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Session Title
and Overview
CEU
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (Back to Top)
CM-001 Classroom Management Skills that Really Work
This one-day session will be geared towards teachers using ideas, classroom situation, intervention strategies and conflict resolutions to help solve many of the behavioral problems in the classroom. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
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February 7, 2009
May 2, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
CM-002 Character Education and the Peaceable Classroom
This one-day session offers the opportunity to integrate character education’s core values into the curriculum, instructional methods, and culture of the classroom and school. Teachers will learn to create safer, more caring, and respectful learning environments. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
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January 17, 2009
June 11, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
CM-003 Classroom Management: Building Relationships for Better Learning
This one-day workshop presents a broad conception of classroom management. Participants will explore how interpersonal relationships can provide the key to successful classroom management. In this course, participants will reflect on their relationships with students and develop a plan for enhancing these relationships. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
CM-004 What Every Classroom Teacher Should Know About Discipline
This one-day session will provide incentive information that every teacher should know in order to correct and prevent discipline problems. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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January 16, 2009
June 6, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
CM-005 Building Character through Cooperative Learning
This one-day session will focus on the value of cooperative learning in character education. Participants will learn effective strategies for developing core virtues such as personal responsibility, respect and how to incorporate cooperative learning strategies into classroom instruction. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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February 6, 2009
June 19, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
CM-006 Classroom Management for New and Returning Teachers
This one-day workshop equips teachers with essential insights into childhood and adolescent behaviour. The understanding gained forms the basis for techniques and strategies with which to manage student behaviour. Teachers gain an understanding of behaviour that enables effective classroom management. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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January 23, 2009
June 4, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
CM-007 Conflict Resolution
This one-day workshop helps educators understand how they can teach conflict resolution skills and empower students to resolve conflicts. This workshop helps teachers understand how they can --- and why they should – address conflict resolution in the classroom. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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January 22, 2009
May 16, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
READING AND GRAMMAR (Back to Top)
RG-008 Reading in the Content Areas
This one-day workshop will help teachers in developing or improving reading at any school level. Participants will learn how to simultaneously build students’ reading skills as you teach content area subject matter. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
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April 25, 2009
June 19, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
RG-009 Current Problems and Issues in Reading
This one-day session for teachers will explore content development around the need of specific groups. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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January 21, 2009
July 11, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
RG-010 Methods to Help Struggling Readers
This one-day session for teachers will offer a number of strategies for engaging all students in the reading process. You will discuss central problems in the teaching of reading, how to overcome these obstacles, ways to vary reading instructions, methods for improving reading across the curriculum, and the importance of connecting reading instructions to writing instructions. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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February 14, 2009
July 23, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
RG-011 Improving Students’ Reading and Writing Abilities
This one-day workshop will introduce new and innovative teaching strategies to enhance students’ abilities in reading and writing by using textbooks and basal readers. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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February 27, 2009
July 25, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (Back to Top)
MS-001 Applying Math to the Students’ Everyday Life
This one-day workshop will provide teachers with methods to help children understand patterns of mathematics. Teachers will also learn to relate mathematical topics to students' daily lives, to other mathematical topics, and to other curriculum areas. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
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March 27, 2009
July 10, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
MS-002 Mathematical Drills to Enhance Mathematical Skills
In this one-day workshop teachers learn strategies for the transition from manipulative understanding to fluency of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. Teachers learn dynamic drills that build mathematical confidence and independence, how to improve the “visual” aspect of your classroom will also be covered. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
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April 25, 2009
June 4, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
MS-003 Team Approach to Math
This one-day session will help teachers to gain understanding of effective mathematics instruction utilization and supervision of assistant teachers. Training will also focus on knowledge of instruction, intervention strategies, and benchmarks for K-3 students. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
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April 3, 2009
June 19, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
MS-004 Assessment in Math and Science
This one-day workshop will show participants what it means to understand, and explore how teachers can design a set of standards to accurately and fairly assess the level of understanding that each of their students have or have not achieved. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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February 13, 2009
July 24, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
MS-005 Creating a Scientific Interest
In this workshop teachers will obtain resources for enhancing student interest in science and help to familiarize them in using these resources. Participants learn science activities and labs to do with their students and the principles behind those activities. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
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March 18, 2009
July 9, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
SPECIAL EDUCATION (Back to Top)
SE-001 Guidelines for Educating the Exceptional Learner
This workshop will provide educators with knowledge, attitudes, and skills basic to the education of exceptional learners. Topics include historical perspectives, the law and public policy, profiling the exceptional learner, a responsive curriculum, teaching and management strategies, teachers as persons and professionals. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
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January 17, 2009
July 23, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
SE-002 Art and Writing for Special Needs Children
In this one-day this workshop, participants will explore how props, pictures, symbols, and other light-tech and high-tech tools can be used to expand a storybook-centered theme to support children who have disabilities in early childhood classrooms. Teachers will also learn what modifications will allow students with disabilities to participate in art and writing activities.(Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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February 11, 2009
May 16, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
SE-003 Teaching Students with AttentionDeficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
This one-day workshop will provide teachers tools for teaching students with ADHD. Teachers will learn ways to structure classroom time, set realistic goals, monitor and chart behavior and, work closely with parents in order to provide the best classroom atmosphere for ADHD students. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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January 24, 2009
April 24, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
EDUCATION PERSONNEL (Back to Top)
ME-001 Team Building for School Safety
This one-day workshop offers practical guidelines for creating a safe school environment and momentum for optimum human growth and development. Participants will learn how effective school safety exists only in team-focused school plan that is interwoven into the school culture, programs, activities, and relationships. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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January 31, 2009
June 12, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
ME-002 English as a Second Language
This one-day course is to help participants communicate with Spanish speakers at a basic level. Some of the topics covered are: asking for and giving directions, advising, explaining rules and regulations to parents, and asking for basic information from parents and students. The course will enable the participants to more effectively communicate with parents regarding common issues and concerns. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
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March 4, 2009
May 2, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
ME-003 Assistant Teacher/ Paraprofessional Training Participants will understand their role in utilizing information to increase student performance and instructional delivery. This session will give a variety of learning strategies including hands-on activities and group discussions. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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February 5, 2009
May 10, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
ME-004 School Safety and Prevention Strategies
Participants will reflect on personal experiences related to conflict and violence, review the relationship between school climate, school safety and academic success, and assessing individual school needs related to school safety and security using school safety assessments. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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March 6, 2009
June 6, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
ME-005 Sign Language
Participants will learn the basic on how to communicate using American Sign Language. The instructor will develop conversational skills and competence. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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April 18, 2009
July 24, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS

TEST PREPARATION (Back to Top)

GW-001 English Proficiency Examination Preparation
This workshop is designed to prepare students to take the English Proficiency Exam. Participants will learn the essential skills for writing paragraphs, the correct format for building essays, and tips for submitting a successful exam. (Cost: $10) Register now!
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February 28, 2009 March 7, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
       
GRANTSMANSHIP (Back to Top)
       
GW-001 Writing Grant Proposals
This one-day workshop will focus on how to write a winning grant proposal that will bring in money. The instructor will identify what agencies and organizations qualify for what grants and how to apply. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
  February 20, 2009 July 10, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
GW-002 How to Develop and Justify Budgets for Grants
This one-day session on budget development and justification will focus on how the budget links to the rest of the grant proposal. Participants will learn what should and should not be included in developing a budget. Budgets are not difficult to develop once one sees the connection to the main components of a well thought out project. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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March 14, 2009
July 18, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
GW-003 Grant Writing and Management for Faith-Based Organizations
This one-day session will help improve your chances of getting grants by learning the entire grant writing process. Each participant can expect to learn how to identify funding sources and how to develop the proposal from the abstract to the evaluation component. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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March 7, 2009
July 11, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (Back to Top)
ET-002 Microsoft Word for Beginners
This workshop is an introduction to spreadsheets.  Participants will learn the basic functions of setting up a spreadsheet and using formulas. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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March 27, 2009
May 23, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
ET-003 Microsoft Access for Beginners
This workshop is an introduction to the database program.  Learn how to create and work with tables, data, and simple queries. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
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May 23, 2009
July 18, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
ET-004 Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners
This workshop is an introduction to a presentation program.  You will learn how to use basic presentation skills, formatting and editing text, graphic images, and tables. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
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April 18, 2009
June 25, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
ET-005 Microsoft Word for Beginners
This workshop is an introduction to word processing.  Learn basic skills that include text editing, printing, and formatting. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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May 9, 2009
July 22, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
ET-006 Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Participants will use software to enhance the instructional design of their classrooms.  Animation, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, and presentation software programs will also be covered in this one-day workshop. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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May 7, 2009
June 20, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
ET-008 Introduction to Microsoft Publisher
This workshop will teach the novice the ins and outs of working the Microsoft Publisher program.  The program allows anyone to create colorful flyers, calendars, newsletters and much more.  (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
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February 6, 2009
May 2, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-013 Principle-Centered Leadership
This workshop will utilize  Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” to implement change. Principle-Centered Leadership can be designed specifically for faculty, staff, administrators, school systems, business, industry, and the community. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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April 17, 2009
May 14, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-001 Become an Effective Leader and Supervisor
This workshop will utilize  Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” to implement change. Principle-Centered Leadership can be designed specifically for faculty, staff, administrators, school systems, business, industry, and the community. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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February 12, 2009
June 6, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
BN-002 Essential Skills for the Administrative Professionals
This workshop will utilize  Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” to implement change. Principle-Centered Leadership can be designed specifically for faculty, staff, administrators, school systems, business, industry, and the community. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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March 7, 2009
June 24, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-003 Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
This one-day workshop will help participants deal with the types of conflicts encountered in school and business settings.  Participants will design strategies and programs for educating subordinates to deal with their own interpersonal conflicts. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
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February 21, 2009
May 1, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-004 Business Communication for Professionals
This one-day workshop will help participants practice active listening techniques, learn tips to effectively communicate ideas in the workplace, and practice writing effective inter-office memoranda, short reports, and a variety of business letters. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
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February 25, 2009
May 14, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-005 Safety in the Workplace
In this one-day workshop, participants will learn to implement a safety plan for their own environment.  This workshop will provide safety practices that can be used to reduce the risk of both short-term and long-term injuries in the work place.  (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
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February 11, 2009
May 9, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-006 Business Etiquette for Professional Success
This workshop is designed to introduce individuals to the basics of business etiquette.  Participants will understand how to interact properly in various business and professional settings. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
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February 20, 2009
April 11, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-007 Performance Evaluation
This one-day workshop will enable management to design a legally valid performance review process, a standard for performance appraisals, initiate the performance review, and other performance issues.  (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
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April 23, 2009
June 20, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-008 Quality Customer Service
This workshop will highlight seven-key to delivery techniques for super customer service.  Participants will learn techniques for handling unhappy customers.  Innovative telephone customer service techniques will also be covered.  This one-day course will equip participants with the tools they will need in order to meet and exceed customer expectations. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
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March 7, 2009
May 21, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-009 Stress Management
This workshop discusses the nature of stress, how stress influences health and business relations.  Participants will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to manage stressors in a positive and constructive way, and they will learn how to achieve a balance between business and personal life. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
.6 January 31, 2009
May 7, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-010 Preparing Budget Reports
This one-day workshop will show participants how to use the latest technology to prepare readable and reliable budget reports for public or private organizations. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
.6 February 16, 2009
May 15, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-011 Sexual Harassment
This workshop shows how to prevent sexually hostile work environments that are illegal.  The instructor will explain how sexually hostile environments create a lack of respect in the workplace.  This workshop will further explain the minimum requirements of the law, and basic organization's policies and procedures prohibiting harassment on the basis of sex, race, age, religion, national orientation, disability, and sexual orientation.  (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20) Register now!
.6 January 17, 2009
April 10, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
BN-012 Developing Presentation Skills
Learn the techniques essential to making presentations that are informative and exciting.  You will gain valuable strategies for writing effective notes, overcoming nervousness, tailoring your presentation to specific audiences, and much more. (Cost: $50; CEUs are an additional $20)
Register now!
.6 February 21, 2009
May 30, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT (Back to Top)
PE-001 Spanish for Beginners
This one-day course is to help participants communicate with Spanish speakers at a basic level.  Some of the topics covered are: asking for and giving directions, advising, explaining rules and regulations to parents, and asking for basic information from parents and students.  The course will enable the participants to more effectively communicate with parents regarding common issues and concerns.(Cost: $50)
Register now!
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March 27, 2009
May 23, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
PE-003 Crafts, Drawing, and Painting
This one-day course will help participants create beautiful arts and crafts for those special loved ones.  This workshop is also designed for teachers looking for special art and crafts projects to do with there students.  Participants will enjoy expressing their natural creativity. (Cost: $50) Register now!
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February 18, 2009
May 21, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
PE-002 Creating Floral Arrangements
This one-day session will help participants learn the art of floral arrangements.  The instructor will present uncomplicated methods on do-it-yourself projects using fresh or silk flowers.  Some of these projects are flower arrangements, wreaths, cascade wedding bouquets, bridesmaids’ bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres. (Cost: $50) Register now!
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February 28, 2009
July 15, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
PE-004 Scrapbooking
Learn techniques for scrapbooking and create a greeting card or come and work on a current album.  This one-day workshop is designed to express creativity and build Family Memory Books. Our instructors teach participants how to use materials in an artistic way providing an enjoyable and uplifting experience.  Instruction will be provided on safe and creative photo preservation and starting keepsake albums.  (Cost: $50)
Register now!
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January 16, 2009
March 6, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
PE-005 Photography
This workshop will focus on improving the quality of the pictures you take.  It will include technical information on how to see potential shots from a creative point of view.  Topics to be discussed will include: types of cameras and films, accessories, the basic elements of a good picture, and how to display a picture.  Students must bring a camera and film. (Cost: $50)
Register now!
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February 7, 2009
June 13, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
PE-006 Creating Your Retirement Plan
This workshop is designed to share new ideas about life after retirement.  When transitioning to this next part of your life  you will want to set priorities and goals, and outline the necessary actions to reach those goals. Come and let us share with you new ideas on how to spend what could be the best years of your life. (Cost: $50)
Register now!
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April 11, 2009
July 22, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
PERSONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT (Back to Top)
This certificate program in money management prepares participants for practical money management, establishing a plan for achieving your money management goals, and managing your personal finances. The information presented will be the fundamentals of money management that anyone can readily apply to their current financial situation. The information is useful for all income levels in helping to achieve both short-term and long-term financial security for yourself and your family. The four courses provide simple principles about saving, spending, and general fiscal management. At the completion of the certificate program, complimentary financial needs analysis if provided upon request.
MM-001 Protection Management
This session will introduce long term financial planning including will preparation, long term care. Auto, home and life insurance will also be explored. Participants will also examine the theory of decreasing responsibility as it relates to income protection and retirement savings. (Cost: $10) Register now!
.6 January 17, 2009 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
MM-002 Debt Management
This seminar is designed to address the increasing need for financial planning for the future. Participants will learn practical concepts on revolving credit versus fixed debt, common credit mistakes and a quick systematic way to build equity. This session will also provide debt elimination techniques for the financially conscious consumer. (Cost: $10) Register now!
.6 February 7, 2009 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
MM-003 Asset Management
This seminar will introduce participants to today’s financial challenges. It will give guidance in savings and investment options available such as savings accounts, CD’s, mutual funds, and other options. It will also discuss the effectiveness of systematic investing. (Cost: $10) Register now!
.6 April 4, 2009 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
MM-004 Income Management
This seminar will explore entrepreneurship and its financial responsibilities. In addition, the participants will take an in-depth look at the theory of decreasing responsibility as it relates to income protection and retirement savings and receive a FREE Financial Needs Analysis which gives a personal snapshot of their own financial situation. (Cost: $10)
Register now!
.6 April 25, 2009 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
       
BETTER HOME MANAGEMENT (Back to Top)
HM-001 Decorating Tips for your Home
This training session will teach participant decorating tips for the home. Ideas will include, room arranging, patterns and textures, color selections, flooring, and more. Participants will also learn about window treatments, theme rooms, Feng Shui decorating, and furnishings scale. Plus, there will be a special design tips for do-it-yourself projects, furniture restoration, and ways to minimize clutter.
Register now!
.6 January 24, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
HM-002 Quick-fix Meal Planning
Participants will learn how to develop a quick-fix meal plan for any busy lifestyle. They will understand why it’s important avoid high-calorie fast foods. Participants will also get delicious food recipes, healthy snack ideas, and learn cooking tips that makes food prep stress-free.
Register now!
.6 February 7, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
HM-003 Budget Basics for Smart Shopping
This training will define what a budget is and why it is important to have one. Participants will learn how to adopt a budget, avoid name brand shopping, and how to compare pricing for smart shopping. They will also learn the benefits of wholesale shopping, clipping coupons, and how to research product reviews.
Register now!
.6 February 21, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
HM-004 Parenting Skills that Work
Participants will learn successful parenting tips for nurturing and guiding young children and teens. Topics for discussion will include: stress and anger management; parenting in a new age; managing life with children; ages and stages; and family life. Register now!
.6 March 7, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
       
REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATES (Back to Top)
RE-001 Agency Law
This seminar will cover the relationship of parties involved in real estate transactions and definitions.
Register now!
.6 January 31, 2009
May 16, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
RE-002 Contract Law
This seminar will cover the relationship of parties involved in real estate transactions and definitions.
Register now!
.6 January 31, 2009
May 16, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
RE-003 License Law
This seminar will focus on license law as applied to realtors responsible for executing acts of real estate.
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.6 January 31, 2009
May 16, 2009
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
RE-004 Real Estate Management Apartment Management & Commercial Property Management
This seminar will focus on property management including forms of ownership, types of property, management agreements, and tenant selection. Register now!
.6 February 21, 2009
May 30, 2009
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
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IN-001 Insurance Ethics
This seminar is intended to introduce the participants to the field of insurance ethics. It begins by examining the personal and business ethics and how to apply them to everyday events. The participants will learn the proper ethical conduct and behavior that is mandated and regulated by both state and federal governments. (Cost: $85)
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.6 Feb. 6-7, 2009 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
IN-002 Insurance Principles Life and Health
This seminar will explain the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program that requires employers to provide individual and family coverage for a limited amount of time after termination of employment. It will also explain the two prominent types of Insurance: Preferred Primary Organizations (PPOs) and Health Maintenance Organization (HMOs). (Cost: $85) Register now!
.6 March 13-14, 2009 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
IN-003 Life Insurance Concepts
This seminar will explore the reasons for and the uses of life insurance policies along with showing how to determine the amount of life insurance an individual needs. It also explains the events in life that indicate a life insurance program should be reevaluated. It also explains ways in which life insurance can be used to help business strategies and in financial and estate planning. (Cost: $85) Register now!
.6 April 24-25, 2009
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
IN-004 Introduction to Property and Casualty
This seminar introduces the participant to the business owner’s policy and how it coordinates with the property and casualty contract. It also discusses the various policy riders that are available. This seminar will address the element of risk and how to evaluate the amount of risk for various companies and businesses in need of property and casualty coverage. It also explains how business can lessen risk. (Cost: $85) Register now!
.6 June 26-27, 2009 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Universities Center
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS
 
Classes are subject to change without prior notice.
Additional classes may be added upon request and appropriate approval.
All courses are approved by the appropriate department chair and college dean.
     
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