The Beginner Course consists of seven classes that are two hours in length, one field trip to the branch of the National Archives (Lakewood) and a complete packet of handout materials. The topics covered are:
Basic Introduction, Getting Started (forms), Documenting Sources,
Organization, County Histories,
Vital Records, Successful Correspondence,
Census Records,
Churches, Cemeteries, Newspapers, City Directories,
Library Research, Military Records,
Passenger Lists and Immigration/Naturalization Records.

The Advanced Beginner Workshop is two two-hour sessions that consist of:
Substitutes for Vital Records,
Substitutes for Census Records,
How to Cite Your Sources Properly,
Probate Records and Land Records.

The Intermediate Course is at a level that is definitely beyond beginners; and it is highly recommended that you have taken the above Beginner course and/or have done research in all areas full time for at least two years. This course consists of six classes that are two+ hours each and covers these topics:
Review, Substitute Records, Timelines
Land Records (land platting), Court Records
Church Denomination Archives, Cemetery Beyond the Basics
Evidence, Research Report
Writing and Publishing a Family History
Introduction to Foreign Research

I also teach Beginner classes for the Westminster Community Senior Center, Hyland Hills Park & Rec District and Thornton Rec Center. This course is abbreviated consisting of four classes that are two hours in length, no field trips, at half the cost.

The Advanced Course and trip to the FHL in SLC consists of three classes, up to three hours each class, and covers the following topics:
How to Plan a Successful Research Trip to the Family History Library
Probate Records and Court Records
Finding Females
Transcripts vs. Abstracts
Doing Foreign Research at the Family History Library
Instructor sets up all reservations at the Carlton Hotel for six nights. Course fee includes up to two hours of consultation time either before or during the trip to SLC. For further details on this exciting new opportunity to further your genealogy education and a chance to go to the FHL, contact Valerie Eichler Lair.

Workshops:

I teach workshops to genealogical societies, libraries, historical societies and community groups. There are four levels of workshops:
Level 1 - Beginner
Level 2 - Advanced Beginner
Level 3 - Intermediate
Level 4 - Advanced
The workshops are all day (9am to 4pm) and include handout materials.

Call Valerie Eichler Lair at 720-886-9096 or email customerservice@valsroots.com for further information and fees.

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