This course, a staple for anyone who is interested in copy editing, will ensure you have a detailed understanding of word categories, punctuation, and sentence construction. The course will guide you through the eight parts of speech; simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences; ten punctuation marks; and the rules for capitalization. Through real-world exercises, you'll be able to categorize words and phrases, build different types of sentences, and correct common syntax and punctuation errors.

This is an online class and can start at anytime.

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Alice Haiss of Skowhegan worked as an adult education teacher for many years as part of the Somerset County Basic Skills Program.  She was a literacy, basic skills, GED Preparation and English as a Second Language teacher at the program's Learning Center.  She also taught GED Preparation, basic and life skills at the Somerset County Jail for years.  During that period, she took part in a federal grant project called the Esteem Machine that combined the teaching of life skills with academic skills.

Haiss also worked for Educational Skills, Inc., where she facilitated Project Resiliency, and intervention program to prevent female juvenile offenders from being incarcerated at a youth correctional center.  The program focused on the development of problem solving, communication, team-building, and self-esteem building.

This scholarship will benefit any adult education learners who are pursuing education or training in high demand, high skill, or high wage occupations.

Awards will be announced yearly at the Adult Education Graduation in June.

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***NOTE; this course is beginning September 24th. The original start date of September 10th has changed. 

Erin Johnson ~ Certified Life Coach, is a former teacher of Deaf students in Vermont and loves to share this beautiful language with others. Beginner to Intermediate signers are encouraged to take this ASL class.

We will go over some basics of the language and progress to short conversations and story telling using ASL.

6 Weeks

When:Tuesday’s Starting Sept. 10, 2024

Time:4:30-5:30

Tuition: $50 

This is an asynchronous, online class.

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions.  Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

This is a two month course - next start date is September 3, 2024!

Our community is seeking compassionate individuals eager to make a positive impact on the lives of children.

Children's Behavioral Health Services play a crucial role for Maine's children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health Disorders, and their families.

The demand for these services in our area is significant.

As a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP), you will become an essential member of a child's treatment team, helping them grow and reach their full potential.

We are thrilled to offer an ONLINE training program that will equip you with the skills needed to support children receiving Behavioral Health Services.

This flexible training program includes:12 online modules12 hours of live virtual instructionOnline Bloodborne Pathogens trainingChild & Adult First Aid & CPR training (if you do not already have these certifications)The training is designed to be completed at your own pace, taking approximately 45 hours in total.

Upon completion, you will be prepared for employment with local social services providers.

Any individual who will be 18 years of age or older upon completion of the course may register. (Note: Individuals must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent to become certified.)

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children in our community.