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SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS28 LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011Special ProgramsIn addition to traditional academic and vocational course offerings, Lake Tahoe Community Collegeprovides a variety of nontraditional learning opportunities across the spectrum of disciplines. Theseprograms are unique because of the format in which they are offered. Many emphasize hands-on,experiential learning experiences or are designed as short-term, intensive learning opportunities. Also,some of these programs target particular learners for enriching educational experiences. Details of thesespecial programs are provided in this section.“This college has a great transfer program.The counselors, faculty, staff, and theadministration have such a stronginclination when it comes to the successof all their students. I love the communityaspect of the college and everyone is justfriendly and supportive. LTCC hasprovided me great experiences in theshort time that I’ve been here. I learnednot only to be a good student but also agood person because of LTCC.”Yuan-Chi Hsiao, 19Came from Taiwan and moved here during hisjunior year. He is a recent graduate of WhittellHigh School. He is planning to transfer to UCIrvine and major in Business Administrationand currently serves as the Commissioner ofPublic Relations for the Associated StudentCouncil on campus.FYI...What is the collegemascot?The Kokanee (a type offresh water salmon foundin the streams runninginto Lake Tahoe).Foster & Kinship Care ext. 575Intensive SpanishSummer Institute ext. 363International Education ext. 370Theatre Box Office ext. 207EDUCACIÓN PARA LOS PADRES TEMPORALES O FAMILIARESext. 575LTCC ofrece clases sin crédito a los Padres y Tutores Legales. El curso es enseñado en español enel Centro de Recursos Familiares los martes y miércoles por la tarde de 4 a 7 p.m. El curso es paralos familiares que proveen cuidado o para aquellos padres que se preocupan por los niños de susfamiliares. Las sesiones consisten en lectura, segmentos de video, procesos en dinámica de grupo.Los temas son enfocados en: 1) Recursos de la comunidad, 2) Las edades y etapas del desarrollo,3) Construyendo unión entre los padres y niños, 4) Desiciones y consecuencias, 5) El poder delánimo, y 6) Lo positivo de la disciplina. Se les entregará un certificado a los estudiantes alcompletar todas las clases “Padres Activos de Hoy.” Se pueden matricular directamente en elCentro de Recursos Familiares.FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE EDUCATIONext. 575LTCC offers non-credit coursework in Foster and Kinship Care Education. Courses are taught inboth English and Spanish. Both programs are designed to support foster parents, relative caregivers,and non-relative caregivers. Sessions consist of lectures, video segments, and dynamic groupprocesses. Topics focus on 1) parenting skills; 2) ages and stages of child development; 3) accessingcommunity resources; 4) positive discipline; 5) diversity training; and 6) other specialized topicsregarding local issues. A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of each class. Registration isconducted on a walk-in basis only. All community members are welcome.INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONInternational Education Office, Room A108, ext. 370Study abroad with Lake Tahoe Community College and let the world be your classroom. LTCCoffers a wide array of exciting programs for students wishing to study abroad at locations aroundthe world. In the past, our students have explored and traveled to Spain, Mexico, France,London, and Peru, just to mention a few locations.Our quarter-length study abroad programs are typically offered in the fall and/or spring,providing students the opportunity to take a full schedule of courses at an overseas locale(minimum of 12 units). In addition, short term programs are offered in the summer andoccasionally during quarter breaks. These programs offer students an enriching experienceabroad while studying a particular discipline (for example, art, anthropology, theatre, andconservation of natural resources). Most programs are for academic credit; students must be 18years or older (or a high school graduate) and enroll in the required courses to participate.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT LTCCInternational Education Office, Room A108, ext. 370Students from around the globe are encouraged to attend LTCC and enjoy the beauty of LakeTahoe, small class sizes, affordable tuition, and the opportunity to transfer to a 4-yearuniversity.Any international student who is interested in studying full-time at LTCC should contact theInternational Education office to begin the student visa and application process.