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.

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.

**Please contact our ABE Coordinator at 207-892-1819 to register for classes and testing**

The HiSET® has replaced the name GED as Maine’s High School Assessment. Students must contact and meet with our ABE Coordinator to schedule these tests. Tests are scheduled typically on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We offer times during the mornings, afternoons and evenings for testing convenience.  

PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT 

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. A fee of $70 will be charged to people who are not adult education students. Call to see if you qualify and to sign up.

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!

REGISTER ANYTIME!

FREE! Individual and group tutoring for Math, Computer Science and English is scheduled based on student needs. Computers are available to support HiSET test prep, career exploration, employer testing and job applications.

*We can adjust class time on Thursday to fit your needs

Work one-on-one with writing instructor Phil Wormuth; you will have  intensive practice and feedback  to help build skills for effective writing in both the workplace and academic settings. A special emphasis will be placed on building confidence in essay writing, developing your written voice, and building a system for quality writing: drafting, revising, and editing. This is an excellent class for individuals preparing for their HiSET writing test, college, or a training program.  Participants will complete a reading and writing assessment prior to enrolling in the class.

Participate in a reading-intensive class that explores sixteen styles (or genres) of writing. Explore a diverse collection of high-interest texts to discover how writers carefully craft their works in compelling and dramatic ways. What do you like to read? Action and adventure, allegory, article, autobiography, biography, dialogue, drama, diary/memoir, essay, fiction, horror, letter, non-fiction, poetry, science-fiction, and speeches?

Completion of this course earns one high school level English credit.

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

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction! Spark your curiosity by reading a series of high-interest, nonfiction stories and articles designed to enlighten and entertain while increasing 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.