Whether you're working with struggling readers in kindergarten or 12th grade, you will find that these strategies work with a full 80% of students, without the need for special pull-outs or extra IEP intervention. Why? Because RTI gets to the root of the problem—quickly. If you're eager to learn the right ways to help your struggling readers make steady progress throughout the year, you will find that this course gives you the power to teach flexibly and creatively, without the need for extra training in literacy or fluency. As an added bonus, there's nothing quite like helping students discover the pleasures of reading.

You will discover tools like Elkonin Boxes, alphabetic arcs, Bloom's Taxonomy, and new and exciting graphic organizers. Whether you're working with struggling readers in kindergarten or 12th grade, you will find that these strategies work with a full 80% of students, without the need for special pull-outs or extra IEP intervention. Why? Because RTI gets to the root of the problem—quickly.

If you're eager to learn the right ways to help your struggling readers make steady progress throughout the year, you will find that this course gives you the power to teach flexibly and creatively, without the need for extra training in literacy or fluency. As an added bonus, there's nothing quite like helping students discover the pleasures of reading.

For more information or to register please click the link.

This course will introduce the challenges that English Language Learners (ELLs) encounter with unfamiliar vocabulary and will help you grasp the distinctions between tier 1, 2, and 3 vocabulary words. You will learn different vocabulary strategies, how to support your students at each vocabulary tier, and explore both implicit and explicit vocabulary teaching methods. The course comes with a downloadable PDF of the content, videos, quizzes, and a variety of vocabulary templates ready to be used in the classroom.

For more information or to register click the link.

For those seeking to achieve United States citizenship.

This 14-week in-person class will help you understand the naturalization process and prepare you for the interview and civics test. 

Coursework includes in-class instruction, take-home study materials, and a compilation of online resources.

Students are expected to have regular class attendance and reliable transportation. Some basic English skills are required.

How to Get Started

Make an appointment with us! You can do any of the following to schedule an appointment:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Visit our Google calendar to find a time that works for you

In your hour-long appointment, you will fill out paperwork and take an English comprehension test.

Learn and practice English in one of our in-person or online classes, surrounded by a small group of peers also working to develop their English language skills. 

Classes are available in multiple levels, depending on the current fluency and your needs. Additional learning materials for at-home study are available. Students are expected to have regular class attendance and reliable transportation.

How to Get Started

Make an appointment with us by doing one of the following:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Visit our Google calendar to find a time that works for you

In your hour-long appointment, you will fill out paperwork and take an English placement test. We can then place you in classes that best suit your needs!

Create and post your very own website using HTML. You will learn the best strategies for planning the content, structure, and layout of your website as well as creating pages with neatly formatted text, building links between the pages, and more! This course will also cover search engine optimization and powerful no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies.

Self paced classes can start at anytime.

For more information please click the link.

This course helps students build on foundational English literacy skills for home, work, school, and community.  Instruction may be delivered in-person on campus or remotely through Google Meet.  Students will also have the option to use EnGen for additional instruction and practice outside of class.

Daytime class: Mondays and Wednesdays 9am to 11am

Please contact us to register:

207-676-3223 (call)

‪(207) 331-4051‬ (text or call)

jeanne.macdonald-johnson@msad60.org

This course helps students develop foundational English literacy skills for home, work, school, and community.  Instruction may be delivered in-person on campus or remotely through Google Meet.  Students will also have the option to use EnGen for additional instruction and practice outside of class.

Daytime class: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11:30am to 1pm

Evening class: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm to 7pm

Please contact us to register:

207-676-3223 (call)

‪(207) 331-4051‬ (text or call)

jeanne.macdonald-johnson@msad60.org

This course helps students develop advanced English literacy skills for home, work, school, and community.  TOEFL skills will be included in this class.  Instruction may be delivered in-person on campus or remotely through Google Meet.  Students will also have the option to use EnGen for additional instruction and practice outside of class.

Daytime class: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45pm to 4:15pm

Evening class: Mondays 6pm to 7pm

Please contact us to register:

207-676-3223 (call)

‪(207) 331-4051‬ (text or call)

jeanne.macdonald-johnson@msad60.org