Family Education Programs

On - Site College Courses:

Salem State College has offered courses in Basic Writing (ENG 101A), English Composition I and II (ENG 101 and ENG 102), and Microcomputers in the Professions (BTE 117) evenings at the Ford School for college credit. These courses enroll parents, other family members, and school staff in courses which are required for a bachelors degree from Salem State, and which are also transferable to our feeder community colleges in the region. Previous to enrollment in the English courses, College Learning Center staff visit the school to conduct skills assessment for interested students, after which they are advised either to select the Basic Writing course or section of English Composition. In some cases, limited-English-proficient candidates are advised to enroll in the Night School's ESL class to improve their English skills before they can qualify for a college course. Instructors for these courses are selected on the basis of their experience and expertise in working with adult populations.
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Family Education Mini - Courses:

A series of four 3-week classes is held evenings at the Ford School for interested parents and family members. A few titles of these mini-courses have been, “Work and Family,” “Math for Life,” and “Parenting Skills.” The content of these mini-courses is basic life skills, with the aim of preparing adults for transitions from welfare to work, as well as to improve skills related to supporting their children in school. Future plans include mini-courses in “Child Development,” “Conflict Resolution and Anger Management,” and “Helping with Homework/MCAS Testing”.

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Family Education Nights:

The Project hosts three evenings during the year, when the entire school community is invited to share in academic activities. These evenings have included a "Family Literacy Night," a "Family Math Night," and a "Healthy Kids 2000" Night. Presenters at these fair-like events include Salem State College faculty and students, Lynn Community Health Center personnel, staff from the University of Massachusetts Nutrition Extension program, and area community organizations. Plans for the Spring of 2000 include a "Middle School Transition" program, where families will be invited to participate in discussions concerning sixth-to-seventh grade transition and learn about community agencies which offer recreational and extracurricular support to middle school children. In addition, College Career Planning, student "Admissions Ambassadors," and Financial Aid staff will be on hand to provide information on preparing for college admission and support.

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On - Site College Courses:
Salem State College has offered courses in Basic Writing (ENG 101A), English Composition I and II (ENG 101 and ENG 102), and Microcomputers in the Professions (BTE 117) evenings at the Ford School for college credit. These courses enroll parents, other family members, and school staff in courses which are required for a bachelors degree from Salem State, and which are also transferable to our feeder community colleges in the region. Previous to enrollment in the English courses, College Learning Center staff visit the school to conduct skills assessment for interested students, after which they are advised either to select the Basic Writing course or section of English Composition. In some cases, limited-English-proficient candidates are advised to enroll in the Night School's ESL class to improve their English skills before they can qualify for a college course. Instructors for these courses are selected on the basis of their experience and expertise in working with adult populations.
Family Education Mini - Courses:
A series of four 3-week classes is held evenings at the Ford School for interested parents and family members. A few titles of these mini-courses have been, “Work and Family,” “Math for Life,” and “Parenting Skills.” The content of these mini-courses is basic life skills, with the aim of preparing adults for transitions from welfare to work, as well as to improve skills related to supporting their children in school. Future plans include mini-courses in “Child Development,” “Conflict Resolution and Anger Management,” and “Helping with Homework/MCAS Testing”.	click on image to view enlarged version
Family Education Nights:
The Project hosts three evenings during the year, when the entire school community is invited to share in academic activities. These evenings have included a "Family Literacy Night," a "Family Math Night," and a "Healthy Kids 2000" Night. Presenters at these fair-like events include Salem State College faculty and students, Lynn Community Health Center personnel, staff from the University of Massachusetts Nutrition Extension program, and area community organizations. Plans for the Spring of 2000 include a "Middle School Transition" program, where families will be invited to participate in discussions concerning sixth-to-seventh grade transition and learn about community agencies which offer recreational and extracurricular support to middle school children. In addition, College Career Planning, student "Admissions Ambassadors," and Financial Aid staff will be on hand to provide information on preparing for college admission and support.	click on image to view enlarged version click on image to view enlarged version