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For more information, call the number listed or (925) 685-7340, ext. #2771
Students must be at least 18 years of age to register.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

REGISTRATION and ATTENDANCE
Register Early - Classes will be offered or canceled based upon registrations.
Marginal enrollment or attendance may result in
reduction of published class hours or cancellation of class.

Parenting/Family Relationship Classes

Loving Solutions: Parent Project Junior

Education, support and resources for parents of strong-willed children ages 5-10 years.  This six-week course takes the successful principles used in Parent Project, Sr. and adapts them to the needs of younger children.  You will learn basic principles that will bring you and your child closer together- not push you apart.  Learn how to encourage self-respect and cooperation.  Parents who complete the course will know how to: identify ideals, rules and tools for the family, respond appropriately to children's choices and structure concrete solutions for challenging situations.

No class 2/21


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97500020 7:00-9:30pm T 1/17-2/28 Koppenhaver-Klute B-1, LVAC $65/person*

*Includes $22 book fee

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

Join us for the workshop series based on the book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber.  Help your child develop a realistic and positive self image, set limits while maintaining good will, resolve conflicts peacefully, and create a harmonious family atmosphere.


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97520020 6:30-9:30pm T 1/24-2/28 Callahan Library, SIL $70/family*

*Includes $15 book fee

Proyecto De Padres/ Parent Project

Educación, apoyo y recursos para padres de adolescentes agresivos y fuera de control. Para fortalecer la unidad familiar y reducir conflictos familiares. Al mismo tiempo se enfoca en problemas de bajo progreso academico, el uso de drogas, alcohol, agresividad, conducta sexual inapropiada y otras conductas autodestructivas. Para mas información (925) 682-8000, ext. 7199.


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97511020 6:15-9:15pm T 1/10-3/13 Lara C-3, LVAC $85/person*

*Students may pay weekly in class (includes $22 book fee).

Parent Project

Education, support and resources for parents of strong-willed and out-of-control teens. Strengthen the family unit and reduce family conflict while addressing problems related to poor school performance, drug/alcohol use, aggressive/sexual acting-out and other self-destructive behaviors. For more information call (925) 685-7340, ext. #2771.


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97510020 6:30-9:15pm W 1/11-3/14 Lingenfelter D-2, LVAC $85/person*

*Students may pay weekly in classroom (includes $22 book fee).

Certificate/Court Parenting Class

Open Entry - Join at Any Time - $50 per person

Class Topics Include:  (see here for schedule)
1. Self-Esteem and Temperament 6. Positive Parenting: Birth to Nine
2. Communication in the Family 7. Positive Parenting: Ten to Eighteen
3. Parenting Styles and Philosophies 8. Co-Parenting
4. Punishment and Discipline 9. Moving Forward
5. Positive Discipline 10. Wrap-Up

Course # Time Day Instructor Dates Location
97800000 6:30-9:00pm* Tuesday Brown Ongoing C-4, LVAC

*New Students arrive at 6:30pm. Class begins at 7:00pm.

Anger Management

Certificate available for court directed students.
Open entry - Join at Any Time - $70 per person
Loma Vista Adult Center, 1266 San Carlos Ave., Concord, CA 94518
Instructor: Karen Lingenfelter

Class Topics Include:  (see here for schedule)
1. Anger Awareness 6. Stress Management
2. Anger, Hostility and Your Health 7. Conflict Resolution
3. Anger Triggers and Expression 8. Survival Skills
4. Positive Communication 9. Coping Strategies
5. Family Conflict 10. Individual Master Plan for Anger Control

Course # Time Day Dates Location Instructor
97700000 6:30-9:00pm* Thursday

Ongoing

C-4, LVAC

Lingenfelter

*New students arrive at 6:30, class begins at 7:00pm.

Infant Classes

None this term.

Toddler Classes

Toddler II: 16-24 Months

Parents and children attend class together.  Class divides for discussion time and children have age appropriate planned activities, snacks and outside playtime.  Topics include: Temper Tantrums, Potty Training, Limit Setting and more.  Includes lab fee.


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97100020 9:00-11:00am F 1/27-3/9 Koppenhaver-Klute C-2, LVAC $88*

*Additional $10 fee per child for more than one child (multiples)

Preschool Classes

For Children Ages 2-5 years old. Loma Vista Preschool is a developmental, parent-participation program for parents and their children. The program nurtures the whole family and provides rich learning experiences in well-equipped classrooms.

2011-2012 Preschool and Pre-K at Loma Vista
Preschool 2 - Registration Ongoing
Preschool 3 - Registration Ongoing
Pre-K M/W/F - Registration Ongoing

Please call (925) 685-7340 #2771 for more information.

Preschool Fun Saturdays

Parent attends with child.  Time for fun on a Saturday morning with you and your 2-5 year old.

January 14 Bouncing Balls! Bring your favorite ball to preschool.  We will apint with balls, play games with balls, and compare balls to see which one bounces the highest!
February 4

Magnet Madness! Experiment with magnets and make a valentine magnet for someone special.

March 3 Puppets, Puppets, and More Puppets! We will make puppets and put on a puppet show!
March 31 Five Green and Speckled Frogs! We will make frog hats, make and eat "frogs on a log" and create "frog art."

Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97220020 9:30-11:00am Sat 1/14, 2/4,
3/3, 3/31
Reposa E-2, LVAC $30 per family for all or $10 per class

Parent Education Cooperative:  24-36 Months/Preschool 2


Child attends two days, parent one day each week.  One Saturday 3-hour maintenance day and monthly Parent Education evening classes required, 8/30, 10/11, 11/8, 12/6.  $50 non-refundable registration fee.  TB and fingerprint clearance required.  Additional cost and time in classroom for more than one child.

Preschool 2 - Child 2 years as of 1/01/12 (younger children accepted  if space available)

Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97200020 9:00-11:00am M,W 1/9-3/28 Reposa C-2, LVAC $250/quarter*
97210020 9:00-11:00am T,Th 1/10-3/29 Bramwell C-2, LVAC $250/quarter*

*additional cost and time in classroom for more than 1 child.

Parent Education Cooperative:  Preschool at Hidden Valley

A collaboration between Hidden Valley Elementary School and Mt. Diablo Adult Education.  Co-op parents meet before class time for class preparation and educational discussion and one 2-hour evening maintenance day.  Parent Education evening classes required, 1/30 and 3/5.  Parents work in the classroom one day each week.  $100 non-refundable registration fee.  TB and fingerprint clearance required.

Child 4 years as of 12/2/11

Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97410020 8:30-11:30am M,W,F 1/9-3/30 Allio HVE $160/month

Parent Education Cooperative Preschool 3    


Parents work in the classroom approx. three times per month.  Co-op parents meet before and after class time for class preparation and educational discussion.  Two 3-hour Saturday maintenance days and monthly Parent Education evening classes required, 1/17 an 3/6.  $75 non-refundable registration fee.  TB and fingerprint clearance required.

Preschool 3 - Child 3 years as of 12/02/11

Come to our Preschool Open House
February 21, 2012
12:30-2:30pm
1266 San Carlos Ave., Concord
Rooms E-1 and E-2

For more information contact Sharon Resposa at
(925) 685-7340, ext. #2773, or resposas@mdusd.org


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97300020 8:30-12:00noon T,Th 1/10-3/29 Pfeiffer E-2, LVAC $120/month

Parent Education Cooperative:  Pre-K           

Our Pre-K program helps prepare children for kindergarten.  Parents work in the classroom one day each week.  Two 3-hour maintenance workdays and monthly Parent Education classes required, 1/17 and 3/6.  $75 non-refundable registration fee.  Enrollment subject to continuation of currently enrolled students.  TB and fingerprint clearance required.

Pre-K - Child 4 years as of 12/02/11

Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97400020 8:30-12:00noon M,W,F 1/9-3/30 Hackett E-1, LVAC $160/month

Parent Education -School Readiness Preschool

A collaboration between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Mt. Diablo Adult Education.  (Families must live within the attending school's boundaries.)  Parents work in the classroom one day each week.  TB and fingerprint clearance required. 

Bel Air Elementary
Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97420000 11:30am-1:45pm M-Th 1/9-3/29 Lugo Rm 6, BAE None

Fair Oaks Elementary
Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97430000 8:45-11:30am T,W,Th 1/10-3/29 Schulz Rm 10, FOE None

Rio Vista Elementary
Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97440000 9:00-11:15am T-F 1/10-3/30 Rubalcava C-12, RVE None

Shore Acres Elementary
Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97450000 8:30-10:45am M-Th 1/9-3/29 Lugo Rm 4, SHORE None

Parenting Teens

Anger Management for Teens and Their Parents


Class topics include:  anger triggers, family communication, anger management techniques and conflict resolution.  Parents and teens attend together and then divide for discussion.

Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97600020 6:45-9:15pm W 1/18-1/25* Staff MU Rm, LVAC None
97600021 6:45-9:15pm W 2/22-2/29 Staff MU Rm, LVAC None
97600022 6:45-9:15pm W 3/28-4/4* Staff MU Rm, LVAC None

*Spanish interpreter available

Drug and Alcohol Workshop

When questions about drugs and alcohol arise, information and support is vital.  Class topics include the physiology of drug and alcohol use, laws, consequences and family communication and relationships.  Parents and teens attend together.

Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97610020 9:00am-3:30pm Sat 2/4 Staff MU Rm, LVAC None
97610021* 9:00am-3:30pm Sat 3/31* Staff MU Rm, LVAC None

*Spanish interpreter available
Teen Parents

Teen Parents- Child Development: 13 Months and Up


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97000300 12:30-2:30pm M,W 1/4-3/28 Saxton CR None

Teen Parents- 4 Months to 12 Months


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97000200 12:30-2:30pm M,W 1/4-3/28 Pfieffer CR None

Teen Parents- Pregnant to 3 Months


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97000100 12:30-2:30pm M,W 1/4-3/28 Hackett CR None

Teen Parents- Parenting Skills


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97000400 12:30-2:30pm Th 1/3-3/29 Dadasovich CR None

Teen Parents- Life Skills


Course # Time Day Dates Instructor Location Fee
97000500 12:30-2:30pm T,Th 1/3-3/29 Johnson CR None