School district is offering free parenting class

The Laguna Beach Unified School District is sponsoring a free 10-week education program called Parent Project for parents of middle and high school students.

Marriage and family therapist Laura Rivas will lead the classes, which are designed to help parents of adolescents learn effective strategies for dealing with common problems like poor school attendance and performance and alcohol and drug use.

Classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 28 through April 15, with the exception of Feb. 18 and April 8, at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St.

To register or for more information, contact your school’s counselor or Laura Rivas at (949) 791-7839 or [email protected].

—Alicia Lopez