ACEs Awareness: Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences
Join this three series workshop that supports many, whether you are a parent, caregiver, teacher, or administrator, in understanding what ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) mean and how they may negatively impact brain development, affecting learning and behavior management.
You will learn how to incorporate brain-based approaches to create optimal safe and trustworthy environments for children by providing tools for self-regulation. You will have the opportunity to experience trauma-informed approaches to minimize toxic stress and increase well-being and resilience.
Want to learn more about the brain, toxic stress, and how to decrease school violence? Sign up and be part of the ACEs movement to resilience!
Location: Online & In-person
Resources Included with Enrollment: Access to printer friendly materials, booklets, children SEL materials, and tools to share with friends and family.
Workshop Price: $985.00 (this covers all nine class meetings)
Workshop Series:
Each series includes three sessions, a mix of online and in person. We will meet in person on the first class day in September and the last class day in November. All other sessions will be held via Zoom.
1. Impact of ACEs
Learn how early childhood adversities affect different parts of the brain, affecting learning and behavior management.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: September 2, 9, 16
Time: 6 pm - 7:20 pm
2. Brain-based Informed Care
Learn how to rewire healthily and reduce violence and aggressive behaviors often seen in classrooms, schools, and at home.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: September 30, October 7 and 14
Time: 6 pm - 7:20 pm
3. Trauma-Informed Practices
Learn to practice the “slow down” nervous system and use tools to self-regulate, increase well-being, and resilience.
Days:Tuesdays
Dates: October 21, 28 and November 4
Time: 6 - 7:20 pm
Instructor Bio: Dr. Annette Oswald founded From The Root: Transformative Education. The program she has developed is a brain-based, trauma-informed program focused on integrating social-emotional, family culture, and mindfulness practices to enrich the development of young children. The program’s methodology is adult-first (the root of our children’s development), working with adults caring for young children to understand the value of healthy living and the importance of connecting the mind, body, and brain. Learn more at From the Root.
Become a Notary Public
Whether you want to boost your income, create a new job opportunity, provide a service to your community, or increase your value to your current employer, this is the perfect opportunity. In this Secretary of State approved class, you will learn how to perform valuable services by certifying or witnessing signatures on official documents. Notary skills are valuable in almost any industry: real estate, legal, medical and banking to name just a few. This class gives you the knowledge to pass the exam and practice as an effective Notary. Participants receive 2 practice tests and will take the official Notary exam directly following the class.
Registration covers the Seminar Guidebook, Proof of Completion, notary application and access to the instructor’s site with additional educational materials to utilize, however this is optional.
After registering, create an account here to access optional study materials before your seminar.
Date: April 12, 2025
Day: Saturday
Seminar Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Examination Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Seminar and Examination Location: Marina Campus, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933
Fee: $144.00 (includes $99.00 registration fee and $45.00 materials fee)
Note: All day (6hrs) of Notary education is required for first time Notary applicants and Notaries who have let their commission lapse.
Must be 18+ years of age. Livescan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious Convictions may disqualify applicants. Due to State regulations, no one will be admitted to the classroom after 8:15 a.m. You must return from breaks on time.
Exam Item Details:
Bring the following items to take the exam:
- Proper ID, which may be one of the following:
- State-issued Driver's license or ID card
- Canadian or Mexican Driver's license
- U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government
- U.S. military ID card
- 2 x 2 color passport photo
- Check or money order for exam payable to the Secretary of State $40, retake fee $20. This fee is in addition to the class fee.
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Whether you want to boost your income, create a new job opportunity, provide a service to your community, or increase your job skills, this is the perfect opportunity. Successful Notaries are valuable in almost any industry: real estate, legal, medical, and banking to name just a few. Many start their own business as Loan Signing Agents. This livestream seminar is designed specifically for virtual learning, with a teacher in real time. You will be ready to take the official notary exam and practice as a safe and effective notary. Must be at least 18 years of age. A serious conviction may disqualify an applicant.
After registering, create an account here to access your learning portal.
Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions.
Date: April 8, 9, & 10, 2025
Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Online Seminar Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Examination Date/Time: April 12, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (in-person)
Examination Location: Marina Campus, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933
Fee: $119 (includes $99.00 registration fee and $20 materials fee)
Note: Three two-hour (6hrs) of Notary education is required for first time Notary applicants and Notaries who have let their commission lapse. Livestream Notary and Renewing Notary Students would take the exam in-person.
Must be 18+ years of age. Livescan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious Convictions may disqualify applicants.
Exam Item Details:
Bring the following items to take the exam:
- Proper ID, which may be one of the following:
- State-issued Driver's license or ID card
- Canadian or Mexican Driver's license
- U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government
- U.S. military ID card
- 2 x 2 color passport photo
- Check or money order for exam payable to the Secretary of State $40, retake fee $20. This fee is in addition to the class fee.
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Renew Your Notary Commission
This Secretary of State approved class will prepare you to take the exam again by reviewing all relevant Notary law. You will take the official notary exam directly following the class. Renewing Notaries are required to take the exam and be fingerprinted again. Your commission must be current to qualify for the three-hour class. Your registration fee includes access to our pre-seminar study guides and powerpoint presentations however this is optional.
Registration covers the Seminar Guidebook, Proof of Completion, notary application and access to the instructor’s site with additional educational materials to utilize, however this is optional.
After registering, create an account here to access optional study materials before your seminar.
Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions.
Date: April 12, 2025
Day: Saturday
Seminar Time: 12:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Examination Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Seminar and Examination Location: Marina Campus, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933
Fee: $95.00 (includes $50.00 registration fee and $45.00 materials fee)
Note: Half day (3 hrs) of notary education is required for notaries who hold a current commission. This seminar runs simultaneously with the 6hr seminar so that students are all together. The Renewing students arrive right before the 6hr students return from lunch at 1pm.
Must be 18+ years of age. Livescan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious Convictions may disqualify applicants.
Exam Item Details:
Bring the following items to take the exam:
- Proper ID, which may be one of the following:
- State-issued Driver's license or ID card
- Canadian or Mexican Driver's license
- U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government
- U.S. military ID card
- 2 x 2 color passport photo
- Check or money order for exam payable to the Secretary of State $40, retake fee $20. This fee is in addition to the class fee.
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(Your commission must be current for eligibility.)
This Secretary of State approved class will prepare you to take the exam again by reviewing all relevant Notary law. This livestream seminar is designed specifically for virtual learning, with a teacher in real time. You will be ready to take the official notary exam and practice as a safe and effective notary. Notaries with a current commission are eligible for a three-hour class. Renewing Notaries must take the exam prior to their commission expiration date or they will need a six-hour seminar to qualify. Renewing notaries are welcome to join us for all 3 sessions but will only receive a Proof of Completion reflecting the class in which they are registered!
After registering, create an account here to access your learning portal.
Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions.
Date: April 8 and 9, 2025
Day: Tuesday and Wednesday
October 8 Online Seminar Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
October 9 Online Seminar Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Examination Date/Time: April 12, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (in-person)
Examination Location: Marina Campus, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933
Fee: $70.00 (includes $50.00 registration fee and $20.00 materials fee)
Note: One and a half sessions (3hrs) of Notary education is required for Notaries who hold current commission. This seminar runs simultaneously with the 6hr seminar so the students are all together. Notary Public Seminars Inc. offers Renewing students the opportunity to stay for the full seminar if they would like.
Must be 18+ years of age. Livescan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious Convictions may disqualify applicants.
Exam Item Details:
Bring the following items to take the exam:
- Proper ID, which may be one of the following:
- State-issued Driver's license or ID card
- Canadian or Mexican Driver's license
- U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government
- U.S. military ID card
- 2 x 2 color passport photo
- Check or money order for exam payable to the Secretary of State $40, retake fee $20. This fee is in addition to the class fee.
- #2 pencil
Become a Loan Signing Agent
Turn your notary commission into a business, become a Loan Signing Agent! Learn how to notarize loan packages for buyers, sellers and refinances. Confidently tackle any assignment by mastering core package documents while also gaining strategies to complete any unique documents. Agents set their own hours while working for agencies, escrow companies, real estate offices and lenders while building their own clientele through marketing and their good-practice reputation. We’ll cover how to start your business with a basic marketing strategy and how to register with thriving Loan Signing Agencies.
This class will include:
- How to notarize loan documents from any lender
- An Agent's role and how to develop trust with clients
- What the law allows you to discuss and topics to avoid
- Best practices
- Avoiding pitfalls and reducing liability
By learning from our experts, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to start a prospering practice. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the course.
After registering, create an account here to access your learning portal.
Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions.
Prerequisite: You must have completed the 'Become a Notary Public' seminar or hold a notary commission.
Date: April 22, 23, & 24, 2025
Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Online Seminar Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fee: $129.00 (includes $99.00 registration fee and $30.00 materials fee)
Note: Three two-hour. Not required by the state but a certificate is provided after the seminar. Students must have completed a Notary seminar or be a current Notary to attend.