Parent & Child Classes at LBCC

LBCC Parenting Classes
September - December 2010

Parent Classes:

The Incredible Years

For families with children ages 6-12. Raise responsible children! Use play and praise to build a more cooperative relationship with your children. Learn how to make clear family rules. Prevent and reduce behavior problems and improve your children’s social skills.
Corvallis: Thursday: 6–8 p.m., Start Date: September 30, 2010. 10 weeks.
Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 1825 NW 27th St. In partnership with the Corvallis School District.
Instructor: Jodi Warne
Cost: $25.00 Free Child care. Scholarships available
Call 541-917-4899 for information & to register.

Kings Valley:
Monday: 6–8 p.m., Start Date: October 4, 2010 10 weeks
Location: Kings Valley Charter, 28840 Kings Valley Hwy.
Instructor: Jodi Warne In partnership with the Rural Parenting Initiative.
Cost: $25.00 in class to RPI, child care & dinner provided. Scholarships available.
Call 541-917-4899 for information & to register.

Make Parenting A Pleasure with Your Special Needs Child

For parents of children with special needs, birth to age 7. Parenting is often the most challenging journey
of our lives. Join other parents in exploring new ways to develop an even closer relationship with your child.
Develop strategies for handling difficult behaviors and ways to manage the stress of parenting.
Corvallis:
Thursday: 6—8 p.m., Start Date: September 30, 2010 10 weeks
Location: Dixie School, 33461 SE Peoria Rd.,
Instructor: Geri Aman In Partnership with Pediatric Therapy Professionals & Early Intervention / ECSE-LBLESD.
Cost: $69 Scholarships available.
Call 541-917-4899 for more information.

LBCC PARENT EDUCATION PARENTING CLASSES
PARENT/CHILD CLASSES
For information about registration and fees, see our schedule, Call 541-917-4899 or go to our website at:
http://www.linnbenton.edu/go/parenting-education. Financial assistance available, call Jerri Wolfe at 541-917-4891.

Live and Learn with your Baby

10 week class for parent(s) and babies age newborn to walking. Provides parents with opportunities to discuss parenting topics, to meet other parents and to join in activities with their baby.
Corvallis: Tuesday: 10–11:50 a.m. or 1–2:50 p.m., Benton Center, Room 107, 757 Polk Ave.
Instructor: Kara Olsen-Becerra

Sign with your Baby

8 week class for parent(s) and baby. Learn how to teach your infant (up to 16 months) to communicate with you via sign language. Come with or without your baby.
Corvallis: Friday: 10–10:50 a.m., Benton Center, Room 107, 757 Polk Ave.
For more information, please call 541-757-8944
Instructor: Alissa White

Parents and Toddlers Together

Join other parents and their toddlers for child centered activities. Discuss the challenges of parenting
toddlers, hear about the latest research and learn how to support your child’s development.
Corvallis: Thursday: 9:15–11:05 a.m., Benton Center, Room 107, 757 Polk Ave.
Instructor: Felicia Reid-Metoyer

Live and Learning with your Toddler

This 10-week class is for parents and their toddlers, and provides information, activities, songs and games
focused on supporting children's development. An active participation class for parents and their 1 to 3 year-olds.
Philomath: Tuesday: 9:10–11 a.m., Philomath Middle School, 2021 Chapel Dr.
Instructor: Felicia Reid-Metoyer This class is Offered in partnership with Strengthening Rural Families/Rural Parenting Initiative.

Live and Learn with your Toddler/Two’s
This is an active participation class for parents and their 1- to 3-year-olds. An opportunity for parents
to participate with their child in song, music, stories, art activities and more. Parents learn about parenting
resources and how to support their child's development. Call 917-4897 for more information.
Monroe: Thursday: 9:30–10:30 a.m., Alpine Community Center, 25114 Alpine Rd.
Instructor: Amanda Orton
In partnership with Strengthening Rural Families/Rural Parenting Initiative

Live and Learning with Your 2 year Old

10 week class for parent(s) and their two-year-old children. An opportunity for parents of two-year-olds
to participate with their children in song, music, stories, art activities, and more. Parents learn about
parenting resources and how to support their two-year-old’s development.

Corvallis: Thursday: 9–10:50 a.m., Benton Center, Room 109, 757 Polk Ave.
Instructor: Jodi Warne

Live and Learn with your Children

For Benton County parents through age 26, and their child(ren) up to age 3. Bring child(ren) to class. Provides opportunities for parents to discuss parenting topics, to meet other parents, and join in activities with their child(ren). Class may also be taken for credit. For more information and registration please call 541-758-8292
Corvallis: Wednesday: 10—11:50 a.m., Benton Center 107, 757 Polk Ave.
Instructor: Amanda Klein
This class is offered in partnership with the Parent Enhancement Program.

Creative Development Lab

A one day a week class with an emphasis on creative activities for 2½ to 5-year-olds and their parents. Parents focus on understanding and implementing a developmental approach to creative activities for young children. For more information, please call 917-4897.
Corvallis: Tuesday: 9–10:50 a.m., Benton Center, Room 109, 757 Polk Ave.
Instructor: Paula Jenssen

Live and Learn with your Preschooler
A preschool cooperative for parents & their 3-, 4- & 5-year-olds. Class includes children's preschool and parent seminars.Parent seminar times vary by class. Parents have the opportunity to expand knowledge of parenting practices, practice guidance and communication techniques and plan and prepare activities that foster children’s growth and development.
Corvallis: MWF: 9–11:30 a.m., Benton Center, Room 109, 757 Polk Ave.
Instructor: Joanne Hunter
Philomath: MWF: 9–11:30 a.m., Philomath Middle School, 2021 Chapel Dr.
Instructor: Ann Clark

To request a copy of this class list on a regular basis, e-mail Dee Dee Strombeck at strombd@linnbenton.edu
and type Parent Education class schedule on the subject line and include your e-mail address and name.
If you would like the class list to come by regular mail, call 541-917-4949.