“PARENTING THROUGH DIVORCE & BEYOND”

Presented by Olympic College

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This four hour seminar will focus on children’s needs during their parent’s separation, custody issues and/or divorce. Parents will learn about the developmental stages of children, communication skills, the impact of divorce on children and positive parenting skills.

PRE-REQUISITE
This seminar is approved by the Kitsap County Superior Court and intended for parents involved in divorce, legal separation, or paternity actions. Upon completion, you will be given a Certificate of Completion to be filed with the Court. Please visit the Kitsap County Superior Court website to learn more about this court requirement at http://www.kitsapgov.com/clerk/FamilyLaw/classes.htm

IMPORTANT NOTE TO STUDENTS
Please be aware that classes may be cancelled if minimum enrollment of 15 students per class session is NOT met.  You will be notified at least one day in advance of cancellation and given a full refund or opportunity to transfer to a future class.


JANUARY 2012 
Course# CEPAR050            Item# 0931
Wednesday, January 25th   (OC was closed last week due to weather, resulting in the change of date)
5:00-9:00pm
Bremerton Campus
New Humanities Building, Room 218  

FEBRUARY 2012
Course# CEPAR050            Item# 8031
Saturday, February 18th               
9:00-1:00pm
Poulsbo Campus
OCP 119

March 2012
Course# CEPAR050            Item# 0932
Wednesday, March 14th
5:00-9:00pm
Bremerton Campus
New Humanities Building, Room 218


CLASS FEES
Pre-registration and payment is required to reserve a seat for the seminar. The seminars are filled on a first come, first serve basis. CHILDREN CANNOT ATTEND SEMINAR, NO CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED.

CLASS FEE SCHEDULE

*Requires verification of income (most recent pay stub or unemployment pay stub).

**Requires proof of Disability Benefits or Public Assistance (DSHS, TANF, or SSDI statement).

***Requires an order from the Superior Court to waive the fee. (Visit the Courthouse to apply for waiver)

In order to receive a reduced class fee you must provide verification of income before registering for the class. Please download the following form Preregistrationform.docx or contact the ECE Department at 360-475-7359 to see if you qualify. Fill out completely, and fax with income verification documents (listed above) to (360) 475-6810, Attn: ECE Dept.

Once verified, we will fax back the registration form to you with the appropriate fee approved.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

IF PAYING FULL PRICE ($70.00),  you may register by phone (360.394.2725) with a credit/debit card.  Or you may go directly to the Olympic College Registration Office in person, located on the first floor of the New Humanities Building. You must complete an Olympic College Registration form and pay at this time.  Be sure to note the Course and Item number of the class date you wish to register for.


IF RECEIVING A REDUCED CLASS FEE (under $70), you must take your signed and approved  “Pre-registration” form (downloaded from the paragraph above) to the Registration office, (in person) on the first floor of the New Humanities Building. You must fill out an Olympic College registration form and pay at this time.  Be sure to note the Course and Item number of the class date you wish to register for.

*We will not register parents in the same class unless both parents submit a written request.

NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED. Payment by cash, money order, debit or credit only.

SECURITY

The security of all seminar participants is of great importance to Olympic College. Therefore, you will not be admitted to the seminar if you are carrying a weapon (per RCW 9.41.300) or if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You will be asked to leave if you exhibit behavior that is disruptive or threatening to the participants and/or the facilitators.

ADA STATEMENT

Any student who feels that they need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the office of ACESS Services in the Humanities Building, Room 114, or call 360-475-7540, before the day of class.

CONTACT US

You are also welcome to bring your income documents to us in person for verification. Please contact us at the phone number or email address listed below to set up a convenient appointment time. We are located in the Sophia Bremer Child Development Building, see Olympic College map at www.olympic.edu for directions.

For more information or questions, please contact:

Vickie MacKenzie, Parent Ed./STARS Coordinator
Phone: (360)475-7625
Email: vmackenzie@olympic.edu

Kara Sexton, ECE Program Assistant
Phone: (360) 475-7359
Email: ksexton@olympic.edu
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. 10:00am-3:00pm