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Maine Adult Education



High School Completion

Reading & Writing Basics

Free

with Joan Halloway, York Adult Education

Calendar Sep 9, 2024 at 6 pm

Want to increase your understanding of the news, improve your communication skills for everyday use in the community, or prepare for college or the workplace? This class focuses on basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to help you succeed in life and the workplace. Call to register at 207.363.7922 or email horr@yorkschools.org. Rolling Admission. Instructor: Joan Holloway

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English Language Intermediate PM

Free

with Kristin Maurice, York Adult Education

Calendar Sep 9, 2024 at 7 pm

English Language learners who want to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, will work on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and conversation. Students must make a registration appointment by calling 207-363-7922, or emailing horr@yorkschools.org AM Beginner 9-10:30am, AM Intermediate/Advanced 10-11:30am, Tuess and Thurs PM Beginner 6-7:30pm, PM Intermediate/Advanced 7-8:30pm, Mons and Weds Instructor: Kristin Maurice

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Phenomena: Intriguing True Stories

Free

with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar Sep 10, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 16 weeks

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction! Read about some unexplained, natural occurances in the world. Even if you don't think of yourself as a reader, these strange stories will pull you in!

Spark your curiosity by reading a series of high-interest, nonfiction stories and articles designed to enlighten and entertain while building your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.  Earn diploma credits or prepare for the HiSET with this reading- and writing-intensive course. 

Please call our office if you are interested in participating in this class: 422-4794.

Reading and Writing Skills: Online Support

Free

with Heather Toth, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Calendar Sep 10, 2024 at 9 am

Note: This class will be offered virtually through a combination of email, texting, Zoom, and/or online learning. Students may occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.

These online tutoring sessions will help support students who are enrolled or are prepariung to enroll in college reading or writing classes.

Sessions must be scheduled with the instructor on Tuesday only.  Contact the Adult Education office at 207-474-7553 for more details.

 

Styles of Literature

Free

with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar Sep 10, 2024 at 2:30 pm, runs for 16 weeks

Whether you love to read or don't read very often, you'll find a style of writing that catches your attention. This is the class for you if you want to continue building your reading and writing skills for work or college.

Read a collection of high-interest texts to discover how writers carefully craft their works in compelling and dramatic ways. In addition to reading a variety stories and articles, you will write a number of short papers to develop your own style of writing fiction and non-fiction.

What's your favorite reading? In class, you'll explore a verity of genres (styles): Action and adventure, allegory, articles, autobiography, biography, drama, diary/memoir, fiction, horror, letters, non-fiction, poetry, satire, science-fiction, speeches...

When completing this course, participants can earn one high school level English credit.

Please call us for more information or to register for this class:  207-422-4794.

HiSET (Formally GED) Prep Classes

Free

with Rita Pender, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Calendar Sep 10, 2024 at 4 pm

Meet with math and English teachers to prepare you to take and pass the 5 exams of the HiSET equivalency diploma. 

 Evening and/or daytime classes are available. Start anytime. 

HiSET Prep. (Math)

Free

with Wanda Kezar, Kittery Adult Education

Calendar Sep 10, 2024 at 6 pm

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!

REGISTER ANYTIME! Call 207-439-5896 or text 207-351-0167

Individual and group tutoring for Math - for HiSET test prep, or employer testing. Earn your high school credential. Similar test to the GED.

Free to eligible adult education students.

 

HiSET Prep. (Writing, Reading, Soc. Studies, Science)

Free

with Rita Pender, Kittery Adult Education

Calendar Sep 10, 2024 at 6 pm

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!

Call 207-439-5896 to register or text 207-351-0167

This open lab time will have an instructor to help you with your HiSET (high school equivalency test) prep work as well as career access advising. Earn your high school credential. Similar test to the GED.

Free to eligible adult education students.





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