Minneapolis Public Schools

Esta es una clase separación. This is a separating class (child and parent spend time together and apart). ¡Únase a nosotros en una clase vibrante y atractiva donde los niños y los padres se reúnen para explorar las maravillas de la música, el movimiento y la creatividad! Diseñada para niños desde el nacimiento hasta el ingreso al jardín infantil, esta clase ofrece un ambiente alegre e interactivo que fomenta el aprendizaje y el desarrollo a través de una variedad de actividades divertidas. El precio de clases de ECFE se basa en escalas ajustadas determinadas por los ingresos familiares. Por favor elige el pago que se adapte a su presupuesto familiar. Se aplicará un recargo del 10% a las tarifas para los que no sean residentes de Minneapolis. Si desean obtener más información o para registrarse, por favor llamen al 612.517.5991. This class is offered in Spanish. Please see our other class listings for similar classes offered in English. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents. For more information or to register, please call 612.517.5991

In our musical theater class we work on our dance, singing, and acting technique through a series of different exercises and games. Our teachers are highly trained actors, percussionists, guitarists, pianists, singers, and dancers that joined forces to create a program that enhances students’ confidence and allows them to embrace their love for the arts. At the end of our last class we have an open class with a short performance. Relatives and friends are invited! Instructor: MN Musical Theater This class begins on February 3rd and ends on May 11th (13 weeks) Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. The cost of the class is listed first. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. En nuestra clase de teatro musical trabajamos la técnica de danza, canto e interpretación a través de una serie de ejercicios y juegos. Nuestros profesores son actores, percusionistas, guitarristas, pianistas, cantantes y bailarines altamente cualificados que se unieron para crear un programa que potencia la confianza de los alumnos y les permite disfrutar de su pasión por las artes escénicas.Al final de la última clase, realizamos una clase abierta con una pequeña actuación. ¡Familiares y amigos están invitados!Instructor: Teatro Musical de Minnesota Esta clase comienza el 3 de febrero y termina el 11 de mayo (13 semanas). La fecha límite para solicitar transporte después de clases es el 23 de enero. Nota: Educación Comunitaria utiliza un modelo de escala móvil para las cuotas del programa, de modo que nuestros programas extraescolares sean financieramente sostenibles y más equitativos. Se les pide a las familias que elijan el precio que puedan pagar. El costo de la clase se indica primero. Al explicar con mayor claridad nuestras opciones de menor costo, hemos eliminado la barrera que algunos podrían haber sentido al solicitar becas. Cuando las familias participan con los precios más altos, contribuyen a que el programa sea más sostenible.

Esta es una clase sin separación. This is a non-separating class (child and parent spend entire time together). Descubra cómo ayudar a sus niños a aprender y desarrollarse por medio de la música y el movimiento. El precio de clases de ECFE se basa en escalas ajustadas determinadas por los ingresos familiares. Por favor elige el pago que se adapte a su presupuesto familiar. Se aplicará un recargo del 10% a las tarifas para los que no sean residentes de Minneapolis. Si desean obtener más información o para registrarse, por favor llamen al 612.517.5991. Discover how to help your children learn and develop through music and movement. This class is offered in Spanish. Please see our other class listings for similar classes offered in English. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents. For more information or to register, please call 612.517.5991

Nonprofits comprise the third-largest workforce in the United States, yet nonprofit bookkeeping differs significantly from business accounting. This course provides essential skills for managing financial processes unique to nonprofit organizations. Participants will explore fund accounting, learn to record transactions with attention to incoming and allocated funds, and gain proficiency in preparing financial statements, including cash flow statements, tailored for nonprofit operations. Registering for this course will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: - Introduction to Nonprofits - Accounting for Nonprofits - Financial Statements. Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ

Throughout history, from the earliest carvings in stone to today’s digital designs, graphic design has been the foundation of effective visual communication. Whether you're designing a logo, building a website, or crafting a magazine layout, the right graphic design can transform your work from ordinary to exceptional. Build the skills to confidently choose the perfect graphic design for any project, creating work that is not only visually stunning but also functionally effective. The Certificate program consists of three courses: Typography Essentials Unit 1 Foundations of Typography The history of typography: from carved stone to digital type Letterform anatomy and key terminology: strokes, serifs, counters, terminals, and more Proportions and ratios in letterform design How to analyze and evaluate typefaces: form, function, and personality Understanding font file formats and their uses (OTF, TTF, WOFF, etc.) Google fonts, Adobe fonts Unit 2 Understanding and Choosing Typefaces Fonts vs. font families definition History of typeface eras and the evolution of classifications Introduction to type classifications: serif, sans-serif, script, display, etc. Choosing a typeface: readability, legibility, appropriateness, tone, and medium Aligning type with message, audience, and context Best practices for font pairing and establishing harmony Sourcing and licensing fonts responsibly for personal and commercial use Unit 3 Typographic Hierarchy and Layout Principles of visual hierarchy: guiding the viewer’s eye The three core levels of typographic hierarchy in practice Creating emphasis through typographic contrast: weight, size, color, case, and style Highlighting and emphasis techniques: bold, italic, all caps, small caps, and color Type alignment and consistency: flush left, centered, justified, and ragged-right Unit 4 Formatting Text and Typesetting Working with grids and layout strategies to organize content Using column grids to structure text across layouts Choosing the right column configuration for print and digital Paragraph structure and rhythm: indentation and separation Precision spacing: kerning, tracking, and leading Managing orphans, widows, and runts Hyphens and Dashes: proper usage of hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes Mastering Layouts and Grids Unit 1 Grids & Columns: The Structural Foundation The importance of planning before placing: where and how to begin a layout What grids are and why they matter in design Understanding grids, columns, margins, gutters, and alignment Single-column layouts Two-column layouts Three-column layouts Traditional grid (Van der Gaaf) Modular grids Hierarchical grids Setting up grids in Adobe software Unit 2 Negative Space: Designing with Breathing Room What negative space is—moving beyond “empty” to an active design tool Guiding attention and hierarchy with negative space Active vs. Passive Negative Space Internal vs. External Negative Space Micro vs. macro whitespace — spacing inside elements vs. around blocks Shortening or offsetting columns to introduce a visual pause. Luxurious negative space — deliberately “oversizing” margins or padding for elegance. Eliminating columns for dramatic whitespace blocks. Negative Space Geometric Shapes: Structuring Layouts for Flow and Breathing Room Negative Space Traps—avoiding awkward gaps and unbalanced spacing Minimalism and restraint—knowing when less is more. Unit 3 Visual Hierarchy & Focal Points Understanding Visual Hierarchy: why some elements grab attention first and others follow. Creating Focal Points—scale, color, contrast, and placement to highlight key content. Layering Information (primary, secondary, tertiary) Typography as hierarchy — headline, subhead, body text Creating Focal Points — scale, color, contrast, placement Directional Cues & Leading Lines Proportional Guides & Composition Rules Unit 4 Bringing It All Together: Advanced Layout Techniques Creating complex multi-column layouts (Column elimination, merging columns) Multi-page spreads and continuity of flow Designing for different screens Common layout mistakes and how to fix them Mastering Color: Theory, Harmony, and Practical Application Unit 1 Understanding Color Theory The science of color: light vs. pigment Additive and subtractive color systems (RGB vs. CMYK) Hue, saturation, and value explained Warm vs. cool colors and their visual effects Emotional and psychological associations with color Unit 2 Color Harmony and Palette Building The color wheel: primary, secondary, and tertiary colors Color harmony rules: complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, tetradic How to build and test a balanced palette Dominant, subdominant, and accent color roles Using neutrals, tints, tones, and shades Creating mood boards and palette studies Tools and resources for palette creation (https://color.adobe.com) Unit 3 Color in Practice Applying color to layout and typography Using color to guide hierarchy and focus Color in branding and identity systems Color for UI/UX design and digital products Working with color in Adobe apps (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) Unit 4 Color for Accessibility and Output Understanding contrast and readability guidelines (WCAG standards) Designing for color blindness and inclusive experiences When Colors Clash: The Flickering Effect Preparing files for accurate color printing Screen calibration and digital color accuracy Common mistakes and how to fix them: using too many colors, poor contrast, etc.

Even if you outsource your payroll needs, you still need to know the rules and regulations. Know how to calculate payroll as well as state and federal payroll tax requirements. In this program we cover payroll concepts, payroll calculations, payroll and tax withholdings, tax filings and payroll journal entries. Learn the payroll cycle from start to finish! Registering for this course will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: - Payroll Concepts - Payroll Calculations & Tax Withholdings - Payroll & Tax Filings Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ

Esta es una clase que no se separa (hijo y padre juntos durante toda la clase). This is a non-separating class (child and parent together for the entire class). Los niños y los padres pasan tiempo juntos cantando, jugando y aprendiendo. Los padres aprenden acerca del desarrollo del niño, preparación para la escuela, temperamento, comportamiento y relaciones con los hermanos. El precio de clases de ECFE se basa en escalas ajustadas determinadas por los ingresos familiares. Por favor elige el pago que se adapte a su presupuesto familiar. Se aplicará un recargo del 10% a las tarifas para los que no sean residentes de Minneapolis. Si desean obtener más información o para registrarse, por favor llamen al 612.517.5998 Children and parents spend time together singing, playing, and learning. Parents learn about the development of the child, school readiness, temperament, behavior, and relationships with siblings. This class is offered in Spanish. Please see our other class listings for similar classes offered in English. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents. For more information or to register, please call 612.517.5998

Esta es una clase de separación (el niño y el padre pasan tiempo juntos y separados). This is a separating class (child and parent spend time together and apart). Los niños y los padres pasan tiempo juntos cantando, jugando y aprendiendo. Los padres aprenden acerca del desarrollo del niño, preparación para la escuela, temperamento, comportamiento y relaciones con los hermanos. El precio de clases de ECFE se basa en escalas ajustadas determinadas por los ingresos familiares. Por favor elige el pago que se adapte a su presupuesto familiar. Se aplicará un recargo del 10% a las tarifas para los que no sean residentes de Minneapolis. Si desean obtener más información o para registrarse, por favor llamen al 612.517.5998 Children and parents spend time together singing, playing, and learning. Parents learn about the development of the child, school readiness, temperament, behavior, and relationships with siblings. This class is offered in Spanish. Please see our other class listings for similar classes offered in English. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents. For more information or to register, please call 612.517.5998