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Augusta Adult and Community Education



Literacy

ELL Beginner W25

Free

with Tracy Weber

Calendar Jan 13, 2025 , runs for 15 weeks
This course is designed for learners at the Beginner level. Students will learn the basics of English grammar and the language needed for daily life (money, food, shopping, work, housing).
Full Course

NorthStar Digital Literacy W25

$40

with Kelli Gilzow Stowell

Calendar Jan 14, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 15 weeks

For HSD and Enrichment students. Through the online Northstar Digital Literacy program, students will learn how to navigate, create, troubleshoot, and interact with others professionally in online work. Students take proctored exams for each of the 12 required modules.

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Family Literacy - StoryTime Adventures W25

Free

with Kelli Gilzow Stowell

Calendar Jan 27, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 15 weeks

Weekly StoryTime Adventures are curated to include fitness, well-being, and the importance of your imagination in the outdoors. Registration includes a copy of the month's chosen storybook. A comprehensive craft to accompany the book, along with a take-home and follow-up for parents/guardians to continue the discussions from our Adventure together.

Morning sessions are ideal for parents/guardians of children birth to 4 years.

Jan. 27 - Feb. 10 (Snowshoes/Sleds, weather permitting)

Feb. 24 - Mar. 10 (Outdoors, weather permitting)

Apr. 7 - Apr. 28 no class Apr. 21 (Outdoors, weather permitting)

May 5 - May 19 (Outdoors, weather permitting)

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FAME Workshops W25
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FAME Workshops W25

Free

with Jessica Whittier

Calendar Feb 2, 2025 , runs for 6 weeks

FAME is offering several web-based workshops this semester. All workshops will be offered via Zoom and will be free of charge. If you have questions about these workshops, Michelle Radley at MRadley@FAMEmaine.com.

Adulting 101: For the Love of Money - Feb. 12, 6:30 pm 

Successful Scholarship Searches and Applications - Feb. 26, 7:00 pm

Planning and Paying for College - Mar. 5, 6:00 pm

Adulting 102: Money Grows - Mar. 19, 6:30 pm

Spring Into College Savings: The Alfond Grant and Maine's College Savings Program - Apr. 2, 7:00 pm

Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips - May 7, 6:00 pm 

Putting the Literacy in Financial Literacy: Book Club with FAME - Feb. 2 & 18, Mar. 4 & 18, Apr., 1, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Literacy Volunteers Tutor Orientation & Training W25

Free

with Virginia Marriner

Calendar Apr 8, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Learn about Literacy Volunteers and tools and strategies to be an effective Literacy Volunteer Tutor. Literacy Volunteer Tutor Orientation provides an overview of Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec's structure and organization, the variety of learners served, and the roles and responsibilities of tutors and other volunteers. The Tutor Training provides basic instruction in adult learning principles and strategies for teaching adults in one-on-one situations. The areas of basic reading and writing, English Language Learning, health and financial literacy, digital literacy, and employment skills are reviewed. Participants will practice skills and meet experienced tutors. A resource manual, Tutor Eight Edition, and other resource materials are provided.




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