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RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education



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in Personal Enrichment

Reading and Writing Skills for College Prep

Free

with Jeremy Lehan

Calendar Jan 6, 2025 at 12:30 pm

If you are planning to take or are currently enrolled in a college reading or writing class, this class is for you.  

Reading/Writing Skills will help students improve reading comprehension and critical analysis; in addition, it will cover the grammar and writing skills that are required for success in college level courses.

 

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Algebra and Number Skills: Online College Support

Free

with January Hapworth

Calendar Jan 7, 2025 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. A math CASAS score of 225 or above is recommended for this class.

These online tutoring sessions will help support students who are enrolled or are prepariung to enroll in Algebra I and/or entry-level college math. 

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

 

Life Skills

Free

with Jean Philpot

Calendar Jan 27, 2025 at 5 pm

In this class, especially designed for adults with learning challenges, students will enhance everyday life skills by improving their basic reading, writing, and problem-solving proficiencies.

Participants will work toward developing customer service, teamwork, and business skills by operating a small café.

 Learners set their own individualized goals and work toward them in a safe, nurturing, and creative environment. Contact the Adult Education office for additional information.

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

$60

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Mar 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm

ONLINE -one night workshop

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.  Learn to play piano the way professionals do:  using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes.   

Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional periodic question and answer session.  Held online using Zoom, the class is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration.  

Firearms Hunter Safety - Session Two

$5

with Russell Corson

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 at 6 pm

This course—taught by a trained, certified volunteer instructor according to statewide standards—combines 7.5 hours of classroom instruction with some required independent study at home between the first and second class.

Student must demonstrate to the instructor that they can safely handle a firearm, participate in activities, bring in a survival kit with appropriate contents, and pass a 50-question test with a grade of 70% or higher.

Class will meet on 3/5/2025, 3/18/2025, and 3/20/2025

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Homesteading

$5

with Pamela Cairnie and Heidi Burrows

Calendar Apr 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Interested in starting your homesteading journey? This two-hour class provides a practical introduction to the essentials of agriculture and livestock care. You’ll learn about seasonal planting, soil preparation, basic animal care, and the tools and resources you need to get started. Whether you’re dreaming of a bountiful garden or raising chickens for fresh eggs, this class will give you the confidence to take the first steps.

Participants are invited to continue their learning through the monthly Somerset County Homesteaders Group meetings, though joining is not required. Come discover how to start small and grow big!

 

Make Your Best Shot & After Dark Combo - Save $5!

$45

with Mike Leonard

Calendar Apr 9, 2025 at 7 pm

ONLINE

Photo taken by Michael Leonard, Instructor

Sign up for both one-night sessions and save $5!

Home Buyers and Home Sellers Seminar

$5

with Pamela Cairnie

Calendar Apr 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm

This class, taught by Pamela Cairnie, a broker with eXp Realty, is designed to guide you through the home buying or selling process with confidence. Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first home, planning to sell your current one, or trying to navigate how to buy (when you need to sell), this class is for you!

Pamela’s expertise in the central and western Maine real estate market will provide you with the tools, insider strategies, and answers to all your real estate questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and make your next move a smooth success!

 





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