This course will explore all aspects of bird life and will broaden your bird knowledge by giving you a strong foundation in all things feathered. Classroom content includes identification of over 50 bird species, field techniques, anatomy, behavior, evolution, feeding habits, breeding, migration, and habitat ecology. The class will conclude with a Saturday (5/22, 7-10am) birding trip to the Utica Marsh to put your classroom work into practice!

Learn the basics of flower design while playing with locally grown cut flowers. We will discuss flower care, vase choice, mechanics and design principles. Each participant will create an arrangement to bring home.

Learn the basics of flower design while playing with locally grown cut flowers. We will discuss flower care, vase choice, mechanics and design principles. Each participant will create an arrangement to bring home.

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

This course covers methods the average person can utilize to avoid, manage and survive potentially violent encounters.  It will focus on behavioral and verbal skills that are highly effective in improving your confidence and competence when dealing with confrontations in your everyday life. No experience required age 12+.

This dynamic 8 week course will teach you how to express yourself comfortably in Italian. You'll learn practical, everyday words. You'll read, hear, and practice dialogues based on typical situations that you're likely to encounter if you plan to vacation in Italy. By the end of this class, you will know how to ask for help, ask directions, navigate Italian shops, book a hotel room, order a meal, and much more! Cultural notes are included throughout the course to help you better understand Italians and their way of life. Students must purchase the textbook.

This program offers the benefits of a 10% insurance discount and up to four points off your driving record. The program emphasizes safe and defensive driving techniques for drivers of all ages and skill levels, including those with a driver's permit. Bring a license or permit to class, as well as a lunch. Students are required to be on-time and stay until the completion of class. This course is offered in partnership with the Oneida County Traffic Safety Department. *Participants 55+ may be eligible for a discounted rate. Call the CCED office for more information.

This program offers the benefits of a 10% insurance discount and up to four points off your driving record. The program emphasizes safe and defensive driving techniques for drivers of all ages and skill levels, including those with a driver's permit. Bring a license or permit to class, as well as a lunch. Students are required to be on-time and stay until the completion of class. This course is offered in partnership with the Oneida County Traffic Safety Department. *Participants 55+ may be eligible for a discounted rate. Call the CCED office for more information.

This program offers the benefits of a 10% insurance discount and up to four points off your driving record. The program emphasizes safe and defensive driving techniques for drivers of all ages and skill levels, including those with a driver's permit. Bring a license or permit to class, as well as a lunch. Students are required to be on-time and stay until the completion of class. This course is offered in partnership with the Oneida County Traffic Safety Department. *Participants 55+ may be eligible for a discounted rate. Call the CCED office for more information.

Topics in this course include first aid, CPR, and athletic training/conditioning principles. Upon completion, students are eligible for National Safety Council First Aid and American Heart Association CPR certification. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics.

We’re ready to get back to our travels! When it is safe to go on a trip, where can we go, how do we stay safe, and how do we make our travel free? If you are near retirement, changing careers, a student, or someone who likes the idea of making additional income to support your travel dream, this class is for you. World traveler Gina Henry shows you how she is prepared for the new “travel normal” including important tips on safety, trip insurance, what to do if you become sick, and other strategies. Discover over 200 ways to travel free. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours & more in the USA & worldwide! Volunteering, fun work-vacations, paid travel, teaching English and remote employment opportunities. Tuition includes Gina’s 100-page ebook How to Travel Free & Safely (retail value $39.95).

Microsoft Office seems challenging for those unfamiliar to the programs offered.  After a few short classes, anyone can be comfortable with the basics of creating word documents, excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.  Beyond the basics, we will learn advanced techniques to make your project look better and be accomplished more easily.  This class will focus on getting an example, showing how to create it, then hands on experience with class discussion.  At the end of the course we will briefly discuss Google Drive and the simple conversion from Microsoft to Google.

The real monsters hide in your homes air, paint, carpets, and cleaning supplies. Learn the 8 elements of a healthy home and how to treat the hazards lurking in your home. Registered participants will receive free cleaning kits!This class is offered in partnership with the Homeownership Center.

The real monsters hide in your homes air, paint, carpets, and cleaning supplies. Learn the 8 elements of a healthy home and how to treat the hazards lurking in your home. Registered participants will receive free cleaning kits!This class is offered in partnership with the Homeownership Center.

Educators and psychologists know that learning is significantly affected by factors such as stress, anxiety, self-image, cultural expectations and societal expectations. The increasing number of students diverse backgrounds in today’s classrooms introduces a tremendous diversity of lived experience which influences how students learn. 

In today’s public schools, the majority of teachers, 80% are white, and the majority of learners are students of color. This fact alone suggests a strong potential for a cultural and communication gap between teachers and their students. Research findings confirm that black students face significant challenges to their learning as a result of unconscious bias and lack of cultural awareness on the part of teachers. It is well documented that black students, particularly boys, are more likely to be on the receiving end of disciplinary action, more likely to be suspended from school, and are at greater risk of failing than are other students. It is also well documented that black children are perceived to be older than white children of the same age and are more likely, as a result, to have expectations for behavior that are developmentally inappropriate. These factors, along with micro-aggressions that are common, and sometimes racially motivated aggression by peers render the learning environment for black students fraught with challenges that may be unseen or unrecognized by educators.

In this course, we will examine the factors that come together to create unique challenges to black students in the classroom and explore ways in which teachers can minimize those challenges and support school success for all students.

Put those first time home buyer jitters at ease. This free class is full of information to help you decide whether you're ready to take your first steps towards becoming a homeowner. We'll discuss the importance of credit scores, lender information, eligibility requirements for grants and down payment programs, and more.

This course introduces the basic philosophy and principles of coaching as integral parts of physical education and general education. Topics include the function and organization of leagues and athletic associations in New York State; state, local, and national policies as related to athletics; standards for the responsibilities and duties of the coach as an educational leader; legal considerations; team management; athletic facilities; budget and record keeping; and, interacting with supervisors and officials. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics.

Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. People with a niche hobby are turning podcasts into a business. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth as mobile devices are everywhere. The intimate nature of the audio medium allows potential clients to get to know who you are and determine if you are the kind of company with which they want to do business. Learn how to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast.  This step-by-step class will take you from start to finish and cover the required elements needed to get your show online.  Come to class with your idea and end with your show online for all to hear.

Blinded by debt? Financially strained? Join the HomeOwnershipCenter in learning about your attitude towards money, how that affects your financial habits and tips and tricks to restore the financial vision you had for 2020. This class is offered in partnership with the Homeownership Center.

Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes, this Spanish class - designed specifically for healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. You will practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding of the culture, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare. 
   Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients. 

NOTE: Students will also need to order an eBook for under $15, or the paperback book version (please see book information below).

Students will purchase (on their own) McGraw-Hill Education Complete Medical Spanish, 3rd Edition: ISBN-13: 978-0071841887. The eBook version is available at Barnesandnoble.com. You can also purchase the paperback book version if you wish, available from numerous sources including Amazon.

Technology changes every day, and it can feel impossible to keep up with it. Luckily, there are easy ways to understand seemingly complex technology. By looking at emails, operating systems, social media, cell phones, and apps, together we can enter the 21st century! This course is the perfect opportunity to brush up on computer and smartphone basics, with extra time built in toward the end of class to just ask questions! Ask the instructor any questions you have about your technology problems.

Technology changes every day, and it can feel impossible to keep up with it. Luckily, there are easy ways to understand seemingly complex technology. By looking at emails, operating systems, social media, cell phones, and apps, together we can enter the 21st century! This course is the perfect opportunity to brush up on computer and smartphone basics, with extra time built in toward the end of class to just ask questions! Ask the instructor any questions you have about your technology problems.

This course provides basic knowledge and skills in the use and development of sport-specific coaching methods and skills. New York State high school rules and regulations, teaching methods, performance skills, organization and management of practice sessions, and conditioning are explored. An internship in a specific sport under the supervision of a master coach or athletic trainer and seminar sessions in inter-school athletic history are required. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics. Prerequisite: CO231 Philosophy, Principles & Organization of Athletics in Education.

This clinic is specifically tailored to females heading off to college and/or entering adulthood. It will cover the common scenarios a young coed may face as they transition to independent lives. The class is presented in a fun and empowering way focusing on highly effective and efficient methods the average person can utilize to avoid, manage and survive physical encounters. No experience required.

This clinic will cover the most common scenarios women face in their lives. The class is presented in a fun and empowering way focusing on highly effective and efficient methods the average person can utilize to avoid, manage and survive physical encounters. No experience required. Female teens (13+) and women are welcome.

Calling all grandmas, papas, nanas, and babas!  If you’ve been cooped up at home and not able to visit your children and grandchildren then it’s time to change that.  By becoming “Zoom Fluent,” in your next video call you will be confident to play games, change your background, and watch fun videos as a family.  Let’s tackle this together and make memories to last lifetimes!  Email required (don’t worry, we can help you with that too!).

Calling all grandmas, papas, nanas, and babas!  If you’ve been cooped up at home and not able to visit your children and grandchildren then it’s time to change that.  By becoming “Zoom Fluent,” in your next video call you will be confident to play games, change your background, and watch fun videos as a family.  Let’s tackle this together and make memories to last lifetimes!  Email required (don’t worry, we can help you with that too!).

Designed specifically for those with little to no fiction writing experience, find your pathway towards your fiction writing goals. Learn the basic building blocks of story: character, plot and setting. Then find out the different forms of fiction writing and some of the genres you might like to explore.

Learn the process of brewing to enhance your small business or take your home-brewing to the next level. Go from bucket to barrel in this seven week course where we cover malt, water chemistry, hops, yeast, brew-house workflow, and quality testing. We will cover the basics of reading malt and water reports, adjusting water chemistry, evaluating hops, harvesting and storing yeast, and performing basic quality checks for a small-scale brewery. An overview of the brewing process and best practices will round out the class. Students will have mixed lecture with hands-on learning, with opportunities to work with ingredients and apparatus. Learn how the science of water, hops, barley, and yeast meet the art of brewing to create quality beer and how some principles apply to wine, cider, and distilled spirits. Participants who successfully complete all seven sessions will receive a certificate.

This will be a survey class giving the overview of the brewing process. The instructor will compare and contrast German Style and English Style brew houses, cover a brief history of brewing, and give industry insight. Brew-house operations as well as the basics of brewing and best practices will be covered.

Students will learn the basics of malt and the malting process. They will be able to read a malt report and choose malt based on quality characteristics. They will understand protein content, moisture content, germination energy and favorable appearance characteristics. Different varieties of barley will be available for evaluation and tasting.

This course will cover avoiding, managing and surviving armed assailant scenarios.  Topics covered are edged weapons (knives etc.), Bludgeons (Club, etc.) and Firearms. In addition to developing a greater understanding and awareness of these weapons, participants will also learn critical decision-making skills for active shooter, mugging and intimidation scenarios.  No experience required age 12+.

This course will cover avoiding, managing and surviving armed assailant scenarios.  Topics covered are edged weapons (knives etc.), Bludgeons (Club, etc.) and Firearms. In addition to developing a greater understanding and awareness of these weapons, participants will also learn critical decision-making skills for active shooter, mugging and intimidation scenarios.  No experience required age 12+.

Water makes up 95% of beer and is often overlooked as an ingredient. Students will understand water hardness, where to find it on a water report, and best practices for adjusting water to make it suitable for brewing. Students will work hands on with local water reports and information to create ideal brewing water for a variety of styles

Often the most talked about topic when it comes to beer. Here we will see how the different varieties of hops affect the flavor and aroma of beer. Students will learn the basics of hops, kettle hopping and methods for dry hopping. Whole leaf and pelleted hops will be brought in for examination and evaluation.

This course will cover the most common scenarios a law-abiding citizen may face in their everyday lives.   The class will focus on highly effective and efficient methods the average person can utilize to avoid, manage and survive potentially violent encounters. No experience required age PG13.

Students will learn the nutritional requirements of yeast in wort and the challenges of fermenting wine and cider. Methods for harvesting yeast and storing it for re-use will be examined, as well as optimal growth, fermentation and storage conditions. Students will work hands-on with brewer’s yeast to perform cell counts and determine cellular viability.

This class will dive into basic quality checks a small brewery can perform. From basic microbiological plating to gravity, pH, oxygen and what they mean to beer and brewing. We will show students some basic quality checks they can perform to ensure a consistent and delicious beer.

Experience common off-flavors found in beer. Hone your skills in identifying the most prevalent defects in beer. This hands-on workshop will allow students to familiarize themselves with ten known beer defects. Off flavors presented will be DMS, Diacetyl, Acetaldehyde, Trans-2-nonenal, lightstruck, and hydrogen sulfide and more. 

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

Topics in this course include first aid, CPR, and athletic training/conditioning principles. Upon completion, students are eligible for National Safety Council First Aid and American Heart Association CPR certification. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics.

This course introduces the basic philosophy and principles of coaching as integral parts of physical education and general education. Topics include the function and organization of leagues and athletic associations in New York State; state, local, and national policies as related to athletics; standards for the responsibilities and duties of the coach as an educational leader; legal considerations; team management; athletic facilities; budget and record keeping; and, interacting with supervisors and officials. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics.

This course provides basic knowledge and skills in the use and development of sport-specific coaching methods and skills. New York State high school rules and regulations, teaching methods, performance skills, organization and management of practice sessions, and conditioning are explored. An internship in a specific sport under the supervision of a master coach or athletic trainer and seminar sessions in inter-school athletic history are required. This is one of three mandatory courses required by the New York State Education Department to become permanently certified to coach high school athletics. Prerequisite: CO231 Philosophy, Principles & Organization of Athletics in Education.