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SpringBrochureJan.-May 2017

We have such a great variety of classes! There is something for Everyone!

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WelcomeThe South Portland Adult Education program hopes to reach a wide range of students this year. We offer a wide range of classes for our students, including academic classes, professional and career development classes, day trips, fun enrichment classes, and English as a Second Language classes. We are open for business for folks who reside in South Portland as well as residents of other towns and cities.

We hope to see you participate with us as we offer a dynamic program for all!

The Staff at South Portland Adult Education

Mission Statement

South Portland Adult Education supports the achievement of students’ individual goals through the attainment of skills that allow them to meet their educational goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Music ..............................................................3World Languages.............................................4Enrich Yourself ................................................5Outdoor Fun ....................................................6Computers & Technology ............................7, 8Workforce Training ..........................................9Travel With Us! ........................................ 10-12Business & Skills Training ..............................13English Language Learners ............................14Academics ...............................................15, 16College Transitions ........................................17Registration Information ...............................18Registration Form..........................................19

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Simple Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Absolute beginners and those with a little experience will learn the chords, skills and techniques that are a strong foundation for starting your guitar-playing journey. Learn how to strum simple tunes and how to make the most of your practice time. Acoustic guitar and picks are required. An electronic tuner and capo are highly recommended. Instructor Ian Weidner has played guitar for over 20 years. He currently teaches group guitar lessons for Guitar Doors and offers private lessons.

Tuesdays Feb. 7-March 14 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Ian Weidner $64 So. Portland High School

(no class Feb. 21st)

Guitar Chords and Lessons For Those About to Rock

Guitar players with some experience will learn the chords, skills, and techniques that are a strong foundation for starting your guitar-playing journey. Learn how to strum simple tunes and how to make the most of your practice time. Acoustic guitar and picks are required. An electronic turner and capo are highly recommended.

Tuesdays March 21-April 25 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Ian Weidner $64 So. Portland High School

(no class April 18th)


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Travel Spanish

Hola. Spanish is one of the world’s most popular languages. This class is for students who may have plans to eventually travel to a Spanish-speaking country. The instructor makes the class fun, interesting and informative.

Tuesdays March 7-April 11 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Liz Rodas $60 So. Portland High School

Italian for Travelers

This is an interactive speaking class with the basics for getting around. Are you planning a trip to Italy any time soon? Do you simply want to learn to speak this wonderful language? Join our terrific instructor for seven weeks of learning Italian.

Tuesdays Feb. 28-April 11 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Caterina Patacchiola $60 So. Portland High School


Enrich Yourself

Driving Dynamics

The Maine Driving Dynamics Course offers all drivers the opportunity to improve their defensive driving abilities. This five-hour course will include discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. A certified Maine Driving Dynamics instructor teaches the course, and the course format engages students with lectures, videos, and class discussion/participation. Those completing the course will receive a three-point credit on their driving record. Course can be taken for credit only once every 365 days. (If not on time, you will not get credit for class.) PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING DRIVER’S LICENSE TO CLASS. CLASS HAS A MINIMUM OF 12 PEOPLE AND IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE.

Tues. & Thurs. May 2 & May 4 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. $40 ages 18-64 So. Portland High School $10 ages 65-over

Fiction Writing Workshop

Want to write fiction but don’t know how or where to begin? Want to take your writing to the next level? Fiction Writing Workshop is a hands-on writing class that’s guaranteed to inspire your imagination and flame your creativity.

This eight-week workshop offers a supportive environment and quality feedback for both beginners and advanced students.

We’ll study the fundamentals of great fiction and learn the fictional elements that will transform good ideas into captivating stories.

Instructor Gerard Bianco holds an MFA in Writing. He is an author, copywriter, editor, and writing coach.

Tuesdays Feb. 7, 14, March 7, 14, 21, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Gerard Bianco March 28, April 4 & 11 $80 So. Portland High School

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YardScape: Healthy Lawn Care Made Simple

Do you want a lush green lawn safe for kids, pets and Casco Bay? Do you want to save time and money? Join us to learn how to create a more

resilient, beautiful lawn, without relying on chemical fertilizers and weed and bug killers. We’ll provide strategies for fertilizing, controlling weeds and thatch, renovating poor lawns, transitioning to organic care, and more. Whether you maintain your lawn or hire a professional, round up your neighbors and join. Kat Munson is the Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District and offers this as a community service.

Tuesday April 4 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Kat Munson $5 So. Portland High School


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Have you heard about folks who make a lot of money selling items on eBay? Sign up for this two-night class and become one of those folks! Cara will give you step-by-step instruction on how to sell items on eBay. You will start a new hobby that can be both fun and lucrative.

Thursdays March 23 & 30 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cara Methot $29 So. Portland High School

Introduction to 3D Printing - Online

3D printing has been hailed as a solution to all manufacturing problems. Obviously that is exaggerated, but what is it good for, and when is traditional manufacturing still the better choice? In this course, you will learn how to separate the real promise of the technology from the hype, and understand the workflow for a consumer-level 3D printer. You will become familiar with some typical online databases of objects available to print, and get a bit of experience with free or open-source software for all stages of the process. This class will be primarily focused to introduce you to the tools of the open 3D printer ecosystem, but the principles will apply to consumer 3D printers in general.

Joan Horvath and Feb. 6-March 3 $195 Rich Cameron OR April 3-28 OR June 5-30

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Certificate in Microsoft Excel - OnlineA must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world.

Feb. 6-April 28 $495 OR April 3-June 30 $90 savings OR June 5-Sept. 1

Mastering Microsoft Excel - OnlineStay current with this class, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of Excel change over time. Examine the life of an Excel worksheet and workbook, from creation to presentation. Learn how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Master the options that can take your Excel worksheet from plain, drab numbers to exciting and engaging multimedia. You will leave class with a set of skills that are in high demand and will be a deciding factor in your future success.

Betsy Flanagan Feb. 6-March 3 $195 OR April 3-28 OR June 5-30

Intermediate Excel - OnlineThis course will help you increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Find out how you can consolidate your data proficiently into readable rows and columns using different table designs and styles. Create a unique style for yourself to improve your spreadsheet appearance to make the content easier to understand for your target audience. Discover how easily pivot tables can be created to quickly summarize large amounts of data. Through this course, these tasks will make your work outstanding and unique in what you do.

Amy Klous Feb. 6-March 3 $195 OR April 3-28 OR June 5-30

Advance Excel - OnlineThis course will help you learn required business functions along with the tools required to analyze data efficiently within the workplace. Save time for yourself by protecting your valuable data and know with assurance that the entered data is accurate without any errors. By completing the course, discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence.

John Rutledge April 3-28 $195 OR June 5-30 OR Aug. 7-Sept. 1

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Workforce Training

Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace - Online

Must-have skills to succeed in the workplace include the ability to create, edit and manage presentations in MS PowerPoint, documents in MS Word, email and calendars in MS Outlook, and spreadsheets in MS Excel. Microsoft Office Suite of applications is the most used software tool in the world. Stay current with this class, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of MS Office change over time.

Betsy Flanagan Feb. 6-March 3 $195 OR April 3-28 OR June 5-30

School Bus Driver Training

Do you want to get your School Bus Driver permit? This class will help you get your permit so you are employable at any school district in Maine. Students must commit to one of the following sessions.

Session One: Mon.-Thurs. Jan. 23-26 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The South Portland School Department

Transportation Building 1142 Highland Avenue, South Portland Session Two:

Mon.-Thurs. March 20-23 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The South Portland School Department

Transportation Building 1142 Highland Avenue, South Portland Session Three:

Mon.-Thurs. May 22-25 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The South Portland School Department

Transportation Building 1142 Highland Avenue, South Portland

*Students must register in advance by calling the transportation department at (207) 767-7714. Students should pick up a book and paperwork the week prior to the start of class.


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Superheroes of the Garden: 2017 at the Boston Flower & Garden Show Travel by bus to Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center for the Flower and Garden Show.

An early morning departure will bring you to the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston for a fun day at the Boston Flower & Garden Show. Enjoy free time at the show along with the perfume of the season’s first blossoms mixed with fresh warm earth, the soft graze of a pussy willow, the gentle ripple of a gurgling stream and spring’s first signs of renewal.

For group of 4 or more, use

Promo Code

NO REFUNDS AFTER 3/15

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Saturday, March 25

Bus:• leaves South Portland High

School Parking Lot at 8:00 a.m.• returns to South Portland

High School Parking Lot at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Bus Ticket $57 per person (includes ticket to Flower Show) OR Group of 4 or mopre $47 per person Use PromoCode

Suggested driver gratuity $3/person will be collected on the bus.


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sSalem MA in the spring Welcome back to Salem. Now is the time to get to know a little more about Salem. We will be touring the Witch House, then off to Gallows Hill for a 4D theatrical experience. Lunch will be on your own. You can spend the afternoon at your leisure. For those who wish to have a psychic medium, clairvoyant, palm reader or Tarot therapist session this is your opportunity.

The House of the Seven Gables has an 18th century granite sea wall, and two seaside Colonial Revival Gardens. The museum houses more than 2,000 artifacts and objects, more than 40 framed works, 500 photographs and glass plate negatives, and more than 50 volumes in a rare book library. When we arrive at The House of Seven Gables guides will greet us for an unforgettable historical experience. The House of the Seven Gables, also known as the Turner-Intersoll Mansion, was built in 1668, and is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England. The House of the Seven Gables inspired author Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his legendary novel of the same name. The home where Hawthorne was born was moved to The House of the Seven Gables and now lies just feet away from the mysterious mansion. When you step into the Nathaniel Hawthorne House (c.1750), you will learn about the life of the famous author.

But there’s more…

Then off to the Salem Witch Museum where we will follow the history of witches, witchcraft and witch hunts through a presentation of the events of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Witches – Evolving Perceptions is a provocative exhibit which presents the ancient pagan wise woman, the stereotypical witch, modern witchcraft and the phenomenon of witch hunts.

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gratuity $3/person will be collected on the bus.

Saturday, April 22

Bus:• leaves South Portland High School Parking Lot at 8:00 a.m.• returns to South Portland High School Parking Lot at approximately

6:30 p.m.

Bus Ticket $52 per person (includes tickets to House of Seven Gables and Salem Witch Museum)

Group of 4 or more $42 per personUse Promo Code

NO REFUNDS AFTER 4/12


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A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And one trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! This tale full of sun and fun unfolds on a Greek island paradise when, on the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years before. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship.

We will be picked up in Maine and go to Faneuil Hall until 1:00pm, and then we go to the Boston Opera House. We will board the bus after the play and head back, stopping on the way for dinner.

Sat 6/3 7:30am-7:30pmBus:• leaves South Portland High School

Parking Lot at 7:30 a.m.• returns to South Portland High School

Parking Lot at approximately 7:30 p.m.

$159 per person. Dinner is on your own.

Instructor: Sue De Cesare

Suggested driver gratuity $3/person will be collected on the bus.


Business & Skills Training

It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a web address to go to get into your online classroom. You will have a password and use your email address and password to gain access.

Career Preparation - Online

We will start with the basics – career assessments: who are you? what are you interested in? what are you good at? and where do you want to go? Then we will work on some research skills to find those opportunities or create them yourself. Lastly, each participant will craft the tools to take them to the next step – resumes, cover letters and other ways to reach out and cultivate your next career launch. Each participant will be able to customize their work to suit their unique direction and needs.

Kassia Dellabough March 6-31 $195 OR May 1-26 OR July 3-28

Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace - Online

Dealing with difficult personalities and broaching challenging subjects is a workplace necessity and takes skill, tact, and confidence. Gain skills to be an effective team member and leader in the workplace by taking control of the conversation, managing your reactions, and navigating problematic interactions with ease. These skills will guide you to find your voice and communicate effectively in workplace interactions, making day-to-day interactions run smoothly.

Dr. Kate Webster Feb. 6-March 3 $245 OR April 3-28 OR June 5-30


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Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Learn and improve your English. Students will be placed in classes based on their current English level.

Beginner ELL (Levels 1 & 2)Tues. Jan. 17-May 9 6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.Thurs. 6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.Tim Sturtevant FREE So. Portland High School

Intermediate ELL (Levels 3 & 4)Tues. & Thurs. Jan. 17-May 9 6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Andrea Reising FREE So. Portland High School

Advanced ELL (Levels 5 & 6)Tues. & Thurs. Jan. 17-May 9 6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Jennifer Goodine FREE So. Portland High School

Beginner ELL Daytime Class (Levels 1 & 2)Tues. & Thurs. Jan. 17-May 9 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Tim Sturtevant FREE Brickhill Community Room 80 Brickhill Ave. So. Port.

Intermediate & Advanced ELL Daytime Class (Levels 3, 4 5 & 6)Tues. & Thurs. Jan. 17-May 9 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Tim Sturtevant FREE Brickhill Community Room 80 Brickhill Ave. So. Port.

(no classes Feb. 21 and 23 AND April 13, 18 and 20)


Academics

You didn’t earn your High School Diploma

South Portland High School Room 130

You are an interested student

You are at least 18 years old

FREE - pre-testing, classes (if needed), and official testing

Open enrollment. Call David at 767-3266 ext. 3834 to schedule

The HiSET® has replaced the GED as Maine’s High School Equivalency Assessment. The HiSET® consists of five subjects:

• Language Arts Reading• Lanugage Arts Writing• Science• Social Studies• Mathematics

We offer classes to help you prepare for the HiSET® on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. As has always been the case in Maine, there is NO COST for Maine residents to prepare for and take the HiSET®.


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HiSET/Accuplacer Prep Class

If you did not earn your high school diploma, the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) is a test you can take to earn the equivalency of the diploma. The five sections are Math, Writing, Reading, Science and Social Studies. This course helps students prepare to pass the HiSET exam. Students will be given pre-tests to determine if they need to take the HiSET prep class or if they can start the testing immediately. This class also offers Accuplacer Preparation as part of our College Transitions Program. If you need to boost your Accuplacer score in order to gain admittance to a college such as SMCC, join this free class today.

Tues. & Thurs. Jan. 17-May 9 6:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.Joe Moore FREE So. Portland High School


Math Lab/Accuplacer Math Lab

Students who take this class will strengthen their Math skills to put themselves in a position to pass the Math portion of the HiSET and/or the Accuplacer exam (for SMCC) or to get ready for college level Math. Students work independently as well as in a small group. We are proud to say that our success rate for this class is extremely high. Most students who enter the class with some math deficiencies end up earning their high school credential or improving their Accuplacer scores. This class offers Accuplacer Preparation as part of our College Transitions Program. If you need to boost your Accuplacer score in order to gain admittance to a college such as SMCC, join this class today.

Tues. & Thurs. Jan. 17-May 9 6:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.Barry Lewis FREE So. Portland High School



Maine College Transitions is perfect for those who want to further their education and already have a high school diploma or equivalency.

Hundreds of students have taken Maine College Transitions and gained entrance into trade schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges or universities.

If you have a dream and the desire, we have the tools that will help you get to your goal. To start the process, contact us at 767-3266 ext. 3834 or [email protected].

David MorrillMaine College Transition Counselor

You may register as soon as you receive this Catalog

Registration Information5 Easy Ways To Register

Student Information Course Payments and Fees

Course fees and book/material fees are payable in full at time of registration. Payment ensures a place for you in the class. Non-payment will not guarantee your placement. Payment is made by cash, check, or money order. Make checks payable to South Portland Adult Education. Please Note - there is a $25.00 charge for all checks returned due to insufficient funds. Please do not mail cash!

reFunds and CanCellations

Classes cancelled by South Portland Adult Education will receive a full refund. Student-initiated refunds will be given if requested at least three (3) business days prior to the first class. After that time, no refunds will be given.

NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED IF YOU FAIL TO ATTEND CLASS.

no sChool/storm CanCellations

Adult Education will follow the South Portland Schools schedule. No programs will be held if South Portland Schools are cancelled due to storm conditions or during school vacations. Cancellations due to late developing severe weather conditions will be announced on local television and www.southportland.maineadulted.org after 3:00 p.m. Your instructor will schedule make-up time as needed.

Book PoliCy

If there is a book that is required for any of our courses at South Portland Adult Education, they may be purchased at the South Portland Adult Education Offfice.

ADMINISTRATION Thomas Blake

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Superintendent

kaThryn GermaniAssistant Superintendent


ADULT EDUCATION STAFF

ken kunin

Director

DaviD Brenner

Coordinator

anne Beaulieu

Administrative Assistant

Walk into our main office located at 637 Highland Ave. South Portland. Please call (207) 767-3266 ext. 3834 for directions.

Complete the registration form and mail it along with

your payment to: South Portland Adult Education 637 Highland Ave. South Portland, ME 04106

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*Student-InitiatedRefundswill be given if requested at least three working days before the day of the first class. After that time, no refunds can be given. No refunds are issued if you fail to attend class.

Every effort has been made to make this publication accurate as of the publication date; however, all policies, procedures, course fees and curriculum are subject to change at any time by appropriate action of instructors or administrators ofSouthPortlandAdultEducation.Thispublicationisnotintended to be a contract, explicit or implied, and Adult Education reserves the right to make changes regarding the information contained herein.

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South Portland High School637 Highland Ave. Room 130

South Portland, ME 04106(207) 767-3266 ext. 3834

www.southportland.maineadulted.orgemail: [email protected]

Now Enrolling!Employment Skills Training

• Learnhowtoseekandapplyforjobs• Findoutwhatemployerswillexpectfromyou-straightfrom

thesource• Increaseawarenessofculturalandlanguagedifferences• Networkandperformmockinterviewswithlocalandnational

businesses• Practiceworkinginateamenvironment• Developcomputerskills• Acquirethesocialskillsneededtobeabetteremployee• Createanapproved,finalizedresumeandcoverletter• Improvecommunicationandinterpersonalskills

Class begins on Wednesday, January 18th

Toenrollcontact:

MattHaydenatWorkforceSolutions

[email protected]

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