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Posted 8/6/10
PETC Co-op Classes
Cooperative Learning classes, referred to as "Co-ops", are classes that are organized and scheduled by PETC. These classes are open to our members only and are taught by volunteer parents from our group and held at a facility in Jensen Beach. If you're interested in participating in these classes, your memberhip registration needs to be completed prior to the class registration window.
Teachers:
You don't need to have a teaching degree to teach a co-op class. We encourage all our members to participate in our co-op classes and to also volunteer to teach one. Each volunteer teacher/parent can commit to teach a one hour class or more. They can choose whatever subject and age group they'd like to teach. Those interested in teaching a class, are asked to fill out a Teachers' Form and submit it by the requested day. This form can be found on the sidebar menu of our webiste at the beginning of each co-op session. We also encourage you to find a friend that would be willing to help you as a teacher assistant.
Benefit:
Because the teachers/parent dedicate their time and resources to the group, they will be given the opportunity to register their kids prior to the general members. Teacher assistants will also have that same opportunity.
Cost:
The cost of each class will be decided by the teacher. Since we are a non-profit organization, and we like to keep the cost of our co-op classes low, teachers cannot profit from these classes, and they can only cover the cost of their supplies. There's also a small fee added to cover PayPal and facility expenses. Payment for the classes is expected at the time of registration.
Class Schedule:
We typically meet every Wednesday for about 10-12 weeks in the fall (ending right before Thanksgiving) and 15-16 weeks in the spring (ending the end of April). The start date and end date for each semester will be posted on our calendar.
Classes:
They are will split up into the following age groups:
Preschool (2-3 year olds)
VPK/Kindergarten (4-5 year olds)
1st - 2nd grade (6-7 year olds)
3rd - 4th grade (8-9 year olds)
5th - 6th grade (10-11 year olds)
7th - 8th grade (12-13 year olds)
9th - 12th grade (14 +)
Please keep in mind that it is the responsibility of the co-op coordinator to decide:
- What classes will be accepted
- What classroom the classes will be held in
- What hour the classes will be assigned to
- The number of kids in each classroom
Registration:
It's done online via our webiste and the registration day and time will be posted on our calendar. Registration window is usually early August and late December. Don't miss it!
Members that choose to participate will be asked to carefully read and abide by certain rules. Your agreement to these rules will have to be electronically submitted prior to the first day of classes. Students will not be permitted into their classes until a copy of this form is on file for each family.
Clean Up:
We need to have three to four permanent cleaners during the fall and spring sessions. Permanent cleaners are given an opportunity to register for co-op classes after teachers and before co-ordinators and the general members. All other participating parents will be required to help with the clean up of the facility at least three and up to six times during a session depending on the number of families participating in co-op. Clean up occurs after the last hour of classes. You will have the opportunity to pick your clean up days and sign up for them via our calendar.
Need ideas!
Here's a list of some of the classes that have been taught in the past.
Beginning Chess
Famous Inventors
Hands-on Equations
Interactive Storytime
Live in Plymouth Colony
Patterns & Sorting Fun
Pre-School Fun
Rain Forest Adventure
Set Sail with the Vikings
Wolds of Fun
A Journey Through a Wonderful Winter
All About Inventions
Apologia Science
Board Game Fun
Magic Tree House Adventure
Hands-on Science
Healthy Bodies
Hoop Dance
Let’s Learn About the US Constitution
Photography
Geography & Media Events
History of the American Flag
Interesting Insects
Kids in Motion
Meet the Composers
Meet the Presidents
Newspaper
Sign Language
The Science of Weather
All American History
Bug Time Adventure
Creative Story Board/Skit
Exploring the World of Maps
Fun with Books
Fun with Math
Grammar Fun & Games
K5 Unit Studies
Nature Quest
Iditarod: The Last Great Race
Character Counts
Flat Stanley
Beginning Espanish
Classic Heroes Videos
IEW (Institude of Excellence in Writing)
Fun with Crafts