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In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to start an organic garden to making a home spending plan. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call or visit the CCE-Tompkins Education Center to learn more. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust!

Parents Apart®

This 6-hour workshop helps parents learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. Next class: Saturday, June 15, 9am-4pm.

Coalition for Families

Join parents, volunteers & agency staff to strengthen our community for children, youth and families! Meets every 3rd Thursday, 8:30am. All are welcome!

baskets of berries at the DeWitt Farmers' Market, Ithaca NY

Berry Tour & Tasting @ Cornell

Tour Cornell's berry plantings with Prof. Marvin Pritts on Tuesday, 6/25 from 6-8pm to see (and maybe taste!) a wide variety of fruits. Fee$. Register/pay online.

young girl having a temper tantrum, for use with "Thriving with your spirited child" classes

Challenging Behaviors

Learn how to deal with challenging behaviors in "Thriving With Your Spirited Child", a FREE 7-week class for parents and caregivers, Tuesdays July 9 - August 20.

Role playing in the Dec. 2015 Family Development Credential training.

PS-It Works! Training

This 2-day training on July 10 & 11 will equip professionals to reinforce use of the five communication skills with clients, conduct the Parenting Skills Workshop Series, and more.

Privacy & Cybersecurity

This free workshop on 7/17 OR 7/20 gives a basic introduction to ways to protect yourself, and your personal information while on the internet. Please sign up online.

Last updated June 16, 2019