College Transitions

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College and Career Advising

with Caitlin Clark

Sep

Next session: September 6th to December 21st, 2022

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College and Career Advising

Are you thinking about making a change in your job or career? Are you considering going back to school for further training and education, but aren’t sure where to go? RSU13 Adult Education can help! Our college and career advisor can meet with you to complete career assessments, research options that fit your needs and make a plan to reach your goal. If you are considering college and training programs, our instructors can help you improve your English and Math scores on the tests needed to gain admission. We can help you apply for financial aid and scholarships, and assist you with the transition into your program. Call today for a free appointment! 207-594-9764

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Mathematics for College

with Peg Junge

Sep

Next session: September 6th to December 21st, 2022

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PART 1: Prepare for the Next Gen Accuplacer test in Arithmetic during this ten week blended access course. Classes are held weekly and students can attend on Zoom or in person. Schoology is used to access assignments and quizzes. Topics include operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents. This course is recommended for beginning math students who need to rebuild the foundational math skills and concepts needed for more advanced math studies. Accuplacer Arithmetic testing is provided for students (at no cost) during the last class.

PART 2: Prepare for the Next Gen Accuplacer test in Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QRAS) during this ten week blended access course. Classes are held weekly and students can attend on Zoom or in person. Schoology is used to access assignments and quizzes. Topics include proportions, exponents, algebraic expressions, linear equations, statistics, probability and geometric concepts. Students entering this course should be fluent in basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and have confidence working with fractions. Accuplacer QRAS testing is provided for students (at no cost) during the last class.

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College Transitions One-to-One Tutoring

with Various Tutors

Sep

Next session: September 6th to December 21st, 2022

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Study with knowledgeable tutors to improve your scores on Reading and Math college placement tests (Accuplacer). Learn effective study habits and receive advising and guidance as you prepare yourself for college. Call 594-9764 to enroll at any time!

High School Biology with Lab (Remote)

Oct

Next session: October 17th to December 16th, 2022

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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.

Start Date: October 17, 2022

End Date: December 16, 2022

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

(No Class during week of November 21-25th)

One face-to-face Zoom review session with the instructor will be offered each week. (Day/Time TBD) It is strongly suggested that students attend this weekly class time; however, if schedule does not permit then individual Zoom 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 Zoom, Study.com, Google Classroom and other online learning platforms; time management and study skill; financial aid and scholarship awareness; and college and career exploration.

College Financial Aid and Student Loans

with Dori Leadbetter

Sep

Next session: September 27th, 2022

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Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) advisor Dori Leadbetter will be at McLain School to offer information about the financial aid process, filing the FAFSA and student loans. This session, and all MEOC services, are free. If you are thinking about pursuing further education to advance your career and increase your earning power, please sign up to attend this session. Caitlin Clark, RSU13 Adult Ed Academic Coordinator and Advisor, will also be on hand to to discuss how Adult Ed can support you with career exploration, assistance with the application and funding processes, and academic preparation to avoid developmental classes that do not count towards your degree.