For those seeking to achieve United States citizenship.

This 14-week in-person class will help you understand the naturalization process and prepare you for the interview and civics test. 

Coursework includes in-class instruction, take-home study materials, and a compilation of online resources.

Students are expected to have regular class attendance and reliable transportation. Some basic English skills are required.

How to Get Started

Make an appointment with us! You can do any of the following to schedule an appointment:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Visit our Google calendar to find a time that works for you

In your hour-long appointment, you will fill out paperwork and take an English comprehension test.

Our comprehensive academic and advising program guides students to enrollment in post-high school education or training that results in a credential of value and high-quality employment. Participants will acquire the skills and knowledge to pursue their learning and employment goals.

Adults studying to earn high school diplomas receive help in transitioning to college, while adults who already have a high school diploma receive preparatory support for college.

Counseling, mentoring, and support services are provided to enable these adults to successfully transition to college and earn degrees.

Learn more about college, goal setting, skill development, financial aid applications, exploring career options, and more. Classes are offered to prepare adult learners for college-level coursework, all free of charge!

How to Get Started

Make an appointment with us! You can do any of the following to schedule an appointment:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Visit our Google calendar to find a time that works for you

In your hour-long appointment, you will fill out paperwork and take an English comprehension test.

Learn and practice English in one of our in-person or online classes, surrounded by a small group of peers also working to develop their English language skills. 

Classes are available in multiple levels, depending on the current fluency and your needs. Additional learning materials for at-home study are available. Students are expected to have regular class attendance and reliable transportation.

How to Get Started

Make an appointment with us by doing one of the following:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Visit our Google calendar to find a time that works for you

In your hour-long appointment, you will fill out paperwork and take an English placement test. We can then place you in classes that best suit your needs!

This program offers path to a high school diploma for students who are at least 17 years old and officially withdrawn from their high school. Students can reside in any town as long as they have reliable transportation.

Most classes are combined with our alternative education classes which include, but are not limited to, Computer Literacy, Creative Writing, English, Health & Nutrition, Personal Finance, Science, and US History.

While our program does not require full time attendance, it should be noted that the fewer classes a student attends per semester, the longer it will take to earn the 22 credits required for graduation.

How to Get Started

Call the high school you last attended to get a copy of your high school transcript

Schedule an intake appointment and assessment with us by doing one of the following:

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Fill out a Google calendar appointment

Bring your social security number and any documentation from previous schooling or testing to your appointment. This helps us to determine your available credits and assess your needs quickly.

The HiSET is recognized as a form of high school completion by employers and college admissions. The HiSET tests cover five core subjects: Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing. A passing grade in each subject area is required to earn a high school diploma equivalency. 

Students must be at least 17 years old, officially withdraw from their high school before taking the official HiSET tests, and have reliable transportation to and from classes and testing appointments.

Contact us today to schedule an intake appointment!

• Call or text our Saco Learning Center at (207) 282-3846
• Email learningcenter@rsu23.org
• Fill out a Google calendar appointment

After your appointment and CASAS assessments are completed, our Chief HiSET Examiner, Liis Nigol, will contact you and set up practice test appointments. (At the Saco Learning Center, we offer in-person preparation classes on Monday and Tuesday evenings, one-on-one math tutoring, and at-home study materials to assist those who need more prep before beginning the official testing.) Upon passing the five practice tests, you will be scheduled for official testing. Note: Practice and official testing are done at our Old Orchard Beach offices only. Official testing requires a valid photo ID issued by the State of Maine.

*SCHEDULING UPDATE*

We unfortunately cannot accept new registrations in the spring due to staffing changes at Woodfords. Please add yourself to the waitlist to be contacted in the fall when we will hopefully offer this class again. Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your interest!

Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child's life.

Children with intellectual challenges, autism, and mental health disorders in Maine, as well as their families, depend on children's behavioral health services. And there is a huge need in our area!

A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an essential member of a child's treatment team and has the chance to have an instant influence while assisting children in reaching their full potential. We are thrilled to provide this fantastic ONLINE training and certificate program to our community. You will be equipped to work with children who need services thanks to this program and also prepare yourself for employment with local social service organizations.

Start whenever you choose, and go at your own pace. Complete 12 online modules and three live, four-hour sessions, after which you will receive free online training in blood-borne pathogens and certification in child and adult first aid and CPR. Our free remote training program can get you licensed and started in a career that will change your life in just 40 hours.

Required: Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent to become certified.

Jeffrey Carpenter, Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine's OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, is here to help you through this learning opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.

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Please have a strong internet connection and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles (as courses are Mac-based).

For best outcomes, it is recommended that you watch the course videos on a computer/iPad and have your iPhone in hand to try out ideas as you move through the videos. Personalized support is available via email, phone, and Zoom.

Jill Spencer lead instructor.

BoomerTECH Adventures courses are developed by three Maine educators, Ed Brazee, Jill Spencer, and Chris Toy with Ed as the primary instructor. He taught at the University of Maine for 25 years and 13 years before that as a middle and high school teacher in NY and CO.

Many Mac/Apple users have 1000 or more images stored in their Mac desktop/laptop Photos app. Frustration can arise when you try to find a picture or video among the multitude of saved images. Understanding the built-in organization of the Mac Photos app is the first thing you will learn. Next comes organizing your images and videos into albums and folders to develop your own management system. Plus, discover how to tag people in photos and create shared albums that you can invite friends and family to view!

For best outcomes, it is recommended that you watch the course videos on a computer/iPad and have your iPhone in hand to try out ideas as you move through the videos. Personalized support is available via email, phone, and Zoom.

Please have a strong internet connection and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles.

Jill Spencer lead instructor.

BoomerTECH Adventures courses are developed by three Maine educators, Ed Brazee, Jill Spencer, and Chris Toy with Ed as the primary instructor. He taught at the University of Maine for 25 years and 13 years before that as a middle and high school teacher in NY and CO.