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.

Summer Music for Band and Orchestra is a great opportunity for students with prior musical experience entering grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 to continue developing their skills on their instruments. The program offers both full band and orchestra ensemble experiences as well as small group instruction. Throughout the program, students will also have the opportunity to perform in weekly public performances. The program is held at Stratford High School.

WHEN: July 6th to July 23rd, Mondays through Thursdays

TIME: 8:30 am to 12:00 noon.

The Summer Music Band and Orchestra Program is open to Stratford residents only.  There is a $40 fee for the three-week program. Space is limited; register early. 

Any questions, please direct them to: babeyj@stratk12.org

Transportation is NOT provided. No refunds.