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RSU #13 Adult and Community Education



Our Classes

ELL Advanced – Academic Reading and Writing

Free

with Sadie Lake

Calendar Current session started Jan 6, 2025 at 10 am

This class is intended for someone who has an advanced level of English ability and is preparing for college / university or professional work in America or another English-speaking country.  We will focus on academic vocabulary, academic / literary reading and writing strategies, referencing and essay construction, and professional communication skills. Students will have opportunities to practice what they have learned in a practical way.

This class has in-person, remote, and hybrid options

English Language Learning -Intermediate

Free

with Elizabeth DiLalla

Calendar Current session started Jan 6, 2025 at 10 am

Use your existing English skills to focus on vocabulary for work and life.  Practice speaking, reading and writing and build your confidence as an English speaker!

English Exploration

Free

with Sadie Lake

Calendar Current session started Jan 6, 2025 at 3:30 pm

This family-friendly class aims to explore the English language through culture and media.  Students interact with English through an artistic, creative lens, focusing mainly on producing their own projects based on what they have learned. There will be a mixed media format where students will have the chance to learn English through film, music, books, and more.  For the best experience, this class is recommended for students of the intermediate level and above.

ELL Advanced – English Exam Preparation

Free

with Sadie Lake

Calendar Current session started Jan 6, 2025 at 4 pm

This class is designed for someone who is preparing for college, a professional career, or preparing to take the TOEFL exam. Focus on academic vocabulary, develop writing and communication skills, and improve your test taking skills.

This class has in-person, remote, and hybrid options.

Fundamentals of English

Free

with Elizabeth DiLalla

Calendar Current session started Jan 6, 2025 at 4 pm

Start learning English at the very beginning.  Learn English vocabulary, grammar structure, and pronunciation in this class for students who don’t speak any English yet! 

This class meets in person at the Adult Education Center at OHS

High School Biology with Lab (Remote)
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High School Biology with Lab (Remote)

Free

with Rachel Aucoin

Calendar Current session started Feb 24, 2025

For any and all students who are preparing for admissions review for competitive majors, this is an excellent opportunity to meet the admissions "Biology with lab" prerequisite. If you have been away from science courses for some time, this course is recommended to prep you for rigorous college science classes. Students who successfully complete the class will earn 1 high school credit. This course is provided at no cost to students through the Maine College and Career Access Services grant and RSU13 Adult & Community Education.

Biology with Lab is a fully remote course available online. No textbook or materials are required.

9-Week Course, Approximately 6 Hours of Course Time Per Week

 

One face-to-face video conference review session with the instructor will be offered each week. (Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm) It is strongly suggested that students attend this weekly class time; however, if schedule does not permit then individual video conference meetings may be arranged with the instructor throughout the course.

As with all Adult Education courses, advising and technology support is offered by our staff. This support may include: assistance with obtaining a program-loaned laptop; using Teams, Schoology and other online learning platforms; time management and study skill; financial aid and scholarship awareness; and college and career exploration.

Chemistry with Lab

Free

with Rachel Aucoin

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 23, 2025

For any and all students who are prepping for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology or other competitive majors, this is an excellent opportunity to meet the admissions "Chemistry with lab" prerequisite. If you have been away from science courses for a while, this course is recommended to prep you for rigorous college science classes. Students who successfully complete this class will earn 1 high school credit. It will be offered entirely online, with required weekly review sessions conducted via video call. This course is provided at no cost to students through the Maine College and Career Access Services grant and RSU13 Adult & Community Education.

A required instructional period will be Mondays from 7:30-8:30pm on Microsoft Teams. An additional online review session will be offered each week. Students are required to attend these sessions. If a student is unable to attend this session, they must communicate with the course instructor.

  This class is available for students enrolled in an Adult Education high school completion program, or post-secondary students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a college or career training program within 18 months. At this time, it is not intended as a credit recovery program for currently enrolled high school students in the K-12 system.

START HERE High School Diploma Completion and HiSET (formerly GED)

Free

with Rob Verbsky

Congratulations on your decision to pursue your high school credential!

Open enrollment, year round. Our teachers work with students individually to support their individual high school diploma goals.

Please complete this registration form and a staff member will reach out to you with the next steps to learn more and enroll in this program. 

Thank you,

RSU 13 Adult Education Center Team