Do you want to learn basic computer skills? Read below for a FREE online course through North Star Digital Literacy

Computer Classes for Adults

North Star Digital Literacy 

• Apply for employment 
• Perform job tasks 
• Read the news 
• Bank and pay bills
• Search for information 

Communicate with family, friends, school, work, healthcare, and the community.

Knowing how to use a computer is increasingly important in our world. Adults who don’t know the basics of computer use are at a disadvantage when it comes to finding a job and navigating life.

Anyone can take an assessment by going to digital literacy assessment.org. At the end of each assessment, the test taker receives a results page showing the skills mastered and those that need improvement.

Individuals can earn a certificate for any of the modules by passing with a score of 85% or higher. To earn a certificate, they must take the proctored assessment while being proctored at a Northstar location. Stratford Continuing Education is a Northstar location.

Individuals may take the assessment as many times as needed to pass and gain a certificate, but we recommend a course of instruction in between retesting.

Earning a certificate is available to show computer skills. * 

Closed captioning is available, and screen readers are supported.

What it is…

The Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate program is a free self-guided on line set of assessments that show your ability to perform basic computer tasks. You can earn a certificate in each of these areas:

Essential Computer Skills

(Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, MacOS)

Essential Software Skills

(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs)

Using Technology in Daily Life

(Social Media, Information Literacy, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Career Search Skills, Your Digital Footprint)

How to sign up:

Beginning on October 2025 through May  2026

Register in Course Storm. There is no fee.

You will be sent an invitation to join through email.

Take the assessments and enjoy the classes online.

SPRING 2026 SESSION A

This course is Online and held through Zoom. 

The course is for high school students and consists of thirty hours of interactive classroom experience of which eight hours are devoted to the mandatory Safe Driving Practice that covers the drug and alcohol awareness component. Students MUST be high school students and be 16 years old by the first day of class (NO EXCEPTIONS). A parent/guardian will be required by State Law to attend one 2.0 hour session along with their child. This course does not include on the road instruction. Students are only allowed to miss *ONE class, and will not receive a certificate if more than one is missed. 

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD WITH STRATFORD SCHOOL EMAIL, OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS PLEASE USE A GMAIL ACCOUNT.

January 20, 22, 27, 29  February 3, **5 (Mandatory Parent & Student Program), 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 March 3, 5, 10 (Last Class), *12 (*Makeup Class) 

(**Mandatory Parent/Student Night-Parent/Student Night cannot be made up)

*March 12th (Make-up Class)

 Class Time: 3:45pm-5:45pm     

Tuition: $155.00 (Non Refundable)  **Mandatory Parent/Student Program: February 5th (online)  *Make-Up Class March 12th

"By signing your child up for this online program, you are stating that under penalty of perjury, you are the legal guardian/parent of this child, and you will be attending the mandatory parent/student program with your child. Providing your information and making payment is your agreement and understand this is equal to a signature."

SPRING 2026 SESSION A

This course is Online and held through Zoom. 

The course is for high school students and consists of thirty hours of interactive classroom experience of which eight hours are devoted to the mandatory Safe Driving Practice that covers the drug and alcohol awareness component. Students MUST be high school students and be 16 years old by the first day of class (NO EXCEPTIONS). A parent/guardian will be required by State Law to attend one 2.0 hour session along with their child. This course does not include on the road instruction. Students are only allowed to miss *ONE class, and will not receive a certificate if more than one is missed. 

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD WITH STRATFORD SCHOOL EMAIL, OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS PLEASE USE A GMAIL ACCOUNT.

January 20, 22, 27, 29  February 3, **5 (Mandatory Parent & Student Program), 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 March 3, 5, 10 (Last Class), *12 (*Makeup Class) 

(**Mandatory Parent/Student Night-Parent/Student Night cannot be made up)

*March 12th (Make-up Class)

 Class Time: 5:45pm-7:45pm     

Tuition: $155.00 (Non Refundable)  **Mandatory Parent/Student Program: February 5th (online)  *Make-Up Class March 12th

"By signing your child up for this online program, you are stating that under penalty of perjury, you are the legal guardian/parent of this child, and you will be attending the mandatory parent/student program with your child. Providing your information and making payment is your agreement and understand this is equal to a signature."

STAINED GLASS FLYER (3)

$15 Discount when you register in person with cash or check! 

New Location:  45 N Parade Street

                        Stratford, CT 06615

*Look for our entrance off of King Street across from the carwash*

Classes begin Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 - Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 (No class April 14th) . 

This class is held on Tuesdays for 12 weeks! 

Beginners will learn the basics by creating a suncatcher to learn the fundamentals and then go on to create a beautiful panel window of their own choice. Intermediate and advanced students will challenge themselves to more complex patterns and improve their techniques. We will cover glass pattern making, cutting techniques, soldering and framing.  There is a set up fee of $45 for each beginning student and a $10 chemical fee for each advanced student. Students will be required to purchase their own supplies for this course; supplies are an additional cost and not included in the fee. A list will be provided during the first class.

You can make a wonderful gift for that someone special!

PLEASE BE AWARE STUDENTS MUST PAY FOR EXTRA MATERIALS UPON THE INSTRUCTORS REQUESTS. NO REFUNDS ONCE CLASSES BEGIN. 

STAINED GLASS FLYER (3)

$15 Discount when you register in person with cash or check! 

New Location:  45 N Parade Street

                        Stratford, CT 06615

*Look for our entrance off of King Street across from the carwash*

Classes begin Wednesday, February 11th - Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 (No class April 15th). 

This class is held on Wednesdays for 12 weeks!

Beginners will learn the basics by creating a suncatcher to learn the fundamentals and then go on to create a beautiful panel window of their own choice. Intermediate and advanced students will challenge themselves to more complex patterns and improve their techniques. We will cover glass pattern making, cutting techniques, soldering and framing.  There is a set up fee of $45 for each beginning student and a $10 chemical fee for each advanced student. Students will be required to purchase their own supplies for this course; supplies are an additional cost and not included in the fee. A list will be provided during the first class.

You can make a wonderful gift for that someone special!

PLEASE BE AWARE STUDENTS MUST PAY FOR EXTRA MATERIALS UPON THE INSTRUCTORS REQUESTS. NO REFUNDS ONCE CLASSES BEGIN. 

SPRING 2026 SESSION B

This course is Online and held through Zoom. 

The course is for high school students and consists of thirty hours of interactive classroom experience of which eight hours are devoted to the mandatory Safe Driving Practice that covers the drug and alcohol awareness component. Students MUST be high school students and be 16 years old by the first day of class (NO EXCEPTIONS). A parent/guardian will be required by State Law to attend one 2.0 hour session along with their child. This course does not include on the road instruction. Students are only allowed to miss *ONE class, and will not receive a certificate if more than one is missed. 

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD WITH STRATFORD SCHOOL EMAIL, OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS PLEASE USE A GMAIL ACCOUNT.

March 17, 19, 24, 26, **31 (Mandatory Parent & Student Program), April 2, 7, 9, 21, 23, 28, 30 May 5, 7, 12 (Last Class), *14 (*Makeup Class) 

(**Mandatory Parent/Student Night-Parent/Student Night cannot be made up)

*May 14th (Make-up Class)

 Class Time: 3:45pm-5:45pm     

Tuition: $155.00 (Non Refundable)  **Mandatory Parent/Student Program: March 31st (online)  *Make-Up Class May 14th

"By signing your child up for this online program, you are stating that under penalty of perjury, you are the legal guardian/parent of this child, and you will be attending the mandatory parent/student program with your child. Providing your information and making payment is your agreement and understand this is equal to a signature."

SPRING 2026 SESSION B

This course is Online and held through Zoom. 

The course is for high school students and consists of thirty hours of interactive classroom experience of which eight hours are devoted to the mandatory Safe Driving Practice that covers the drug and alcohol awareness component. Students MUST be high school students and be 16 years old by the first day of class (NO EXCEPTIONS). A parent/guardian will be required by State Law to attend one 2.0 hour session along with their child. This course does not include on the road instruction. Students are only allowed to miss *ONE class, and will not receive a certificate if more than one is missed. 

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD WITH STRATFORD SCHOOL EMAIL, OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENTS PLEASE USE A GMAIL ACCOUNT.

March 17, 19, 24, 26, **31 (Mandatory Parent & Student Program), April 2, 7, 9, 21, 23, 28, 30 May 5, 7, 12 (Last Class), *14 (*Makeup Class) 

(**Mandatory Parent/Student Night-Parent/Student Night cannot be made up)

*May 14th (Make-up Class)

 Class Time: 5:45pm-7:45pm     

Tuition: $155.00 (Non Refundable)  **Mandatory Parent/Student Program: March 31st (online)  *Make-Up Class May 14th

"By signing your child up for this online program, you are stating that under penalty of perjury, you are the legal guardian/parent of this child, and you will be attending the mandatory parent/student program with your child. Providing your information and making payment is your agreement and understand this is equal to a signature."