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We are thrilled to unveil our new 2024 Adult Education brochure packed with diverse programs to ignite your career and personal growth!Whether you're aiming to boost literacy skills, dive into health occupations, master commercial driving, or pursue trades and career development, we've got you covered!
Click below to access more information about each course!
Trades and Technology
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New York Snowmobile Safety Course
November 12 and 14, 20224
5:00 – 8:30pm
This course provides fundamental information which all snowmobilers should possess in order to ensure the safety of riders and other trail users. Successful completion of this course results in the award of a NYS Snowmobile Safety Certificate.For more information, please contact Michele Lopez at (315) 253-4899 or mlopez@cayboces.org
Link for registration: Event - New York State Snowmobile Safety Course - November 12, 2024 in Auburn, NY (register-ed.com) -
New York Safe Boating Course
October 5 and 6, 2024
8:30am – 12:30pm
This 8 hour course is an introduction to the basic principles of safe and responsible boating. Students who successfully complete this course earn a safe boating certificate. Must be at least 10 years old to participate.
To help ensure New York’s waterways remain safe and enjoyable, this course teaches basic boating skills and encourages common sense and courtesy to all who share the water. Topics covered include rules of the nautical road, required safety equipment, special boating related activities and many more.To register for this course, please click: Online Registration Form
Please contact The Center for Learning at 315-253-4899 with any questions.
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Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance Course
Your chainsaw is a powerful and efficient tool for wood cutting. Learn the basics of maintenance and safe operation so that using your chainsaw is a smooth, safe and enjoyable experience. In this course, you will learn the basics of chainsaw maintenance, safety and proper operating procedures.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 17-26, October 1-5, 2024
Times: 6-8PM (Tues.) and 6-9PM (Thurs.)
Location: Main Campus
Fee: $795
Instructor: Todd MarcellusTo register for this course, please click: Online Registration Form
Please contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
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Marine Engine Repair
Through a combination of classroom and hands-on training, students will learn the basic skills needed
to work on outboard systems and drives. They will gain experience with specific brands such as Yamaha Outboards and Mercury Marine. Students will receive Yamaha Introduction to Outboard Systems and Mercury M-TEK Certifications upon successful completion of this course.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 17-26, October 1-5, 2024
Times: 6-8PM (Tues.) and 6-9PM (Thurs.)
Location: Main Campus
Fee: $795
Instructor: Todd Marcellus
To register for this course, please click: Online Registration FormPlease contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
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Basic Stick Welding
In this introductory course, learn about protective clothing and gear, welding safety, and proper equipment set-up and safe handling of high-pressure oxygen and acetylene tanks. Learn techniques of Oxy Fuel Welding (OFW), Oxy Fuel Cutting, proper usage and flame control as well as enhanced cutting techniques. At the end of this program, students will have an understanding of constant current carrying machines and polarities, arc control, electrode classification, the use of E6010, E7018, E6013, E6011 electrodes as well as welder settings and techniques and out of position welding (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G).
Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, October 7-31, November 4-13, 2024
Times: 6-8:30PM
Location: Main Campus
Fee: $775
Instructor: Jerry Meyer
To register for this course, please click: Online Registration FormPlease contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
Career Development
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DASA Training
DASA: New York State’s Dignity for All Student’s Act (Dignity Act) seeks to provide NYS public elementary and secondary school students with a safe, supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is a NYSED-approved provider of the Dignity Act certification training.
The required training consists of a 6-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.
**For additional information, contact Sara Herman at sherman@cayboces.org.Dates: On-Going (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) **
Times: Self-Paced, 6-hours
Location: Online
Fee: $50
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Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
Mandated reporters can participate in this web-based online training course at any time, 24/7. Users must complete the course within the course duration which is the current school calendar year (2024-2025). Users learn definitions, indicators, and how to make a report to the New York Statewide Central Register. This course meets the New York State Education Department mandatory requirements for Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting. In accordance with Chapter 363 of the Laws of 2018, the Board of Regents adopted amendments to certain sections of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education related to Reports of Child Abuse in an Educational Setting.
This course also includes updated mandated reporter training requirements. Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training to include protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually within the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework.
The required training consists of a 3-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.
**For additional information, contact Sara Herman at sherman@cayboces.org.
Dates: On-Going (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)**
Times: Self-Paced, 3-Hours Online
Fee: $35
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The Needs of Students with Autism
In response to the growing number of children being diagnosed with autism, the Legislature amended Sections 3004(4) and (5) of the Education Law to require all persons applying for a teaching certificate or license on or after September 2, 2009, as a special education teacher or as a school administrator who works in special education, to complete coursework or training in the needs of children with autism. This workshop will fulfill the NYSED requirement for Classroom Teaching Certification in all areas of Education. Participants of this course will learn about the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as behavior supports and best instructional practices for supporting individuals with ASD. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will complete a certification of completion application that they can submit to the NYS Education Department along with other relevant forms when they apply for certification.
The required training consists of a 3-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.
**For additional information, contact Sara Herman at sherman@cayboces.org.
Dates: On-Going (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)**
Times: Self-Paced, 3-Hours Online
Fee: $35
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Employment Preparation
Participants will complete a resume, reference list, and cover letter by the conclusion of this workshop.
*Course is one session offered two times.
Dates: September 16, 2024 or October 16, 2024*
Times: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Location: Main Campus
Fee: $40 Each
Instructor: Shawn DurantTo register for this course, please click: Online Registration Form
Please contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
Personal Development
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Conscious Parenting
A new way to move and respond to the changing world. How looking internally shapes our child’s future. Parents who take care of themselves are better able to assist their children. We are raising digital natives. Technology and personal behaviors can hinder our presence with children. This course addresses personal triggers, diet, behaviors, and responses to assist us in parenting the new earth child. Emphasizing progress over perfection and community over isolation for the betterment of all.
*Pairs with Intro to Holistic Living for a total paradigm shift.
Times: Friday, October 4, 2024, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Location: Main Campus
Fee: $50
Instructor: Jillian BarronTo register for this course, please click: Online Registration Form
Please contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
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Intro to Holistic Living
Yoga is a lifestyle science. Ayurveda is the ancient science of nutrition. In this course we will look at ancient technology that encompasses the mind, body, spirit connection. We will address diet and exercise, the benefits of meditation, and themes of gratitude and joy as a means of personal wellbeing. When we feel good, we are better able to show up in the world for ourselves and others.
*Pairs with Conscious Parenting. (3 hours)
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 15 – 31, November 5 – 21, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm
Location: Main Campus
Fee: $175
Instructor: Jillian BarronTo register for this course, please click: Online Registration Form
Please contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
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Adult Drone Technology (Coming Soon!)
Students will be given an introduction to the capabilities of the systems for emergency management, cinematic imaging, and remote sensing and surveying. The program will give hands-on experience flying small drones like the DJI Tello up to the DJI Phantom 4 and the Mavic Enterprise Drone with infrared imaging. Learn the technical aspects of what you need to know to take the Part 107 Exam and become commercially certified to fly drones.
To register for this course, please click: Online Registration FormPlease contact The Center for Learning at (315) 253-4899 with any questions.
