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Classes for Absolutely Everyone!
Food & Nutrition • Fitness & Recreation • Bookkeeping
Fine Arts • Writing • Creative Outlets • Music & Dance
Photography • World Language • Home & Garden
Plus More!
Bookkeeping Certificate Program
Bookkeeping I
Bookkeeping II
Bookkeeping III
If you enjoy working with numbers and seeing
figures add up properly, take the first step in
becoming a qualified accountant by earning
a Bookkeeper Certification!In this class,
you’ll apply accounting principles, theory,
and practice to recording, summarizing
and managing the finances of a simulated
business. To prepare for life on the job, you’ll
learn essential terminology, functions and
procedures involved in the accounting cycle,
including:
• Debit/credit principles and double entry
accounting
• Assets, liabilities, equities and the balance
sheet
• Revenues, expenses and the income
statement
• Opening, closing and adjusting entries
Take your accounting knowledge to the next
level – learn how to operate as a bookkeeper
within merchandising companies. Sharpen
up on procedures specific to the recording of
sales and purchases, payroll and reporting,
and accounting for cash. Understand the ins
and outs of merchandising businesses, as you
focus on the following topics:
• Sales and Purchases journals
• Sales and Purchase discounts, returns,
allowances
• Wages and salaries, payroll taxes, journal
transactions and reporting
• Internal Controls for cash and bank
reconciliations
• A/R and A/P subsidiary ledgers
• Cost of merchandise sold
• Cash journals
Completion of this third course will prepare
you for your Bookkeeping Career! Become
an integral part of making a business run
smoothly by putting your skills to the test. You will create a company’s books including
a general ledger, accounts receivable ledger,
accounts payable ledger and management
reports.You will be making all entries and
postings to those accounts for one entire
accounting cycle. Course work and in-class
exercises will focus on:
• Depreciation methods
• Methods for calculation of uncollectible
accounts
• LIFO, FIFO and weighted average inventory
methods
• Understanding year end accruals
• Completion of final project
Daytime Program
5 Tuesdays, 9:00am – 1:00pm
February 10 – March 10
Cost: $250
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Daytime Program
5 Tuesdays, 9:00am – 1:00pm
March 17 – April 21
(no class April 7)
Cost: $250
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Daytime Program
5 Tuesdays, 9:00am – 1:00pm
April 28 – May 26
Cost: $250
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Evening Program
5 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm
February 10 – March 12
Cost: $250 #4001-4
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$10
Evening Program
5 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm
March 17 – April 23
(no class April 7 and 9)
Cost: $250 #4003-4
Evening Program
5 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm
April 28 – May 28
Cost: $250
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Enroll for all three levels by February 9 for $650!
Daytime Program Tuesdays, 9:00am – 1:00pm
#4007-3: February 10 – May 26
Evening Program
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm
#4007-4: February 10 – May 28 Certificate Program: All three courses must be completed in order
to receive a Bookkeeping Program Certificate.
Students will be exposed to the use of QuickBooks as it applies to the Bookkeeping lessons.
All classes meet in Room 7 at Conejo Valley Adult School
The textbook ($135) is available for purchase in the CVAE Main Office.
Daytime Instructor: Kathryn Walters holds a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She is the founder of
Walters Accountancy Corporation and is retained by clients in a wide variety of industry segments. Kathryn often works as a roving
Controller/CFO and is a QuickBooks consultant.
Evening Instructor: Diane Folsom holds a BS degree in Accounting. She is a QuickBooks instructor and owner of a small business
providing Bookkeeping and QuickBooks Consulting.
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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Business Communications & Finance
Business
Communications
& Finance
The New Moonlighting
Whether you are retired, laid-off, re-entering
the workforce, or starting out, the Internet
has changed how people find work and
earn income. Instead of hiring employees,
many people and organizations now look to
freelancers and contractors. From mystery
shopping to legal advice, the Internet is
changing the way you can find work and
earn money. Learn about more than 50
websites and smartphone apps that offer
these opportunities.
Instructor: Bob Cohen, owner of bobology, is
a recognized expert in the field of technology.
Tuesday, February 17, 2:00 – 5:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $45 plus $30 material fee for
workbook
#4011-2
Secrets of Internet
Marketing
Promote your business on the Web with
search, social and mobile marketing. Learn
about Google AdWords, search engine
optimization (SEO), landing page, social
networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and
blogging, email newsletters, feedback sites
and free local listings. These tricks and
techniques will allow you to quickly generate
additional business.
Instructor: Bob Cohen (for bio, see previous
listing).
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $45 plus $30 material fee for
workbook with CD
#4662-1
iPad for Beginners
Are you brand new to using Apple’s iPad?
Want to get an in-depth overview of your
iPad’s most important features and benefits?
Learn how to check your email, browse the
web, setup iCloud, and download the latest
Apps from Apple’s famous App Store. Your
iPad will become your new favorite toy to do
just about everything! Come learn how to use
your iPad in this welcoming, fun, and friendly
environment. Bring your iPad.
Instructor: Tracie Karasik is the President
of TLKmultimedia, a creative multimedia
company specializing in Apple Product
Training and consulting. Check out her
website at www.TLKmultimedia.com
2 Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00pm
March 12 and 19
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $55 #4653-3 Seniors: $30 #4653-4
Plus $2 material fee to instructor
iPad: Beyond the Basics
Already know how to use your iPad? Want
to get a deeper understanding of some of
its most powerful Apps? Learn how to edit,
organize, and enhance photos in your iPad’s
iPhoto App, create great-looking documents,
flyers, and invitations in the Pages App,
quickly and easily turn your videos into
beautiful HD movies and Hollywood-style
trailers in the iMovie App, and so much more.
Bring your iPad.
Instructor: Tracie Karasik (for bio, see previous
listing).
2 Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00pm
March 26 and April 2
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $55 #4654-3 Seniors: $30 #4654-4
Plus $2 material fee to instructor
Savvy Social Security
Planning
Ever hear that social security is “going broke”? Decisions made now can have a tremendous
impact on the total amount of benefits received
over a lifetime. Learn the nuts and bolts of
social security and strategies to maximize
your benefits.
Instructor: Hoby Pearce is a Certified Financial
Planner serving Ventura County for the past
14 years.
Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 – 9:00pm
Alliance Advisory Conference Room
3390 Auto Mall Drive
Westlake Village 91362
Cost: $40 plus $5 material fee to instructor
#4180-1
Savvy IRA Planning
for Baby Boomers
Confused about all the rules with Retirement
Accounts (IRA, 72T, 401k, RMD, 10%
Penalty, Stretch IRA, etc….)? Learn the IRA
complexities and how to safely navigate
your retirement around the tax booby traps
embedded in every retirement account.
Instructor: Hoby Pearce (for bio, see previous
listing).
Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 – 9:00pm
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or
Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 – 9:00pm
#4181-2
Alliance Advisory Conference Room
3390 Auto Mall Drive
Westlake Village 91362
Cost per session: $40 plus $5 material fee
to instructor
Social Media for Business
This 6-week course will have you using
social media’s best business tools with total
confidence. Beyond the basics of what, why
and how to use social media to promote your
business. We’ll be learning about creating,
or updating your current Facebook business
page with hands-on lab time to work on your
project with the instructor’s help.
Instructor: RosaLinda Diaz manages social
media platforms for local businesses and
personalities, and has been plugging people
into the social web for years. Visit her website:
www.thesocialnetworkingdiva.com.
6 Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00pm
February 23 – March 30
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 10
Cost: $85 plus $10 material fee to instructor
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Community Enrichment
Savvy Cybersecurity
Data breaches, computer hacks, phishing,
and more. Identity theft is one of the fastest
growing crimes. Learn the top 10 tactics
used by fraudsters and the ways you can
start to protect yourself, your family, and your
business today.
Instructor: Hoby Pearce (for bio, see previous
listing).
Wednesday, April 15, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Alliance Advisory Conference Room
3390 Auto Mall Drive
Westlake Village 91362
Cost: $35 plus $5 material fee to instructor
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NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
Community Enrichment NOTARY IN ONE DAY
Friday, February 20
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Seminar plus official Notary Exam
Start your own business, become a more
valuable employee, provide customer
service and earn additional income. This
intensive one-day seminar is designed
to equip you with everything you need to
become an effective Notary and includes
new 2015 legislation.
Renewing Notaries (3 hours of training
required)
Seminar plus official Notary exam
Reviews all laws and regulations you
are required to know to continue as a
Notary. You must take the exam and be
fingerprinted again. Your commission
must be current to be eligible for the 3 hour
course.
New and Renewing Notaries bring the
following:
1) A $40 check made payable to “Secretary
of State” for the test fee.
2) Proper ID – current driver’s license with
photo or state issued ID card (CA only).
3) Two #2 pencils.
4) 2 X 2 passport color photo.
Live Scan Fingerprints required after you
pass the exam.
Serious conviction may disqualify applicant.
PLEASE NOTE: Arrive early. Due to State
regulations, no one will be admitted to the
classroom after 8:30am or 1:00pm. You
must be on time when returning to the
classroom from a break.
First Time Notaries Renewing Notaries
8:00am – 4:00pm
12:30 – 4:00pm
Seminar: $99
Seminar: $50
Material Fee: $30
Material Fee: $30
(payable to instructor) (payable to instructor)
4:00 – 6:00pm
4:00 – 6:00pm
Registration & Test Registration & Test
Test Fee: $40
Test Fee: $40
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#4093-4
Presented by Notary Public Seminars,
Inc., a leading public course provider in
California for 15 years.
Business Communications & Finance
Loan Signing Agent
Friday, March 13
9:00am – 4:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Prerequisite: No need to be a
commissioned Notary or have received
the results of your exam. You must have
taken a Notary Workshop.
Now that you are a Notary, how do you
build and maintain your signing business? You will learn the skills and obtain the
necessary tools to become a Certified Loan
Signing Agent. This workshop features
how to properly notarize loan packages. We will discuss how to negotiate your fee,
how to get called back and how to brand
yourself as a professional in your market.
Program Fee: $99
Material fee: $60 payable to instructor
Presented by Notary Public Seminars,
Inc., a leading public course provider in
California for 15 years.
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Real Estate Secrets
This is a three-hour fact filled class where
you can learn real estate secrets about
foreclosures, flips, short sales, financing,
second homes, investment homes, selfdirected IRA purchases, as well as the insand-outs of how to buy a home in today’s
market.
Instructor: Michael Anderson CFP, MBA is on
faculty at Ventura College, and Zak Lovenson
is a home lending specialist.
Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $45 plus $2 material fee to instructor
#4644-1
New
Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgages can be more
than an instrument to pay off mortgages and
other debt without monthly payments. This
seminar will discuss the benefits of delaying
Social Security and the possibility of having
a substantial line of credit available. Other
topics include dispelling the biggest myths
about reverse mortgages and the latest
program changes. Case studies will be
presented. Instructor: Ray Laser has over 7 years
experience with reverse mortgages and is the
specialist at First Rate Financial Group – a
direct lender.
NMLS #239915 CA BRE #00908078 Broker
#252833 CA BRE 01480939.
Wednesday, February 11, 9:30 – 11:00am
#4639-1
OR
Wednesday, February 11, 6:00 – 7:30pm
#4639-2
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost per session: $35
Wills & Living Trusts
Protect yourself and your family from the
horrors of probate and from paying sky-high
estate taxes. This seminar will explain the use
and interaction of essential estate planning
documents, such as a personal will and
revocable living trust and a durable power of
attorney. Other topics to be covered include
community property laws, taking title to real
estate, and conservatorship. Instructor: R.M. Frost is an area attorney
specializing in estate planning.
Wednesday, February 11, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
#4019-3
Or
Monday, February 23, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
#4019-4
Cost per session: $40 plus a $5 material
fee to instructor
Become a Community
Enrichment Instructor
Do you have a hobby, talent or knowledge
of a foreign language that you would love to
share with others? Come to this informative
seminar and learn how classes are developed. No teaching credential is required although
experience is a plus. Ideas will be evaluated
and class proposal forms provided.
Instructor: Christina Alwood is the Coordinator
of the Community Enrichment Program.
Saturday, February 21, 9:30 – 11:00am
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: FREE (Pre-registration required)
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NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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Creative Outlets
Creative Outlets
New
Introduction
to Backgammon
Learn to play one of the oldest and most
exciting games in the world in this fun course
intended for players with little or no previous
experience. Because of the combination of
luck and skill involved this game is fun all
levels. In 6-weeks we will cover everything
one needs to know to play at an intermediate
level through hands on learning and a focus
on strategy. Bring your favorite board, or use
the instructor’s.
Instructor: Chris Maltese has been an avid
backgammon player for years, and has played
in various local club tournaments.
6 Mondays, 12:30 – 2:30pm
February 23 – March 30
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $95 #4845-3 Seniors: $65 #4845-4
Plus $10 material fee to instructor
New
Beginning Poker:
No Limit Hold Em
Learn the rules, lingo and strategy of Texas
Hold Em. Learn how to run your own home
tournament with friends or play at casino poker
rooms. Each class will start with a lesson,
then break into a mini-poker game so you can
practice your new skills.
Instructor: Kate Henderson has been playing
poker around the family dining room table
since she was a kid. Now a mom, she has won
tens of thousands of dollars playing in home
games, online, and in Las Vegas.
4 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm
Dates: April 15 – May 6
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $65 plus $10 material fee to instructor
#4843-1
Get to Know Your Camera
Make friends with your camera and its lenses
to take better pictures! Let’s face it, digital SLR
cameras can be intimidating. There are so
many buttons and dials, and that manual is a
novella! Learn the basics about shutter speed,
aperture and ISO and how they work magic
in your camera to produce images. Easy
techniques to photograph flowers, landscape
and outdoor portraits will be presented. Bring
your DSLR camera (one with interchangeable
lenses), camera manual, and any lenses you
may have.
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Community Enrichment
Instructor: Berkeley Gray is a Freelance
Photography. She has a BFA in Fine Arts and
has majored in Paint, Photography and Print.
4 Mondays, 9:00am - 12:00pm
March 2 – March 23
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $95 # 4125-3 Seniors: $55 #4125-4
Plus $5 material fee to instructor
New
iPhone Photography
Yes, your iPhone pictures are good
but great ones are possible! More pixels do
not guarantee an outstanding photograph,
but this class will…by exploring photography
basics of composition, lighting and editing
right on your device. iPhone photography is
becoming an art form and this class will put
you ahead of the curve. Bring your iPhone to
class each week.
Instructor: Sherri Burke studied photography
at Moorpark College. She is an artist who
has been photographing nature, children and
adults for over 20 years.
2 Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:30am
March 7 and 14
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $55 #4814-2 Seniors: $35 #4814-3
OR
2 Thursdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
February 19 and 26
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $55 #4814-4 Seniors: $35 #4814-5
New
Digital Photography
Basics Plus
This introductory workshop will give you
the essential skills needed to get started
with digital photography. Students will learn
about camera controls, shooting modes, file
formats, resolution, memory cards, flash,
white balance and downloading images to
your computer. Additionally, this course
covers digital darkroom topics such as: email
or website file preparation, adjusting image
brightness, contrast and color, using layers
for text and effects, optimizing portraits and
montage – scrapbook type projects. Bring
your digital camera and the instruction
manual.
Instructor: Tom Ferguson is both a commercial
and fine art photographer. He has appeared
in over 100 exhibitions nationwide.
6 Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00pm
February 11 – March 18
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 10
Cost: $125 per session plus $5 material
fee to instructor
#4115-2
Digital Photography Intro
This workshop will give you the essential skills
needed to get started with digital photography. Students will learn about camera controls,
shooting modes, file formats, resolution,
memory cards, electronic flash, white balance
and downloading images to your computer. Additionally, course covers composition,
simple enhancement, preparation for email or
website, printers and selecting digital imageediting software. Bring your digital camera
and the instruction manual to class.
Instructor: Tom Ferguson (for bio, see
previous listing).
4 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00pm
March 11 – April 1
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 10
Cost: $95 per session plus $5 material fee
to instructor
#4119-2
Intermediate Digital
Photography
This class is for those who have attended
Digital Photography Introduction or for those
familiar with the camera. This class will place
more emphasis on the creative process.
Topics will cover visualizing, composing, and
designing better photographs. Students will
learn to control and see light, both existing
and flash. Students should bring their digital
camera to class.
Instructor: Tom Ferguson (for bio, see
previous listing).
4 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00pm
February 11 – March 4
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 10
Cost: $95 per session plus $5 material fee
to instructor
#4120-1
General Woodworking
A hands-on class for all ability levels using a
variety of hand and power tools. Beginning and
Advanced students will have the opportunity
for one-on-one instruction. The class can
include fine furniture making and finishing. An
in-class safety test and competency project
will be required before students begin to work
on their own projects.
Instructor: Daniel Bell teaches in the local
district and is a member of the Conejo Valley
Woodworkers Association. He’s the owner of
Daniel Bell Construction.
8 Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:00pm
February 10 – March 31
Thousand Oaks High School, Room A2
2323 N. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks 91362
Cost: $165 plus $50 material fee to
instructor
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NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
Community Enrichment New
Weaving
Learn to make looms in various
shapes and sizes and weave in different ways
with different materials such as fabric, yard,
string and glass beads. Students will build
their own looms from everyday materials
such as hula hoops, pvc pipes, cardboard and
embroidery hoops. At the end of the course
students will end up with a variety of weaved
pieces ready to be displayed.
Instructor: Helle Rasmussen is practiced in
the arts of mosaic, sculpture, weaving, and
mural painting and has instructed in a variety
of teaching settings.
4 Tuesdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm
February 17 – March 10
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $95 plus $40 material fee to instructor
#4300-1
Mosaic Series
Make decorative garden and patio ornaments
with mosaic. Work on river rocks, pavers,
bricks and create cement garden mushrooms
that will be decorated with glass and ceramic
mosaics. Students will learn how to break
glass, tile and ceramics safely to make
appropriate sizes for their artwork, and are
welcome to bring their own materials such as
chipped china, glass beads, old ceramics and
tiles to add a personal touch.
Instructor: Helle Rasmussen (for bio, see
previous listing).
6 Tuesdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm
March 17 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $125 plus $40 material fee to
instructor
#4310-3
Experimental and
Collage Art
Beginning Italic
Come explore the broad edged pen and learn
to create beautiful Italic letterforms. This
course will introduce the beginner to this
classic style of calligraphy with step by step
instruction. You’ll use Italic for a variety of
creative projects for weddings, greeting cards,
envelopes and pieces of art. You will learn
to decorate the letters with gold, watercolors
and other media used in the craft. Please
contact [email protected] for first class
supply list.
Instructor: Shirley LaPorte owns her own
calligraphy and invitation business. She has
appeared on the DIY network craft show and
has had art projects and articles published in
national and international magazines.
8 Thursdays, 9:00 – 11:00am
March 5 - April 30
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $105 plus $10 material fee to
instructor
#4391-3
Beginning Copperplate
Learn the beautiful art of Copperplate script. This hand is perfect for invitations,envelopes,
place cards, menus and so much more. This
8-week course will introduce you to the basics
of this elegant hand and its many applications. We will explore inks and ink alternatives, and
other fun and beautiful techniques. Please
contact [email protected] for first class
supply list.
Instructor: Shirley LaPorte (for bio, see
previous listing).
8 Thursdays, 12:30 – 2:30pm
March 5 - April 30
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $105 plus $10 material fee to
instructor
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Funtangle
Inspiring new techniques will help you
discover the artist within you. This is a fun
class for beginners and advanced artists alike. Explore mixed media on watercolor paperor
canvas with inks, acrylics, gesso and more. We will also use a wide variety of materials
such as rice paper, foils, beads, yarn and
many more. Materials furnished for the first
class with supply list provided for following
projects.
The class is based on the Zentangle art form. Its many benefits range from stress reduction
to problem solving!!! Funtangle is easy to
learn and comprised of repetitive structured
patterns that create beautiful images. This
class will work with pencil, ink, watercolor,
glitter and more to make designs for greeting
cards and for framing. Basic materials
provided.
Instructor: Dorothea Heger is an award
winning artist whose work has been presented
in numerous museums and exhibitions, and
published in magazines. See www.dorotheaart.com for more information.
5 Wednesdays, 3:00 – 5:30pm
February 18 – March 18
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $95
#4312-4
Instructor: Joan Hawks earned a BA in Art
from UCLA. With the Society for Calligraphy,
she has specialized in both commercial and
fine art, and has had articles published in
national and international magazines.
6 Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30am
February 20 – March 27
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $95 plus $5 material fee to instructor
#4395-2
Creative Outlets
Fun with Ceramics
The art of ceramics will be explored in this fun
hands-on class. Projects will include creating
a platter, a vase, and a detail piece decorated
with mosaic painting, vinegar painting and
black magic techniques. All supplies will be
provided.
Instructors: Susan Clarke is an award winning
teacher who works in pottery and sculpture,
and owned her own ceramics business.
Debbie Selznick is a talented artist with 20
years of experience in ceramics.
6 Mondays, 9:30am - 12:30pm
March 23 – May 11
(no class April 6)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $115 plus $30 material fee to
instructor
#4311-2
New
Creative Art
Journaling
Through stimulating creative writing, drawing
and mixed media art exercises we will
begin the process of journaling. Find your
unique voice, get inspired, learn a multitude
of techniques with various media including
collage, image transfer, stenciling and creating
texture. You will be able to take what you
learn home with you and continue the process. Please bring journal/drawing pad with blank
pages to first class.
Instructor: Elisabeth Arena is an experienced
instructor who has an MFA from Radford
University and a BFA from Tufts University.
5 Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30pm
March 3 – 31
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $70 #4149-1 Seniors: $45 #4149-2
Plus $10 material fee to instructor
Art Appreciation
This course examines art history from the
artists’ perspective. We will delve into
hidden symbolism and imagery discovered
in the Sistine Chapel, and the intimate life of
Leonardo Da Vinci and his pupils. We will
explore the California Regional painters and
their influence during post WW1 era and the
Great Depression. Other fascinating topics
include Women in the Arts from Baroque
to Rococo, artists copying artists, artists
copying from photos and devices used in
Contemporary Art.
Instructor: Peter Kraus is an established
graphic designer, author, educator and artist
with over 35 years of experience.
8 Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:30pm
March 3 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95
#4234-4
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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Fine Arts
Community Enrichment
New
Fine Arts
Intro to Oils
This beginning painting class will teach you
the basics of oil painting, along with the
theories of color and composition. With basic
oil painting techniques beautiful projects can
be created quickly. Instructor: Rosina Paluzzi is an award winning
artist who attended art school in both the US
and Italy. Rosina brings a creative energy to
her work, and her oil paintings have appeared
in many galleries.
8 Mondays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
February 23 – April 20
(no class April 6)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $105 plus $20 material fee to
instructor
#4344-1
Watercolor Basics
and Beyond
Learn 22 techniques including wet in wet,
dry brush, using salt, sponging as well as
what brushes, paints and paper to use. Best
of all, you will have a lot of fun as you learn.
Demos in each class with individual attention
provided. You will complete a work of art.
Instructor: Yoka Yohanna is a world renowned
portrait artist “of all living thing”. She has had
many exhibits and paints private commissions.
View her work at www.yokasgallery.com.
4 Mondays, 9:30am – 12:30pm
February 23 – March 16
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $95 plus $15 material fee to instructor
#4270-2
New
Multiple Media
Workshop
Bring your chalk pastel, watercolor, oil or
acrylic works in progress or start a painting
this unique workshop where you can consult
with the instructor and learn new techniques
to enhance your painting. Beginners are
welcome. No material fee, no materials are
provided so bring your own supplies.
Instructor: Tom Winans is a professional
painter and artist who was honored as “Artist
of the Week” by Yosemite national Park. A
credentialed teacher, Tom has taught at
numerous schools including Ventura College.
2 Saturdays, 9:00am – 12:00pm
March 21 and 28
#4269-1
or
April 18 and 25
#4269-2
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost per session: $65
6
Charcoal Drawing
Learn how to draw the fun and easy
way! There is an artist in each and every one
of us! Learn the fundamentals of drawing
the human figure and mammals. All levels
welcome, no prior experience necessary.
Materials will be supplied for the first meeting.
Instructor: Jamie Arias is an established Artist,
Sculptor and Illustrator. His clients include
The Academy Awards, Metro Goldwyn Mayer,
HBO, Hanna-Barbera Productions and Walt
Disney Studios.
8 Fridays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
February 20 – April 24
(no class April 3 and 10)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $105 plus $5 material fee to instructor
#4140-1
Anyone Can Draw
Drawing is a skill which can be learned, just
like reading and writing. Once you learn
the basics, you can draw anything. No art
knowledge is necessary and students at all
levels are encouraged to enroll. Please bring
8½ x 11 unlined paper, pencil and eraser to
the first meeting. Additional materials required
will be discussed at that time.
Instructor: Peter Kraus is an established
graphic designer, author, educator and artist
with over 35 years of experience.
8 Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm
March 3 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus optional $15 book fee to
instructor
#4154-3
Oil/Acrylic Workshop
Join master artist Barbara Shannon for
an opportunity to paint in her workshop
setting. Instruction is provided for new
students,and returning students get the
benefit of consultation with the instructor for
their works in progress.
Instructor: Barbara Shannon is a long-time
art educator, an award winning artist and
author of the multimedia textbook, Exploring
Art Media.
10 Tuesdays, February 24 – May 5
(no class April 7)
3:00 – 5:00pm
#4860-5
Seniors: #860-5
or
6:30 – 8:30pm
#4860-6
Seniors: #860-6
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost per session: $95 Seniors: $75
Plus $10 material fee to instructor
Drawing with Pastels
Pastels are a colorful medium favored by
many Impressionist artists, such as Monet
and Degas. This class is designed to explore
techniques of charcoal and pastel, sometimes
in combination together. Come use this
imaginative resource cultivated through the
experience of drawing as painting! All basic
materials are provided and all levels are
welcome.
Instructor: Dr. Jerry Ferguson has a Master’s
degree from Southern California Institute of
Architecture and loves teaching art energy
and expression.
10 Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:30pm
February 18 – April 29
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $125 plus $30 material fee to
instructor
#4275-1
Beginning Drawing
Become familiar with the essential tools and
techniques needed to create balanced and
interesting drawings. Course will include
various methods of shading and rendering
texture, proportions and perspective. Each
student is given individual attention and
instruction as we work in class. Materials are
furnished for the first class; a supply list will
provided at that time.
Instructor: Elisabeth Arena is an experienced
instructor who has an MFA from Radford
University and a BFA from Tufts University.
8 Mondays, 3:30 – 5:30pm
March 2 – April 27
(no class April 6)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $105
#4186-1
New
Detail Painting:
Animals and Wildlife
In this course students will explore anatomy
and form of domestic animals and wildlife,
learning how to re-create textures such as fur
and feathers artistically. While all mediums
are welcome, it should be noted that this is not
a beginners course. Students should have an
understanding of basic painting techniques
and bring their own supplies.
Instructor: Stella Violano is a published artist
whose artwork is licensed and sold on greeting
cards, garden flags and puzzles. Her work
painting animals and wildlife is award winning.
4 Wednesdays, March 11 – April 1
9:00am – 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $95
#4145-1
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
Community Enrichment Fitness and
Recreation
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Go from class room instruction to hands on
experience in three weeks! The first session
will include instruction on gear, knots, fly
selection and fishing location. The second
session covers rigging your gear, casting
techniques and learning to cast a fly. The
final session will find you casting at Lake
Casitas and nymph and dry fly fishing at a
local stream.
Instructors: Randy Weir and Earl Arnold have
over 50 years of fly fishing experience and
enjoy teaching others. Both instructors are
members of Sespe Flyfishers, and Randy
has been guiding on the streams of Ventura
County since 1994. (www.tightlinesguide.com).
Saturday, March 21, 9:00am – 4:00pm
(no gear needed for first session)
Saturday, March 28, 9:00am – 12:00pm
The above dates meet at CVAS, Room 7
Saturday, April 4, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Lake Casitas and local stream
Cost: $175 plus $10 material fee to
instructor
#4162-1
Hiking for Fitness
Offering two levels of hiking class in our local
foothills. Meet at Conejo Valley Adult School’s
parking lot for the first class, then the classes
will meet at designated trailheads with the
hikes increasing in challenge each week. Wear sturdy trail- rated shoes and comfortable
clothing in several light layers. A hat, water,
snack and sunscreen are recommended.
Instructor: Karl Fernandez, certified ACSM
Personal trainer, studied Human Kinetics
in British Columbia. Karl enjoys hiking and
camping and loves sharing his passion for
fitness and an active lifestyle with others.
Session 1 – Beginning (no previous hiking
experience necessary but capable of
hiking 2 miles on trails with gentle slopes).
6 Wednesdays, 5:15 – 6:30pm
April 15 – May 20
Cost: $65
#4400-3
Session 2 – Intermediate (capable of
hiking 3-4 miles on trails of moderate level
difficulty).
6 Saturdays, 7:30 – 9:30am
April 18 – May 30
(no class May 23)
Cost: $95
#4400-4
Fitness & Recreation
Zumba®
Zumba® is a fusion of Latin/International
dance themes combined with fitness moves
which provide an exhilarating and effective
exercise class. Zumba means to “move fast
and have fun” so you don’t need to be a dancer
or do it “right”. There is zero intimidation and
you can burn up to 1000 calories in an hour!
Instructor: Alejandra Mendez is a licensed
Zumba® instructor and has taught for 3
years. Her classes are adjusted for beginning,
intermediate and advanced levels.
10 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:25pm
February 17 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Boys and Girls Club
1980 E. Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks 91360
Cost: $95
#4937-6
Zumba® Gold
Zumba Gold is the low impact “flavor” of
Zumba® with the same great music and
moves, but with less stress on your joints. It is
perfect for all ages and for those just beginning
a fitness regimen or who have some physical
limitations.
Instructor: Del Hererra has numerous fitness
certifications and is a certified personal trainer.
10 Thursdays, 6:15 – 7:10pm
February 19 – April 30
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $95
#4938-4
New
Joy of Movement
Bring yourself into greater balance
and discover new movements based on
Yoga, Pilates and Gyrotonic®. Focus is on
your core and pelvic floor. Bring a mat and
towel to class.
Instructor: Kathleen Demac, R.Y.T. is a
Certified Yoga Therapist, Master Pilates
Instructor and Gyrotonic® Instructor. She
works at YogaWorks and maintains a
private practice, Health in Motion in Agoura
Hills. Kathy is a member of Yoga Alliance
International Association of Yoga Therapists.
10 Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:25pm
February 17 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Boys and Girls Club
1980 E. Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks 91360
Cost: $95
#4899-1
Core Crazy with Chrissy
AKA Booty Camp, this class is a mostly mat
based total body workout for all levels of
fitness. It incorporates Pilates and resistance
with a bit of Yoga. The benefits of this workout
are strengthening, toning and shaping,
burning fat, boosting energy, releasing stress
and alleviating hip and lower back pain. Bring
a mat, towel and free weights up to 5lbs.
Instructor: Chrissy Lomax has been in the
health and fitness industry for over 15 years
and is certified in both personal fitness training
and Pilates. She is a marathon coach and
weight loss coach and has been a leader and
Ambassador for Weight Watchers.
10 Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:25pm
February 25 – May 6
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $95
#4922-5
New
Creative Pilates
This class is a seamless workout
infused with fun in a supportive and friendly
environment. You can expect to experience
more energy, improve circulation, lose inches,
have better balance and coordination skills
plus improve your posture! Come join us
and strengthen, lengthen, align and tone
your body with creative and traditional Pilates
exercises and non-impact moves for weight
loss. This class is comprised of standing and
floor exercises. Bring mat and towel.
Instructor: Gail Arias is a credentialed fitness
expert who teaches Pilates, group fitness
and dance classes. She is a two time Gold
Standard Award recipient for Excellent
Instruction and Service.
10 Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:25pm
February 19 – April 30
(no class April 9)
Boys and Girls Club
1980 E. Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks 91360
Cost: $95
#4970-5 Functional Fitness
This class focuses on the body as a unit.
It entails a workout designed to increase
strength, decrease body fat, and increase
flexibility. Getting through daily activities
will be easier due to more energy. Bringing
dumbbells for bicep curls, resistance bands for
leg stretches and a mat to lie on will increase
the class experience. Wear athletic shoes.
Instructor: Anthony Parisi, BS in Kinesiology,
has worked at physical therapy clinics for 5
years and has been a personal trainer and
athletic trainer for 3 years. He is the CEO of
Parisi Fitness and Rehabilitation where he
combines his experience and knowledge into
one dynamic program
6 Mondays, 5:30 – 6:25pm
February 23 – March 30
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $65 #4933-3
Seniors: $40 #4933-4
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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Fitness and Recreation Beginning Yoga
This class introduces yoga in a comfortable
and supportive environment. The many
benefits of yoga including stress relief,
strength, flexibility and improved general
health will quickly become evident. Please
bring a towel or blanket and a yoga mat to
class.
Instructor: Janet Winkler is a certified yoga
instructor and therapist who studied at Loyola
Marymount University. She is also certified
with the Arthritis Foundation.
10 Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:25pm
February 17 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $95
#4919-5
Yoga for Everyone
Come build stability and increase your
flexibility in this class designed for all fitness
levels. Ideal for people recovering from
injuries, beginners, and intermediate Yogis
who like a medium paced class. Please bring
a yoga mat and a thick towel.
Instructor: Diana Karna completed Yoga
Teacher Training at California’s Mount
Madonna Center. She has been practicing
yoga for several years and loves to make Yoga
accessible to everyone.
10 Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:25pm
February 18 – April 29
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $95
#4921-2
Restorative Yoga
Restore balance to body and mind with slow
moving, calming and nurturing poses that can
induce physiological changes which allow
the body to recover from life’s daily stresses. Props are used to aid complete relaxation
and conscious breathing helps to move into
deeper levels of relaxation. Please bring a
yoga mat, 2 beach towels or yoga blankets
and a yoga block.
Instructor: Ruth Piper is a registered instructor
with Yoga Alliance and has been teaching for
the past 9 years.
10 Thursdays, 5:15 – 6:10pm
February 19 – April 30
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $95
#4826-5
Therapeutic Yoga
Katlen Ebert combines her experience as a
PT with her advanced training in therapeutic
yoga to teach a calming yet rejuvenating
yoga class. Katlen is particularly adept at
tailoring poses for students who may have
back injuries, knee issues or other physical
limitations. Bring a yoga mat and an extra
towel or blanket.
Instructor: Katlen Ebert is a Physical Therapist
from Germany as well as a graduate of the
LMU Yoga Therapy program.
9 Fridays, 9:30 – 10:45am
February 20 – May 1
(no class April 3 and 10)
Horizon Hills, Multi-Purpose Room
33 Greta Street
Thousand Oaks 91360
Exception: March 27 class at CVAE
Auditorium
Cost: $95
#4082-5
Tai Chi Level 1
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline of
meditative movements practiced as a system
of exercises. The form of Tai Chi known
as 24 form is a natural movement like that
of water and wind. It enhances relaxation,
grace, balance and strength. The instructor
also incorporates Qigong, an ancient Chinese
energy practice that cultivates the body’s
natural energy. Please wear comfortable
clothing and footwear.
Instructor: Kimiko Kuwamoto has been
teaching Tai Chi for since 2000 and is certified
by a San Francisco master instructor.
10 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:25pm
February 17 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $95
#4405-5
Community Enrichment
Chi Gong
Chi Gong, or “energy work,” is an ancient
Chinese internal martial art used for cultivating
health, longevity and self-awareness. Chi has
been called the unseen life force. Through a
combination of movement, breathing, focused
intention and meditation, this class focuses
on Chi Gong fundamentals and helping the
student develop their own practice. Chi
Gong is appropriate for all ages and fitness
levels - no previous experience, mats or props
required.
Instructor: John Slicker has been practicing
Chi Gong since 1995. John brings a clear and
balanced approach to an ancient, esoteric and
holistic system of self-healing and meditation.
10 Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00pm
February 17 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $95 #4480-5 Seniors: $50 #4480-6
Alexander Technique
Not an exercise in the traditional sense, the
Alexander Technique applies body alignment
principles to reduce stress, fatigue and muscle
tension and to counteract chronic pain due
to poor posture, neck and shoulder tension
and lower back injuries. This introductory
class will benefit daily life by increasing the
ability to move with ease and freedom. Wear
comfortable clothing.
Instructor: Barbara Wegher-Thompson, MA
(UCLA), has taught Alexander Technique and
Dance for 22 years at California Lutheran
University. Certified in 1991 at the Alexander
Foundation in Philadelphia, she is a teaching
member of Alexander Technique International.
2 Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:30am
April 18 and 25
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $65 plus $5 material fee to instructor
#4388-3
Tai Chi Level 2
Explore a new level of Tai Chi – 42 form. Prerequisite is knowledge of 24 form.
Instructor: Kimiko Kuwamoto (for bio, see
previous listing).
10 Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:25pm
February 17 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $95
#4407-5
Check out Aerobic Dancing
on page 15.
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NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
Community Enrichment Food & Nutrition
Unless otherwise indicated all
food classes are held in Room 15
at the Conejo Valley Adult School
from 6:00 – 8:30pm.
Cost: $50 each
$15 (cash only) food fee
is payable to the instructor.
Recipes are not designed
for special dietary needs.
Spring 2015 Menu
Light & Healthy Meal Planning.......... Feb 10-Mar 17
Cooking with Trader Joe’s......................February 18
The Paleo Diet (Paleolithic)....................February 19
Our Best Brunch.....................................February 25
Art of French Preserve Making...............February 26
Cooking with Trader Joe’s............................March 4
Spring Series with Patty and Susan
Appetizers.................................................March 5
Spring Salads......................................... March 11
East-Speak-Eat- The Italian Experience...March 12
Spring Series with Patty and Susan
Sides.......................................................March 19
Local Mojo..................................................March 24
Empty Nesters Cooking..............................March 26
Cooking School 101...................................March 31
Healthy & Fast Meals for a Busy Family........April 15
Spring Series with Patty and Susan
Spring Picnic..............................................April 16
Barefoot Contessa (Spring)...........................April 21
Advanced Trader Joe’s..................................April 22
Garden to Table.............................................April 23
New
Recipes
Cooking with
Trader Joe’s
You’ve found all the unique items at your
favorite store. Now, what can you do with
them? Our chefs will answer your questions
about Trader Joe’s new products and help
you create interesting, healthful meals using
them plus seasonal ingredients. The menu
will be based on what is new and fresh at
Trader Joe’s. Due to the popularity of this
class, we will offer two sessions. The same
recipes will be featured, sign up for only one
of these sessions.
Instructors: Lisa Scott and TJ Tramonto.
Lisa Scott is a personal chef who has a BS
in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics. She has
been teaching cooking classes at the adult
school for over 10 years. TJ Tramonto is a
graduate of Westlake Culinary Institute and
a professional caterer.
Wednesday, February 18
#4255-1
OR
Wednesday, March 4
#4255-2
Advanced Cooking
with Trader Joe’s
If you have enjoyed our Cooking with Trader
Joe’s classes in the past, join us for a more
in-depth class using Trader Joe’s products. The instructors will use more advanced
cooking techniques and recipes for those
who are more interested in the art of cooking. The menu will be determined by what new
ingredients are available.
Instructors: Lisa Scott and TJ Tramonto (for
bios, see previous listing).
Wednesday, April 22
#4259-1
Garden to Table
Do you love the idea of eating fresh vegetables
but aren’t sure how to make them taste great? Whether you have your own garden or buy
them fresh, I have some delicious recipes to
please your family and wow a crowd. Most
recipes are simple and can be prepared for
week nights.
Food & Nutrition
still remains - what do I make for dinner?
Or lunch? Or for company? This class will
give you an arsenal of recipes that are semihomemade, using products that you can pick
up at our local go - to places. Because the
secret to every good cook is not only the know
how, but the know where. Come hungry - lots
of sampling and fun!
Instructor: Jill Fisher (for bio, see previous
listing).
Tuesday, March 24
#4359-1
Speak-Cook-EatThe Italian Experience
Clarissa is back with all new recipes. In
this interactive class learn how to make a
delicious Italian meal and some basic Italian
vocabulary; how to introduce yourself and
how to order in a restaurant. We will do roleplaying while we cook, so be prepared to
have some fun speaking, cooking and eating
in Italian. No previous cooking or language
experience necessary.
Instructor: Michelle Fishman has a BS in
Dietetics and is a Registered Dietician. She
has a passion for cooking and enjoys teaching
others how to be creative in the kitchen.
Thursday, April 23
#4309-1
Instructor: Clarissa Fishman grew up between
the U.S. and Italy where she spent summers at
her grandmother’s house in northern Tuscany.
Her first language is Italian. Cooking delicious
Tuscan specialties with her mom, aunts and
grandmother was a big part of her upbringing.
She is a devout foodie and is very passionate
about Italian cuisine. She has been an Italian
teacher for over 25 years.
Thursday, March 12
#4264-2
Spring Favorites from the
Barefoot Contessa
What I Learned in
Cooking School 101
Back by popular demand, come join us and
get a taste of Ina Garten’s best spring recipes.
Her recipes are easy to follow and easy for
entertaining - all of the must-haves for cooking
with Jill as well. From soups to entrees to
desserts - we will have a sampling of all. Come
hungry, leave happy.
Instructor: Jill Fisher has a BS in Food Science
and Nutrition and worked for 8 years as a
trainer for a nutritional analysis software
company. She is a licensed personal chef and
author of My Best Friend’s Kitchen.
Tuesday, April 21
#4008-1
Local Mojo Cooking like a Local
In Hawaii, local “mojo” is what the locals eat
and the secret places they go to get the best
fish or fruits or the dishes the restaurants
make just for them. We have a huge resource
of markets in this area, but the same question
We are all chefs at heart who enjoy learning
terms like “mise en place” and “mirepoix”
adding that extra flair and turning heads. Enjoy a quick, but informative class on
techniques and culinary terms. Spend an
evening learning about cooking methods,
basic sanitation, and knives. Learn how to
create a vegetable stock that can work as a
base for any soup or recipe. Taste the great
flavors that come from making your own
salad dressings, all delicious flavors we will
be tasting and dipping into. Come explore
the culinary arts.
Instructor: Mary Avery graduated from the
Oxnard Culinary/Hotel Management Program.
She owns and operates two companies –
Elysian Fields specializing in farm to table
catering for intimate dinner parties and Cerise,
a bath and body manufacturer.
Tuesday, March 31
#4211-1
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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Food & Nutrition
Our Best Brunch
Whether you want to update your Sunday
breakfast, plan a simple brunch for a small
group or a breakfast meal to dazzle a crowd,
we’ve got just the right brunch recipe ideas
for you – French toast, breakfast casseroles,
eggs, flaky croissants and more. Many of
these recipes can be prepared the night before
and tossed in the oven the next morning!
Community Enrichment
Empty Nester
Cooking for Two
A Spring Series
with Patty and Susan
Try some delicious dishes that are easy
to prepare and good enough for company.
Discover some tips and chef shortcuts to
spending less time in the kitchen. We’ll
discover some shopping tips to reduce waste
and makeover ideas for extending one meal
into three.
Patty Limatola-Tanenbaum and Susan
Bernstein are back to dazzle us with their
spring series of easy entertaining. Enjoy one
or all three of the classes. Come hungry as
they usually do between 5-6 recipes and be
ready to throw your next easy entertaining
party.
Instructor: Vicki Smither has taught classes
for 6 years and participated in numerous
cooking groups including ones in Europe.
Wednesday, February 25
#4088-1
Instructor: Suzanne Landry (for bio, see
previous listing).
Thursday, March 26
#4717-1
Spring Salads
Light and Healthy
Meal Planning
Instructors: Patty Limatola-Tanenbaum is a
graduate from the Westlake Culinary Institute
and she does blogging at MmGood.com
where she posts easy recipes with video
tutorials. Susan Bernstein is an amazing
cook who specializes in easy and delicious
recipes. Together Patty and Susan have been
doing catering jobs creating amazing dishes
and events.
Join us as we create salads that go way
beyond basic lettuce-and-tomato fare,
incorporating vegetables, meats, cheese and
grains to become the focal point of a healthful
meal! Vegetarians, people with allergies, even
picky eaters will find fun and tasty recipes!
Instructor: Vicki Smither (for bio, see previous
listing).
Wednesday, March 11
#4098-1
The Paleo Diet
(Paleolithic)
This is also referred to as the caveman diet
and is a modern nutritional plan based on
the presumed ancient diet of wild plants and
animals. It emphasizes fresh foods that are
nutrient dense, with lots of naturally-occurring
vitamins and minerals and avoids foods that
are processed and less nutritional. For losing
weight, reducing inflammatory disease risks,
increasing energy and muscle, the Paleo diet
has gained popularity. We’ll prepare delicious
dishes that fit the Paleo dietary plan and
discuss the pros and cons.
Instructor: Suzanne Landry is the author of
The Passionate Vegetable and Fresh Food
Matters. As a fresh food chef and wellness
educator, author and lively guest lecturer for
over 25 years, she has inspired many people
on their road to health and vitality.
Thursday, February 19
#4716-1
NOTE: Food fees are payable to
the instructor – CASH ONLY
please – unless otherwise noted.
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Learn how to prepare low calorie, light
and healthy foods for you and the whole
family! Fun and easy recipes for breakfast,
lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts. Learn
the secrets of being slim and having more
energy with these practical tips that Gail
enthusiastically shares. You can expect to
fine tune your palate, get more creative, learn
the importance of food presentation, improve
your relationship with food and become more
aware of making healthier food choices. Presentation, food demonstration, food and
beverage samplings all included. Bring a
notepad and pen.
Instructor: Gail Arias is a certified nutritionist,
healthy wellness and fitness expert.
6 Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
February 10 - March 17
Cost: $125. Please note that the food fee
is already included in the cost of the class.
There is no additional food fee payable to
the instructor.
#4009-1
Art of French
Preserve Making
Visit the Alsace, the French region bordering
Germany in a culinary wonderland overseen
by great chefs. Learn to make your personal
brand of mustard, and to go with it, get handson with your own batch of naturally pickled, or
fermented, vegetables full of probiotics. For
dessert, learn the secrets of making world
class French jam that explodes with flavor as
it meets your tongue. Discussions will include
the science behind the methods, so you can
preserve with confidence. You’ll leave class
with a list of resources and recipes to ensure
that you can repeat these processes at home.
Instructor: Elizabeth Heumier has a BS in
Food Science from Cal Poly SLO. She has
Food Safety Certification in every category of
food canning from UC Davis and is an award
winning home canner.
Thursday, February 26
#4092-1
Appetizers – Patty and Susan will be
making some of their all-time favorite
appetizers like asparagus with puff pastry,
stuffed tomatoes and a chipotle shrimp
dish that’s super delicious. Thursday, March 5
#4091-1
Sides - Patty and Susan will be making
some of their all-time favorite sides from
a quinoa salad, to a green salad and, of
course, a great pasta side dish
Thursday, March 19
#4087-1
A Spring Picnic – Patty and Susan will
be making some of their all-time favorite
picnic items from a great pasta salad and
potato salad to a turkey burger (served in
lettuce wraps).
Thursday, April 16
#4095-1
Healthy and Fast Meals
for a Busy Family
How to prepare a week’s worth of meals which
are healthy and delicious for the busy family
– roast chicken, turkey chili, Korean BBQ and
many more.
Instructor: Tracey Nairin. After graduating
from UCLA and a career in education,
Tracey graduated from the Westlake Culinary
Institute. She is a personal chef and has
extensive knowledge of wine and food
pairings.
Wednesday, April 15
#4094-1
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
Community Enrichment Home and Garden
Room Design 1 –
Creating A Plan
If you would like to design a perfect room
this class will teach you the steps required
to make the process successful. Find the
inspiration that will help kick start your project,
learn designer tips for searching out your
options and learn how to organize a plan that
allows you to meet your design and budget
expectations.
Instructor: Susan Pritchard is the owner of
Susan Pritchard Interior Design. She has
been designing for Ventura County clients
since 1996. She was voted a Ventura County
Favorite in 2014 and has been featured on two
“Famous Homes and Hideaways” episodes.
Saturday, March 7, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room E
Cost: $45
#4612-1
Room Design 2 –
Color, Fabrics, Surfaces
If you would like to be more confident when
choosing colors or shopping for fabrics and
surfaces for your home then this is the class
for you. Learn how to use color and surfaces
to express your creativity and to meet the
functional needs of your lifestyle. The class
topics will include flooring materials, counter
surfaces, ceilings, and walls.
Instructor: Susan Pritchard (for bio, see
previous listing).
Saturday, March 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $45
#4614-1
New
DIY Home Design
Your decorator may be you but the
look will be professional! This introductory
class will help you begin using the same
principles professional interior designers use
every day. Topics will include determining the
scope of your project, utilizing space planning
and color selection and establishing furniture
arrangement and accessory placement.
Instructor: Nicki Jackson is a Certified Interior
Designer who owns her own business. She
has been published and has taught on the
college level for over 20 years.
6 Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30am
February 25 – April 1
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $95 plus $10 material fee to instructor
#4621-2
Home & Garden
Succulent Wreath
Workshop
Learn the technique for creating an amazing
living wreath featuring beautiful succulents in
an array of colors and textures that will provide
year-round interest. These unique wreaths are
low maintenance and drought tolerant. Each
student will create an 11” diameter wreath
to take home. Class includes design lesson
and demonstration. You may bring cuttings of
succulents to share, however all supplies are
included in the material fee.
Instructor: Tony Alvarez, AIFD, CCF, EMC
is an event planner and floral designer. He
served as Director of the CA State Floral
Association.
Saturday, March 7, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $45 plus $30 material fee to instructor
#4603-1
New
Roses, Roses,
Roses,
If you have been intimidated by the thought
of growing roses, join us for this 3 hour
class and see how easy it is! Learn how to
select roses that fit your yard, your senses
and your pocketbook. Topics will include
planting, feeding and pruning your plants as
well as disease control. Ideas for using your
homegrown roses in crafts such as potpourri,
rose water and baked goods decorations will
be shared.
Instructor: Diane Gunther is a lover of nature
and gardening; she is an experienced teacher
who manages a rose garden with over fifty
rose plants in addition to a backyard orchard.
Saturday, February 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $45
#4622-2
Kitchen Design Workshop
This intensive class will introduce a new
way to look at your kitchen whether you are
remodeling or just doing a facelift. Come and
learn all about new kitchen products, design
layout, the latest colors and how to hire the
best contractor. We will discuss how to stage
your kitchen for resale as well.
Instructor: Eileen Gould is the founder
and owner of Eileen Gould Design and
Construction Inc., and has been practicing
both commercial and residential design for
the past 25 years and is a licensed General
Contractor. She is credentialed to teach
Interior Design, Fashion and Construction.
Saturday, March 21, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $45
#4189-1
Introduction to
Organic Gardening
Growing your own food can be empowering
and extremely gratifying, as well as nutritious.
If you would like to take your gardening
skills to the next level and learn how to turn
your backyard or patio space into a selfsustaining organic food production area with
a year-round harvest potential, then join us to
discover the potential your yard holds!
Instructor: Jared Logan has a BS in
Environmental Science and more than 12
years of active organic food production
experience.
6 Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00pm
March 16 – April 27
(no class April 6)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $95
#4623-2
New
DIY Low Water
Landscape Design
Drought tolerant Xeriscape not Zeroscape! Learn how to turn your thirsty lawn into an
environmentally friendly and fabulous low
water front yard with attractive color, pattern,
texture, and movement. Save water, spend
less time on lawn chores, reduce/eliminate
use of fertilizers and pesticides. Learn about
the turf rebate program and ways to save on
installation.
Instructor: Tess Blankenship is the owner
of a landscape design company and is
experienced in landscape makeovers
both using contractors and a do-it-yourself
approach.
5 Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00pm
February 24 – March 24
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $5 material fee to instructor
#4031-1
Vermicomposting: Build
Your Own Worm Bin
This is small space composting for anyone,
anywhere. Set up a worm bin on your patio
or in your garden and let worms eat your
food scraps. Your reward will be incredible,
fabulous “black gold” compost. Worms, bins,
and bedding will be provided.
Instructor: Diana Karna learned the art and
science of Vermicomposting in Santa Cruz,
CA. She has brought small and large worm
bins to both homes and schools. “What’s good
for the worm is good for the earth.”
Saturday, February 21, 9:30 – 11:30am
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $40 plus $30 material fee to instructor
#4602-1
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Language
Community Enrichment
French
Language
American Sign Language
Discover how to communicate using American
Sign Language. Learn finger spelling,
vocabulary and sentences as well as
information about Deaf culture and devices.
Instructor: Barrie Silberberg has been involved
in signing and aspects of Deaf culture for over
30 years.
10 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30pm
February 17 - April 28
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult Education, Room 5A
Cost: $125 plus $15 material fee to
instructor
#4505-4
Survival Japanese
Konnichiwa! Want to say more in Japanese? Each session focuses on a specific situation
such as ordering at a restaurant or asking
directions. It’s short, simple and situational
learning!
Instructor: Hisako Malinzak is a native of
Japan and has been teaching beginning to
advanced Japanese for the past 10 years.
10 Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm
February 26 – May 7
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $10 material fee to instructor
#4511-2
Chinese Beginning 1
An introductory class for those with no
or very limited knowledge of spoken or
written Chinese. This class will focus on
conversational skills and prepare students
for future study. Simplified characters will be
introduced as part of Chinese culture.
Instructor: Shuqin Zhao is a native Mandarin
speaker whose BA is in English. She has
taught at local Chinese schools and the adult
school for many years.
10 Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30pm
February 25 – May 6
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $95 plus $10 material fee to instructor
#4534-2
12
French for Travelers
Planning a trip to a French speaking country? This class will give beginning students the
confidence and skills needed to interact with
native speakers while traveling. Focus will
be on key phrases and vocabulary as well as
French culture and customs. Bon voyage!
Instructor: Liane Laville Morse has a degree
in French from Canada and a Masters in
Linguistics. She is an experienced language
teacher, having taught both here and in
Switzerland.
8 Saturdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm
February 21 – April 25
(no class April 4 and 11)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 5A
Cost: $95 plus $20 material fee to instructor
#4085-2
French Beginning 1
Bonjour! This course is for anyone who has
not taken French before or would like to learn
the basics. It’s fun and relaxed…perfect for
travel, work or personal enrichment.
Daytime Session
Instructor: Claudine Schooley is a native
French speaker who has a French diploma
in Art and Communication.
10 Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:30am
February 24 – May 5
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $30 book fee to instructor
#4501-5
Evening Session
Instructor: Giancarlo Mondragon majored in
French literature, studied and lived in France,
and loves to share his knowledge of French
language and culture.
10 Mondays, 6:00 – 7:30pm
February 23 – May 4
(no class April 6)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 material fee to instructor
#4501-6
French Beginning 2
This class is suitable for students who have
had a minimum of 15 hours previous exposure
to French language study. It is designed
to build on basic skills related to speaking,
listening, reading and writing and to increase
proficiency in these areas grammar and
vocabulary.
Daytime Session
Instructor: Claudine Schooley (for bio, see
previous listing).
10 Tuesdays, 10:30am – 12:00pm
February 24 – May 5
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $30 book fee to instructor
#4520-5
Evening Session
Instructor: Giancarlo Mondragon (for bio, see
previous listing).
10 Monday, 7:30 – 9:00pm
February 23 – May 4
(no class April 6)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 material fee to instructor
#4520-6
French Beginning 3
This class is for those with a minimum of 30
hours of study or extensive travel to a French
speaking country. The class will build on skills
needed for conversation and written language.
Daytime Session
Instructor: Claudine Schooley (for bio, see
previous listing).
10 Tuesdays, 2:30 – 4:00pm
February 24 – May 5
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $95 plus $30 book fee to instructor
#4532-5
Evening Session
Instructor: Giancarlo Mondragon (for bio, see
previous listing).
10 Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm
February 26 – May 7
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 material fee to instructor
#4532-6
Beyond French 3
Are you eager for more? You’ve done the
basic levels (maybe even several times) and
want to become more proficient in French. This class carries on where French 3 leaves
off. It will reinforce what you already know
and continue to building your skills in reading,
writing, listening and speaking.
Instructor: Liane Laville Morse (for bio, see
previous listing).
10 Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm
February 26 – May 7
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 5A
Cost: $95 plus $20 material fee to instructor
#4540-2
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
Community Enrichment French Conversation
This is the ideal opportunity to practice
speaking French in a comfortable, relaxed
setting. The instructor will facilitate discussion
about life in France and French cultural issues. This class is appropriate for intermediate and
advanced students.
Instructor: Valerie Malec is a native of France
who majored in drama and French Modern
Literature. She has taught in France and on
an island close to Madagascar.
8 Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:30am
February 21 – April 25
(no class April 4 and 11)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 5A
Cost: $85 plus $10 material fee to instructor
#4086-3
Italian
Italian for Travelers
This is the class for those who want “just
enough Italian” to enhance a trip to Italy. Students will learn key phrases, develop
essential vocabulary and practice short
conversations. Topics will also focus on Italian
culture, customs and travel tips. Buon viaggio!
Instructor: Bonnie Taylor has an MA in French
and a certificate from the Universita per
Stanieri in Perugia, Italy.
8 Thursdays, 12:30 – 2:30pm
February 26 – April 23
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $95 plus $15 material fee to instructor
#4521-4
Italian Beginning 1
Join us for a fun introduction to the Italian
language and culture. This class focuses
on practical communication and essential
grammar as students develop basic speaking,
listening and reading skills in la bella lingua. This class is for those with no previous
exposure to Italian.
Daytime Session
Instructor: Rosina Paluzzi hails
from Rome and attended school in both Italy
and the US. She has taught Italian to military
families in Italy.
10 Mondays, 10:00 – 11:30am
February 23 – May 4
(no class April 6)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 material fee to instructor
#4503-3
New
Evening Session
Instructor: Bonnie Taylor (for bio, see previous
listing).
10 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm
February 25 – May 6
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 material fee to instructor
#4503-4
Italian Beginning 2
For those who desire to continue their study
of Italian language and culture, this class will
build on basic speaking, listening and reading
skills. Suitable for students with at least 15
hours of previous instruction.
Instructor: Elisa Degli Angeli-Henke, a native
of Italy with a degree in Foreign Languages,
has extensive experience teaching Italian.
10 Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm
February 25 – May 6
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 material fee to instructor
#4522-3
Italian Beginning 3
Are you ready to become more proficient
in Italian? Bene! This level will introduce
more complex grammar while building on
your speaking skills and knowledge of Italian
culture. Assumes at least 30 hours of previous
instruction.
Instructor: Elisa Degli Angeli-Henke (for bio,
see previous listing).
10 Mondays, 6:00 – 7:30pm
February 23 – May 4
(no class April 6)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $95 plus $25 material fee to instructor
#4927-3
Beyond Italian 3
A continuation of our engaging Italian series,
this class will help students perfect their
speaking, listening, reading and writing skill in
la bella lingua. A new program will be offered
with each new session to help students build
on different aspects of Italian language and
culture. Class is appropriate for those with
1-2 years of previous experience.
Instructor: Elisa Degli Angeli-Henke (for bio,
see previous listing).
10 Mondays, 7:30 – 9:00pm
February 23 – May 4
(no class April 6)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $95 plus $25 material fee to instructor
#4523-3
Language
Spanish
Spanish Beginning 1
Learn the basics of Spanish which are useful
for travel, work or personal enrichment. Topics
include: greetings, pleasantries, and basic
communication. This class is designed for
those with no previous study.
Daytime Session
Instructor: Valentin Castillo, a native of Costa
Rica with a master’s in Spanish literature, has
taught Spanish for 16 years.
10 Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:00pm
February 25 – May 6
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 book fee (Spanish is
Fun 1) available in office
#4506-5
Evening Session
Instructor: Kyra Sovero grew up in Argentina
and has traveled extensively. She has a
Master’s degree in Spanish from UCLA.
10 Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm
February 26 – May 7
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $95 plus $25 book fee (Spanish is
Fun 1) available in office
#4506-6
Spanish Beginning 2
This class is suitable for those with 15 hours
of previous instruction or those who have had
exposure to Spanish through travel. The class
will build on reading, speaking and listening
skills.
Daytime Session
Instructor: Judy Gold is a very motivating
teacher with much experience. She acquired
Spanish living in Mexico and Central America.
10 Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2:00pm
February 24 – May 5
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 book fee (Spanish is
Fun 1) available in office
#4504-5
Evening Session
Instructor: Kyra Sovero (for bio, see previous
listing).
10 Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm
February 26 – May 7
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $95 plus $25 book fee (Spanish is
Fun 1) available in office
#4504-6
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
13
Language/ Music & Dance
Community Enrichment
Spanish Beginning 3
Spanish Level 6
Daytime Session
Instructor: Judy Gold (for bio, see previous
listing).
10 Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:30pm
February 24 – May 5
(no class April 7)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 book fee (Spanish is
Fun 1) available in office
#4507-5
Instructor: Judy Gold (for bio, see previous
listing).
10 Mondays, 3:00 – 4:30
February 23 – May 4
(no class April 6)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 book fee (Spanish is
Fun 2) available in office
#4890-3
Evening Session
Instructor: Valentin Castillo (for bio, see
previous listing).
10 Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm
February 25 – May 6
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $95 plus $25 book fee (Spanish is
Fun 1) available in office
#4507-6
Spanish Conversation
This class is for those with a minimum of 30
hours of study or exposure to the Spanish
language through travel. Spanish Level 4
This class continues to advance the material
covered in previous sessions. Students in this
level have generally had 1-2 years of study.
Instructor: Judy Gold (for bio, see previous
listing).
10 Thursdays, 12:30 – 2:00pm
February 26 – May 7
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 book fee (Spanish is
Fun 2) available in office
#4508-3
Spanish Level 5
This class is for students with 2 plus years
of Spanish and will highlight verb tenses and
vocabulary.
Instructor: Judy Gold (for bio, see previous
listing).
10 Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:30pm
February 26 – May 7
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $25 book fee (Spanish is
Fun 2) available in office
#4510-3
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This class is for students with 3 plus years of
Spanish study and will focus on complex verb
tenses and grammar.
This class is the ideal opportunity to practice
Spanish in a comfortable and relaxed setting
by participating in instructor facilitated
discussions. Current events, culture and
history of Spanish speaking countries will
be topics. Intermediate students are also
welcome!
Instructor: Valentin Castillo (for bio, see
previous listing).
8 Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30am
February 21 – April 25
(no class April 4 and 11)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room A
Cost: $85 plus $10 material fee to
instructor
#4509-3
Music & Dance
New
American Style
Social Dance
Popular partner dances are fun and easy
to learn! No longer will you want to sit on
the sidelines at the wedding reception, the
company party or the club social. Singles and
couples of all ages are welcome and no prior
dance experience is necessary. The OneStep, Night Club Two-Step and East Coast
Swing will be included. Call 805.494.6418
with class related questions.
Instructor: Gail Arias is a World Champion
Dancer and the recipient of many awards for
excellence in dance.
10 Thursdays, 7:30 – 8:25pm
February 19 – April 30
(no class April 9)
Boys and Girls Club
1980 E. Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks 91360
Cost: $95
#4968-1
Beginning Ukulele
Learn to play the ukulele! This popular starter
instrument is for the true beginner to music. It
can also be an excellent way to get back into
playing an instrument for those who have been
away. By course end (or before), students will
be playing easy songs and simple melodies. Bring a ukulele (preferably soprano, concert,
or tenor) to class.
Instructor: Jarold Davis has been teaching
music for more than 20 years. He also has
extensive recording and touring experience,
having performed such venues as the Gibson
Amphitheater in LA and Madison Square
Garden in NY.
8 Fridays, 10:30am – 12:00pm
February 20 – April 24
(no class April 3 and 10)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $5 material fee to instructor
#4939-2
Ukulele Workshop
This class is designed for the ukulele player
that has completed the Beginning class (or
equivalent) and is ready for more musical
challenges. A more in-depth approach to
what can be done with a ukulele will be
taken, including advanced styles and song
selections.
Instructor: Jarold Davis (for bio, see previous
listing).
8 Fridays, 12:00 – 1:30pm
February 20 – April 24
(no class April 3 and 10)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 plus $5 material fee to instructor
#4940-3
New
Classical Music
Appreciation
Listening to music enhances our “sense
abilities”. It triggers imagination and curiosity
and awakens our innate talent for wonder,
appreciation and gratitude. Experience
classical piano selections enriched with
discussions of related historical and
biographical data. Learn to listen to yourself
as you listen to music.
Instructor: Luis Sanchez is a classically
trained Pianist with a BA in Music from UCSB.
6 Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00pm
February 25 – April 1
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $65 #4248-1 Seniors: $40 #4248-2
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
Community Enrichment Latin Dance for Beginners
Come learn the basics and some cool
variations in this beginning Latin dance
workshop featuring Salsa, Cha-cha and
Merengue. Start with the foundation steps,
learn leading and following theory, and move
on to implementing fun patterns, building your
repertoire each week. No partner or previous
dance experience required.
Music & Dance/Personal Awareness
Personal
Awareness
New
Heal-thy Neck
and Back
Instructor: Floria Ayivi has performed in and
directed numerous salsa, samba, burlesque
and theatrical shows. She is passionate about
teaching dance to all ages and levels.
6 Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30pm
February 23 – March 30
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $65
#4962-2
“A sigh of relief” as you receive valuable
information on how to alleviate neck and back
pain naturally. Topics include gentle stretching,
ergonomics in the work place and at home,
spinal health, and practical and natural
techniques for improved flexibility. Improve
your posture while learning how to position
your neck, spine and hips for optimum health. Bring a mat, pillow and large towel.
Latin Dance: Next Steps
Instructor: Gail Arias, the first spokesperson
for a line of back fitness equipment now
distributed globally, brings 20+ years’
experience in helping care for the neck and
back naturally. She is a certified nutritionist,
health, wellness and fitness expert.
8 Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
February 10 – March 31
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $85 #4285-1 Seniors: $45 #4285-2
Expand on the Latin dance basics and learn
new patterns while continuing to develop
correct techniques. Build on your repertoire
each week and master a short routine. No
partner required, however you should have
previous partner dance experience and be
comfortable with the basics of salsa.
Instructor: Floria Ayivi (for bio, see previous
listing).
6 Mondays, 7:30 – 8:30pm
February 23 – March 30
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $65
#4961-1
Aerobic Dancing
This exciting Jacki Sorensen dance program
features dance routines, stretching, abdominal
work and strength training – all choreographed
to music. Please bring a mat and hand
weights.
Instructor: Deborah Maron is a certified Jacki
Sorensen Aerobic Dancing Instructor.
Morning – 24 classes
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:00 – 10:00am
March 17 – June 11
(no class April 7 and 9)
Cost: $180
#4164-5
Evening – 23 classes
Mondays/Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30pm
March 16 – June 10
(no class April 6, 8 & May 25)
Cost: $175
#4164-6
New
Home Care
for Skin Care
Ever wanted to know what estheticians know
about taking care of your face? We will
discuss the body’s largest organ, the skin, and
teach you the proper way to cleanse, exfoliate,
perform extractions, and all the anti-aging
secrets that estheticians use to enhance and
brighten your skin. Product recommendations
and sampling will be experienced.
Instructor: Lisa Ianiro has been a Licensed
Esthetician since 2002, specializing in all
natural plant based healing remedies. She
uses all natural skin care lines on her clients
and enjoys teaching others how to take care
of their skin at home.
Monday, February 23, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
#4548-1
Or
Monday, March 30, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
#4548-2
Cost per session: $40 plus $10 material
fee to instructor
Essential Oils and
Reflexology for Health
Learn a natural way to take care of your health
and wellbeing by using essential oils and
reflexology. Learn about reflex points on the
hands, feet and ears and how the oils can be
incorporated in the healing process.
Instructor: Yuki Wong is certified in reflexology
and has been studying holistic wellness for
several years. She also offers consultations
and reflexology sessions.
Saturday, February 28, 9:30 – 11:30am
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $40 plus $5 material fee to instructor
and optional $25 (cash) for an oil kit
#4649-2
Introduction to Meditation
Meditation can bring up our inner connectivity,
our true identity, and a sense of wholeness. It
is an individual journey that can lead to greater
well-being in our lives. This class will offer the
tools to take the practice forward into your
everyday life, whether you just want a quieter
mind or a greater spiritual connection.
Instructor: John Slicker has been practicing
meditation for 15 years and is certified as
an instructor through the Synchronicity
Foundation.
6 Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30pm
February 26 – April 2
Conejo Valley Adult School, Auditorium
Cost: $65
#4647-4
Mastering an Impressive
Presence
This is an opportunity to review and renew
today’s social skills. Learn to present your
personal best in business and social situations. Skills include introductions, handshake, dining
etiquette and networking tips. At the end of
this class you will be ready to make a great
first impression and feel confident at your next
job interview or business dinner.
Instructor: Lisa Lutz is a graduate of The
American School of Protocol and is certified to
teach etiquette to children, teens and adults.
Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 – 7:30pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $35
#4298-2
Boys and Girls Club
1980 E. Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks 91360
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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Personal Awareness/Writer’s Program
New
Essentials of
Public Speaking
Community Enrichment
Transcending Grief
Public speaking often scores high on the
stress level meter whether it’s a business
presentation or a wedding toast. This course
will teach you how to prepare and deliver
successfully. Topics include: purpose of
the speech, non-verbal communication,
presentation logistics, audience adaptation
and managing stage fright. Students will make
brief presentations and receive feedback.
What is Grief? Grief is the change of your
normal routine. This 8-week course will help
you recognize your grief, address it and then
become complete with your grief. No matter
if it was from childhood or if it just happened;
pain or anger, big or small, all types of
grief will be addressed. If you have been
struggling with moving forward in life, take
this opportunity to bring vision and energy to
this difficult time of transition.
Instructor: Ed Rockey, PhD Communications,
has been a university professor and successful
platform speaker for management clubs. He
is a published author.
4 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm
February 25 – March 18
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $65 plus $5 material fee to instructor
#4666-1
Instructor: Dr. Barbara Maestas-Lubbers is a
Grief Recovery Specialist and is certified by
the Grief Recovery Institute.
8 Wednesdays, 3:00 – 5:00pm
March 4 – April 29
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $105 #4645-2 Seniors: $65 #4645-3
Plus $30 book fee to instructor
Life on a Good Note
This interactive class is designed to introduce
students to literature, meditation and journaling
that will lead to discovering passions, setting
goals, overcoming fears and developing a
richer life. It’s ideal for all ages and those in
various life transitions.
Instructor: Sepideh Yeoh is a certified Life
and Career Coach and the co-author of A
Handbook for Simple Living. She is a former
college administrator and faculty member
and currently serves as president of Un1teee.
6 Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30am
February 25 – April 1
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95 #4813-1 Seniors: $55 #4813-2
Plus $10 material fee to instructor
New
Do it all, just not at the same time. Learn how
to make more time for things you want, how
to graciously say “no”, learn where your time
goes, productivity tips, how to set expectations
and prioritize. Give yourself the gift of time.
Instructor: Tess Blankenship is a real ‘DOER’,
juggler of a family with kids, full time career,
non-profit board member, business owner and
late adult MBA grad.
Saturday, February 21, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $45
#4642-1
Writer’s
Program
Moms in Transition
Ideal for moms who are trying to figure out the
next chapter…are you ready to return to the
workforce or are you looking for something
new and exciting? You’ll discover SIMPLE
ways to connect to your passions, set realistic
goals and create an action plan. This class
will help you decide what you really want to
do next!
Instructor: Sepideh Yeoh (for bio, see previous
listing).
6 Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30am
February 26 – April 2
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room C
Cost: $95
#4703-2
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How to Do It All
in Your Life
New
How to Make
a Living as a Writer
Ever wanted to earn your living as a writer, pen
a book and become an accomplished author,
or aspire to be a blogger extraordinaire? From starting a writing career to advancing
a marketing strategy for your book or project,
get ready to learn tried and true formulas to
help you make a living as writer.
Instructor: Tammy Bleck is author of Single
Past 50 Now What?, pens the award winning
blog Witty Woman Writing and is a contributing
writer for the Huffington Post. Learn more on
her website http://wittywomanwriting.com.
Monday, February 9, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $35 plus $2 material fee to instructor
#4038-2
New
Writing a Bestseller
Learn the components and structure
of a bestseller. Study the bestsellers of the
last decade selected from the NYT, People’s
Choice and Oprah’s book lists. Compare
elements like opening chapters, characters
and writing styles to determine what they
have in common. Literary terminology and
publishing alternatives are also explored.
Instructor: Sheli Ellsworth, MA, is an award
winning author. She currently writes for the
Ventura Breeze and is a book reviewer for
the City Book review and the Portland Book
Review.
8 Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm
February 25 – April 22
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 3
Cost: $95 plus $10 material fee to instructor
#4685-1
Intro to Poetry Writing
Are you a poet and don’t know it? This course
will explore the different styles of poetry and
then help students write their own. Each
class will be divided into two parts – reading
and appreciating great works (from Byron to,
yes, the Beatles) and then putting your own
thoughts and feelings to paper.
Instructor: Ed Kamen has had an extensive
and varied career as an award-winning
journalist, book editor and screenwriter.
10 Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30am
February 19 – April 30
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $135 #4669-3 Seniors: $75 #4669-4
Plus $3 material fee to instructor
Screenwriting Nuts
and Bolts
What separates an average screenplay from
a great one? The story? The characters? The dialogue? All of the above and more. This course will teach beginning screenwriters
what it takes to create a page-turning script,
focusing on the essential elements of plot,
theme, character, dialogue, format and tone.
Instructor: Ed Kamen has been a professional
script consultant, or “script doctor,” for 17
years on more than 50 films and television.
He has been a guest lecturer for the American
Film Institute, the 168 Film Project and at
Pierce College.
10 Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30pm
February 19 – April 30
(no class April 9)
Boys and Girls Club
1980 E. Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks 91360
Cost: $135 plus $3 material fee to instructor
#4668-2
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
Community Enrichment Starting and Completing
that Book
Whether you’re writing for family and friends
or to produce the next top seller, your book
deserves to be written. This course will lead
you step by step from your basic idea through
the planning, to the Table of Contents and a
chapter by chapter outline. It includes writing
tips that will keep you dedicated to producing
a completed manuscript.
Instructor: Gene Perret is an award-winning
TV comedy writer and former head writer for
Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller. He has published
over 40 books.
10 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30
February 17 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Boys and Girls Club
1980 E. Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks, 91360
Cost: $135 plus optional $16 book fee to
instructor
#4035-3
Writer’s Program
Creative Writing Workshop
This class offers exercises in creative
expression, improvisation, visualization,
and spontaneous writing. Story structure,
character and grammar will be covered
also. Journal writing, class assignments,
and at-home writing projects launch you on a
journey of discovery. No previous experience
required.
Instructor: Kathleen Galloway Rogan is a
writer, stand-up comedienne, and creator of
one-person shows.
10 Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:30pm
February 26 – May 7
(no class April 9)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 5A
Cost: $135 plus $15 material fee to
instructor
#4150-3
New
The SPICE of
Writing Picture Books
Discover the essential ingredients in
successful picture books for children. Learn
how to identify them and apply them to
your own work in progress. There will be
opportunity to share your writing.
Instructor: Jody Fickes Shapiro is the author
of Up, Up, Up! It’s Apple Picking Time and
Family Lullaby. She is a former bookseller
and children’s librarian.
2 Mondays, 9:30am – 12:30pm
April 13 and 20
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $65
#4675-2
He said….She said
A Guide to Writing
Engaging Dialogue
New
New
Humorous Articles –
In Demand
Magazine publishers and editors are clamoring
for good humorous articles! If you can write
funny, you can sell! This course will teach
you how to search for humor and how to put
your comic observations on paper. It will
demonstrate the different types of humorous
articles and the secrets to writing them. Learn
how to market your writings as well.
Instructor: Gene Perret has sold humor to
Reader’s Digest, McCall’s, Ladies Home
Journal, Toastmaster and many other major
magazines. He has collected three Emmys
for his work in television variety and was head
writer for Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller.
10 Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:30pm
February 11 – April 22
(no class April 8)
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $135 #4028-1 Seniors: $75 #4028-2
Optional fee $14.95 to instructor
Readers love dialogue – one of the most
intimate components of storytelling. In
this hands-on workshop, you will learn and
practice the basic elements of writing an
engaging dialogue that will keep readers glued
to your pages. Please bring paper and pens
or a laptop with a fully-charged battery, and
get ready to have some fun!
Instructor: Dr. Karen Gorback is an award
winning author of numerous short stories.
Her novel, Freshman Mom, was a finalist
in a National Book Award contest. (www.
karengorback.com)
Saturday, February 28, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $45
#4665-1
Publishing 101
How do you know whether to go through
a traditional publisher or to self-publish? What do you need to do to self-publish and
how do you choose whether to do print or
eBook? This class will cover the basics and
the differences of publishing and help you to
create a book business plan.
Instructor: Nancy Ellen Dodd teaches
screenwriting at Pepperdine University and
is author of The Writer’s Compass: From Story
Map to Finished Draft in 7 Stages. For more
information, see Http://thewriterscompass.
com.
2 Saturdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm
March 7 and 14
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $65 plus $10 material fee to instructor
#4679-2
Writing and Publishing
an E-Book
E-Books have become the hottest and most
profitable trend in the publishing world. Best
of all creating an e-book is now possible for
everyone – professionals and novices alike. Learn basics such as obtaining an ISBN,
designing a cover, making your book available
for Nook and Kindle and marketing your new
publication. There’s a reason established
authors are now choosing to publish their own
e-books: get in on the secret!
Instructor: Nancy Dodd (for bio, see previous
listing).
2 Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00pm
March 7 and 14
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $65 plus $10 material fee to instructor
#4039-2
Memoir Writing
You have a story to tell and a family waiting
to read it. Open up your memories and those
moments that define you in this six session
class. Through research, writing and reading
you’ll begin the journey to your memoir. Bring
a notebook and pen.
Instructor: Kateri Alexander, PhD, has credits
as a newspaper, magazine and cookbook
editor and associate producer for a local
NPR Morning Edition, and as a college
writing instructor. She teaches writing and
journaling workshops through her business
Small Retreats. Her journaling blog is: http://
smallretreats.com/
6 Fridays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
February 20 – March 27
Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 7
Cost: $95 #4037-5 Seniors: $55 #4037-6
Plus $5 material fee to instructor
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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Senior Adult Enrichment
Watercolor Workshop
Bring your watercolor painting-in-progress
or start a painting in this unique workshop. You have both a place to paint uninterrupted
and can get guidance as needed/desired. Beginners are also welcome. No material
fee, no materials are provided; bring your
own supplies.
Instructor: Tom Winans is a professional
watercolor painter and artist who was honored
as “Artist of the Week” by Yosemite National
Park. A credentialed teacher, Tom has taught
for numerous schools including Ventura
College.
Cost: $90 for Seniors, $135 for Non-Seniors
Location: Goebel Center, Lupine Room
10 Tuesdays, 9:00am – 12:00pm
February 17 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Seniors: #836-3 Non-Seniors: #836-4
Painting: Oil and Acrylic
Develop and improve your painting skills. Individual attention is provided for students at
all levels. Please bring your own materials;
new students are invited to contact the
instructor at [email protected] in
advance of class for a supply list. Class meets
10 times for 3 hours.
Instructor: Dr. Jerry Ferguson has a Master’s
degree from Southern California Institute of
Architecture and loves teaching art energy
and expression.
Cost per session: $90 for Seniors, $135
for Non-Seniors
Location: Goebel Center, Lupine Room
10 Mondays, 9:00am – 12:00pm
February 23 – May 4
(no class April 6)
Seniors: #835-15 Non-Seniors: #835-16
10 Mondays, 12:30 – 3:30pm
February 23 – May 4
(no class April 6)
Seniors: #835-17 Non-Seniors: #835-18
Oil/Acrylic Workshop
Join master artist Barbara Shannon for an
opportunity to paint in her workshop setting. Instruction is provided for new students,
and returning students get the benefit of
consultation with the instructor for their works
in progress.
Instructor: Barbara Shannon is a long-time
art educator, an award winning artist and
author of the multimedia textbook, Exploring
Art Media.
Cost per session: $75 for Seniors, $95 for
Non-Seniors
Plus $10 material fee to instructor
Location: Conejo Valley Adult School,
Room 3
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10 Tuesdays, 3:00 – 5:00pm
February 24 – May 5
(no class April 7)
Seniors #860-5 Non-Seniors: #4860-5 10 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30pm
February 24 – May 5
(no class April 7)
Seniors #860-6 Non-Seniors: #4860-6 Quilting with Lujean
Learn the basic principles of quilting and
expand your knowledge with new techniques
and designs. Lessons include piecing,
borders, quilting, binding and other finishing
techniques. During the semester you will learn
several original quilts and small projects. The
class welcomes quilters of all levels.Class
meets 18 times, and each class is 6 hours
long, not including a break for lunch.
Instructor: Lujean Seagal studied textile
design and holds a BA in Fine Arts. She has
completed over 350 quilt projects, and her
work has appeared in numerous juried shows.
Cost per session: $225 for Seniors, $260
for Non-Seniors
Location: Horizon Hills, Room 1
18 Tuesdays, 9:00am – 3:30pm
February 17 – June 23
(no class April 7)
Seniors: #881-15 Non-Seniors: #881-16
18 Wednesdays, 9:00am – 3:30pm
February 18 – June 24
(no class April 8)
Seniors: #881-17 Non-Seniors: #881-18
18 Thursdays, 9:00am – 3:30pm
February 19 – June 25
(no class April 9)
Seniors: #881-19 Non-Seniors: #881-20
After Hours Quilting
This fun class is for all levels. New projects
will be presented, or you are welcome to finish
up your other projects with the teacher’s help!
Class features a lecture, with time to work on
your own projects. Bring your machine and
show & tell to the first class. Class meets 18
times, and each class is 3 hours long.
Instructor: Kathy Rogers comes with a passion
for quilting and a great deal of experience in
sewing of all kinds. She has a degree in Home
Economics and has taught sewing for 35+
years both public and private classes.
18 Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:30pm
February 19 – June 25
(no class April 9)
Cost: $115 for Seniors, $135 for NonSeniors
Location: Quilter’s Studio
1090 Lawrence Dr, Newbury Park 91320
Seniors: #884-1 Non-Seniors: #884-2
Quilting with Trudy
This class is for all levels. New projects will
be presented, or you are welcome to finish
up your other projects with the teacher’s help!
Trudy is all about motivating you to finish.
Class features a morning lecture, with time to
work on your own projects. Bring show & tell
to the first class and your lunch. Class meets
18 times, and each class is 6 hours long with
an extra 1/2 hour break for lunch. Instructor: Trudy Smith has been quilting and
teaching for over 25 years and is currently
manager of the Quilter’s Studio.
Cost: $225 for Seniors, $260 for NonSeniors
Location: Quilter’s Studio
1090 Lawrence Dr, Newbury Park 91320
18 Tuesdays, 9:00am – 3:30pm
February 17 – June 23
(no class April 7)
Seniors: #882-1 Non-Seniors: #882-2
18 Thursdays, 9:00am – 3:30pm
February 19 – June 25
(no class April 9)
Seniors: #882-3 Non-Seniors: #882-4
Machine Embroidery
If your machine has an embroidery module,
you can explore and learn a whole new
world of creativity and design possibilities in
this class. Bring lunch, show and tell, lots of
questions and your sewing machine to the
first class. You must be experienced with
your machine; please contact the instructor
at [email protected] if you are concerned
about this requirement. Each class is 6 hours
long with an extra 1/2 hour break for lunch.
Instructor: Trudy Smith is manager of the
Quilter’s Studio, and has trained with Bernina
sewing machines, but all machines are
welcome. This class has limited seating, so
sign up early!
Location: Quilter’s Studio, 1090 Lawrence
Dr, Newbury Park 91320
16 Mondays, 9:00am – 3:30pm
February 23 – June 22
(no class April 6 and May 25)
Cost: $250 for Seniors, $300 for NonSeniors
Seniors: #892-3 Non-Seniors: #892-4
18 Wednesdays, 9:00am – 3:30pm
February 18 – June 24
(no class April 8)
Cost: $280 for Seniors, $330 for NonSeniors
Seniors: #892-5 Non-Seniors: #892-6
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
Senior Adult Enrichment
Advanced Spanish
Learn reading, speaking and listening skills
which are useful for travel, work or personal
enrichment. This class is suitable for those
with previous instruction or those who have
had exposure to Spanish through travel. Class
meets 10 times for 2 hours.
Instructor: Bernie Calle is a native Spanish
speaker from Colombia who has worked as
a translator and is an ESL specialist at the
Adult School.
Cost: $60 for Seniors, $90 for Non-Seniors
Location: Goebel Center, Wild Lilac Room
10 Mondays, 11:30am - 1:30pm
February 23 – May 4
(no class April 6)
Seniors: #890-7 Non-Seniors: #890-8
Check out these classes with
special discounts for Seniors!
iPad for Beginners...................... page 2
iPad: Beyond the Basics............ page 2
Intro to Backgammon................. page 4
Get to Know Your Camera.......... page 4
iPhone Photography................... page 4
Creative Art Journaling............... page 5
Functional Fitness...................... page 7
Classical Music Appreciation.... page 14
Life on a Good Note................. page 16
Transcending Grief................... page 16
Intro to Poetry Writing............... page 16
Writing Humorous Articles........ page 17
Memoir Writing......................... page 17
Improve your strength, balance, and mobility. Some exercises are done while sitting and
some standing. Wear comfortable shoes and
bring a set of hand-held weights, a strap and a
yoga block. Class meets 20 times for 1 hour.
Instructor: Jenny Klossner is a certified yoga
instructor and is also certified through the
Arthritis Foundation.
Cost per session: $60 for Seniors, $95 for
Non-Seniors
Location: Horizon Hills, Multi Purpose
Room
Exception: March 23 & 25 class at CVAE
Auditorium
20 Mondays/Wednesdays, 3:15 – 4:15pm
February 18 – May 4
(no class April 6 and 8)
Seniors: #841-6 Non-Seniors: #841-7
Dance Fitness
This fun class incorporates limited aerobic
exercises choreographed to music, to improve
strength, flexibility and weight control.Class
meets 20 times for 1 hour.
Instructor: Del Herrera is a Senior Fitness
Specialist who holds numerous fitness
certifications.
Cost: $60 for Seniors, $95 for Non-Seniors
Location: Goebel Center, Multi Purpose
Room
20 Tuesdays/ Thursdays, 10:45 – 11:45am
February 12 – April 28
(no class April 7 and 9)
Seniors: #820-7 Non-Seniors: #820-8
Gentle Yoga
Zumba® Gold
Zumba Gold is the low impact version
of Zumba ®. Improve your cardiovascular
health and balance in a fun dance party
environment with less stress on your joints. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
Class meets 20 times for 1 hour.
®
Instructor: Del Herrera is a licensed Zumba®
Basic and Zumba® Gold instructor.
Cost: $60 for Seniors, $95 for Non-Seniors
Location: Horizon Hills, Multi Purpose
Room
Exception: March 24 and 26 class at CVAE
Auditorium
20 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:15am
February 12 – April 28
(no class April 7 and 9)
Seniors: #822-1 Non-Seniors: #822-2
Seniors:
Age 62 and over
Tone and Balance
Become stronger, more flexible, and improve
your balance and sense of well-being. Bring
a sticky mat, a Mexican blanket or thick towel,
two yoga blocks, and a yoga strap. Class
meets 20 times for 1 hour.
Instructor: Jenny Klossner is a certified yoga
instructor and yoga therapist.
Cost per session: $60 for Seniors, $95 for
Non-Seniors
Location: various, see below
20 Mondays/Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:00am
February 18 – May 4
(no class April 6 and 8)
Seniors: #825-19 Non-Seniors: #825-20
Horizon Hills, Multi Purpose Room
Exception: March 23 and 25 class at CVAE
Auditorium
20 Mondays/Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:00pm
February 18 – May 4
(no class April 6 and 8)
Seniors: #825-25 Non-Seniors: #825-26
Horizon Hills, Multi Purpose Room
Exception: March 23 and 25 class at CVAE
Auditorium
20 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30 – 9:30am
February 17 – April 30
(no class April 7 and 9)
Seniors: #825-21 Non-Seniors: #825-22
Goebel Center, Multi Purpose Room
20 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00am
February 17 – April 30
(no class April 7 and 9)
Seniors: #825-23 Non-Seniors: #825-24
Teen Center, Gym
Chi Gong
Chi Gong, or “energy skill”, is an ancient
Chinese internal martial art used for cultivating
health, longevity and self-awareness. Chi has
been called the unseen life force. Through a
combination of movement, breathing, focused
intention and meditation, this class focuses
on Chi Gong fundamentals and helping the
student develop their own practice. Chi
Gong is appropriate for all ages and fitness
levels - no previous experience, mats or props
required. Class meets 10 times for 1 hour.
Instructor: John Slicker has been practicing
Chi Gong since 1995. John brings a clear and
balanced approach to an ancient, esoteric and
holistic system of self-healing and meditation.
Cost: $50 for Seniors, $95 for Non-Seniors
Location: Conejo Valley Adult School,
Auditorium
10 Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00pm
February 17 – April 28
(no class April 7)
Seniors: #4480-5 Non-Seniors: #4480-6
Move Them Bones:
the Feldenkrais Method®
The Feldendrais Method® teaches gentle
movement sequences designed to enhance
skeletal support and muscular efficiency.
Learn to move easier with less stress and risk
of injury through new ways of coordinating
movement and enhancing cognitive functions.
Individuals with physical or neurological
challenges can learn to improve function and
manage chronic discomfort. Lessons are on
the floor and are not appropriate for severe
conditions. Bring a mat to class.
Instructor: Luis Sanchez is a Guild Certified
Feldenkrais® practitioner. Since 1994 he has
worked with Seniors, Musicians, Athletes and
anyone interested in cultivating this learning
process.
Cost: $40 for Seniors, $85 for Non-Seniors
Location: Conejo Valley Adult School,
Auditorium
6 Thursdays, 10:30am - 12:00pm
February 19 – April 2
(no class March 19)
Seniors: #4931-1 Non-Seniors: #4931-2
NO REFUNDS Unless Class Cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
9:00am – 12 noon
6816-5 March 16 – August 21, 2015
No class: 4/3-4/10, 5/25, 7/3
Class Requirements – Homework and passing grades required for successful certificate completion.
Number of weeks and fees listed on this page are based on the student attending daytime classes Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9am - Noon. Need a different
schedule? Students may reschedule their classes as needed. Call for more information!
Information Session –FREE
Everyone is encouraged to attend! We’ll cover how to pursue a certificate by purchasing individual classes and
materials or by taking a discounted daytime class package. You’ll see how our classes work together with our
comprehensive video learning libraries, textbooks, and online testing to help you earn a certificate. No fee. No
sales pitch! Open to everyone, however, pre-registration is required.
Free
Orientation is automatically included when you sign up for any daytime class package.
Monday, 9-noon
6482-1 March 16
6482-2 May 18
Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30pm
6482-3 February 11
6482-4 May 13
Add More Vital Skills to Your Resume!
LinkedIn & Other Job Search
Strategies
Learn LinkedIn and strategies to produce a marketable
resume, as well as other techniques that will get you
noticed by the people who are hiring—you’ll also learn
practical ways to ace the interview!
Recommended: Basic computer skills
4 Wednesdays, 9am - noon
6933-6 February 11 – March 4
6933-7 April 15 – May 6
6933-8 June 10 - July 1
3 Saturdays, 9am – 1pm
6933-9 February 21 – March 7
$124
Microsoft Office Integration
The Office was made for multitasking. Save time
and increase your accuracy by using its amazing
sharing power!
Recommended: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
Level 1 or the equivalent
4 Wednesdays, 9am – noon
6585-4 February 25 – March 18
6585-6 April 29 – May 20
6585-7 June 24 – July 15
4 Thursdays Evenings, 6 - 9pm
6585-5 April 16 – May 7
Keyboarding – Touch Typing
Keyboarding by touch means more than no peaking!
Looking at your hands keeps most people from ever
typing over 30 wpm! Come to this 4 week intensive
keyboarding class to learn proper keyboarding
techniques. Once you learn the rules, keep practicing
until you ace that employment test!
Students will be instructed on how to use our
keyboarding software. Training is at your own pace.
4 Weeks, Monday through Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30pm
6855-1 February 23 – March 19
$124
$124
Explore the rest of our business and technology courses on pages 22 through 27!
Many packages are approved for funding by WIA, DOR, & CTB! Call Wendy (805) 497-2761 ext. 1011
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Micrsoft & Business Classes
Start Here!
Outlook 2010
Computer Concepts—Hands-On!
Only
$64
Get Basic Computer Skills!
Taught from the beginning so everyone can catch up. Get the
big picture and fill in the gaps in your knowledge. Topics include everything
from Operating Systems to Working with Storage Devices--even includes a
brief introduction to software like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
No computer experience required.
Daytimes
6236-12
6236-13
6236-14
6236-15
6236-16
Evenings
6236-11
6236-17
$64
Jan. 20, 21, 22 & 23
Mar. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Mar. 17, 18, 19, 20
Apr. 13, 15, 20 & 22
May 19, 20, 21 & 22
T/W/TH/F
F/F/F/F
T/W/TH/F
M/W/M/W
T/W/TH/F
Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 & July 1
9-noon
9-noon
9-noon
1-4
9-noon
6 Mondays
6 Wednesdays
6-8pm
6-8pm
Textbook and online testing included in certificate packages are available to all students for $55 in class.
Word
Word 2010, Level 1
The best first class to take when you want to learn
about the Microsoft Office. Starts with navigating the
tabs, ribbons, and toolbars. Covers selection, editing,
formatting, table basics, page layout, headers and
footers, proofing, printing, and includes an introduction
to using graphics.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-noon
6302-8 Jan. 27, 29, Feb. 3 & 5
6302-10 Mar. 24, 26, 31 & Apr. 2
6302-14 May 26, 28, June 2 & 4
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1-4pm
6302-13 May 11, 13, 18 & 20
6 Monday Evenings, 6-8pm
6302-12 April 13 – May 18
This class includes using Mail Merge, Smart Art,
columns, graphics, outlines, sections, and table formats
for flyers, invitations, and more. We’ll also cover
collaborating, sharing, securing content, working with
macros, master documents, and tables of contents.
Prerequisite: Word 2010, Level 1 or the equivalent
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-noon
6325-7 Feb. 17, 19, 24 & 26
6325-8 Apr. 21, 23, 28 & 30
6325-10 June 16, 18, 23 & 25
4 Tuesday Evenings, 6-9pm
6325-9 May 5, 12, 19 & 26
6325-11 June 30, July 7, 14 & 21
3 Saturdays, 9-1pm
6325-12 Mar. 28, Apr. 18 & 25
No class 4/2, 4/9
3 Saturdays, 9-1pm
6302-9 Feb. 28, Mar. 7 & 14
6302-15 June 6, 13 & 20
$129
Word 2010, Level 2
$129
Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and
testing included in certificate packages are available to
all students for $65 in class.
Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and
testing included in certificate packages are available to
all students for $65 in class.
Finding Work 40+ Seminar
Everyone is welcome! Come join others like yourself for this highly informative and motivating workshop. Discover
your transferable skills; set small, manageable goals; handle ageism and overqualified issues; find resources;
understand the need to upgrade your skills; and much more! This enlightening/fun event will prepare you to
embrace the next opportunity that knocks at your door.
This popular seminar fills quickly so please register in advance!
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Outlook 2010, Level 1
Business uses Outlook! We’ll start with email
management but quickly move on to contacts, tasks,
appointments, events, meeting requests and responses!
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
Tuesday & Thursday, 9-noon
6542-6 Mar. 10 & 12
6542-10 May 12 & 14
6542-9 July 7 & 9
2 Saturdays, 9-noon
6542-7 Mar. 14 & 21
6542-8 May 16 & 30
$64
Online resources, textbook, and testing included in
certificate packages are available to all students for
$55 in class.
Outlook 2010, Level 2
Level 2 includes collaboration, mailbox management,
using the notes and journals folders, managing your
calendar and contacts, calender sharing and templates.
Prerequisite: Outlook 2010, Level 1 or the equivalent
Tuesday & Thursday, 9-noon
6546-1 Feb. 10 & 12
6546-3 Apr. 14 & 16
6546-5 June 9 & 11
2 Saturdays, 9-noon
6546-4 May 2 & 9
$64
There are no additional materials needed for this class.
Students purchasing classes individually towards a
certificate are required to purchase class materials.
Students purchasing a complete discounted
package (page 21) receive all class materials.
----------Detailed class outlines are on our website:
www.ConejoAdultEd.org
----------Questions? Please join us for an Information
Session (listed on page 21) or call us: 805-4972761 Ext. 1301
Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30pm
6897-5 Feb. 11
6897-6 May 20
$20
Enrolling is easy: www.ConejoAdultEd.org or (805) 497-2761
Gain Essential Job Skills
Excel
Excel 2010, Level I
Start working with Excel—or learn to work smarter! You will edit data and formulas,
use timesaving tools for data and formulas, work with absolute and relative
references, enter common functions, format worksheets for printing, understand
chart basics, and manage large workbooks.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
3 Weeks, Tuesday & Thursdays, 9-noon
6402-11 Feb. 17, 19, 24, 26, Mar. 3 & 5
6402-14 Apr. 21, 23, 28, 30, May 5 & 7
6402-17 June 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 & July 2
3 Weeks, Tuesday & Thursdays, 1-4pm
6402-15 May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28
Excel 2010, Level 2
Go Beyond The Basics!
Excel can change the way you work! In this course you will work with multiple and large
worksheets and workbooks; 3D formulas; advanced formatting; graphics; outlining and
consolidating data; cell and range names; sorting and filtering data in tables; advanced
charting; workbook protection; collaboration, PivotTables, and Macros.
Prerequisite: Excel 2010, Level 1 or the equivalent
3 Weeks, Tuesday & Thursdays, 9-noon
6413-10 Jan. 20, 22, 27, 29, Feb. 3 & 5
6413-12 Mar. 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 & Apr. 2
6413-14 May 19, 21, 26, 28, June 2 & 4
6 Wednesday Evenings, 5:30-8:30pm
6413-11 Feb. 18 – March 25
6413-15 May 27 – July 1
6 Thursday Evenings, 6-9pm
6402-12 Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26
6402-16 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & July 6
4 Saturdays, 9-1:30pm
6413-13 May 2, 9, 16 &30
4 Saturdays, 9-1:30pm
6402-13 Mar. 21, 28 & Apr. 18, 25
6402-18 June 27, July 11, 18, 25
$159
$159
Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and testing included in certificate
packages are available to all students for $65 in class.
Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and testing included in certificate
packages are available to all students for $65 in class.
PowerPoint & Presenting
PowerPoint 2010, Level 1
Make slideshows for business, education, and personal
use. This class will cover how to create a slide show from
“scratch” as well as basing a slide show on an existing
presentation by working with text, fonts, bullets, colors,
graphics, and pictures.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
Tuesday & Thursday, 9-noon
6611-10 Feb. 10 & 12
6611-11 Apr. 14 & 16
6611-13 June 9 & 11
2 Saturdays, 9-noon
6611-12 May 2 & 9
$64
Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and
testing included in certificate packages are available to
all students for $65 in class.
PowerPoint 2010, Level 2
Add sound and video to your presentations! This class
also covers integrating other Microsoft Office programs,
removing backgrounds from images; apply animation
effects, Smart Art, interactive elements, and more.
Prerequisite: PowerPoint 2010, Level 1 or the
equivalent
2 Weeks, Tuesday & Thursdays, 9-noon
6614-4 Mar. 3, 5, 10 & 12
6614-6 May 5, 7, 12 & 14
6614-8 June 30, July 2, 7 & 9
3 Saturdays, 9am-1pm
6614-5 Feb. 21, 28 & Mar. 7
6614-7 June 6, 13 & 20
$129
Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and
testing included in certificate packages are available to
all students for $65 in class.
Business Workshops
Customer Service Techniques
Ideal for the professional who needs to use Customer
Service techniques on the job more efficiently. Customer
service is a series of activities designed to enhance the
level of customer satisfaction – that is, the feeling that
a product or service has met the customer expectation.
There is no prerequisite for this class.
4 Mondays, 9-noon
6265-4 March 9 – March 30
6265-5 May 11 – June 8
$124
Lose Your Fear!
Speak & Present for Business!
Learn to use your PowerPoint presentation to persuade,
inspire, and impress! We know you hate speaking in
front of people, yet a good presentation is essential
to many jobs. Learn how to harness the power of
presentation to communicate effectively and make a
great impression! This class has a relaxed atmosphere!
No stress! No tests!
Prerequisite: PowerPoint 2010, Level 1 or the
equivalent
4 Mondays, 9-noon
6625-4 Mar. 30, Apr. 13, 20 & 27
6625-5 June 15, 22, 29 & July 6
4 Tuesday Evenings, 6-9pm
6625-3 Feb. 10, 17, 24 & Mar. 3
6625-6 June 2, 9, 16 & 23
$129
Time Management
Take control of your work day using important time
management techniques for greater productivity and
efficiency, a better professional reputation, less stress,
and increased opportunities to achieve important goals.
4 Mondays, 9-noon
6909-1 Apr. 13 - May 4
6909-2 June 15 - July 6
$124
Enrolling is easy: www.ConejoAdultEd.org or (805) 497-2761
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Computer Skills in Demand
QuickBooks
QuickBooks Complete
Learn how to use QuickBooks on the job and how to set up and keep a company’s
books accurate. Develop real-world job skills working with accounts payable,
accounts receivable, and payroll!
You get all of QuickBooks Part 1 and 2, plus you get twice the class time to develop
and test your skills; reinforce how to apply QuickBooks to real businesses; and
work on projects and take tests for certification. All class materials are included;
nothing else to purchase!
Detailed class information is on our website
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
QuickBooks, Part 1
This is a software class. Students wishing to use QuickBooks on the job are
encouraged to take the QuickBooks Comprehensive certificate course above.
6521-8................................ Feb. 5, 10 & 12.............................. TH/T/TH...................................9-noon
6521-9................................ Mar. 19, 24 & 26 . ......................... TH/T/TH...................................9-noon
6521-11.............................. May 21, 26 & 28............................ TH/T/TH...................................9-noon
Evenings
6521-10.............................. Mar. 30, Apr. 13 & 20 ................... 3 Mondays...............................6-9pm
$129
6 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-noon
6834-6 Feb.3 - Mar. 12
6834-7 Mar. 17 - Apr. 30
6834-9 May 19 - June 25
12 Monday Evenings, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
6834-8 Mar. 23 - June 22
$495
Includes: Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, tests, and 140 day
trial version of QuickBooks. Students pursuing the Office Manager certificate
take this course.
QuickBooks, Part 2
This is a software class. Applied QuickBooks for creating and maintaining a business,
comprehensive video learning library, textbook, tests, and 140 day trial version of
QuickBooks are offered in the QuickBooks Comprehensive certificate course above.
6526-8................................ Feb. 19, 24 & 26............................ TH/T/TH....................................9-noon
6526-9................................ Apr. 2, 14, 16................................. TH/T/TH....................................9-noon
6526-11.............................. June 4, 9 & 11............................... TH/T/TH....................................9-noon
Evenings
6526-10.............................. May 4, 11, & 18 ............................ 3 Mondays................................ 6-9pm
$129
Security & Networks
Learn to support and secure computer networks in 3 classes. These classes are geared toward the industry standard CompTIA exams. Add
Mobility Support for a more robust background. Basic computer skills are all you need to get started!
Class #1
Computer Support Technician
Class #2
Professional Computer Networks
8 Thursdays, 5:30 – 9:00 pm
6224-4 Feb. 19 - April 16
6224-7 May 21 - July 9
8 Meetings, 5:30 – 9:00 pm
6227-1 Feb. 17 - Apr. 14
6227-3 Apr. 21 - May 14
Be a successful computer technician. Dig into equipment that prepares you for the
CompTIA A+ Exam!
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
Daytimes, 8:30-noon
6224-5 Mar. 9 - Apr. 1
Mondays & Wednesdays
6224-6 May 11 - July 6
8 Mondays
Install, configure, and troubleshoot computer networks so your clients can get their
jobs done. Hands on prep for the CompTIA Network + exam.
Prerequisite: Computer Support Technician
4 Weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30-noon
6227-2 Apr. 13 - May 6
$349 (Includes textbook) CompTIA exam not included
$349
No Experience Needed!
Class #3
Network Security
Mobile Support
Deploy, Setup and Repair iPhones, Tablets, and other mobile computing devices.
Hands on prep for the CompTIA Mobility Exam!
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
8 Mondays, 5:30 – 9:00 pm
6207-1 Feb. 23 - April 20
(No class 4/6)
6207-2 June 1 - July 20
$349
(Includes all class materials) CompTIA exam not included
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8 Tuesdays
4 Weeks, Tuesdays & Thursdays
(Includes all class materials) CompTIA exam not included
You ARE the Gatekeeper! You ARE the Keymaster! Protect your people and their
data! Hands on prep for the CompTIA Security + Exam!
Prerequisite: Professional Computer Networks
8 Wednesdays, 8:30-noon
6202-1 May 13 - July 1
8 Tuesdays, 5:30 – 9:00 pm
6202-2 May 19 - July 7
$349 (Includes all class materials) CompTIA exam not included
Enrolling is easy: www.ConejoAdultEd.org or (805) 497-2761
Creative Job Skills
Computer Graphics & Photography
Beginning Computer Graphic Design
Every private company, government department, and nonprofit organization gets their
message out with printed and online images. Learning to create, combine, and alter
images is a big plus on any resume. This course is for anyone who wants to work
as or with a graphic artist—or simply wants to add a valuable skill to their resume.
Skills Courses Include:
• Introduction to Digital Photos & Images
• Photoshop Basics & Beyond
• Illustrator Basics & Beyond
• InDesign Basics & Beyond
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
Lightroom & Photoshop for Photographers
Photoshop and Lightroom are two very different programs that both offer immense
value to photographers—especially when used together! Lightroom has some
great controls and makes quick work of organizing your photo collection. However,
when it comes to seamless photo editing and unique color and tone, nothing beats
Photoshop. Use them both and enjoy your photos more than ever.
Photoshop, Basics & Beyond
4 Thursday eves, 6-9pm
6661-5 Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26
$129
Adobe Lightroom
1 Wednesday, 6-9pm
6691-2 Apr. 15
12 Thursday eves, 5:30 – 9pm
6689-4 February 19 - May 21
No class 4/2, 4/9
$474 (Includes 3 textbooks)
$32
Photoshop, Intermediate
4 Wednesday eves, 6-9pm
6666-4 Apr. 22, 29, May 6 & 13
$129
Websites
Website Creation &
Maintenance
Knowing how to create dynamic, appealing, and user
friendly websites—and maintain them—is an essential
job skill whether you are an administrative assistant or
want to start your own business. Learn the basics of
HTML & CSS; Dreamweaver; additional website creation
software; how to optimize your website for search
engines and get it seen!
Skills Courses Include:
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Dreamweaver • Search Engine Optimization
• Photo Optimization for the Web
• You’ll leave with a website for your portfolio!
PHP & MySQL—Database
Websites
Combining MySQL and PHP—two of the world’s most
popular open source web tools with your data and
imagination creates interactive websites!
Making your website a personal experience for each of
its visitors means it needs to know who is visiting, what
is important to them, and do what they need, while you
get what you need and want too! These are the goals of
using a database driven, server side scripted website.
Prerequisite: Website Creation & Maintenance or
the equivalent
Prerequisite: Understanding of the Windows folder/ 8 Meetings, 5:30 - 9:00 pm
file structure through experience or a Windows class 6916-3 Feb. 11 - Apr. 1
6916-4 Apr. 27 - May 20
8 Tuesdays, 5:30 - 9pm
6837-4 Feb. 17 - Apr. 14
$349
6837-5 May 19 - July 7
$349
(Includes textbooks)
PHP & MySql (6916-3) follows
8 Wednesdays
4 Weeks Monday
& Wednesdays
Word Press For Profit
Build a website. Develop a following. Make Money.
For those who do not want to learn programming—
business owners, professionals, artists—everyone. In no
time—and with no technical knowledge—you can build
your website with a customized look and feel. Change the
functionality of a site and understand what EVERY site
must have. You’ll also learn how to generate traffic to your
website and strategies for making money with your site.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
6 Evenings, 6 - 9pm
6733-2 Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 14 & 21
6 Tuesdays
6733-4 May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11 & 18
6 Thursdays
$179
Payment plans available for some classes! Call Wendy (805) 497-2761 Ext. 1011
No refunds unless class is cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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Computer Classes Business & Technology
Beginners!
Microsoft Saturday Classes
Windows 8/8.1
Frustrated with your new computer? Learn to work
with the new Start screen, tiles, and the Charms bar.
Practice using the Maps, Calendar, People, Mail,
Store, and Pictures apps as well as the new Internet
Explorer app.
2 Fridays, 9-noon
6275-7 Feb. 27 & Mar. 6
6275-8 May 8 & 15
$64
This class will help you manage your files, whether
you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1.
4 Wednesdays, 9-noon
6270-5 Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 15 & 22
6270-6 May 27, June 3, 10 & 17
$124
Stay Connected!
Internet Security –
Do’s and Don’ts
Everyone can learn how to be safe on the Internet from
your computer or smart phone. Learn from industry
expert easy ways to keep you and your family safe while
enjoying the wonders of Cyberspace!
3 Fridays, 9-11am
6304-1 March 13, 20 & 27
$59
$129
$129
3 Saturdays, 9-1pm
6302-9 Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14
6302-15 June 6, 13 & 20 Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and
testing included in certificate packages are available to
all students for $65 in class.
4 Saturdays, 9-1:30pm
6402-13 Mar. 21, 28 & Apr. 18, 25
(no class 4/4 & 4/11)
6402-18 June 27, July 11, 18, 25
$159
Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and
testing included in certificate packages are available to
all students for $65 in class.
Outlook 2010, Level 1
2 Saturdays, 9-noon
6542-7 Mar. 14 & 21
6542-8 May 16 & 30
$64
Online resources, textbook, and testing included in
certificate packages are available to all students for
$55 in class.
PowerPoint 2010, Level 1
2 Saturdays, 9-noon
6611-12 May 2 & 9
Hands-on class! Bring your tablet, phone, or iPad! Store,
share, retrieve, and sync your photos and files to all of
your devices. We’ll also guide you in safe storage for
your photos in the Cloud!
3 Fridays, 9-noon
6952-5 April 17, 24 & May 1
6952-6 May 29, June 5 & 12
$89
Transferring Photos
to Your Computer
Bring your camera, phone, USB cord, manual, and a
flash drive.
1 Friday, 9-noon
6960-5 Feb. 20
6960-6 May 22
$32
Email: Attachments & more
Learn to send and save photos and other email
attachments from and to your computer.
2 Fridays, 9-noon
6833-4 June 19 & 26
3 Saturdays, 9-4pm
6325-12 Mar. 28, Apr. 18 & 25
(no class 4/4 & 4/11)
Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and
testing included in certificate packages are available
to all students for $65 in class.
Excel 2010, Level 2
4 Saturdays, 9-1:30pm
6413-13 May 2, 9, 16 & 30
$159
Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and
testing included in certificate packages are available
to all students for $65 in class.
Outlook 2010, Level 2
2 Saturdays, 9-noon
6546-4 May 2 & 9
$64
There are no additional materials needed for this class.
PowerPoint 2010, Level 2
3 Saturdays, 9am-1pm
6614-5 Feb. 21, 28 & Mar. 7
6614-7 June 6, 13 & 20 $129
$64
Store and Share Online
with Dropbox
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Level 2 Classes
Word 2010, Level 2
Excel 2010, Level I
Windows 7 & 8
File Management
$59
Level 1 Classes
Word 2010, Level 1
Online resources, textbook, and testing included in
certificate packages are available to all students for
$65 in class.
Comprehensive video learning library, textbook, and
testing included in certificate packages are available
to all students for $65 in class.
More class dates and detailed class information is on our website and on pages 22-23 of this catalog.
Access Database Essentials
Anyone who needs to manipulate, analyze or report
on data should learn this tool. In this class you will:
Build tables, import data from multiple different
sources, establish data relationships, and create
intuitive interfaces with forms.
2 Saturdays, 9-2pm
6461-2 Feb. 7 & 21
$89
Book Optional: $40 in class
Only students pursuing certificates are required to
purchase class materials. All class materials are
included in the discounted packages on page 21.
----------Detailed class outlines are on our website: www.
ConejoAdultEd.org
----------Questions? Please join us for an Information
Session (listing on page 21) or call us: 805-4972761 Ext. 1301.
Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate
Once you’ve successfully completed our Level 2 classes for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook you may be
ready for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams!
Exam vouchers are $130 each and come with one retake.
Visit www.certiport.com and click on “Products” for more information on the Microsoft Office Specialist
certification, and then call us for an appointment. Wondering if you are ready? We offer pre-tests for $15
(by appointment—call 805-497-2761 ext. 1301).
Enrolling is easy: www.ConejoAdultEd.org or (805) 497-2761
Business & Technology
Adobe Classes
Creative Computer Classes
Digital Photos & Images: An Introduction for Everyone
NEW!
A clear explanation for everyone new to digital photos and those ready to expand their computer
graphic skills. This hands-on class gives a solid foundation for working with digital images. We’ll
cover pixels and vectors; jpg, png, gif, and other file types; resolution; and explore when it is best to use Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign, and other software for your projects.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
2 Thursday eves, 6-9pm
6835-3 February 19 & 26
$64
This course includes adjusting, editing, and using
techniques to make your photos always look great.
You’ll gain skills in making selections, retouching,
compositing, adding text, and more. Then we’ll get to
work correcting common photo problems and having
some fun with special effects.
6 Wednesday eves, 6-8pm
6943-5 Feb. 18, 25 Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25
6943-6 May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17 & 24
$129
Photoshop Elements,
Combining Images
and other Techniques
$79
Website
Website Coding, Beginning
HTML forms the building blocks of all websites.
CSS simplifies changes and allows your site to look
good on any device. This class has you writing and
understanding source code and website organization
right off the bat. Formatting text, attaching links,
adding graphics, and understanding the operations of
cascading style sheets—you’ll create a website from
code before the course is over.
3 Tuesday eves, 6-9pm
6720-7 Feb. 17, 24 & Mar. 3
6720-8 May 19, 26 & June 2
$99
Textbook is available to all students for $50 in class.
Textbooks included in our certificate courses (see below)
Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements, Basics plus
Essential Techniques or the equivalent
Combine images and create unique photo projects!
You know the basics; now learn how to make difficult
selections quickly and easily and how to harness the
true power of Elements by working with adjustment
layers, clipping masks, and layer masks. Then apply
everything you’ve learned by creating a project from
scratch.
4 Wednesday eves, 6-8pm
6697-2 Apr. 15, 22, 29 & May 6
6697-3 July 1, 8, 15 & 22
Lightroom, Basics
Lightroom is Adobe’s essential software for organizing
and working with your photography! Seamlessly
works with Photoshop--allowing you to experiment
nondestructively without limits! Advanced controls for
tone, contrast, color, and more. It will even organize all
your photos and help you to easily share them.
6691-1..............Feb. 5......................... TH/TH......................... 6-9pm
6691-2..............Apr. 15........................ W................................ 6-9pm
$32
Digital Photos
for Everyone
Photoshop Elements, Basics
PLUS Essential Techniques
Creative
Cloud
Dreamweaver,
Basics & Beyond
Design and create websites by getting to know the most
powerful website creation tool on the market. Even if you
decide to use different software to create your website,
Dreamweaver will teach you to create a professional
looking site.
3 Tuesday eves, 6-9pm
6734-5 Mar. 10, 17 & 24
6734-6 June 9, 16 & 23
$99
Textbook is available to all students for $50 in class.
Textbooks included in our certificate courses (see below)
Prerequisite for above classes: Understanding
of the Windows folder/file structure through
experience or a Windows class
Certificate Courses!
Website Creation & Maintenance
PHP & MySql
Beginning Computer Graphics
These courses include some of the classes listed on this page, but offer more hands-on training, more in-depth
information, more time with your teacher, certificates, books, and portfolio projects. See page 25.
Photoshop, Basics & Beyond
Recommended: Digital Photos & Images (left) or the
equivalent
Photoshop is a professional tool that the home user and
photographer can use with great results. You’ll leave
this class understanding selections, layers, and many
of Photoshop’s specialized tools.
6661-5..............Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26.............TH/TH/TH/TH...... 6-9pm
6661-6..............June 18, 25, July 2 & 9.....TH/TH/TH/TH...... 6-9pm
$129
Textbook is available to all students for $50 in class.
Textbooks included in our certificate courses (see below)
Photoshop, Intermediate
Recommended: Photoshop, Basics & Beyond
Advanced techniques for using Bridge, layers, &
masks; repairing and retouching; creating composites;
producing special effects; and making the most of
Smart Objects.
6666-3..............Feb. 7 & 21.........................S/S.................9am-4pm
6666-4..............Apr. 22, 29, May 6 & 13.....W/W/W/W............ 6-9pm
$129
Textbook is available to all students for $50 in class.
Textbooks included in our certificate courses (see below)
Illustrator, Basics & Beyond
Recommended: Digital Photos & Images (above/left)
or the equivalent
Create and combine simple shapes, text and color to
make professional looking logos and more!
6637-8..............Apr. 16, 23 & 30................ TH/TH/TH............. 6-9pm
$99
Textbook is available to all students for $50 in class.
Textbooks included in our certificate courses (see below)
InDesign, Basics & Beyond
Recommended: Digital Photos & Images (above/left)
or the equivalent
InDesign allows you to create great looking and
organized layouts that are easy to change and modify.
InDesign is the perfect application to use for printed
materials. Get to know and work with this amazing
print tool.
6686-2..............May 7, 14, 21.............. TH/TH/TH................... 6-9pm
$99
Textbook is available to all students for $50 in class.
Textbooks included in certificate courses (see below)
Enrolling is easy: www.ConejoAdultEd.org or (805) 497-2761
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Daytime Administrative Medical Programs
Successful program completion provides eligibility to sit for National Certification in all programs listed below.
(High School Diploma or Equivalent may be required for National Medical Assisting Certification)
All textbooks and scrubs included in program cost
Start Building Your Medical Career Now!
Administrative Medical Assistant 9 Weeks
Become a Nationally Certificated Administrative Medical Assistant. Learn all the skills needed to handle the busy and demanding medical
office in our state-of-the-art Front Office Lab with fully functioning medical office and computers for every student.
Program Includes:
• Computer Training for the Medical Office
• Ethics & Medical Legalities
Na
Certifitional
• Beginning Insurance Billing &Coding
• Phone Techniques & Triage
cation
• Pharmacology Recognition
• Introduction to Electronic Health Records
!
• Computerized Appointment Scheduling
• Simulated Medical Office
• Basic Medical Terminology
• CPR/1st Aid
#6002-3 February 23, 2015-April 30, 2015
Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-1:00pm
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15)
4-week Externship Included!
Medical Insurance Billing & Coding
Room 2
$1,950
9 Weeks
Billing & Coding specialists play key roles in the medical industry. Learn to run the business side of the medical office to ensure medical
facilities provide the best patient care. Through hands-on training, Our National Certificated course in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
will give you the skills needed to start your career. Our course is industry-focused and taught by experts with current real-world experience.
Program Includes:
• Accurate code assignment
• Use of ICD-9,CPT& HCPCS texts
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• Insurance claims& billing
• Charge, payment & adjustment of postings
Certifitional
cation
• Reading EOB’s
• Accounting & business applications
!
• HIPAA laws
• Introduction to ICD-10
#6018-5 February 23, 2015-April 30, 2015
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15)
Electronic Health Records
Mon-Thurs: 1:30pm-4:00pm
NEW!
Room 2
$1,650
9 Weeks
It is now mandatory for all medical offices to convert their paper charts to digital records. Enhance your current
medical training program or upgrade your present medical career with the skills that are in demand in a job market
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that will be facing a major increase in job availability. This NEW course allows the student to learn the features, Cert tional
ificati
on!
function and workflows of medical office management systems, including administration, practice management,
clinical and billing activities using a live electronic medical record system. Upon successful completion of this course,
the student will be eligible to take the National Exam for CEHRS certification. NATIONAL EXAM FEE INCLUDED!
#6029-1 February 23, 2015-April 30, 2015
Monday – Thursday, 4:30-6:00pm
(Prerequisite: Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, see above) Medical Office Administration Program
Room 2
$899
9 Weeks
Medical job opportunities will be best for those who have a variety of medical skills as well as
an understanding of medical terminology, office protocols and knowledge of new computerized
medical business methods. Add Medical Billing & Coding, Electronic Health Records to our C Nationa
ertific l
Administrative Medical Assisting Program for sound administrative training specifically for
ation
!
medical offices. Employment is projected to grow fastest in doctors’ offices and in-home
healthcare agencies and the demands of medical group practice management will grow as these
organizations become larger and more complex.
#6042-1 February 23, 2015-April 30, 2015
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-6:00pm
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15)
Includes all textbooks and a set of scrubs!
4-week Externship Included
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Easy payment plans available. Call Wendy (805) 497-2761 ext. 1011
$4,100
Daytime Clinical Medical Programs
Successful program completion provides eligibility to sit for National Certification.
(High School Diploma or Equivalency may be required for National Certification)
Many of our programs include externships (see below). All textbooks, scrubs, and CPR/1st aid included.
Start Building Your Medical Career Now!
Administrative/Clinical Medical Assistant
18 Weeks
Become a Nationally Certificated Medical Assistant. A Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician with patient care as
well as being responsible for administrative and clerical tasks. The Program includes the complete Administrative Medical Assisting
program (on the previous page) PLUS:
• Vitals, Triage, Point of Care Tests
• Basic Phlebotomy
• Introduction to EKGs
• Injections
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Certifitional
• Patient Prep and Assessment
• Sterilization Techniques & Procedure set-ups
cation
• Basic Medical & Lab Terminology
• Basic Instrument Recognition
!
• Back Office Medical Charting
• Basic Anatomy & Physiology
• CPR/1st Aid
#6006-3 February 23, 2015-July 2, 2015 Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-1:00pm
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
Room 2
4-week Externship Included!
$3,400
EKG Technician
NEW!
9 Weeks
EKG technicians work in physician’s offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities and organizations and can also work for
insurance companies to provide data for health and life insurance policies. The demand for EKG technicians is expected to continue to
grow substantially. Approximately 25% more EKG technician jobs will be available by the year 2018 (Bureau of Labor & Statistics). Program
Includes:
• Detailed Anatomy & Physiology of the heart
• Introduction to components, function, and proper use of the EKG machine
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Certifitional
• Medical disease processes & terminology
cation
• The normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement
!
• Medical ethics & legal aspects of patient contact
• Electrocardiography
• 12-lead placement & other practices
#6387-1 May 4, 2015-July 2, 2015 Mon & Wed: 1:30pm-4:30pm and Tues & Thurs: 1:30-3:00pm
Room 1
$799
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/150
(Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent with Clinical Medical Assisting class)
Advanced Phlebotomy
2 Weeks
Medical Laboratory Assistant
4 Weeks
This California State Approved course is designed to be combined with the Clinical Medical Assisting program. Basic Phlebotomy (included
in the Clinical MA program above) must be successfully completed before acceptance into this class. This 20 hour didactic program is a
requirement for phlebotomy licensing. Upon successful completed of both Basic & Advanced Phlebotomy, the student is eligible to sit for
the NCCT Exam. ($90 test fee, due to NCCT)
#6075-10July 6, 2015-July 16, 2015
Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-1:00pm
Room 8B
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15)
$595
This class is designed to provide Certified Phlebotomy Technicians with the skills necessary to become more marketable for employment
in a hospital or laboratory setting. Students will become proficient in the following:
• Advanced blood collection techniques using butterfly needles and syringes
•Troubleshooting difficult collection sites
• Specimen handling, processing, and storage
• Specimen preparation for outreach laboratories
• Blood smear preparation • Microscope handling
• CLIA-waived testing • Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
• Identifying and eliminating pre-analytical errors
• Chain of Custody Tests
• Ensuring Quality Control & Quality Assurance
#6030-3 July 7, 2015-July 30, 2015
Tuesday & Thursdays 1:30pm-4:30pm
Room WWC
$399
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15)
Clinical Medical Technician
22 Weeks
The Clinical Medical Technician program blends all of the healthcare courses above with sound clinical training specifically for
medical offices. The Administrative and Clinical Medical Assistant program is the foundation to which are
added the other vital medical skills: EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Laboratory
Assisting. Employment is projected to grow the fastest in doctors’ offices and in-home healthcare agencies. Ce National
rtifica
In addition, demand in medical group practice management will grow as these organizations become
tion!
larger and more complex. Opportunities will be best for those who have a background in a variety of
clinical skills as well as an understanding of medical terminology and office protocols.
#6038-1 February 23, 2015-July 30, 2015
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-6:00pm
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15)
Includes all textbooks and a set of scrubs
$4,650
Easy payment plans available. Call Wendy (805) 497-2761 ext. 1011
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Daytime Medical Assistant Program Packages
Save on our discounted packages that will make you even more valuable to any doctor’s office
All packages include CPR/1st Aid, all books and scrubs.
High School Diploma or Equivalent may be required for National Certification exam.
Payment Plans available for all programs! Call Wendy (805)497-2761 ext. 1011.
Administrative Medical Assistant/
Billing & Coding Specialist
Administrative & ClinicalMedical Assistant/
9 weeks Phlebotomy Technician
20 weeks
Includes: Full Administrative Medical Assistant day program (see p. 28) with a
specialization in Billing & Coding (see p. 28). Successful completion provides eligibility
to sit for the NCCT exam in Administrative Medical Assisting and Billing & Coding.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Room 2
Includes: 4-week MA externship! (For eligible students)
#6012-3 February 23, 2015-April 30, 2015
$3,375
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15)
Includes: Full Administrative & Clinical Medical Assistant day program (see p. 29)
with a specialization in Phlebotomy Technician(see p. 34). Successful completion
provides eligibility to sit for the NCCT exam in Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-1:00pm
Room 1 & 2
Includes: 4-week MA externship and 2-week Phlebotomy externship (For
eligible students)
#6014-3 February 23, 2015-July 16, 2015
$3,750
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
Administrative & Clinical Medical Assistant/
Billing and Coding Specialist
18 weeks Administrative & Clinical Medical Assistant/
Be invaluable to a medical office! This package includes the full Administrative & Phlebotomy Technician /Medical
Clinical Medical Assistant day program (see p. 29) with a specialization in Billing and
Lab Assistant
22 weeks
Coding (see p. 28).
Hours: Administrative MA /Billing: Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:00pm 9 wks
Clinical MA: Monday-Thursday, 8:30-1:00pm 9 wks
Includes: 4-week MA externship! (For eligible students)
Successful completion provides eligibility to sit for the NCCT exam in Medical
Assisting and Billing & Coding.
#6016-3 February 23, 2015-July 2, 2015
Rooms 1 & 2
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
$4,650
Includes: Full Administrative & Clinical Medical Assistant day program (see p. 29)
with a specialization in Phlebotomy Technician (see p. 34) and Medical Laboratory
Assistant (see p. 29). Successful completion provides eligibility to sit for the NCCT
exam in Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy.
Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 8:30am-1:00 and Room 1 & 2
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am-1:00pm, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Includes: 4-week MA externship and 2-week Phlebotomy externship! (For
eligible students)
#6010-1 February 23, 2015-July 30, 2015
$3,825
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
Administrative & Clinical Medical Assistant/
Billing and Coding Specialist/
Administrative & Clinical Medical
Phlebotomy Technician I
20 weeks Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician/EKG
This program includes our full daytime Administrative & Clinical Medical Assisting
20 weeks
program (see p. 29) plus our full Phlebotomy Certification (see p. 34) plus Billing and Technician Coding Specialist (see p. 28).
Hours: Administrative & Clinical MA, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-1:00pm
Billing and Coding: Monday-Thursday, 1:30-4:30pm
Includes: 4-week MA externship plus 1-2 week Phlebotomy externship
(For eligible students)
Room 2
#6019-3 February 23, 2015-July 16, 2015
Rooms 1 & 2
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
$4,999
Includes: Full Administrative & Clinical Medical Assistant day program (see p. 29) with
a specialization in Phlebotomy Technician (see p. 34) and EKG Technician (see p. 29)
Successful completion provides eligibility to sit for the NCCT exam in Medical
Assisting and Phlebotomy.
Hours: Monday& Wednesday: 8:30am-4:00pm Room 1 & 2
Tuesday &Thursday, 8:30am-1:00pm
Includes: 4-week MA externship and 2-week Phlebotomy externship! (For
eligible students)
#6013-1 February 23, 2015-July 16, 2015
$4,275
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
Comprehensive Medical Office Management Package 22 Weeks
This intensive package focuses on the preparation of the Medical Assistant for increasing management responsibility within the medical office or clinic. In the comprehensive
Medical Certification Training Package, students will complete all of the classes listed on pages 28 & 29 and be ready for entry level management opportunities.
Program includes:
• Apply management theory to effectively supervise medical office staff • Measure & Record Patient Vital Signs
• Problem solving & medical office management • Assist with examinations & minor surgery
• Employ computer applications to perform business activities
• Administer oral and injectable medications
• Medical billing and insurance payments
• Perform Phlebotomy & Point of Care Testing & CLIA Waived Testing
• Provide patient instruction in health promotion and wellness
• Perform electrocardiography
Students must attend both sessions
#6008-1 Feb. 23 – April 30, 2015
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm
#6008-2 May 2 – July 30, 2015
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
$6,799
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Medical Careers Professional Development
Evening Medical Assistant Programs
Great y
us
for B les!
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Sched
Keep your day job and train at night!
Requirements for all Medical Assisting classes: 18 years or older; proof of immunization
titers and TB test (given within the last 3 months). Both tests can be administered at the
Waverly Wellness Center on campus. Details given on first day of class.
Administrative Medical Assistant
16 weeks
Especially designed for those with a daytime job. You can work during the day
and get your certificate at night! Coursework includes:
• Medical Office Management
• Basic Pharmacology
• Computerized Appointment Scheduling • Medical Terminology
• Beginning Insurance Billing and Coding • Ethics and Legal issues
• Business Communications
• HIPAA and Blood borne pathogens
• Health Information Management
• CPR & 1st Aid
• Safety, Security & Emergencies in the Medical Office
• Finances and Human Resources Management
• Computer training for the Medical Office
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
Dates: 2/24/15-6/18/15
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
Prepares students to sit for the NCCT exam for Administrative Medical Assistant
($90 fee)
$1,100 (includes textbooks and set of scrubs)
Note: MA EXTERNSHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS CLASS
#6001-2
Room 2
Administrative Medical Assistant/Billing and
Coding Specialist
16 weeks
Extra skills get you a better job! This program combines the full Administrative
Medical Assisting program (see above) with Billing and Coding Specialist (see
page 28). Save $$$!!
Hours: Mon/Wed: Billing & Coding, 6:30-9:30pm
Tues/Thurs: Administrative MA, 6:30-9:30pm
Dates: 2/23/15-6/18/15
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
Prepares students to sit for the NCCT exam in Administrative Medical Assisting
and Billing & Coding ($90 fee)
$2,400 (includes textbooks, coding books and set of scrubs)
Note: MA EXTERNSHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS CLASS
#6015-2
Room 2
Administrative Medical Assistant/
Clinical Medical Assistant
16 weeks
Be more marketable! Get your full Medical Assisting certificate (see above)
AND save money!
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00-9:30pm
Room 1 & 2
Dates: 2/24/15-6/18/15
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
Prepares students to sit for the NCCT exam in Medical Assisting ($90 fee)
$2,200 (includes textbooks and set of scrubs)
Note: MA EXTERNSHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS CLASS
#6023-2
Add our new Spanish for the Healthcare Provider Course
to any program for an additional Certificate (see page 33).
Par
t-ti
m
Clinical Medical Assistant
e!
16 weeks
Employers are demanding certifications. Improve your skills and get a better
job! Coursework includes:
• Exam room and procedure set ups
• Patient prep and assessments
• Vitals and EKGs
• Point of care testing; triaging
• Basic Phlebotomy and injections
• Medical and Lab terminology
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Medical legalities
• Includes CPR/First aid certificate classes!
Tuesday and Thursday
Dates: 2/24/15-6/18/15
or
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
#6009-5: 3:00-6:00pm Tuesday and Thursday
Dates: 2/24/15-6/18/15
#6009-6: 6:30-9:30pm
$1,350 (includes textbooks and set of scrubs)
Note: MA EXTERNSHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS CLASS
Room 1
Clinical Medical Assistant/
Phlebotomy Technician
20 weeks
This class combines the Clinical Medical Assisting class (see above) with the
Advanced Phlebotomy class to complete your classroom requirements for full
Phlebotomy certification. Includes Phlebotomy externship.
Tuesday and Thursday Dates: 2/24/15-7/16/15
or
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
#6024-3: 3:00-6:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday
Dates: 2/24/15-7/16/15
#6024-4: 6:30-9:30pm
Prepares students to sit for the NCCT exam in Phlebotomy
$1,800 (includes textbooks and set of scrubs) NCCT exam fee $90
Note: MA EXTERNSHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS CLASS
Room 1
Medical Administrative Asst./Clinical Medical
Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician 20 weeks
Expand your job possibilities! This program combines the Medical Assisting
program (see above) plus the Advanced Phlebotomy class to complete the
classroom requirements for certification. Includes Phlebotomy externship.
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00-9:30pm
Room 1 & 2
Dates: 2/24/15-7/16/15
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
Prepares students to sit for the NCCT exam in Medical Assisting and
Phlebotomy ($90 each exam)
$2,500 (includes textbooks and set of scrubs)
Note: MA EXTERNSHIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS CLASS
#6025-2
Payment plans available! Call Wendy (805) 497-2761 ext. 1011
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Professional Development
Medical Careers
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
These certificate courses will teach you to effectively and efficiently
maintain a patient’s medical records and other health and medical
information and teach you to process medical claims forms correctly,
handle patient invoices, and obtain reimbursement for both patients
and Doctors.
Medical Insurance Billing is a stable and lucrative field within the medical industry.
This is a combination Beginning, Advanced and Computerized Medical Billing class!
This combination of skills makes you an ideal candidate for billing in a Dr.’s office or
a Medical Insurance company. Program provides Certificates of Completion in Billing
and Coding and Medical Terminology & Anatomy and provides eligibility to sit for the
NCCT National Exam in Medical Billing and Coding ($90 fee).
Coursework includes:
• Accurate code assignment
• Use of ICD-9, CPT & HCPCS texts
• Insurance claims & billing
• Charge, Payment & Adjustment of Postings
• Reading EOB’s
• Medical Terminology & Anatomy
• HIPAA laws
• Accounting & business applications
Billing & Coding Specialist - Daytime 9 weeks
Monday – Thursday, 1:30-4:00pm
#6018-5 February 23, 2015-April 30, 2015
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15)
$1,650 (includes textbook & workbook)
CPT and ICD-9 code books included
Room 2
Billing & Coding Specialist - Evening 16 weeks
Monday & Wednesday, 6:30-9:30pm
#6018-4 February 23, 2015-June 17, 2015
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15, 5/25/15)
$1,650 (includes textbook & workbook)
CPT and ICD-9 code books included
Room 2
• Intro to ICD-10
Pharmacy Technician
Work in retail pharmacy, hospital, pharmaceutical company or health
maintenance organization. Coursework includes:
• Transcribing physician’s orders
• Correct medication packaging
• Calculating doses
• Labeling prescriptions
• Preparing IVs
• Drug distribution systems
(Includes CPR/1st Aid certification)
This class provides passing students with a Certificate of Completion for Pharmacy
Technician and prepares students to sit for the PTCB National exam, qualifying
them to become licensed as a Pharmacy Technician ($129 fee). Students can
also become licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of California without
taking the exam by combining this course with an externship in a Pharmacy ($295,
subject to eligibility).
Exam pre-requisites: 18 yrs old; GED or HS Diploma; no felony convictions.
Fast-Track Daytime Program: ONLY 8 Weeks!!
Monday – Thursday, 8:30am-12:30pm
#6020-5 Date: 3/23/15-5/21/15
(no class 4/6/15-4/10/15)
#6020-12 Date: 5/26/15-7/16/15
$999 (Includes text/workbook and set of scrubs)
Room B
Saturday Program: 16 weeks
Saturdays, 8:00am-4:00pm
#6020-6 Date: 4/18/15-8/8/15
(no class 7/4/15)
$999 (Includes text/workbook and set of scrubs)
Room B
Emergency Medical Technician
One of the fastest growing careers today! Our EMT program is taught
by current working paramedics and will prepare you for work with an
ambulance service, in an emergency room or for work in a clinical setting
as well as being a pre-requisite for firefighting or paramedic careers.
Upon successful completion of course and final exam, students will receive
EMT-1 Course Certificate of Completion and will then qualify to take the National
Registry Exam which certifies students as EMT-1 in the State of California for
a period of 2 years.
Coursework includes: 152 hours of medical theory combined with practical
skills and 24 hours of clinical experience including “ride-alongs” with emergency
transport providers in the County of Ventura. The course includes a class in
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS/CPR).
Prerequisites for the EMT program: 18 years old; Livescan (fingerprinting);
no misdemeanor or felony convictions; proof of immunization titers and
TB test (given within the last 3 months). Both tests can be administered
at the Waverly Wellness Center on campus. Details given in first class.
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18 weeks
EMT SPECIAL!
2 DIFFERENT SESSIONS!
#6031-1 Tuesday & Thursdays
9:00am-1:00pm
2/10/15-6/13/15
OR
#6031-2 Tuesday & Thursdays
5:30pm-9:30pm
2/10/15-6/13/15
Mandatory BLS/CPR class on Saturday 2/7/15, 9:00am2:00pm
$950 (includes text & workbook)
EMT Refresher Course
Three 8-hour classes Saturdays 8:00am-4:00pm #6039-6
3/7/15, 3/14/15, 3/21/15
$299
Room D
Payment plans available for most programs! Call Wendy 805-497-2761 ext. 1011 or email [email protected]
Medical Careers in Demand
As the baby boomers age, the demand for physical therapy aides and
caregivers is increasing dramatically. There is a projected 70% increase
in the job market over the next 10 years for these specialties.
Physical Therapy Aide
10 weeks
Physical Therapy Aides may be employed in nursing homes, hospitals, sports rehabilitation centers and some orthopedic clinics. Upon successful completion
of this program, you will be prepared to compete for a PTA position in this growing healthcare field.
Coursework includes:
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Measuring vital signs
• Medical terminology/abbreviations
• Physical therapy modalities
• Range of motion exercises
• Effective communication
• Common anatomical injuries
• Ambulation and Gait training
• Ethical and legal issues
Includes BLS for the Healthcare Provider and First Aid Certification
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
#6070-2 1/27/15-4/2/15
Room B
#6070-3 4/14/15-6/18/15 Room B
$799
$295
#6074 Physical Therapy Aide Externship (subject to eligibility)
Certified Caregiver 7 weeks
Caring for our aging population is both rewarding and in high demand. Certified Caregivers help those who are elderly, disabled, chronically ill or cognitively
impaired. Jobs can be in assisted living communities, nursing homes or private residences. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be trained,
certified and educated on the demands, expectations and responsibilities of being a caregiver.
Coursework includes:
• HIPAA training
• Effective communication skills
• Elder abuse and neglect
• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Fall prevention
• Body mechanics and safety
• Assisting with medications
• Aiding with wheelchairs, walkers crutches and canes
• Observation, reporting and documentation
• Activities of daily living
Includes BLS for the Healthcare Provider and First Aid Certification
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
#6090-3 2/9/15-4/1/15
Room B
(no class 2/16/15)
#6090-4 4/13/15-6/1/15 Room B
$399 (includes textbooks and scrubs)
Spanish for the Healthcare Provider
8 weeks
Don’t let language and cultural barriers interfere with your ability to provide high quality care! Learn the basic tools you need to bridge the communication
gap between you and your patients. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to utilize practical language skills in the clinical setting and
make yourself more marketable!
Coursework Includes:
• Medical terminology in Spanish
• Greeting patients and their families
• Discuss appointments
• Help patients with paperwork
• Prepare patients for discharge
• Inform and instruct about basic procedures • Handle telephone calls
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
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Room B
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$299 (includes all class materials)
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Add to any of our medical programs for $199 (discount $100)
No refunds for any Medical classes unless cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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Professional Development
Medical Careers
Medical Career Certificate Programs
Phlebotomy Technician I
11 weeks
To get your full Phlebotomy Certification you must pass both the Basic and Advanced portions of the program, complete a Phlebotomy
Externship and pass the National exam. Requirements for Phlebotomy certification: 18 years old; High school diploma or equivalent; BLS
CPR; proof of immunization titers and TB test (given within the last 3 months). Both tests can be administered at the Waverly Wellness Center
on campus. Details given on first day of class.
Basic Phlebotomy
6 weeks
Evenings
This is the first step towards your full National Phlebotomy Certification and
provides the 20 hours of beginning didactic classroom instruction required
by the State of California Health Service.
Coursework includes:
Ask about
• Circulatory system • OSHA regulations
our Phlebotomy/
• finger puncture techniques
MA Combo
• Venipuncture with vacutainer Packages!
• Making blood slides
• handling and collecting common lab specimens
Advanced Phlebotomy
5 weeks
Evenings
This class has been approved by the State of California Health Service to
provide the minimum 20 hours of Advanced didactic classroom instruction
required for Phlebotomy Certification. Upon successful completion of the
Basic class, Advanced class and Externship, students may be eligible to
sit for the NCCT Exam to receive their National Certification ($90 test fee).
#6075-11........ 5 Mondays.................3/30/15-5/4/15.................. 4:30-9:30pm
(No classes 4/6/15)
#6075-9.......... 5 Mondays.................6/29/15-7/27/15................ 4:30-9:30pm
#6071-8.......... 6 Mondays............... 2/9/15-3/23/15...........................4:30-9:30pm
(No classes 2/16/15)
#6071-9.......... 6 Mondays............... 5/11/15-6/22/15.........................4:30-9:30pm
NCCT exam $90. Exam by appointment only.
$100 Externship (Required: may vary from 40-80 hours per week)
$595 (Includes textbooks and a set of scrubs)
$595 (Includes BLS & 1st Aid certification)
Room 1
Room 1
No payment plans available for phlebotomy
No refunds. Attendance to all classes is mandatory.
Save $$ - Ask about our Phlebotomy/MA combo packages!
Medical Workshops
Test Prep Workshops
Medical Skills Workshop
Phlebotomy NCCT exam: Students must have
successfully completed a Basic & Advanced Phlebotomy
courses.
Session 1: #6080-4: TBD
Session 2: #6080-7: TBD
For dates please email [email protected]
Prerequisites: For those not currently enrolled in a
class at CVAE, proof of successful completion of Basic
Phlebotomy is required.
These workshops will review theory and provide
students with numerous sample questions, worksheets
and mock tests in order to enhance their knowledge and
prepare to pass the following National exams:
Medical Front Office or Front/Back Office NCCT
exam: Students must have successfully completed a
Front or Front/Back Office Medical Assisting course.
Session 1: #6040-3: 2/23/15
Session 2: #6040-4: 5/4/15
Mondays, 1:30-4:30pm
Cost: $99 per workshop
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Room 1
For Lab Assistants, ER Technicians, Phlebotomists,
Medical Assistants, Clinical Partners or any other
medical personnel interested in brushing-up and
enhancing their clinical skills.
All students must wear scrubs.
• EKG’s, Injections
• Butterfly & Syringe Techniques
• Point of Care Tests, Fast Tracking
• Phlebotomy
Fridays, 1:30-3:30pm
#6050-3: 2/27/15
#6050-4: 4/24/15
Cost: $49 (includes all supplies)
Room 1
Phlebotomy Skills Workshops
This class is a great opportunity for you to brush up on
your Phlebotomy skills! For all eligible students who
are currently enrolled in any of our Basic Phlebotomy
classes OR anyone who has already completed a Basic
Phlebotomy class. Limited enrollment.
Prerequisites: For those not currently enrolled in a
class at CVAE, proof of successful completion of Basic
Phlebotomy is required.
All students must wear scrubs.
Fridays, 2:00-4:00pm
#6076-9................. 2/6/15
#6076-10............... 2/20/15
#6076-11............... 3/6/15
#6076-12............... 3/20/15
#6076-17............... 4/3/15
#6076-13............... 4/17/15
#6076-14............... 5/1/15
#6076-15............... 5/15/15
#6076-16............... 5/29/15
Cost: $25 per 2 hour session
Save money...add skills...see our Combination Program Packages on pages 29 & 31
Room WWC
Save a Life Today...
American Heart Association CPR & First Aid Classes
Save a life!!! Whether in your personal or professional life, be prepared to act in an emergency.
Heartsaver CPR
Heartsaver First Aid
The basic CPR course provides employee training for:
• Individuals needing credentialed training for job or regulatory requirements
• Designated first responders; Select departments or an entire workplace
This course is designed to meet OSHA regulations and teaches basic first
aid skills. The course provides employee training for:
• Individuals needing credentialed training for job or regulatory requirements
• Designated first responders; Select departments or an entire workplace
Saturdays, 1:00-3:30pm
Saturdays, 9:00am-12:30pm
#902-8: 2/21/15
#902-5: 5/30/15
#902-7: 3/21/15
#902-10: 4/25/15
#902-9: 6/20/15
#901-9: 2/21/15 #901-16: 3/21/15 #901-17: 4/25/15 #901-18: 5/30/15 #901-19: 6/20/15
Saturdays, 1:30-4:00pm
$70 (includes textbook); $10 card fee due to instructor in class
Room D
#901-20: 3/7/15 #901-21: 5/9/15
Wednesdays, 1:30-4:00pm
#901-12: 2/18/15 #901-22: 3/11/15 #901-23: 4/1/15 #901-24: 5/20/15 #901-25: 6/17/15
Room D
$65 (includes textbook) $10 card fee due to instructor in class
Pediatric First Aid/CPR
BLS Healthcare Provider CPR
The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Classroom Course
teaches healthcare professionals how to recognize several life-threatening
emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking.
People who may need this course:
• EMS Personnel • Physicians Assistants • Doctors • Dentists
• Nurses • Medical Assistants • Those renewing their BLS Certificate
Saturdays, 9:00am-1:00pm
#903-20: 3/7/15
#903-21: 4/18/15
#903-22: 5/9/15
#903-23: 6/6/15
Wednesdays, 1:30-5:30pm
#903-14: 2/25/15
#903-24: 3/4/15
#903-25: 4/29/15
#903-26: 5/6/15
#903-27: 6/3/15
This course is designed to meet the regulatory and credentialed training
requirements for child care workers in all 50 states.
This course teaches basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills for children
People who may need this course include:
• Child care workers • Camp counselors • Teachers
• Youth Group Leaders • Foster care workers
• Coaches • Others responsible for children
Saturdays, 9:00am-2:00pm
#904-2: 1/31/15
#904-3: 3/14/15
#904-4: 5/2/15
$80 (includes textbook) $10 card fee due to instructor in class
Room D
$80 (includes textbook) $10 card fee due to instructor in class
Room D
Family & Friends CPR
Family & Friends CPR is for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a
course completion card in CPR for their job. This course is ideal for schools,
students, new parents, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in
learning how to save a life.
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
#907-6: 2/11/15
#907-11: 5/6/15 #907-9: 3/4/15 #907-12: 6/3/15
#907-10: 4/29/15
$25 (includes all class materials)
Room D
Online BLS, CPR & First Aid Classes
You can complete coursework for Heartsaver CPR, First Aid or BLS at home and at your own pace! Simply register on the American Heart Association
website online at: onlineaha.org. This online class satisfies all requirements that the full classroom sessions do and is available for first time or renewals.
...The Life you save may be your own!
Know Your Numbers
What you don’t know CAN hurt you!
Know Your Numbers and make a start towards a healthier lifestyle:
Total Cholesterol
Pulse & Respiration
Body Mass Index
Blood Pressure
Height/Weight
Pulse Oxygen
Triglycerides Total Glucose Iron
LDL
HDL
Completely confidential...
only you know your results!
With just a gentle fingerstick and a few hours fasting you will have your results immediately!
Just visit our friendly Wellness Center on the Adult School campus
Call for an appointment (805) 373-0511 Or Book Online – www.waverlywellnesscenter.com
No refunds unless class cancelled by Conejo Valley Adult School
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$
35
Conejo Valley Adult School Parenting Education Program
Parenting Program & Preschool
at Horizon Hills
2014-2015 School Year is September 8, 2014-June 5, 2015
Childbirth Preparation & Breastfeeding
Brenda Hunter, Saturdays, 9-11am
Parent & Infant
0-6 months Brenda Hunter T, W
6-12 months Kathy Belleville T, W, TH
Parent & Toddler
Enrichment classes
see website for details
Positive Discipline
Preventing Power Struggles
Sewing Classes
for Parents and Children
Community Garden Classes
Evening Parenting Classes
One-on-one consultation
Parent Workshops & Discussions
12-18 months Bonnie Vandenberg
M, T, W,TH,F, Sat
18-30 months Debbie Owens M,T,W,TH,F
Classes meet once per week, 9am-12pm
Parent & Two Year Old
Kandy Ono M,T,W,TH,F or
Dana Joubert W or Danielle Senffner TH
Classes meet once per week, 9am-12pm
Two Day Twos
Dana Joubert MF, TTH or Danielle Senffner MW
Classes meet twice per week, 9am-12pm
Multiage (3-4 year olds)
Classes meet 2, 3, or 5 days a week, 9am-12pm
Rm 16: Kelly Cummings, Jen Mundy
Room 17: Gay Wilde
Portable: Cheri LaGrotta
Team Room 6,7: Jennifer Anderson, Sandy
McGlynn, Jill Smalling, Kathy Stelmar
Extended Day/Picnic Pals (12pm - 2pm)
Classes are parent participation (about 1x per week)
On-site kiln for hands-on ceramics
• Developmentally Appropriate
• Character Development
• Parent Support Group
• Natural Environment
• Outdoor Classroom
• Conflict Resolution
• Sibling Interaction
• Positive Discipline
• Capable Children
• Emergent Play
• Self-Reliance
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Saturdays Together
Bonnie Vandenberg Saturday 9-12
A weekend class for parents or grandparents
of children ages 1 to 3. Great for people who
are busy during the week and still want the
participation experience.
www.ConejoAdultEd.org
Visit our website for schedule and fees.
Registration on-going until classes are filled.
Horizon Hills:
A place where
both parents
and children
learn through
PLAY
A Parent Participation
Preschool & Parent
Center
Registration by phone
or in person.
Parents are encouraged
to visit and observe
classes.
Enrollment on-going
Call now!
(805) 492-8837
Horizon Hills Campus
33 Greta Street,
Thousand Oaks, CA
91360
Adult Basic Education
English as a Second Language
Class dates: January 21-May 28. Registration must be in person.
Registration
There is no online registration for ESL classes.
Registration Dates:
January 12-15, 2015
Times:
9:00-11:00am and 5:00-7:30pm, Room 6
Classes will be held January 21-May 28, 2015
NO REFUNDS. No Credit Cards.
Inscripcion
No hay inscripción electrónica para clases de ESL.
Inscripciones: 12-15 Enero, 2015
Horario: 9:00 a 11:00am y de 5:00 a 7:30pm en salón seis.
Las clases serán del 21 de Enero al 28 de Mayo.
NO HAY DEVOLUCIÓN DE DINERO.
No aceptamos tarjetas de crÉdito.
High School Equivalency
(HSE) Prep Classes
Registration fee: $40 per class
Math class is free with paid registration in any
other class listed on this page.
HiSET test. GED test. By passing either test,
you earn a High School Equivalency (HSE)
Certificate. We offer Prep Classes for high
school equivalency.
ESL CLASSES
This program is a sequential series of classes focusing on English conversation, pronunciation,
listening, reading, writing, grammar, American culture and basic civics.
Entering students are given a placement examination before being assigned to a class.
Morning Classes: 9:00am-12:15pm
Evening Classes: 6:00-9:15pm
Beginning Literacy..............M/W
Beginning Low....................M/W
Beginning High...................T/Th
Intermediate Low................T/Th
Intermediate High...............T/Th
Advanced...........................T/Th
All classes include Reading, Writing,
Listening and Speaking.
Registration Fee: $60
Literacy
The literacy center provides one-on–one
tutoring for adults who need help in basic
literary skills. One program is designed to
meet the needs of English-as-a-secondlanguage (ESL) students in reading
comprehension, writing, spelling or math
skills. A Second program is designed
to help English speakers with language
processing difficulties, who read and spell
below expected level. Tutoring is offered
by trained volunteers for two hours per
week, days or evenings in the Literacy
Center. For information call (805) 497-2761
ext. 1105.
Registration fee: $60
(includes books)
Volunteer Opportunity!
LITERACY TUTORING
Learn how to help adults improve reading,
writing, speaking and math skills. The
Basic Workshop prepares you to tutor
an ESL adult for 1 two-hour session per
week, days or evenings on our campus.
For information call the Literacy Center
(805) 497-2761 ext. 1105.
Saturday, February 21
9:00am-1:00pm
www.literacycenterofconejovalley.org
Additional classes will be offered in:
Conversation.................T.......... 12:30-2:00pm
Grammar.......................T.......... 12:30-2:00pm
English vocabulary
and Idioms................W......... 12:30-2:00pm
Pronunciation................Th........ 12:30-2:00pm
Registration Fee: $35
TOEFL Test Preparation
This is for students preparing to
take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language to enter an American
college. It is open to students in
Intermediate High or above.
Monday, Wednesday
9:00am-12noon
Registration fee: $60
Register in Room 6
Citizenship
This course covers an overview
of United States history and the
structure of Federal, State, County
and City government. It includes the
responsibilities of citizens living under a
democratic form of government. It also
addresses the procedure for applying
for naturalization and provides test
taking practice in preparation for the
INS approved Basic Skills Citizenship
Examination. Intermediate English
required.
Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm
Registration fee: $40
These Prep Classes are offered:
HSE Reading: Mondays, 9:00am-12:15pm
or 6:00-9:15pm
HSE Writing: Tuesdays, 9:00am-12:15pm or
6:00-9:15pm
HSE Social Studies: Thursdays, 9:00am12:15pm
HSE Science: Thursdays, 6:00-9:15pm
Pre-HSE Math*: Mon/Wed, 6:00-7:30pm
Includes: add, subtract, multiply, divide with whole
numbers, fractions, decimals; percents; more.
HSE Math*: Mon/Wed, 6:00-7:30pm
Concepts and procedures covered on the HSE test
Pre-Algebra*: Mon/Wed, 6:00-7:30pm
Includes: Integers, expressions, variables, equations,
inequalities, proportions, more
*A placement test will be given to help determine the
appropriate math level. For additional information,
contact counselor Sam Kane: 818-203-0826 or SamK@
ConejoAdultEd.org
Functional Writing
This course is designed to review and
define basic writing skills including sentence
structure, punctuation, basic grammar and
paragraph formulation.
Wed: 9:00am-12:00pm
Wed: 6:00-9:00pm
Registration fee: $40
Burlington English
ESL Instruction
This class combines face to face instruction
with access to online interactive activities
that include reading, writing, speaking and
listening from Burlington English.
Beg. High......... T & Th..... 9:00am-12:15pm
Beg. High......... M & W..... 6:00-9:15pm
Int. Low............ M & W..... 9:00am-12:15pm
Int. Low/High... T & Th..... 6:00-9:15pm
Room: 4B, computer lab Registration fee: $60
Visit www.ConejoAdultEd.org for a list of classes, dates and times, or call (805) 497-2761 ext. 1101.
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Bridge Program
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Conejo Valley Adult Education, part of the Conejo Valley Unified School District,
offers a Bridge Program to provide adults with a smooth transition to Community
College or Vocational Certification. Classes are intended for adults who seek review
and support in academic subjects (Reading Writing, Math) before beginning a new
course of study in a Community College or other institution of higher education.
We offer personalized attention, small class sizes, and a highly skilled staff that will
help bring out the best in each student. Don’t put your dreams on hold! Get ready
to take that next step!
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Bridge Critical Reading and Writing
$100
A preparation for college reading and writing assignments.
Includes:
• Writing paragraphs and short essays • Reviewing basic grammar,
• Sentence structure and punctuation
• Critical thinking for college level papers
• Academic reading & text comprehension
• Vocabulary development, Study skills, goal setting, & time management.
Students will also learn how to write a research paper using online databases, how to
evaluate internet resources for validity and how to cite sources correctly both in-test
and as a list of references or bibliography. Reading materials are from college texts.
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 9:30am-12:00pm, January 22-May 29
Bridge: Pre-Algebra*
$40**
A preparation for Basic Algebra.
Includes:
• Exploring integers
• Simplifying expressions
• Exploring factors and fractions
• Functions and graphing
• Ratio, proportion, percent
• Simple statistics & probability
Monday/Wednesday, 6:00-7:30pm, January 21-May 27
*Qualification by placement test.
**Math class is free with paid registration in any class listed on page 37.
For more information call (805) 497-2761 ext 1101
Registration (in person): Conejo Valley Adult School, Room 6, January 12-15, 2015, 9:00-11:00am and 5:00-7:30pm
Take and pass the HiSET® or GED® Test.
Earn your High School Equivalency Certificate.
Does Conejo Valley Adult
School offer...
Prep Classes?
(please see page 37)
Yes
No
Testing?
Yes
Yes
HiSET test
How to Register...
The HiSET, which is computer-based, is administered in our Test Center, located on
our campus. Registration is a two-step process:
1)Establish an account: Go to hiset.ets.org; click the blue “For Test Takers” button
on the left; click the blue “Sign In / Create Account” button on right; click the purple
“Create an Account” button; and follow the onscreen directions. Print the HiSET
demographic information page, which shows your HiSET ID#. Or else, you can just
write the.ID# on a piece of paper. This ID# is assigned at the time you create your
account.
2) Come in person to the Conejo Valley Adult School main office during normal business
hours to register for.the HiSET, bringing the following items:. A government-issued
identification; the printout of the demographic page with your HiSET.ID#, or just the
handwritten ID#; test fee.
GED test
The GED is administered only on computer, in our Test Center, located on our
campus. To register to take the GED: Go to www.GED.com and establish a free
MyGED(™) account, and follow the onscreen directions. (We do not do GED
registration at our school office.)
As part of the registration process, you will be informed of dates/times that our Conejo
Valley Adult School’s GED Test Center is open, and be given a choice of when to
take your test. The website will state the cost to take the test, acceptable payment
methods, identification requirements, and other information.
Alternatively, you may register to take the GED by calling 1-877-EXAM-GED (please
do not call the school for registration).
For HiSET test fees & other info, check our school website, www.ConejoAdultEd.org
From the home page, click the HiSET Testing button, then click HiSET Official Test Center.
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www.ConejoAdultEd.org (805) 497-2761
Learning Center Academics
High School Diploma
Our Learning Center offers independent-study-like courses for
students needing credits toward an Adult High School Diploma,
or for Concurrent High School students needing credits toward
their home-school High School Diploma. The courses offered are
at Standard level and meet the California State Standards. Upon
successful completion, the student will receive five credits per class,
unless otherwise noted. Each student meets with a credentialed teacher
periodically in the Learning Center, by appointment. Some courses are
available using the online APEX system. A prerequisite for pursuing the
Adult High School Diploma via the Learning Center is that the student is
within a small number of credits of earning the diploma.
An alternative to an Adult High School Diploma is earning a High School Equivalency (HSE) Certificate by passing
the GED, HiSET or an equivalent test. We offer formal HiSET Prep Classes mornings and evenings. A student
should make an appointment with counselor Mr. Kane at 805-497-2761, Ext. 1010 to discuss the program and
options best tailored to his or her needs.
Concurrent High School Students
More info: Conejo Adult School.org Click High School and
Beyond.
A student must be enrolled in a Conejo Valley
Unified School District high school in order to enroll
concurrently in our school’s Learning Center courses;
the student must be referred by the high school’s
counselor.
A completed Conejo Valley Adult School
Concurrent Student Registration Form must
be signed by student, parent, and counselor. The
student and parent should deliver the completed form
to the Adult School during normal business hours,
and register for the class(es) assigned by the high
school counselor. A $40 materials fee is charged per
course. An Adult School teacher will then contact
the student to arrange for a mutually convenient
individual orientation appointment.
The teacher will meet with the student for up to 1
hour per week, explaining subject matter, answering
questions, administering tests and assigning
further work. The student may work at home or
at the Learning Center. A time limit will be set for
completion of the course.
Dates: Ongoing through May 29, 2015
Days: Monday through Thursday
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Learning Center
Cost: $40* materials fee per course
*Plus $60 refundable book deposit for Adult Diploma
student
Adult High School Diploma Students
More at: ConejoAdultSchool.org & click High School &
Beyond
An adult student aspiring to earn a Adult High
School Diploma, must make an appointment with our
counselor to have high school transcripts evaluated,
before registering for classes. The student should
be within approximately 20 credits of having met all
requirements; see below. For a counseling appointment,
call: 805-497-2761, Ext. 1010.
These requirements must all be met:
1. Earn 180 credits (at least three classes to be then at adult school);
2. Take subject-specific courses (listed below); &
3. Pass both parts—English/Language Arts & Math—of
the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). A
student may retake sections until he/she passes.
CREDITS REQUIRED
Subject
Credits
English
40
U.S. History
10
World History
10
American Government
5
Economics
5
Mathematics (incl. 10 credits Algebra) 30
Life Science
10
Physical Science
10
Fine Arts/CTE/Foreign Language
10
Electives
50
Course descriptions on our website: ConejoAdultSchool.org
> High School & Beyond > Course Descriptions
Conejo Adult School.org Click High School and Beyond
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Conejo Valley Adult Education
CVAE is a Division of the Conejo Valley Unified School District
Mission Statement
Conejo Valley Adult Education is dedicated to providing adults with opportunities to improve and enrich their lives, including
skills to transition successfully into the workforce, college or vocational programs, and to attain personal goals.
Spring 2015
The Conejo Valley Adult School will be closed:
Martin Luther King Day...........................................Monday, January 19
President’s Weekend.......... Friday, February 13-Monday, February 16
Spring Break.........................................Monday, April 6-Friday, April 10
Memorial Day................................................................. Monday, May 25
To Register
Refund Policy
1. Phone: Register anytime. Call the Adult School at 805-497-2761.
(unless otherwise noted in class description)
2. Online: Register anytime online for Medical, Computer, Community Service
NO REFUNDS will be made to a student
who withdraws voluntarily from a class in
which he/she has enrolled.
You may use your VISA or MASTERCARD to register by phone. Please have
your credit or debit Visa or MasterCard and course information ready.
and SAT prep classes. Go to www.ConejoAdultEd.org; click in the upper left on
the registration button and follow the onscreen directions. You may use your
credit or debit Visa or MasterCard.
REFUNDS will be made only for classes
canceled by the Adult School.
3. In Person: You can register on campus at the main office. You may
BOOK REFUNDS There are NO refunds on books.
use your credit or debit VISA or MASTERCARD,
personal check or cash.
Registration Fees & Costs
• All registration, book, and lab fees must be paid at time of enrollment.
• A registration fee is required for all classes.
Counselors are available by appointment.
Call CVAE at 805-497-2761.
Directions
Main Campus:
1025 Old Farm Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Horizon Hills Campus:
33 Greta St., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Call for directions (805) 492-8837.
Conejo Valley Adult School
is a smoke-free campus.
Compliance
From the 101 Freeway:
Take the 101 Freeway to the 23 Freeway North. Exit
at the first exit - Janss Road - and turn left. Proceed
a quarter of a mile to Montgomery Road. At the traffic
light turn right. Proceed slowly through residential area.
Come to a four-way stop at Old Farm Road and turn
right. The campus is straight ahead.
The Conejo Valley Unified School District complies with the rules
and regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The
District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Questions
or complaints regarding the existence and location of services,
activities, and facilities should be addressed to:
Janet Cosaro, Associate Director, Pupil Services
Section 504 Coordinator CVUSD
1400 E.Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 497-9511
Administration
Superintendent: Dr. Jeff Baarstad
Principal: Mike Sanders
Counselor/Administrative Coordinator: Sam Kane
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Counseling Services
Notice of
non-discrimination
From the 118 Freeway:
Take the 23 Freeway South. Exit at Janss Road and turn
right. Proceed a quarter of a mile to Montgomery Road.
At the traffic light turn right. Proceed slowly through
residential area. Come to a four-way stop at Old Farm
Road and turn right. The campus is straight ahead.
Workforce Development
Vocational training funded by the Ventura County Workforce
Development Board. Participants must meet eligibility criteria.
All programs conducted by the Conejo Valley Adult School
For more information, call (805) 497-2761 ext. 1024.
are made available to all qualified persons without regard to
sex, sexual orientation, gender ethnic group identification,
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race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or Offered in agreement with the Public Social Services Agency
physical disability.
of Ventura County: courses include basic remediation
in reading, writing, math, vocabulary and reading
The Conejo Valley Adult School prohibits sexual harassment comprehension. Other programs: high school diploma, GED,
as a form of sexual discrimination.
English as a second language, and vocational training. Call
Wendy Summerfield (805) 497-2761 ext. 1024.
Board of Education
Peggy Buckles
Dr. Betsy Connolly
Mike Dunn
Pat Phelps
John Anderson
WASC
Conejo Valley Adult School is accredited by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC). WASC is the accrediting body for
schools and colleges in the Western United
States and territories.
1025 Old Farm Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 • (805) 497-2761
SAT® & ACT®
SAT® Prep Workshop
The two-day SAT Prep Workshop is designed to
prepare students for success on the SAT college
entrance examination. The SAT consists of three
sections: Critical Reading, Math and Writing. The
workshop, conducted by District teachers, will include
specific techniques and strategies for the math, critical
reading and writing sections. Princeton Review’s book
Cracking the SAT will be issued to students and used
in the course.
Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8:00am-3:00pm
and Saturday, April 25, 2015, 8:00am-noon
Conejo Valley Adult School Auditorium.
Fee: $150
Course: #1800-2
SAT Intensive Writing Prep
Designed to prepare students specifically
for the SAT Writing section, which consists
of a student-produced essay. An added
benefit is that skills learned in the workshop
are applicable to essay writing for college
applications. See website for details.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
8:00am-noon
Fee: $75
Course: #1810-2
If
ACT® Math Prep
The ACT Math Prep Workshop is designed to
prepare students for success on the ACT college
entrance examination. The college-readiness
ACT assessment consists of four multiple-choice
sections—Math, English, Reading and Science—
and an optional Writing test. The workshop will
provide students specific techniques, practice and
strategies for the ACT Math section. An ACT math
workbook will be provided and used.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
8:00am-3:00pm
Fee: $100
Course: #1900-2
To register for the SAT Prep or ACT Prep Workshops:
paying by Visa or MasterCard, you may register online: Go to www.ConejoAdultSchool.org and
click High School &Beyond, then click SAT Prep Workshops or click ACT Prep Workshop; click
the Registration link & follow the onscreen directions. Or, register by phone: 805-497-2761.
We administer the CBEST, CSET, CTEL and RICA
If you need to take the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) or the
California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) as part of requirements
for obtaining a teaching credential, you can take the computerized form of
the test at Conejo Valley Adult School. The CBEST is designed to test basic
reading, mathematics and writing skills. The CSET is for prospective teachers
who must meet specific requirements for certification by taking examinations.
We also administer the CTEL, RICA, NES and other examinations. For
additional information, start with our website, ConejoAdultSchool.org, and
click the testing link, which will take you to the State credentialing website.
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Unified School District
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Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
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