Adult & Community Education
Welcome!
The Keystone Central School District is pleased to be able to offer its facilities and instructors to help meet the educational needs of the community. We offer a wide variety of lifelong learning opportunities designed for personal enrichment, job retraining, or skill enhancement. Please check back often as these educational opportunities are changing and expanding.
Evening Classes: Evening classes will be offered several times a year in a variety of areas. Most classes are held at Central Mountain High School on Tuesday or Thursday nights from 6 to 8 pm. Costs vary for each class. For an updated schedule, call the Adult Education Office at (570) 893-4900 x 4301 or email Becky Conklin at rconklin@kcsd.k12.pa.us.
All classes are held at the high school in various rooms, participants will be notified of directions to park and get to your class, through email or phone call the week prior to the class.
The Keystone Central Adult & Community Education Program is always looking for ideas for future programs. If you have suggestions or are in need of a specific type of training, please contact Becky Conklin at the above phone number or email.
Can-do-Crafty Cards - Max. 12
Elaine Barth is back with her can-do-crafty cards fun. She will guide you step-by-step to make unique and beautiful holidays, and all occasion cards in this make-n-take class. Starter kits and instructions will be provided. No Cricut needed. Monday’s October 23, 30, and November 6. 6:00-8:00pm. $35.00/per person in Room E019.
Hatha Flow Yoga - Max 10
Instructor Kami McWilliams will lead you through static poses, breathing basics, and concentration techniques. She has 10 years' experience in the practice and was certified as an instructor 4 years ago under TriYoga of Central Pennsylvania. The class is for geared to beginners, but any level of experience is welcome. Please bring a yoga mat along with a long tie or scarf. Tuesdays, October 24, and November 7. 6:30 – 8:00pm in E019. Each class will have a separate sign up. $15.00/class
Chair Yoga - Max 10
Chair Yoga offers the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of a traditional yoga class for everyone, but especially for those who are unable to practice traditional yoga because of back or other physical limitations. Learning to connect your breath with movement, stretching the body and quieting the mind. Come away with a feeling of rejuvenation and relaxation. Instructed by Kathie Baughman, a yoga instructor for 14 years. Room E019 Thursday October 26 and November 9 5:30 – 6:30. Each class will have a separate sign up. $10.00/class
Resume Round Up - Max 10
Resume Round Up – For job seekers who are trying to tackle the new job market. From the resume to the follow up from the job interview. Resume building skills, dos, and don’ts for the interview, whether online or in person. This class will help you get the job you want. Tracy Long is an experienced HR Professional with over 15 years’ experience in high level executive support roles such as HR Generalist. She is responsible for identifying and sourcing qualified candidates for open positions. Tuesday October 17th 6:00 – 7:30. Room E019 $15.00/person. Central Mountain Seniors with school ID $10.00. (Seniors, to sign up, please email Becky at adulteducation@kcsd.k12.pa.us)
Safety Inspector Certification Training Program - Upon Request. Must be 18 and over. Contact Becky at adulteducation@kcsd.k12.pa.us for more information.
Introduction to Herbalism- Max 10
Three separate class courses which includes plant-based healing, how to prepare herbs for culinary and medicinal purposes, and how to grow your own medicine garden. Instructor Sue Morris is the owner of a local business Sue’s Salves that crafts organic herbal and aromatherapy products. She will walk you through basic concepts of how common herbs can benefit your everyday life. Each class will have a different topic. Wednesday November 8, 15, & 29 6:00 – 8:00pm in Room E019. $20.00/class
Keystone Central School District does not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the principal.
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Any violation of this policy should be reported to the principal, who will investigate and make determinations, within policy, based on the investigation. Appeal of the principal’s decision can be made to the Director of Pupil Services.
Highly Qualified training to meet Title 1 Requirements
KCSD is offering online courses to prepare for the Title 1 compliant assessments. Each of the self-paced 13 courses takes about 45 to 60 minutes to complete and include a short assessment test and completion certification. After completion you will be able to take the practice assessments and the two Title 1 compliant assessments. The cost is $85 which includes the 13 courses, practice assessments and the two Title 1 compliant assessments. For more information email rconklin@kcsd.us or call the ACE office at 570-893-4900 x 4301.
The courses include:
Supporting Instruction,
• Title 1 Reading
• Title 1 Writing
• Title 1 Mathematics
Reading Skills
• Title 1 Narrative Texts
• Title 1 Informative Texts
• Title 1 Decoding Language & Utilizing Layout
Writing Skills
• Title 1 Parts of Speech & Effective Sentences
• Title 1 Mechanics of Writing
Mathematics Skills
• Title 1 Understanding the Basic Skills
• Title 1 Fractions, Decimals, & Percentages
• Title 1 Basic Algebra • Title 1 Basic Geometry
• Title 1 Basic Data Analysis
Title 1 Compliant Assessments
- Reading, Writing, & Math—Instructional Support. Evaluates the ability to support reading, writing, and math instruction.
- Reading, Writing, & Math—Knowledge & Applications. Evaluates knowledge & skills to solve problems in reading, writing, and math.