Through well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction and interaction with fellow students, participants in these courses gain valuable knowledge at their convenience. “Teaching Preschool: A Year of Inspiring Lessons” will show preschool teachers how to develop creative and well-balanced preschool lesson plans for every month of the school year.
 
“Introduction to QuickBooks 2010” is designed for the small to mid-sized business owner who enjoys Quicken's ease of use, but prefers a more traditional approach to accounting. Craig Power, veteran adult educator and small business owner, will teach you how to use this well-designed program to gain control of your finances.
 
“In these courses, students have the flexibility to study at their own pace combined with enough structure and support to complete the course,” said Yvonne Wills, dean of corporate and community development at SCC.  “Plus, they can access the classroom 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection.”
 
New sessions of each course run every month.  They last six weeks, with two new lessons being released weekly (for a total of 12).  The courses are entirely web-based with comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments.  A dedicated professional instructor facilitates every course - pacing learners, answering questions, giving feedback and facilitating discussions.
 
To learn more, call the Department of Continuing Education at 636-922-8233 or visit www.ed2go.com/stchas.
 
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.