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Adult Basic Education (ABE) - Tues/Thurs (Online) 7:00-9:00pm, Math (17)

Free

with Nermeen Reyes

Calendar Jan 26, 2026 at 7 pm

MATH

Class Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm

Location: ONLINE

Classes begin the week of Jan 26

If you have any questions, please contact Margot Snellback at snellback@edadvance.org or (860) 567-0863 x1194.

Thank you for registering!

Will run

ParaPathways Assessment

$89

with Margot Snellback

Calendar Feb 9, 2026 at 9 am

ParaPathways Assessment Dates Now Available at EdAdvance Litchfield

You may now take the ParaPro Assessment at our Litchfield location.

To schedule your test, please sign up through our registration system.

On Test Day:

  • Bring a valid, current photo ID and present it to the staff in the Computer Lab.
  • No food or drinks are allowed in the Computer Lab.

Helpful Study Resources:

If you have any questions, please contact us at snellback@edadvance.org.

Will run

Beginning Social Ballroom: Latin Styles and Smooth Styles (In-Person) Watertown

$45

with Jim Zaccaria

Calendar Feb 11, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Learn the fundamentals of dance, including basic steps and techniques, as well as additional moves from some of the most popular social ballroom dances - Bachata, Salsa, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Merengue, Rumba, and Waltz!

Will run

The Healing Power of Life Writing (Online)

$65

with Gerald Waxler

Calendar Feb 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

***There was an error in the Spring 2026 catalog.  This class will be held on Mondays starting February 16th not Tuesdays as stated in the catalog.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.***

This course will help you explore how to join your fragmented memories into shareable stories. In this course, practice writing personal experiences as compelling narratives. Recommended textbook: Learn to Write Your Memoir in 4 Weeks by Jerry Waxler (ISBN: 978-0977189595).

Will run

Irish Language for the Beginner (In-Person) Torrington

$65

with Noeleen Soraghan

Calendar Feb 17, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Learn how to greet people, talk about your family, and where you live. Speak simple sentences to carry on a basic conversation. The emphasis of this course is conversation.

Will run

Introduction to Digital Photography (In-Person) Torrington

$105

with Charles Unitas

Calendar Feb 18, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This course will introduce you to your DSLR or mirrorless digital camera, teaching you how to use its settings to capture consistently better images with strong compositions. Learn about the “exposure triangle”, how to handle challenging lighting, and the fundamentals of good composition. Students must bring their digital cameras - cell phones are not permitted.

Will run

AARP Smart Driver Course (In-Person) Litchfield

Free
Calendar Feb 19, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

In this refresher class offered by AARP for drivers aged 50 and older, students will review the challenges faced by aging drivers and learn strategies for staying safe and confident on the road. Please bring your AARP card to class if you have one. A fee is due at the time of class, payable to “AARP”: $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.

Will run

Mushroom Hunting for Beginners (Online)

$25

with Rebecca Ann Lexa

Calendar Feb 19, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Discover the skills and knowledge needed to safely identify wild mushrooms. Learn where to search for edible varieties, how to distinguish them from poisonous species, and the key characteristics to look for in the field. The course will also utilize field guides and identification tools.





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