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ELL - Beginner
with Tony Squillacioti, Kittery Adult Education

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!
Call 207-439-5896 to register or text 207-351-0167
This is a beginner level ELL/ML (multilingual learner) for those looking to improve their English language skills.
ELL - Intermediate
with Catherine Stone, Kittery Adult Education

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!
Call 207-439-5896 to register or text 207-351-0167.
This is an intermediate level ELL/ML (multilingual learner) for those looking to improve their English language skills.
Computers for ESOL
with Bill Keller, Windham/Raymond Adult Education

Becoming comfortable with technologyis necessary in our personal and professional lives. This class is for students with beginner-level understanding of computers and other tools of technology. The goal is for students to improve their computer literacy skills and become comfortable with technology. Call the ABE Coordinator to register for this and other ESOL classes. This class is offered virtually and in-person as needed. Students meet with the instructor for two one-hour sessions per week at various times.
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ABE and ESOL - Adult Literacy Tutoring
with Cathy Giuffre-Renaud, Windham/Raymond Adult Education

The purpose of this instruction is to assist adult learners in reaching their goal of improved literacy by helping them with their reading and writing, vocabulary, comprehension, and background knowledge about subjects, such as math. Appropriate assessments will lead to design of individualized learning plans specific for each learner. Limited space available each semester. Interested students have the option of joining a waiting list for an available spot.
Various days, 9/18-12/21; various times; WRAE; FREE
Citizenship and ELL Civics Education
with Shelley Goad, Windham/Raymond Adult Education

Improve English speaking, reading and writing skills with civic education focus while preparing for the Naturalization test. Mini lessons developed to cover topiucs ranging from American Government, American History, Geography, and Rights and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens.
Life Skills
with Jean Philpot, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

In this class, especially designed for adults with learning challenges, students will enhance everyday life skills by improving their basic reading, writing, and problem-solving proficiencies.
Participants will work toward developing customer service, teamwork, and business skills by operating a small café.
Learners set their own individualized goals and work toward them in a safe, nurturing, and creative environment. Contact the Adult Education office for additional information.
Tech Spot
with Lynn Perry, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

SESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT
The Tech Spot is a School and Community Project that offers technology advice and tutoring to adults from throughout our school district.
Examples of possible help sessions include general computer operation, conducting web searches, using Facebook and other social media programs, and operating Smart phones, iPads, Tablets, and PCs. Assistance with some software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is available as well.
FMI or to schedule an appointment with the Tech Spot staff, please call the Adult Education office at 474-7553.
Project partners include RSU 54 Adult & Community Education, Town of Skowhegan, and the RSU 54 Technology Staff.
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
with Kimberly Murphy, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Note: This class will be offered virtually through Zoom. Students will occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.
This class assists students who are not native English speakers develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Instruction is designed to meet learners’ needs and can include helping participants with such important tasks as exploring how to talk with their child’s teacher, scheduling healthcare appointments, completing grocery shopping, obtaining a driver’s license, finding employment or learning about other valuable community resources. Students can enter the class at any time and there is no charge for instruction. Learners at all levels of English proficiency are welcome. For more information, please call 474-7553.
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