacts teen behavior and decision-making. Parents will come away
with practical ideas and applications that will help them understand
and strengthen their relationship with their teens. Featuring Tina
Bryson, Ph.D., lecturer, parenting educator, and Mindsight
Institute''s Director of Parenting & Development.
Location: The Hyatt Hotel – Valencia – Conference Center
October,
2008
Saturday, October 4,11,18,25, and November 1 & 8, 2008 – Taming
the Anger Monster
F or D rate renewal
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
This
course is
intended to offer adults specific tools on how to control or manage
their anger. These skills can successfully be applied in the
workplace, in relationships, while driving, with one’s family, or in
any situation where anger control is an issue.
Location: City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard – Century
Room
Monday,
October 20, 27, & November 3, 2008 - Active Parenting 1234
F or D rate renewal
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This three-week series looks at the various stages of early
childhood development from ages 1 – 4. Topics of discussion are:
understanding misbehavior, listening and talking to young children,
the art of setting limits, and the importance of providing
discipline. Each participant will receive Parenting Your 1 –
4 Year Old by Michael Popkin, Ph. D. Priority of materials
will be given to those who are pre-registered.
Location: City
Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard – Century Room
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 –
How to
Talk to Your Kids About Sex
F or D rate renewal
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This workshop will cover the basic
principles of adolescent development and human sexuality. Parents
will learn how developmental issues relate to sexual identity and
provide developmentally appropriate information on human sexual
development. Parents will learn communication techniques to help
them better communicate with their teens about sex and will get
helpful tips on starting tough conversations about sexuality.
Location: City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard – Century Room
Thursday, October 30, 2008 –
Managing
Media in Your Home
F or D rate renewal
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m
This workshop will explore the impact of media technology on our
families. Managing all the different types of media and give caregivers
useful resources and solutions to this important issue.
Location: City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard – Century Room
November,
2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 –
Character Counts: Building Self-Esteem
F or D rate renewal
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This workshop
will help parents to coach kids in the areas of courage, confidence, and
self-esteem, and will boost their children’s ability to persevere
throughout their tot to teen years. Library materials related to
building confidence in kids will be discussed, along with strategies to
enhance student performance. In addition, the character classics will
be introduced and materials for dealing with teen issues will also be
available.
Location: Valencia Library – 23743 W. Valencia Blvd. – Multi purpose
room
Friday,
November 7, 2008 – The IEP Process: Gaining Control and Advocating
for Your Children
F or D rate renewal
9:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
Many of our children have specialized educational needs. The IEP
process can be quite intimidating. Parents will learn what their rights
are in this process in reaching your child’s educational goals. You
will hear from a certified educational advocate about the IEP process
and how to advocate getting your child’s needs met.
Location: COC Center for Early Childhood Education Room B
Monday,
November 17, 2008 –
Family Fun
Night: Building Connections With Your Children
F or D rate renewal
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This
parent-child workshop will help families practice connecting,
enjoying one another, and assisting children to solve problems through
play. Parents will be coached by trained professionals as they interact
with their children. Tips will also be given for how to incorporate
play into everyday situations. Learn to set limits with warmth, through
play. Handle emotional moments in a positive, supportive manner and make
every moment with your child special.
Location: Valencia Library – 23743 W. Valencia Blvd. - Multi purpose
room
Thursday,
November 20, 2008 –
Understanding the Explosive Child
F or D rate renewal
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
An "Explosive Child"
is one whose extreme behaviors leave his or her parents helpless with
fear, frustration, and guilt.
Learn strategies you can use to help your child turn their aggression
into a more positive form of expression. Learn how to
defuse explosive episodes, reduce tension, and improve family
relationships focusing less on reward and punishment and more on
communication and collaborative problem solving.
Location: City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard – Orchard Room
Are you parenting your grandchildren or other kin? We have ongoing
classes that may benefit you in understanding the issues of
parenting grandchildren. Please contact Madelyn Gordon at
(818) 264-0880 or
Madelyn@grandparentsasparents.org for further information and to sign-up for the
workshops.
All
classes are held at College of the Canyons Center for Early Education unless
otherwise specified. Please refer to map for directions to campus. It is
imperative that you either call (661) 362-3531 to register or
register online at:
www.canyons.edu/departments/CD/FosterCareEducation.htm
These
workshops are for adults only as childcare is not provided.
Low enrolled workshops are subject to cancellation.
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