parent education - childrenscabinet.org · parenting support classes and workshops help families...

Parent Education Parenting support classes and workshops help families

build & maintain strong, healthy relationships as well as promote a better future for your child.

The Children’s Cabinet offers these classes at no cost.

Beginning on April 1, 2018, The Children's Cabinet will move to an online registration system for all

Parenting Education workshops.

Caregivers will be able to do the following online:

• Pre-register for any upcoming workshop 24/7• Be placed onto a waiting list for a workshop that is full• Receive email reminders and updates• Track real-time seating availability• Cancel a workshop at any time

Please note:

Phone-in registrations are still optional for participants. If you needassistance with online registration, we can support you.

Classroom space is limited; if you cannot attend, please cancel yourregistration online or by phone ASAP.

Please check online for space availability or call. Walk-in participantswill only be allowed to enter the classroom if space allows.

Please refer to the Class Guidelines and Important Informationsheet for more details.

Keeping Children Safe and Families Together ǀ www.childrenscabinet.org

http://nvparentingedu.eventbrite.com

PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK

Parent Education Opportunities

Parenting support classes and workshops help families build and maintain healthy relationships, as well as promote a better future for your child. The Children’s Cabinet offers these classes at no cost to families. Spanish

classes are also available. Classes are for adults unless otherwise stated. PLEASE NOTE: Workshop dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Participants will be notified if changes are made.

4/1/2018 through 6/30/2018

*

April 2018

Start Date 4/10/2018

ClassID 1207Class: Active Parenting Presents: You and Your Child (ages 0-5)

All session dates: 04/10/2018

Location: The Children's Cabinet-Rock Blvd # sessions in class: 1

Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 7:30 PM

Welcome to Active Parenting: First Five Years! This opening session of the critically acclaimed program identifies an effective model for parenting children aged birth to five, along with an introduction to different stages of child development during the first five years. Suggestions for health, safety, and effective parenting will be discussed. (1.5-hour program)


ClassID 1208Class: Parenting 101: Becoming the Active Parent (all ages)




Taken from the award-winning, evidence-based program - Active Parenting, we discuss the roles of parenting and what styles we commonly use, your child's brain development, and building a strong relationship with your child using mutual respect and cooperation. (2.5-hour program)


ClassID 1209Class: Taking an Active Stand Against Bullying (ages 8+) (Live Webinar)


Location: LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR ONLY # sessions in class: 1


For centuries, teasing and bullying among youth was considered a normal rite of passage. But with social media playing a greater role, this pastime is becoming more brutal among students. This live Webinar discusses some common strategies on how to recognize and prevent youth bullying and cyber-bullying. (2-hour program)


ClassID 1210Class: Parenting 201: Helping Our Kids with Problem Solving (ages 3+)




Taken from the critically acclaimed, evidence-based program - Active Parenting, we discuss how to help our kids recognize and solve common problems using sound communication skills (e.g., active listening, responding to feelings, looking for alternatives, offering encouragement, and follow-up). (3-hour program)


ClassID 1211Class: Active Parenting Presents: Practical Problem Solving (ages 1-5)




During this session of the evidence-based program, Active Parenting: First Five Years, we provide an understanding of recent brain research on child development. Methods to increase mindfulness (self-awareness) and self-calming techniques for both parents and children will be discussed (1.5-hour program)

Thursday, March 08, 2018 Page 1 of 5Last Update:


ClassID 1212Class: Strong Start - Early Childhood Advocacy (ages 0-5)




This workshop provides parents and guardians of children ages 0-5 with helpful strategies on how to support more high quality, early childhood education and child care programs in the community. (1.5-hour program)

May 2018

Start Date 5/1/2018

ClassID 1213Class: Parenting 301: Teaching Kids How to Be Responsible (ages 2+)




Taken from the celebrated, evidence-based program - Active Parenting, we discuss how to help your child develop personal responsibility using a proven, punish-free problem-solving model, which applies both basic and advanced disciplinary methods, choices, and logical consequences. (3-hour program)

Start Date 5/3/2018

ClassID 1214Class: El Padre Activo (The Active Parent)




El propósito de la paternidad activa y lo que necesitaran nuestros hijos para ser exitosos. Habláremos de diferentes estilos de crianza, el cerebro de su hijo, respeto mutuo y participación, y velar por quien vela. (programa de 1.5 horas)

Start Date 5/8/2018

ClassID 1215Class: Parenting 401: Boosting Your Kid's Courage and Self Esteem (all ages)




Taken from the acclaimed, evidence-based program - Active Parenting, we discuss how to help your child develop more self-confidence and a higher sense of self-esteem by using a simple, yet effective proven model of problem-solving, while helping you prevent the need to always take over and “save” your kid. (2.5-hour program)


ClassID 1216Class: Managing Stress with Yoga and Meditation (ages 5+)




Namaste, parents and youth! During this interactive workshop, you and your child (ages 5 and older) will learn how to manage daily stress, anger, and anxiety using basic, yet powerful yoga techniques, and meditative exercises. (1.5-hour program)


ClassID 1217Class: Parenting 501: Redirecting Your Child's Misbehavior (all ages)




Taken from the award-winning, evidence-based program - Active Parenting, we explain the age old question, “What was he or she thinking?” by first understanding what motivates our kids’ behaviors, and second; how to best redirect them towards making better choices using some common, yet effective techniques and strategies. (2.5-hour program)



ClassID 1218Class: Active Parenting Presents: Encouraging Positive Behavior (ages 1-5)




In this session of the award winning program Active Parenting: First Five Years, we discuss successful parenting skills that are necessary for encouraging positive behavior and development in young children, including skills for non-violent discipline, communication, problem solving, and encouragement. (1.5-hour program)








ClassID 1220Class: Parenting 601: Preparing Our Kids for School and Social Success (all ages)




Taken from the celebrated, evidence-based program - Active Parenting, we demonstrate how to become more involved in your child’s lifelong education using proven steps toward helping your child succeed in his or her schoolwork, and to filter out any negative influences that can prevent their life success. (3-hour program)


ClassID 1221Class: Super Parents SUPERvise (all ages)




Super Parents SUPERvise is an educational opportunity for parents to learn about how alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs effect the body and brain development, the various places teens could be hiding drugs and alcohol, and how to talk to teens about drugs and alcohol and help prevent usage. (1-hour program)


ClassID 1222Class: Discipline for Positive Results (ages 2-12)




This practical workshop for parents and guardians of children (ages 2-12) teaches effective positive discipline techniques that help children become better problem solvers and better listeners, while improving behaviors. Caregivers become "asking parents," instead of "telling parents," in order to build positive relationships, and set appropriate limits. (3-hour program)


ClassID 1223Class: The Parent's Toolbox (all ages)




Taken from the evidence-based parenting manual - The Parent’s Tool Shop by Jody Johnston Pawel, we discuss how to develop a family problem-solving blueprint using a series of correct “ building tools” and strategies needed to finding effective solutions to common family-based problems. (2.5-hour program)


June 2018

Start Date 6/5/2018

ClassID 1224Class: The Parent's Guide to Teaching Anger Management (2-part) (ages 6+)

All session dates: 06/05/18; 06/12/18



Have you ever tried to help your child manage anger and stress, only to become frustrated yourself? Then join us for an important topic that explores the same evidence-based materials that we teach youth ages 9-18. Must complete both parts to earn a certificate. (6-hour program)

Start Date 6/7/2018

ClassID 1225Class: Paternidad activa para tener éxito en la escuela (Active Parenting for School and Social Success)




Habláremos de las siete cosas inteligentes que los padres activos hacen para ayudar a sus hijos a ser exitosos en la escuela, actividades en el hogar que proveen el aprendizaje y la importancia de limitar el acceso a los medios. (programa de 1.5 horas)


ClassID 1226Class: Active Parenting Presents: Six Smart Things... (ages 0-5)




This final session of the critically acclaimed program Active Parenting: First Five Years introduces six smart things that parents and guardians can do to help their child prepare for school, including the importance of teaching strong social skills, monitoring and limiting screen time, and encouraging the child’s own independence will be discussed. (1.5-hour program)








ClassID 1228Class: Parenting with Purpose: The 10 Commitments (all ages)




This workshop will help parents commit to becoming purpose-driven caretakers. By creating a sense of oneness in their family, parents and guardians can empower their children to become responsible, caring and confident, all the while pledging to teaching their children accountability, and problem solving skills. (2-hour program)


ClassID 1229Class: Cooperative Parenting after Divorce or Separation (4-part series) (all ages)

All session dates: 06/21; 06/28; 07/05; 07/12/18



Cooperative parenting requires good communication skills and a willingness to place your child’s interests first. In addition to communication, we will discuss avoiding power struggles, managing anger and conflict resolution. Your children will have the benefit of the support and care they so deserve. (10-hour program)



ClassID 1230Class: Is This Normal? (Addressing the Ages and Stages of Child Development) (ages 0-19)




Understanding child development is an essential tool to parenting. During this informative workshop, parents and guardians will become familiar with the basic ages and stages of child development (e.g., physical growth; sensory-motor; cognitive; speech-language; social-emotional; daily routines; learning activities; developmental alerts, and safety concerns). (3-hour program)


Class Guidelines & Important Information

Class Attendance Due to the demand for many of our classes, parents will only be allowed to sign up forthe same class twice in any 12-month period.Please be aware of class start dates and times, and arrive to your scheduled class ontime.Participants who are 15 minutes late or more for the scheduled class will not beadmitted into the class. Participants who leave on a break and do not return will notreceive attendance credit for the class.Please silence all phones and/or other electronic device when entering intothe classroom.Only registered participants are permitted in the building during class hours. All otherindividuals remaining will be asked to leave.Classes are for adults only (except PATMA

Childcare is not provided during class times. Due to safety and liability reasons, pleasedo not bring your children with you to class.

Certificates & Records of Attendance Attendance is required every night in order to receive a certificate. Series courses thathave four or more class dates may allow for ONE class absence and still issue acertificate for the course. Any exceptions will be noted. Participants may request anattendance report if they need proof of attendance.

If you register for a class and then cannot attend, please contact us immediately tocancel. Most of our classes fill up quickly. Notifying us that you cannot make it willreserve your spot for another parent or guardian who needs to attend the class.

Cancellations

Classes may be cancelled due to weather conditions, poor class attendance (e.g., less than 5 participants preregister for the class; less than 5 participants attend the class), or other unforeseen circumstances. Efforts will be made to contact participants prior to a class cancellation. If possible, a cancelled class will be rescheduled.

Location KeyUse the icons below to find the

class location on the maps.

The Children’s Cabinet 1090 South Rock Blvd., Reno, NV 89502

Wilbur D. May Youth Center 777 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV 89501

If you have questions about class locations, please contact

Elizabeth Roldan at 775-856-0100

or email at [email protected]

Reno / Sparks Locations

The109NV 895

Wilbur777 Si89501

CClass Locations

Supporting Early Education and Development

PParenting Classes Offered by Other Agencies

SUPPORTING EARLY EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT • 1090 S ROCK BLVD • RENO NV 89502 • 800.753.5500 | 775.856.6200 | 775.856.6208 (F) • WWW.CHILDRENSCABINET.ORG

Last Update 3.17.2016

Community Parenting Classes FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS:

CARSON CITY 775.884.2269

ELKO 775.753.7352

GARDNERVILLE 775.782.8692

OTHER AGENCIES:

775.882.1361

775.853.2229

775.770.3000

800.216.5188

CARSON CITY-MOMS’ PROGRAM

RENO-RENOWN HOSPITAL (Prenatal)

RENO-SAINT MARY’S HOSPITAL (Prenatal)

STATEWIDE-NEVADA PEP (Special Needs)

CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE Cooperative Parenting Class

www.online.divorce-education.com

PARENTING 24/7 www.parenting247.org

ZERO TO THREE www.zerotothree.org

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

www.extprograms.wsu.edu/YOUTH/CHILD/Pages/default.asp

UNR COOPERATIVE EXTENSION JUST IN TIME PARENTING

NEWSLETTER www.jitp.extension.org

(disponible en Español) CHILD CARE AWARE PARENT

NETWORK www.ccaparentnetwork.org

For additional parenting resources visit: NEVADA 2-1-1

www.nevada211.org

Online Parenting

Release of Information Form

I understand:

� That I do not have to sign a release form. I do not have to allow The Children’s Cabinet to share my information.Signing a release form is completely voluntary.

� That releasing information about me could give another agency or person information about my location andwould confirm that I have been receiving services from The Children’s Cabinet.

� That The Children’s Cabinet and I may not be able to control what happens to my information once it has beenreleased to the above person or agency, and that the agency or person getting my information may be required by law or practice to share it with others.

� The Research Confidentiality Policy – It is the policy of this organization that no identifying data pertaining toindividual clients will be released to outside entities for research purposes.

I understand that this Release is valid when I sign it and that I may withdraw my consent to this Release at any time either in person or in writing.

I understand that The Children’s Cabinet has an obligation to keep my personal information, identifying information, and my records confidential. I also understand that I can choose to allow The Children’s Cabinet to release some of my personal information to certain individuals or agencies. I, __________________________________________, authorize The Children’s Cabinet to share the following specific information with the following:

______ Court ______ Probation Officer ______ Social Services in another County or State ______ Washoe County Social Services ______ Attorney ______ Other:______________________

Information or records to be released and exchanged shall be limited to the following: • Name, Address, Home & Work phone numbers• Parenting class complete history of attendance information• Specific class history of attendance from ________to __________• Copies of class Certificates• Other__________________________

Signed:_________________________Date:___________________________Witness:__________________________

Expiration Date*: __________________________________________________________________________________ * Expiration should meet the needs of the client, which is typically no more than 6 months but may be shorter or longer

READ FIRST: Before you decide whether or not to let The Children’s Cabinet share some of your confidential information through the course of enrollment into parenting classes or class attendance history with another agency or person, staff at The Children’s Cabinet or referring agency, we will discuss with you all alternatives and any potential risks and benefits that could result from sharing your confidential information. If you decide you want The Children’s Cabinet to release some of your confidential information, you can use this form to choose what is shared, how it's shared, with whom, and for how long.

Reaffirmation and Extension (if additional time is necessary to meet the purpose of this release)

I confirm that this release is still valid, and I would like to extend the release until __________________________

Signed:__________________________ Date:______________ Witness:_________________________

PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK

Parent Education Opportunities • Registration Form

Please answer the following questions about yourself. This information is confidential and will be used for grant reporting purposes only.

4/1/2018

Name: ________________________________________________ Referred By:________________________ Date:____/____/____

Address: _____________________________________________ City / State / Zip:________________________________________

Phone: ___________________ Email:___________________________________ Preferred Contact: Email Phone Mail

Gender: M F Do you have a diagnosed Special Need?: Yes No Number of Children:____ Ages:______________

Marital Status: Single, never married Married Separate Divorced Unmarried, living together Widowed

Race: African America Asian Pacific Island Native America White Other Multi-Racial Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latin

Monthly Gross Income $0-$500 $501-$1000 $1001-$2000 $2001-$3000 $3001-$4000 $4000+(before taxes) Declined

Step 2:

3/8/2018Last Update

Fill out a separate form for each attendee including other family members. Fill out this form completely.

Step 1: A. You must read and understand the Class Guidelines & Important Information Sheet. Please initial that you have done so:__________

Class Guidelines & Important Information

through 6/30/2018

*

Step 3: Step 4: Check the class box below Verify dates of class Step 5: Select if ordered by# in series ID1207Active Parenting Presents: You and Your Child (ages 0-5) 04/10/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1208Parenting 101: Becoming the Active Parent (all ages) 04/17/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1209Taking an Active Stand Against Bullying (ages 8+) (Live Webina 04/23/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1210Parenting 201: Helping Our Kids with Problem Solving (ages 3+) 04/24/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1211Active Parenting Presents: Practical Problem Solving (ages 1-5) 04/26/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1212Strong Start - Early Childhood Advocacy (ages 0-5) 04/30/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1213Parenting 301: Teaching Kids How to Be Responsible (ages 2+) 05/01/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1214El Padre Activo (The Active Parent) 05/03/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1215Parenting 401: Boosting Your Kid's Courage and Self Esteem (al 05/10/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1216Managing Stress with Yoga and Meditation (ages 5+) 05/10/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1217Parenting 501: Redirecting Your Child's Misbehavior (all ages) 05/15/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1218Active Parenting Presents: Encouraging Positive Behavior (ages 05/17/20181 Court CPS Other:_______


1220Parenting 601: Preparing Our Kids for School and Social Succes 05/22/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1221Super Parents SUPERvise (all ages) 05/24/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1222Discipline for Positive Results (ages 2-12) 05/29/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1223The Parent's Toolbox (all ages) 05/31/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1224The Parent's Guide to Teaching Anger Management (2-part) (ag 06/05/18; 06/12/182 Court CPS Other:_______

1225Paternidad activa para tener éxito en la escuela (Active Parentin 06/07/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1226Active Parenting Presents: Six Smart Things... (ages 0-5) 06/14/20181 Court CPS Other:_______


1228Parenting with Purpose: The 10 Commitments (all ages) 06/19/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

1229Cooperative Parenting after Divorce or Separation (4-part series 06/21; 06/28; 07/05; 07/12/184 Court CPS Other:_______

1230Is This Normal? (Addressing the Ages and Stages of Child Deve 06/26/20181 Court CPS Other:_______

Step 6: Contact Elizabeth Roldan (unless otherwise noted) by mail, phone or fax to register.

Mail: The Children's Cabinet • 1090 South Rock Boulevard • Reno, NV 89502Fax: 775-856-6208 Main Office: 775-856-6200 Direct Line: 775-856-0100

The Children's Cabinet | Supporting Early Education & Development | www.childrenscabinet.org

parent education - childrenscabinet.org · parenting support classes and workshops help families...

Documents