Free Parent Classes (in English & Spanish)
Research shows that students with involved parents have much stronger school achievement and success. That’s why Metropolitan Family Service, Northwest Family Service, and The Parent Institute are partnering to offer several free and low-cost parent classes this year.
“We hope parents will take advantage of these opportunities to build the skills and understanding that will improve family communication, boost academic support for kids, and give parents effective discipline strategies,” said North Clackamas Schools spokeswoman Leslie Robinette.
Classes for English speakers include:
Parent Power: (See sample podcasts in English & in Spanish at http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/18006)
This free parent workshop for families with kids age 4 to 13 will help you:
-- Motivate your child to be responsible
-- Gain control through choices
-- Enjoy your role as a parent
-- Model good communication skills
Free childcare provided! To register, visit www.lastingrelationships.org or call 503-546-6377.
This class is also available in Spanish in March, April, and May -- see listing below.
Ardenwald Elementary: 6 to 8 p.m. in March 5, 12, 19 & April 2 (Tuesdays)
Riverside Elementary: 6 to 8 p.m. in March 5, 12, 19, April 2 (Tuesdays) -- English & Spanish
El Puente/Milwaukie Elementary: 6 to 8 p.m. on April 9, 16, 23, & 30 (Tuesdays) -- English & Spanish
Oak Grove Elementary: 6 to 8 p.m. on April 11, 18, 25, May 2 (Thursdays) -- English & Spanish
Concord Elementary: 6 to 8 p.m. on May 7, 14, 21, & 28 (Tuesdays) -- English & Spanish
Sunnyside Elementary: 6 to 8 p.m. on May 9, 16, 23, 31 (Thursdays) -- English & Spanish
Guiding Good Choices, for parents of kids age 9 to 14 is a free 5-week course at Rowe Middle School (in the library) on Thursdays from February 28 to March 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinner & childcare provided! Rowe Middle School is located at 3606 SE Lake Road in Milwaukie. To register, call Jen Moss at 503-232-0007, ext. 110.
Make Parenting a Pleasure, for parents of children from birth to age eight is a 13-week course at Lewelling Elementary on Tuesdays from January 15 to April 30.The class runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at 5325 SE Logus Road in Milwaukie. To register,call Jen Moss at 503-232-0007, ext. 110 or email JenM@metfamily.org. Dinner is provided.
Ready Set Go, a free kindergarten readiness program for preschoolers and their parents, is offered Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Wedbesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Wichita Center, 6031 SE King Road in Milwaukie. For more information, call Maria at 503-353-5663 or mariap@metfamily.org. In English & Spanish.
Classes for Spanish speakers include:
Make Parenting a Pleasure classes for Spanish-speaking parents of children with age birth to 8 years, at Wichita Center (6031 SE King Road, Milwaukie) through the winter season. Classes will start January 15 and will continue to complete 13 sessions on Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. The classes are free; dinner and childcare will be provided. Parents can register on-site when they come to class, call at
503.353.5663 ext. 33784 or email to
anav@metfamily.org.
Improve your EnglishThis class at Clackamas Community College's Harmony Community Campus (7738 SE Harmony Road near the Aquatic Park) is offered Mondays to Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Practice speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Low-cost classes with free parking. For information, call Nena Monterroza at 503-594-3234.
Learn English
For adults learning English, this free conversation class runs January 15 to March 12 on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Linwood School, located at 11909 SE Linwood Ave. in Milwaukie. Childcare is provided. Register on-site or call Susan Hamann at 503-353-5463 or email susanh@metfamily.org.
Parent Power classes for Spanish-speaking parents of children age 3 to 13 includes free childcare.
Riverside Elementary: From 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & April 2. 16303 SE River Road, in Oak Grove.
El Puente Bilingual School: From 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30. 11250 SE 27th, in Milwaukie.
Oak Grove Elementary: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, April 11, 18, 25, May 2. 2150 SE Torbank Road in Oak Grove.
Concord Elementary: From 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28. 3811 SE Concord Road, in Milwaukie.
Sunnyside Elementary: From 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 31. 13401 SE 132nd Ave in Clackamas.
Abriendo Puertas
For Spanish-speaking parents of children from birth to age 5, this class runs April 8 to June 17 on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wichita Center for Family & Community: 6031 SE King Road in Milwaukie. Free childcare will be provided. To register, call Maria Perdomo at 503-353-5663, extension 4.
Ready Set Go, a free kindergarten readiness program for preschoolers and their parents, is offered Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Wedbesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Wichita Center, 6031 SE King Road in Milwaukie. For more information, call Maria at 503-353-5663 or mariap@metfamily.org. In English & Spanish.
G.E.D. (General Education Degree) Preparation Classes in Spanish
This on-going class is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lot Whitcomb Elementary, located at 7400 SE Thompson Road. To register for the class, offered through Clackamas Community College, contact Ally Meyer at allisonm@metfamily.org or call 503-353-5672.
Open computer lab for families
This drop-in program offers free computer access for families on Mondays through Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. in the community room at Oak Grove Elementary, located at 2150 SE Torbank Road. For information, call Kati at 503-501-8582.
