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Reading Skills for College - ONLINE
with Mariah Smith, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Effective reading comprehension is essential to success at the college level and to advance in one’s career. This course is designed to help students improve reading comprehension and critical analysis. An emphasis is placed on developing vocabulary and improving reading speed. Assignments introduce students to college level textbooks, outlining strategies, and critical researching skills.
Remote instruction by appointment on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
Writing Skills for College - ONLINE
with Mariah Smith, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

This course will cover the grammar and writing skills that are required for success in college level courses. Whether you need to brush-up your skills before attending college, need to improve your ACCUPLACER or CASAS scores, or need to earn a high school credit, you will find this course practical and useful.
Remote instruction by appointment on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
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Number Skills for College - In Person & Online
with January Hapworth, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Note: This class will be offered virtually through a combination of email, texting, Zoom, and/or online learning. Students will occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.
This course will prepare students for Algebra I and/or entry-level college math. Whether you need a refresher before registering for your first college math course or need to improve your scores on the ACCUPLACER, you will find this course helpful. There will be a review of whole number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, and other essential math skills. Word problems and the language of math will be explored.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Math
with Cindy Blais, Biddeford Adult Education

ELL/ML -Advanced
with Rita Pender, Kittery Adult Education

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!
This is an advanced level ELL/ML (multilingual learner) for those looking to improve their English language skills.
English Lab
with Rita Pender, Kittery Adult Education

You can register anytime during the semester for this class.
Call 207-439-5896 or text 207-351-0167
Increase your skills in reading and vocabulary development. Lessons will meet students needs to read more difficult materials needed for workforce advancement, and the HiSET, ASVAB, and Acuplacer assessments.
This course is free to elegible adult education students.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) English Composition (HSD)
with Samantha Fournier, Biddeford Adult Education

Whether pursuing a diploma or just ?brushing up? on English related skills, this class has something for you. Practice your reading comprehension skills and enhance your writing. Review the parts of speech or prepare for college entrance exams. This course provides individualized and small group instruction in grammar, reading, and spelling. You can learn without embarrassment. Please let us know of any scheduling conflicts so we can support your learning.
Call Erika at 207-282-3883 or email at equinter@biddefordschools.me to register.
Writing/Reading Skill Boost
with Rita Pender, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

If you struggle with writing or reading we offer free adult literacy classes. Open enrollment, you can start anytime.