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Our Learning Lab is committed to fostering growth through a wide range of educational opportunities. Our offerings include professional development sessions designed to enhance career skills and knowledge, practical parent workshops that provide effective parenting strategies and family engagement approaches, online courses for distant access to our resources, and dynamic single-day camps that offer enriching experiences for children and teens. While one can enroll in a single offering, participants are welcome to enroll in multiple programs. There are no associated fees with our resources.

Please complete our brief interest form Short Courses 2025-2026 Interest Form (Google Form) if you or someone you know may be interested in our courses.

Please reach out to our Short Courses team with any questions at csb.shortcourses@csb-cde.ca.gov, looking forward to hearing from you.

2025-2026 Online Course Offerings

Kitchen Confidence: Essential Cooking Skills

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Cooking is an essential life skill, and this online course is designed to empower students to navigate the kitchen safely and independently. Over four interactive sessions, participants will learn key techniques for preparing meals with confidence. Each class will focus on a specific skill, such as safe cutting techniques, measuring and mixing, stovetop and oven safety, and meal planning for efficiency. With hands-on practice, guided instruction, and adaptive strategies, students will build their confidence in the kitchen and discover the joy of cooking. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will help you create delicious meals with independence!

Note: Come to one session, or come to all! Students are welcome to join for any number of sessions or skills.