Multilingual Language Learning This 'all levels' class is for students who are learning English as a second language. Instruction is individualized based on a student’s native language and designed to help students improve speech, grammar, vocabulary, and writing. Students should enroll in this class in advance. To set up an intake and advising appointment and CASAS assessment, please contact Program Director Raye Leonard at rleonard@aos98schools.org or call (207) 542-8170.

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!

Welcome to online learning!

Our instructor-facilitated OR self-paced online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners.

Most courses run for six weeks (with a ten-day grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.

START DATES

New course sessions begin every six weeks. Please visit our Online Instruction Center to see exact start dates for the courses that interest you.

REQUIREMENTS

All courses require Internet access, E-mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, or Firefox web browsers. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Visit our Online Instruction Center: www.ed2go.com/sad49

Click the COURSES link, choose the department and course title you are interested in and select the ENROLL NOW button.

Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will enter your e-mail and choose a password that will grant you access to the Classroom.

When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the CLASSROOM link. To begin your studies, simply log in with your e-mail and password you selected during enrollment.

START ANYTIME!  Learn to read or improve reading, writing and math skills.  Study for license, certification or citizenship exams; learn English as another language. Free.

Please register here to receive a call from us, or call 345-3217 for an appointment. You may also email us at rsu16adulted@rsu16.org.

Students receive individual support aligned with their goals.  This may include career exploration, aptitude testing, job shadowing, soft skill building, connection to resources, and application support for training, college, jobs, and scholarships/financial aid. 

Please contact us to register:

207-676-3223 (call)

‪(207) 331-4051‬ (text or call)

jeanne.macdonald-johnson@msad60.org