Skip to content

Online Classes

We offer online classes for both career enhancement and computer program education. These classes are done in the comfort of your home. Teacher/Student communications are done through email. After enrolling in the class, you will receive an email invitation from your instructor with LOGIN and class instructions.

  • READ MORE
    Case CATALYST Software

    Court Reporting Case CATALYST Software

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    CSR109 2 01/08/2024 - 04/14/2024 OnlineOnline Online Melinda Nelson $299 More Info
  • READ MORE
    Clinical Medical Assistant - Hybrid Orientation

    Please register for a mandatory Medical Assistant-Hybrid orientation. Your instructor will email you details of the orientation after registration.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    03/21/2024 03/21/2024 Online6:00pm-7:30pm Online Alvarado $0 Register
    04/11/2024 04/11/2024 Online6:00pm-7:30pm Online Alvarado $0 Register
    05/16/2024 05/16/2024 Online6:00pm-7:30pm Online Alvarado $0 Register
    06/13/2024 06/13/2024 Online6:00pm-7:30pm Online Alvarado $0 Register
  • READ MORE
    Court & Deposition Procedures

    This course is designed to instruct students in legal terminology which will be applicable to them as court reporters and to introduce them to certain Federal codes and statutes, all in preparation for the California State Certified Shorthand Reporters examination. Instructors will further promote students’ understanding of the California State civil and criminal legal system. In Deposition Procedures, students will learn functions that must be performed on a daily basis to successfully assume the duties of a deposition reporter. Course content will cover the following: the “situational” nature of reporting, the importance of reporting the testimony and producing a transcript, the difference between what an “official” reporter does versus a “freelance” or “deposition” reporters, the side of court reporting having to do with professional ethics, and the extraneous functions necessary for a reporter to “take care of business”.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    CSR108 2 01/08/2024 - 04/14/2024 OnlineOnline Online Melinda Nelson $299 More Info
  • READ MORE
    Court Reporting - Online

    Court Reporting Online Classes. New Students start every January, April, and August. DAS has a free practice lab with computers, wireless printing, and Internet access.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    CSROL 08/15/2022 - 07/29/2023 OnlineOnline Online Jocelyn Epperson $4,999 More Info
  • READ MORE
    Court Reporting - Orientation

    Please register online for a Court Reporting orientation. Once registered for an orientation you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    03/08/2024 03/08/2024 F11:00am-12:00pm Online Staff $0 Register
    05/03/2024 05/03/2024 F11:00am-12:00pm Online Staff $0 Register
    06/06/2024 06/06/2024 F11:00am-12:00pm Online Staff $0 Register
    07/12/2024 07/12/2024 F11:00am-12:00pm Online Staff $0 Register
  • READ MORE
    Court Reporting Voice Writer

    Voice writing is the process of speaking into a mask with high-powered microphones. Voice writers repeat words verbatim using a software called “Dragon” along with a CAT (computer-aided transcription) software. The mask filters out sound and uses speech to allow text to translate into real-time testimony. Voice writers use a different method than machine writers, but voice writers and machine writers produce the same result — a transcript.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    CSRVW 08/15/2022 - 07/29/2023 OnlineOnline Online Jocelyn Epperson / Melinda Nelson $5,999 More Info
  • READ MORE
    Court Reporting Voice Writer - Orientation

    Please register online for a Court Reporting orientation. Once registered for an orientation you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    03/08/2024 03/08/2024 F11:00am - 12:00pm Online Jocelyn Epperson $0 Register
    05/03/2024 05/03/2024 F11:00am - 12:00pm Online Jocelyn Epperson $0 Register
    06/06/2024 06/06/2024 F11:00am - 12:00pm Online Jocelyn Epperson $0 Register
    07/12/2024 07/12/2024 F11:00am - 12:00pm Online Jocelyn Epperson $0 Register
  • READ MORE
    Criminal Law & Procedures

    This course provides students with an introduction to the skills and instruction they will be aquiriing in their pursuit of a place in the legal world as a professional court reporter. It will extensively cover civil law and procedures in the legal field.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    CSR107 2 01/08/2024 - 04/14/2024 OnlineOnline Online Melinda Nelson $299 More Info
  • READ MORE
    CSR Preparation

    This course prepares students to take the Certified Shorthand Reporters written examination.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    CSR111 2 01/08/20247 - 04/14/2024 OnlineOnline Online Melinda Nelson $299 More Info
  • READ MORE
    GED - Learning Center

    Downey Adult School offers a self-pace/self-study preparation course through our Learning Centger and at home. Preparation and testing for the GED/HiSET is available in both English and Spanish

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    TBD 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024 OnlineVaries Online Robert Dame - More Info
  • READ MORE
    High School Diploma

    Students can complete their coursework in our Online Learning Center Lab that offers students online courses and unlimited access to resources needed to complete their program successfully. The Learning Center also provides students a quiet learning environment that is free from distractions. Students have the freedom to work at their own pace and instructors are always available to help in any subject that students find difficult for them. Students are able to get one-on-one time with the instructors and the extra tutoring they need to provide a program that is proven to help students succeed.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    TBD 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024 M/Tue/W/Thu/F9:00am - 7:00pm (Mon-Thu) 9:00am - 1:00pm (Fri) Online Robert Dame - More Info
  • READ MORE
    Legal Terminology

    The primary goal of this course is to acquaint students with the history and development of the American legal system, the structure and fuctions of the state and federal court systems, the basics of civil and criminal law and procedure, the concepts of various areas of substantive law, and to familiarize them with the legal terminology in each substantive law area, and the uniform method of case citation.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    CSR106 2 01/08/2024 - 04/14/2024 OnlineOnline Online Melinda Nelson $299 More Info
  • READ MORE
    Medical Biller Coder Online

    The Online Medical Biller & Coder program prepares students for a career in the medical billing industry. Students completing the program can test to receive national certification. Medical billers and coders are employed by hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), mental health care facilities, nursing homes, insurance companies, consulting firms, health data organizations and information system vendors. The course includes Medical Terminology/Anatomy, Medical Billing, Medical Coding and Microsoft Word.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    MBCOL 01/08/2024 - 09/08/2024 OnlineOnline Online Randy Leaf $4,499 More Info
  • READ MORE
    Medical Biller Coder Online - Orientation

    Orientation is mandatory and will be held online. This orientation is ONLY for students who will receive instruction online. Upon registration, the instructor will email you a link to join the orientation at a specified time and date.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    03/21/2024 03/21/2024 F6:00pm-7:30pm Online Melinda Nelson $0 Register
    04/11/2024 04/11/2024 F6:00pm-7:30pm Online Melinda Nelson $0 Register
    05/16/2024 05/16/2024 F6:00pm-7:30pm Online Melinda Nelson $0 Register
    06/13/2024 06/13/2024 F6:00pm-7:30pm Online Melinda Nelson $0 Register
  • READ MORE
    Medical Terminology - Online

    Online medical terminology courses teach students an in depth view of medical terminology, physiology, and anatomy. After successful completion of Medical Terminology I and Medical Terminology II, students will receive a Certificate of Completion. Students who earn an online medical terminology course certification can expect to find work as medical terminology experts, medical clerks, medical records specialists, or medical receptionists.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    CSR105 2 01/08/2024 - 04/14/2024 OnlineOnline Online Randy Leaf $299 Register
  • READ MORE
    Paralegal Online Program

    This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. All classes are online. Students will be trained to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. The instruction is practice-oriented and relates to those areas of the law in which legal assistants are most in demand. Students will be expected to complete a significant amount of homework for each weekly session. This program will help students increase their office’s efficiency, productivity, and billable hours as well as learn new marketable job skills. Successful graduates of the eight (8) core courses will be awarded Certificates of Completion. These certificates provide an individual with the recognition that he or she has achieved the level of professional knowledge and competency necessary to work within the legal field, and it is designed to satisfy the requirements of California Business & Professions Code §6450. 

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    PARA 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024 OnlineOnline Online Melinda Nelson $4,499 More Info
  • READ MORE
    Paralegal Orientation - Online

    Please register for mandatory online orientation. Instructor will email you details.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    03/19/2024 03/19/2024 T6:00pm-7:30pm Online Staff $0 Register
    04/09/2024 04/09/2024 T6:00pm-7:30pm Online Staff $0 Register
    05/14/2024 05/14/2024 T6:00pm-7:30pm Online Staff $0 Register
    06/11/2024 06/11/2024 T6:00pm-7:30pm Online Staff $0 Register
  • READ MORE
    Parent Education through Parent Child Participation-2

    TWO-YEAR OLDS. This class provides parents with a forum to discuss the many developmental demands of parenting the two-year old. Discussion topics include: Social, Emotional and Cognitive Development, Routines, Building Early Math and Literacy Skills, Sensory Play, Potty Training, and more. Toddlers participate in circle time, outdoor play and various hands-on activities based on the weekly themes which include letters of the alphabet, shapes, and other age-appropriate lessons. Field trips may be scheduled for additional fees throughout the session. Material fee of $10 paid to the instructor directly. A copy of immunization records is required for the child, as well as a TB Screening will be required for both the parent and the child. All children must meet DUSD age requirements – Age 2 on or before September 1, 2023. This is a Community Education class. No refunds/transfers on Community Education classes.

    PLEASE NOTE: Prior authorization and document submission is required to complete enrollment. Please reach out to pchew@dusd.net to ensure that you are registering for the proper class. Failure to do so may result in being dropped from the course.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    PC3 04/10/2024 - 06/12/2024 W9:00am - 11:30am Parent Education Room Manzano-Lopez $199 Register
    PC3 04/10/2024 - 06/12/2024 W9:00am - 11:30am Parent Education Room Manzano-Lopez $199 Register
  • READ MORE
    Parent Education through Parent Child Participation-3

    THREE-YEAR OLDS. This unique program allows parents to observe and interact with their preschooler in class each Tuesday. Discussion topics focus on: Three-year old ages and stages, discipline, reading readiness, self-esteem, safety, and more. Thursday lab classes provide an opportunity for children to work in small groups, develop independence, engage in creative and sensory play, and foster social skills. Weekly themes will introduce literacy, math, and science through activities, lessons, and music. Field trips may be scheduled for additional fees throughout the session. Material fee of $10 paid to the instructor directly. A copy of immunization records is required for the child, as well as a TB test or TB Screening will be required for both the parent and the child. All children must meet DUSD age requirements – Age 3 on or before September 1, 2023. This is a Community Education class. No refunds/transfers on Community Education classes.

    PLEASE NOTE: Prior authorization and document submission is required to complete enrollment. Please reach out to pchew@dusd.net to ensure that you are registering for the proper class. Failure to do so may result in being dropped from the course.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    PC3 3 04/09/2024 - 06/11/2024 Tues. & Thurs.9:00am - 12:00pm (Tuesdays) / 12:30pm - 2:30pm (Thusdays) Parent Education Room Chew $259 Register
    PC3 3 04/09/2024 - 06/11/2024 Tues. & Thurs.9:00am - 12:00pm (Tuesdays) / 12:30pm - 2:30pm (Thusdays) Parent Education Room Chew $259 Register
  • READ MORE
    Parent Education through Parent Child Participation-4

    PRE-K ENTERING KINDERGARTEN IN 2024: This invaluable Pre-K program closely models the Downey Unified School District’s kindergarten experience for the child and will facilitate a smooth transition into kindergarten the following year. Class curriculum for the children aligns with DUSD’s commitment to 21st Century Learning. For the parent, it allows a unique opportunity to partner and learn alongside your child while fostering their independence. There are weekly discussion sessions, led by the instructor, covering topics such as building social skills, effective discipline, advocacy in the classroom, facilitating your child’s growing independence, and preparing for kindergarten. Guest speakers and a complete kindergarten readiness assessment are also part of this essential pre-K class. Field trips may be scheduled for additional fees throughout the session. Material fee of $10 paid directly to the instructor. A copy of immunization records is required for the child, as well as a TB test or TB Screening will be required for both the parent and the child. All children must meet DUSD age requirements – Age 4 on or before September 1, 2023. This is a Community Education Class. No refunds/transfers on Community Education classes.

    PLEASE NOTE: Prior authorization and document submission is required to complete enrollment. Please reach out to pchew@dusd.net to ensure that you are registering for the proper class. Failure to do so may result in being dropped from the course.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    PC-PREK 3 04/09/2024 - 06/13/2024 Tues., Wed., & Thurs.12:30pm - 2:30pm (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) / 9:00am - 12:00pm (Thursdays) Parent Education Room Chew $309 Register
    PC-PREK 3 04/09/2024 - 06/13/2024 Tues., Wed., & Thurs.12:30pm - 2:30pm (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) / 9:00am - 12:00pm (Thursdays) Parent Education Room Chew $309 Register
  • READ MORE
    Pharmacy Technician Orientation

    Please register for a mandatory Pharmacy Tech orientation. Once registered for an orienation, you will receive an email confirmation with orientation information and details.

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    03/18/2024 03/18/2024 M2:00pm - 3:30pm L-71 Staff $0 Register
    04/08/2024 04/08/2024 M2:00pm - 3:30pm L-71 Staff $0 Register
    04/29/2024 04/29/2024 M2:00pm - 3:30pm L-71 Staff $0 Register
    05/20/2024 05/20/2024 M2:00pm - 3:30pm L-71 Staff $0 Register
    06/10/2024 06/10/2024 M2:00pm - 3:30pm L-71 Staff $0 Register
  • READ MORE
    Transcript Preparation

    Court Reporting Transcript Preparation

    Section Date Days Time Room Teacher Fee
    CSR110 2 01/08/2024 - 04/14/2024 OnlineOnline Onlie Melinda Nelson $299 More Info