PARENTING Fall 2008 Successful High School Admissions (KTD) Intro to Foster and Adaptive Parenting (IVC) How to Help Your Child Be Successful in Independent High School Admissions Learn how to find the best high school for your child and hear some tips on getting admitted from a former high school admission director. This seminar is for parents of 7th and 8th graders who are considering non-public high schools with small class sizes and special programs. The seminar will help parents learn what to look for in a high school, how to determine the best match for a particular child, how to interpret standardized test scores, how to write a letter of recommendation for their own child. Seminar leader, Marjorie Donalds, M.A., is an educational consultant specializing in high school admissions. A former admission director for an independent high school for 11 years, and an educational consultant for the past eight years, Marjorie has a thorough understanding of both sides of the admission process. Saturday, 10am-12noon Oct. 4 Kentfield Campus, Harlan Center 173 Fee $30 Course #85112 Return to top FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM Patty Cala, Program Director This program deals with all aspects of becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Special programs are designed for grandparents and other relatives caring for children. On-going seminars and support groups are offered to help in the day-to-day caring for these children. Professionals, foster parents and guest speakers address topics identified by the Foster and Kinship Care Education Advisory Board. Call Patty Cala at 457-8811, ext. 8239, for further information. These courses are funded by a grant from the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. Intro. to Foster and Adoptive Parenting Especially for those new to foster and adoptive parenting, or those beginning the process. Couples and single parents will learn about the court process, behavioral issues and emotional stresses for foster children and their new family; how to work with the agencies involved; the parent's role in the child's life; and the different ages and problems of the children. Offered in Spanish and English. For information, call Patty Cala at 415.457.8811, ext. 8239. Return to top

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