Strengthen your understanding of the interconnected relationship between reading and writing for academic purposes. Apply your comprehension of paragraph and essay structure to analyze and produce narrative, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and persuasive writing.

For more information, please reach out to Jessica Trimmer, our Career and College Access Coordinator, at 207-892-1819 extension 2193

SMCC 040 (Accuplacer 430-469 or CASAS 232-238)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1/21 - 5/8; 5:00-7:00pm; In-Person; FREE

SMCC 080 (Accuplacer 470 or higher or CASAS 239 or highter)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1/21-5/8; 2:00-4:00pm; In-Person; FREE

WRAE: Open Enrollment. Contact Jessica at 892-1819; FREE

Learn Algebra in a fun and relaxed atmosphere including direct instruction, hands-on activities and online learning. To be successful in Algebra, you should be somewhat confident in operations with arithmetic.  If you need to brush up on the basics, we have courses to get you ready for this college prerequisite high school diploma level course.  This college pre-requisite course is offered for high school diploma credit.

Call 664.7110, email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, or text 207.613.6460 to find out about enrolling in this class.  We will make an appointment for you to meet with our student advisor (in person or on ZOOM) so we can tailor math support to meet your needs!   This is an in-person class.   

No class 02/17/25, 04/21/25 or 05/26/25; make-up class, if needed, 06/09/25.

Vanessa loves working with adult learners. She is really easy to be around and makes people extremely comfortable; she even makes learning math and computers fun! She is committed to helping adults discover their strengths, build their confidence, and realize they can accomplish their goals. In her free time, she loves to travel and explore the outdoors. Vanessa teaches math, science, technology, and provides college and career advising.

Students are expected to attend all 5 sessions Join FAME’s College Savings Counselor, Maire Pelletier, in exploring Girls That Invest by Simran Kaur. This course isa great introduction to investing. All experience levels are welcome! (For general education purposes only, andshould not be used as legal, tax, or financial advice) Book Synopsis: Your step-by-step guide to financial independence―from the creator of the #1 investing educationpodcast, Girls That Invest . Ever wondered how on earth the stock market works, but felt too intimidated to ask"those" questions? This is the book for you! In this guide to investing in stocks (aka shares), Simran Kaur teachesthe essential principles you can apply to any market, anywhere in the world. Because money provides the freedomto say yes or no, the freedom to handle whatever life throws at you, and the freedom to grow and prosper. Thisbook is your invitation to join the thriving community of women who are building a better financial future.Investing is for everyone. Pick up Girls That Invest , become an investor-in-training, and claim a space for yourselfin the world of finance―so you too can find financial independence and create generational wealth.  Students will need to purchase their own copy of the book to participate. #FAME

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Do you havechildren who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the college financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. Join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk all things paying for college. #FAME

Adulting is tough. Finances can be one of the trickiest parts of adulthood. Whether you’ve been Adulting for decades or are just getting started, banking basics, spending plans, credit scores and budgeting tools are available to make things a little bit easier. Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as we explore fundamental money skills.

Presenter: SKautz@famemaine.com

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For any and all students who are preparing for admissions review for competitive majors, this is an excellent opportunity to meet the admissions "Biology with lab" prerequisite. If you have been away from science courses for some time, this course is recommended to prep you for rigorous college science classes. Students who successfully complete the class will earn 1 high school credit. This course is provided at no cost to students through the Maine College and Career Access Services grant and RSU13 Adult & Community Education.

Biology with Lab is a fully remote course available online. No textbook or materials are required.

9-Week Course, Approximately 6 Hours of Course Time Per Week

One face-to-face video conference review session with the instructor will be offered each week. (Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm) It is strongly suggested that students attend this weekly class time; however, if schedule does not permit then individual video conference meetings may be arranged with the instructor throughout the course.

As with all Adult Education courses, advising and technology support is offered by our staff. This support may include: assistance with obtaining a program-loaned laptop; using Teams, Schoology and other online learning platforms; time management and study skill; financial aid and scholarship awareness; and college and career exploration.

Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session you'll learn to build and work your own scholarship application plan. You'll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, learn how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and learn to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk scholarships.

Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session, you’ll learn to build and work your own scholarship application plan. You’ll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, learn how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and learn to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk scholarships. #FAME

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