Parenting Education Classes

Parenting Education Classes

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If you are involved in a child custody court case, you are required to attend a basic level parenting education class. You may also be required to take a 2nd Level class if there is  child abuse or neglect, domestic intimate partner abuse (DIPA), or unresolved parental conflict. 

What You Will Learn in a Basic Level Class:

  • Developmental stages of children
  • Helping your child adjust to the changes
  • The court process
  • Mediation
  • Conflict management
  • Stress reduction
  • Parenting time
  • Transitioning your child between parents
  • Information on child abuse or neglect, DIPA, and unresolved parental conflict

What You Will Learn in a 2nd Level Class:

  • How to safely transition your child between parents
  • Potentially harmful impact of DIPA and unresolved parental conflict on children
  • Communication techniques
  • Resource and referral information for:
  • Victim and perpetrator services
  • Batterer intervention programs
  • Mental health services
  • Substance abuse services 
  • Other community resources

Types of Classes Available:

Classes are offered in different formats. You can select the type of class that best fits your learning style.

  1. Classroom - There are two options for classroom training: in-person and virtual
    • In-Person:  For this type of class you go to the provider's training site and participate in training at the specified date and time. 
    • Virtual:  For this type of class you will join the trainer and other participants in a virtual classroom, such as Zoom, at the specified date and time.
  2. Online class  - This is a safe-paced class that you work through the training material online at your pace and at a time that works best for you.

What to Expect After Attending a Class:

You will receive:

  • Written proof of completion and you do not have to pay extra to receive this. 
  • The form that you need to complete and submit to the court with the proof of completion. This form is called "Certificate of Completion of Parenting Education Course." This form is available in English and Spanish and instructions on how to complete the form are also available.

How to Select a Class:

You can select any of the classes listed below. All are approved by the State Court Administrator. 

  1. Select the style of class that fits you.
  2. Find out the cost for class. Some classes are offered at a reduced price based on your income level.  
  3. If you want to take a class in person or online class, look at the class schedules. You will want to find a class that is offered at a time that you can attend. 
  4. Determine how to register for the class. You may be able to register through a website or by phone. If you are unsure how to register, contact the class provider. Their contact information is part of their listing.

 

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Classroom
Classroom
Agency / Organization Class Type Language Address Phone Email Approved Educator(s)
Able 2 Adjust, Inc. (Virtual Classroom) 2nd, Basic English
P.O. Box 3804
Paso Robles, CA 93447
866-550-3663 Email Dr. Judith Myers-Walls
Dr. Janella Street
Above It All Mediation & Nebraska Parenting Classes (In person & virtual classroom) 2nd, Basic English
1120 South 118th Street
Omaha, NE 68144
402-905-1366 Email David Christopher Holcomb
Boys Town (In person & virtual classroom) Basic English
14100 Crawfod Street
Boys Town, NE 68010
531-355.3028 Email Bridget Barnes
Sonya Fittje
Linda Schumann
C.O.P.E. (Virtual classroom) 2nd, Basic English, Spanish
505 Cornhusker Rd Suite 105 #315
Bellevue, NE 68005
402-880-5812 Email Marcia Gorham
Beth Benjamin-Alvarado
Central Mediation Center (In person only) - Contact for locations 2nd, Basic English, Spanish
412 W. 48th Street
Suite 22
Kearney, NE 68848
308-237-4692
800-203-3452
Email Anne Buettner
Paty Reyes-Covalt
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids, University of NE - Extension (In person & virtual classroom) Basic English, Spanish
Dawes County Extension
250 Main Street Suite 8
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-3373 Email Erin Kampbell
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids, University of NE - Extension (In person & virtual classroom) Basic English, Spanish
Dodge County Extension
1206 W 23rd Street
Fremont, NE 68025
402-727-2775 Email Lisa Poppe
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids, University of NE - Extension (In person & virtual classroom) Basic English, Spanish
Hall County Extension
3180 West Highway 34
Grand Island, NE 68801
855-308-8037 Email Lynn DeVries
Jeanette Friesen
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids, University of NE - Extension (In person & virtual classroom) Basic English, Spanish
512 N 12th Street
Lincoln, NE 68588
402-472-6578 Email Holly Hatton-Bowers
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids, University of NE - Extension (In Person & Virtual Classroom) Basic English, Spanish
Douglas/Sarpy Counties Extension
8015 W Center Road
Omaha, NE 68154
402-444-4237 Email Linda Reddish
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids, University of NE- Extension (In person & virtual classroom) Basic English, Spanish
Adams County Extension
2975 S Baltimore Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
402-461-7209 Email Lynn DeVries
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids, University of NE- Extension (In person & virtual classroom) Basic English, Spanish
Red Willow County Extension
1400 W 5th Street, Ste 2
McCook, NE 69001-2593
308-345-3390 Email Tasha Wulf
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids, University of NE- Extension (In person & virtual classroom) Basic English, Spanish
Seward County Extension
322 S 14th
Seward, NE 68434
402-643-2981 Email Linda Reddish
Douglas County District Court Conciliation and Mediation Services (In person & virtual classroom) 2nd, Basic English, Spanish
Hall of Justice, #155
1701 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68183
402-444-1942 Email David Hubbard
Arturo Miranda
Lillian Miranda
Timothy Braden
Mediation West (In person & virtual classroom) 2nd, Basic English
615 South Beltline Hwy. West
Scottsbluff, NE 69363
308-635-2002 Email Mark Anderson
Susan Martinez
Kathy Gabrielle-Madelung
Sarah Bartlett
Samantha Gilkerson
Heather Gill
Charles Lieske
Gretchen Traw
Kandi Weinbender
Miranda Consulting (In person & virtual classroom) 2nd, Basic English, Spanish
P.O. Box 3612
Omaha, NE 68103
402-812-4915 Email Arturo Miranda
Lillian Miranda
Rosa Rosas Soto
Nebraska Co-Parenting (virtual classroom only) Basic English, Spanish
8551 Sunrise Boulevard
#206
Plantation, FL 33322
954-478-2062 Email Aisha Cowley
Lakesha Young
Nebraska Crianza Compartida el Exito de los Hijos - Espanol, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Extension Basic Spanish
8015 West Center Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
402-444-4237
855-308-8037
Email Linda Reddish
Kezia Huseman
Erin Kampbell
Southeast Community College (Virtual classroom only) 2nd English
301 South 68th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-437-2712 Email Dr. Rose Suggett
Lauren Bush
Katherine Zupancic
The Mediation Center (In person only) 2nd, Basic English
610 "J" Street
Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-5740 Email, Email Laura Edmonds
Casey Karges
Clare Nelson
Sheila Hubbard
Sovida Tran
The Resolution Center (In Person) Basic English
120 S 5th Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
402-223-6061 Email Mary Ann Partin
Sharon Schmidt
Online
Online
Agency / Organization Class Type Language Address Phone Email Approved Educator(s)
Able 2 Adjust, Inc. Basic English, Spanish
P.O. Box 3804
Paso Robles, CA 93447
866-550-3663 Email Dr. Judith Myers-Walls
Dr. Janella Street
ACEonline, LLC Basic English
6155 N. Ocean Blvd.
Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
954.372.0695 Email Shayna Rayman
AJ Novick Group Basic English, Spanish
333 Third Street
Suite 4
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-715-2694 Email Dr. Ari Novick
BayBrooke Center Basic English
4995 49th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33709
727-827-7890 Email Ronda Miller
C.O.P.E. Basic English, Spanish
505 Cornhusker Rd Suite 105 #315
Bellevue, NE 68005
402-880-5812 Email Marcia Gorham
Beth Benjamin-Alvarado
Center for Divorce Education Basic English, Spanish
92 Van Ness Avenue
Ashland, OR 97520
740-594-2526 Email Donald Gordon
Certevia Parenting & Divorce For Married and Unmarried Parents Basic English, Spanish
PO Box 51424
Fort Myers, FL 33994
800-767-8193 Email Denise Baier
Kathleen Adler
Co-Parenting for Successful Kids - UNL Extension Online Basic English, Spanish
8015 West Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124
402-444-4237
855-8037
Email Jeanette Friesen
Carrie Gottschalk
Kezia Huseman
Kara Kohel
Lisa Poppe
Linda Reddish
Tasha Wulf
eLearning Systems (Course for Parents) Basic English
821 Herndon Avenue
#140601
Orlando, FL 32803
407-906-6254 Email Shera Poutree
Nebraska Co-Parenting Basic English, Spanish
8551 Sunrise Boulevard
#206
Plantation, FL 33322
954-478-2062 Email Aisha Cowley
Lakesha Young
Nebraska Crianza Compartida el Exito de los Hijos - Espanol, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Extension Basic Spanish
8015 West Center Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
402-444-4237
855-308-8037
Email Linda Reddish
Kezia Huseman
Erin Kampbell
Parenting Choice Inc. Basic English, Spanish
13106 SW 91 Court
Miami, FL 33176
305-989-8118 Email Robyn Soldevilla
Southeast Community College Continuing Education Basic English
301 S 68th St Pl
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-437-2712 Email Dr. Rose Suggest
Lauren Bush
Katherine Zupancic
Two Families Now (IRIS Educational Media / Trifoia) Basic English, Spanish
1203 Willamette Street
Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401
541-343-4747 Email Dr. Laura Backen-Jones

Contacts:

Nicole Britten, Program Specialist
402.416.0670
nicole.britten@nejudicial.gov

Kelly Riley, M.P.A., Director
402.419.9650
kelly.riley@nejudicial.gov

Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution
Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation
Mailing Address: PO Box 98910, Lincoln NE 68509-8910
Office Address: 521 S 14th St., Suite 102, Lincoln NE 68508
nsc.mediation@nejudicial.gov

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