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Upcoming Programs

~~~2008 Classes~~~

2008 Building Better Child Care - Class Schedule
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location:  Jackson County University of Missouri Extension Center, 1501 N.W. Jefferson, Blue Springs, MO


March 6, 2008 Child Obesity
April 10, 2008 Autism and Children

May 8, 2008 Encouraging Young Scientists

June 12, 2008 The Joy of Discipline

September 11, 2008 Problem-Solving Skills

October 9, 2008 Food Power Young Adventure

November 13, 2008 Self-esteem in Children

December 4, 2008 Children and Stress


Fee: $100 for 8 sessions ($15 per session) $2 more for CEU credit
Contact: Dr. Nina Chen, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 816-252-5051.  E-mail: chenn@missouri.edu

 

 

PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program)
6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesdays, April 22 and April 29,2008
Location:  Jackson County University of Missouri Extension Center,

1501 N.W. Jefferson, Blue Springs, MO
Fee: $90 per couple
Contact: Dr. Nina Chen, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 816-252-5051.  E-mail: chenn@missouri.edu

 

              ~~~2007 Classes~~~

 

2007 Building Better Child Care - Class Schedule
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location:  Jackson County University of Missouri Extension Center, 1501 N.W. Jefferson, Blue Springs, MO

February 15, 2007   Preventing Problem Behaviors
March 8, 2007   Helping Children of Divorce
April 5, 2007   Children with ADD/ADHD

May 10, 2007   New Ways to Plan Activities

September 13, 2007   Responding to Children's Injuries

October 4, 2007   Making Math Fun

November 15, 2007   Communicating with Children

December 13, 2007   Making Great Learning Material


Fee: $100 for 8 sessions ($15 per session)
Contact: Dr. Nina Chen, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 816-252-5051.  E-mail: chenn@missouri.edu

 

 

PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program)
6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Tuesdays, April 10 and April 17, 2007
Location:  Jackson County University of Missouri Extension Center,

1501 N.W. Jefferson, Blue Springs, MO
Fee: $90 per couple
Contact: Dr. Nina Chen, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 816-252-5051.  E-mail: chenn@missouri.edu

 

 

      2007 Professional & Personal

            Development Classes

Offered by University of Missouri Extension & Truman Medical Centers

Truman Medical Centers Locations:  HH= Hospital Hill   L=Lakewood

 

     Lunch & Learn

Fee: $7.00 per person, per session

 

Protecting Yourself From Identity Fraud

May 15 11:30-12:30pm @ HH

May 18 12:00-1:00pm @ L

 

Humor Keeps You Healthy

May 29 12:00-1:00pm @ HH

May 31 31 11:30-12:30pm @ L

 

Keeping Your Mind Active

June 20 12:00-1:00pm @ HH

June 21 11:30-12:30pm @ L

 

Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate

June 27 11:30-12:30pm @ HH

June 28 12:00-1:00pm @ L

 

Healthy Relationships

July 25 12:00-1:00pm @ HH

July 26 11:30-12:30pm @ L

 

Basic Estate Planning

July 30 12:00-1:00pm @ HH

July 31 11:30-12:30pm @ L

 

Keys for Handling Differences

Sept. 12 12:00-1:00pm @ HH

Sept. 20 11:30-12:30 @ L

 

Top 10 Tips for Boosting Metabolism

Oct. 22 11:30-12:30pm @ HH

Oct. 29 11:30-12:30pm @ L

 

Basic Financial Management

Oct. 23 11:30-12:30pm @ HH

Oct. 24 12:00-1:00pm @ L

 

Time Management

Nov. 6 11:30-12:30pm @ HH

Nov. 8 12:00-1:00pm @ L

 

Aging Parents

Nov. 27 12:00-1:00pm @ HH

Nov. 28 11:30-12:30pm @ L

 

Before You Say I Do

Dec. 6 12:00-1:00pm @ HH

Dec. 11 11:30-12:30pm @ L

 

 

     Evening Classes

 

        Positive Parenting

Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29

         6:30-8:00 pm @ L

           Fee:  $45 per couple

 

     Love Relationships 101

          Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28

           6:30-8:30pm @ L

 

          Aug. 9, 16, 23, & 30

           6:00-8:00pm @ HH

           Fee: $90 per couple

 

 

For more information contact:  University of Missouri Extension (816)252-5051

For registration contact: TMC Corporate Academy (816)404-2575

Credit Hours are available from University of Missouri Extension.


             ~~~2006 Classes~~~

 

FREE - MindAlert Workshop for Senior Citizens       (Funded by MetLife Foundation)

Maintain Your Brain

 

Date:   Oct. 30, 2006

Time:   9:00 - Noon

Location:   Auditorium, Pioneer Community College

               2700 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64127

 

Join the fun. Learn how to increase your mental fitness through individual and team learning experiences. Refreshments will be served. FREE parking.

 

New Ideas for Creative Mental Stimulation - for Professionals (Funded by MetLife Foundation)

 

Date:  Oct. 30, 2006

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:  Auditorium, Pioneer Community College

              2700 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64127

Cost:  $10.00, includes lunch and snacks

 

Professionals who work with older adults will have an opportunity at this workshop to expand their ability to incorporate cognitive stimulation into their programs.

 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to observe and experience activities that stimulate linguistic, logical, spatial, musical. kinesthetic and personal dimensions of intelligence.

 

Building Better Child Care
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location:  Jackson County University of Missouri Extension Center, 1501 N.W. Jefferson, Blue Springs, MO
February 23, 2006  Active Children
March 23, 2006  Communicable Diseases
April 6, 2006  Coping with Behavior Concerns

May 4, 2006  Teaching Children Self Control

September 21, 2006  Working with Special Needs Children

October 5, 2006  Is Block Play Really Important?

November 2, 2006  Teaching Children about Nutrition

December 7, 2006  Parents: Friends or Foes?
Fee: $100 for 8sessions ($15 per session)
Contact: Dr. Nina Chen, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 816-252-5051.  E-mail: chenn@missouri.edu

 

Building Better Child Care

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location:  Operation Breakthrough Inc., 3039 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109

Tuesday, March 30, 2006  How to Work with Active Children

Thursday, April 13, 2006  Is Block Play Really Important?

Thursday, May 11, 2006  Teaching Children Self Control

Thursday, October 26, 2006  Teaching Children about Nutrition

Thursday, November 30, 2006  Parents: Friends or Foes?

 

What Can Be Done Before Saying I Do?

6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Monday, March 27 or September 25, 2006

Location:  Jackson County University of Missouri Extension Center, 1501 N.W. Jefferson, Blue Springs, MO

Fee:  $20 per person

Contact: Dr. Nina Chen, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 816-252-5051.  E-mail: chenn@missouri.edu

Couple Communication
6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 8, 15 and 22, 2006
March 15, 22, 29, and April 5, 2005
Location:  Jackson County University of Missouri Extension Center, 1501 N.W. Jefferson, Blue Springs, MO
Fee: $90 per couple (plus a couple packet of $37)
Contact: Dr. Nina Chen, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 816-252-5051.  E-mail: chenn@missouri.edu

PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 22, August 19, or November 4, 2006
Location:  Jackson County University of Missouri Extension Center, 1501 N.W. Jefferson, Blue Springs, MO
Fee: $90 per couple
Contact: Dr. Nina Chen, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 816-252-5051.  E-mail: chenn@missouri.edu

"Dealing with Children's Challenging Behavior"
6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursdays, October 12, 19, and 26, 2006
Location: Jackson County University of Missouri Extension Center, 1501 N.W. Jefferson, Blue Springs, MO
Fee: $45
Contact: Dr. Nina Chen, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 816-252-5051.  E-mail: chenn@missouri.edu

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


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