Adult and Continuing Education

GED classes and testing are available in Red Oak for those who want to earn a high school equivalency diploma. Call Sue Kearn at the center on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 712-623-2541, for more information.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are offered for adults who want to brush up on their math and reading skills. Call Sue Kearn, 712-623-2541, for class information.

Many computer classes, from basic through advanced-level Microsoft Office classes, are offered every year. We also offer other hobby and general interest classes upon request. Please let us know if you have a special interest. New schedules are printed several times a year. Please call 712-623-2541or e-mail s_smith@swcciowa.edu to request a current copy.

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Upcoming Classes

Coaching Authorization Classes
Thursdays ~ February 7 - April 17, 2008
Brochure (PDF format)

Digital Photography Classes
Instructor: Jan Renander

"Make The Most Of Your Digital Camera" (9 hrs)
Mondays, February 11, 18, & 25 or Thursdays, Feb 21, 28, & March 6
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Tech Center Room 121
Cost: $48
Brochure (PDF)

"Using Photoshop Elements 6.0" (12 hrs)
Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, & 25
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Red Oak Center Computer Lab
Cost: $75 (basic computer skills required to take this class)
Brochure (PDF)

"Make The Most Of Your Digital Camera"
April 2-16, 2008 or June 2-16, 2008
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $55 (Class $48, Handouts $7)
Brochure (PDF)

"Using Photoshop Elements 6.0"
April 23 - May 14, 2008 or June 24 - July 3, 2008
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $85 (Class $75, Handouts $10)
Brochure (PDF)

Computer Classes
Instructor: Shauna Seaman
Brochure (PDF)

"Computer Fundamentals for Beginners" (3 hrs)
Wednesday, February 13, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $32

"Learn to Use E-mail" (3 hrs)
Thursdays, February 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $32

"Keyboarding Basics" (6 hrs)
Saturdays March 1 and March 15, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $55

"Discover the Internet" (3 hrs)
Saturday, March 1, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $32

"Beginning Microsoft Word" (3 hrs)
Saturday, March 15, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $32

"Learn To Make PowerPoint Presentations" (3 hrs)
Saturday, April 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $32

"Microsoft Publisher to Make Cards, Flyers, and Other Publications" (3 hrs)
Saturday, April 5, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $32

"Beginning Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel" (3 hrs)
Saturday, April 19, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $32

"Intermediate Level Excel" (3 hrs)
Saturday, April 19, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $32

Paper Crafting to Create Unique Cards & Scrapbook Pages (4 hrs)
Instructor: Barbara Phelps
Brochure (PDF)

Thursday, March 13 and Monday, March 17
6:30-8:30 pm, Red Oak Center Room 108
Cost: $20