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Class Schedule

 


 

Class:  Parenting Workshops - Making Strong Families Stronger

Topics Covered

  • Session 1 - Setting Boundaries: Creating Contracts & Agreements
  • Session 2 - Communication: StopTexting and Start Talking
  • Session 3 - How to be Successful in Middle School: Learn Stress & Coping Strategies
  • Session 4 - Avoiding Risky Behavior and Managing Tween Relationships (peer and opposite-sex)

LocationAddress DatesTimeCost
Scottsdale Prevention Institute

Scottsdale Prevention Institute

6908 E Thomas Road Suite 302

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6

2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9

6:30-8:00pm $30 per session or $100 for all 4

Register online here or for more information contact Dana Sherman at 480-443-3100 x 222

 


 

Class: Chemical Awareness Diversion Program Middle School & High School

CAP is an educational diversion program designed for teens who have been caught using drugs/alcohol on or off campus.  Teens, along with their parents, learn about the current drug trends in their school and surroundings.

Topics Covered Requirements
  • What is chemical use/abuse?
  • Risk factors and effects of using drugs/alcohol
  • Dependency and addiction
  • Realistic expectations and strategies for dealing with teen use of drugs/alcohol
  • Effective parent/teen communication skills
  • Prevention and intervention techniques
  • Two, 3-hour group sessions
  • At least one parent/guardian must accompany student






Register online here for the CAP Paradise Valley Classes or for more information contact Robin Stieglitz at 480-443-3100 x 312

 

Register online here for the CAP Coronado High School Classes or for more information contact Robin Stieglitz at 480-443-3100 x 312

Location2010/2011 Tentative DatesTimeCost

Paradise Valley Police Department

6433 E. Lincoln Dr.

Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

  9/25  & 10/2

10/30 & 11/6

12/4   & 12/11

 1/22  &   1/29

 2/26  &   3/5

 4/9    &   4/16

 5/14  &  5/21

 6/4    &  6/11 

9am-12pm

9am-12pm

9am-12pm

9am-12pm

9am-12pm

9am-12pm

9am-12pm

9am-12pm

$125

$125

$125

$125

$125

$125

$125

$125

Coronado High School
7501 E Virgina Ave.

Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Room C-102

Media Center Conference Room

TBD

 

 

 

 

6-9pm

6-9pm

6-9pm

6-9pm

6-9pm

$0.00

Funded by the City of Scottsdale for SUSD Students only


 

Class: Study Skills Middle & High School

Topics Covered

  • Identification of students' learning styles
  • Organization of students' study environments (including organizing their own backpack)
  • Prioritizing students' responsibilities
  • Stress management skills
  • Avoiding distractions and procrastination
  • Outlining skills and note-taking skills

Register online

LocationDatesTimeCost
Palomino Library Fall 2010 TBD 4-5:15pm $80
Scottsdale Prevention Institute Fall 2010 TBD 4-5:15pm $80
Scottsdale Prevention Institute Fall 2010 TBD 4-5:15pm $80


 

 Class: Test-Taking Middle & High School

Topics Covered

  • Preparation and organization skills
  • Tips for essay questions and multiple choice tests
  • Prioritizing and identifying what material will be covered on tests
  • Strategies for overcoming test taking anxiety

Register online

LocationDatesTimeCost
Palomino Library Fall 2010 TBD 4-5:15pm $80
Scottsdale Prevention Institute Fall 2010 TBD 4-5:15pm $80


 

Class: Tutoring

Topics Covered: Small Group tutoring for students of all ages and levels in Math, Writing, Reading, Homework and College Prep.

LocationDatesTimeCost
Scottsdale Prevention Institute

TBA Contact Dr. Dana Sherman          480-443-3100 x222.

TBA

$30 per session

 





“Another great article! What an important topic and how very relevant for me.  I’m so glad you didn’t take the more conventional road here, giving absolutes and rigid “rules” for safety.  Loved your points about looking at this at the individual level, the “one size doesn’t fit all” approach.”

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