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Meet the Washington State DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator education requirement for Adult Family Home business owners (provider) to become licensed as an Adult Family Home (AFH) provider or to be employed as a resident manager. Learn the concepts and principles of adult home management. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, resident care issues, and resident rights. Students will be assessed on their proficiency prior to the start of class in English, reading, writing, and math. You must have a 6th grade level (ABE 3) in English and a 4th grade Level (ABE 2) in math. Basic computer skills are also required including accessing the internet, MS Word and MS Excel.

 

Are you having trouble starting or maintaining a desired way of life? Research shows that accountability is a major factor in motivating healthy habit changes. Learn how to meal plan on a budget or manage your weight without sacrificing enjoyment of food. Eating right can create a ripple effect on your health, leading to increased vitality, healthier skin, improved digestion, more restful sleep and a better immune system. Our instructor is a Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coach and ACSM certified personal trainer. She is also a Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach.

Are you having trouble starting or maintaining a desired way of life? Research shows that accountability is a major factor in motivating healthy habit changes. We can't remove all the obstacles in our lives but we can fortify our resilience so that we are ready to take on whatever comes. Your Wellness coach will help you develop healthy habits for reducing stress, building positive relationships and re-energizing healthy behaviors. Our instructor is a Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coach and ACSM certified personal trainer. She is also a Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach.

Students will be able to use the Clark College Darkroom to work on their film photography projects. The Clark College darkroom can accommodate film formats 35mm through 8X10. Film processing, darkroom printing, and negative scanning can all be done. Technical assistance will be provided by an instructor. All regular B&W processing chemistry will be provided.

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Creative Writing for the Absolute Beginner is the class you've been wanting to take. Have you ever promised yourself that you would 'someday' write a book of fiction, a young adult book, or romantic historical fiction? What about the short story sitting in your mind and wanting to be told, but you don't know how to begin? This class will provide you with the foundational skills to write creatively for any number of applications. We will share our stories as we create a portfolio of inventive, original works of fiction that will impress your family and friends.

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Meet the Washington State DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator education requirement for Adult Family Home business owners (provider) to become licensed as an Adult Family Home (AFH) provider or to be employed as a resident manager. Learn the concepts and principles of adult home management. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, resident care issues, and resident rights. Students will be assessed on their proficiency prior to the start of class in English, reading, writing, and math. You must have a 6th grade level (ABE 3) in English and a 4th grade Level (ABE 2) in math. Basic computer skills are also required including accessing the internet, MS Word and MS Excel.

 

This seven-week intensive course will prepare students to take the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination - "the FS Exam". Concepts and topics covered over the seven weeks will include: the Public Land Survey System (i.e. section, township, and quadrangle layout, single and double proportioning, closing corners, meander lines), easements, title, deeds, descriptions, evidence, simultaneous conveyances, records research, rules of construction, riparian rights, order of operations, quadratic equations, triangles, degree to decimal degree conversions, bearing to azimuth conversions, magnetic declination, horizontal and vertical curves, area calculations, intersection of lines/slope, photogrammetry, statistics and probability, field measurements and corrections, differential level loops, geodesy, state plane coordinates, grid/ground calculations, least squares and traverse adjustments.

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Course Text: Fundamentals of Surveying: Exam Study Manual (2nd Edition) - Dane Courville, PLS

Embark on a journey of artistic discovery with our immersive photography walkabout class. Guided by a master instructor, this class is designed to inspire and refine your vision, to get you to let go of preconceived notions and prejudices and start "learning to see creatively". Remember, guided by your creative vision, you're the one who chooses where to stand, lens choice, point of view, quality of light, desired exposure, etc., and who finally presses the shutter at the "decisive moment". As Henry David Thoreau once said, "The question is not what you look at, but what you see." So, don't miss these walkabout opportunities to see the world through a new and creative lens. Engage in hands-on activities and discussions that encourage creative thinking and enhance your ability to create compelling images. Proficiency in Manual camera modes is essential. Bring your complete camera gear and note-taking materials. Join us for an enriching exploration of creative visual expression. Not a Photoshop class.

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Whether it is your first time line dancing or you are feeling a little rusty, learn hitches, grapevines, half-turns, scuffs, cha-cha step, brushes, and stomps are steps included in multiple dances. Dance steps are broken down and learned through repetition.  No partner needed. Absolutely no experience necessary.

The 24 Yang style, renowned for its popularity, comprises slow, continuous, soft, and circular movements seamlessly woven into a flowing pattern. Practicing Tai Chi involves executing a sequence of postures or movements with slow, graceful transitions, ensuring each posture blends seamlessly into the next without interruption. Students learn easily and greatly improve balance.

Journaling is soul renewing art. Anyone can participate in it. Our journals hold our life stories. Our life stories effect the world. Through journaling we can heal pain, increase joy, and find fulfillment. Not only for ourselves, but for generations past and present. Bring pen, paper, or a laptop, and let's let your soul soar. Carrie is a lifelong journal-junkie, author of two published memoirs, lover of life. 

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Unlock your creative potential in our dynamic art class designed for all skill levels. Delve into various artistic media, including drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media. Each week, discover and practice a new technique or style inspired by both historic and contemporary artists. This course is perfect for anyone eager to explore the expansive question, "What is art?" Join us to express yourself, learn diverse artistic expressions, and find your unique voice in a supportive and vibrant environment. Embrace the journey of creativity and broaden your artistic horizons with us!

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Learn physical poses to explore the body as a means to feel inwardly, and to discover where you are strong, tight, weak, or dull. Relieve stress and prevent falls by incorporating balance, strength, and flexibility. Focus is on breathing and relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat.

Strengthen your core with Pilates while infusing the calming and stretching aspects of yoga all in one class.  Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.

Zumba is the most fun you will ever have exercising. You will experience an hour of continuous Latin movement to rhythms such as Merengue, Salsa, Raggaeton, Cumbia, Soca, even Swing. Our instructor gives verbal as well as visual cues to ease the learning process. Also low impact versions of each move are demonstrated. Your teacher's philosophy is that there is no such thing as mistakes - only improvisations. Come join the fun and burn up to 700 calories a class.