Professional Skills

Intro to WordPress

$35

with Meleena Erikson

Nov 7, 2019 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

WordPress is a free, open-source platform that allows you to start small and grow your site as needed without needing to know any code. Walk through purchasing a domain name, setting up hosting and starting a basic WordPress site. Cover the basics of set-up, choosing a theme, customizing your templates and how to use plugins. In class laptops provided.

Required: a working knowledge of your computer and internet use.

Meleena Erikson, in the marketing field nearly 20 years, has worked with small businesses and nonprofits utilizing social media to help grow their business. She is a college professor in Marketing at SNHU and owns a marketing firm.

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Mental Health First Aid

$85

with Kathleen C McAuliffe

Oct 22, 2019 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This first aid is offered to a person developing a mental health problem or crisis and is given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the crisis is resolved. The aim is to decrease the stigma and demystify mental illness while increasing mental health literacy. This course does not teach you to be the professional therapist, counselor or the diagnostician but will teach you to recognize the symptoms, offer help and guide the individual to a professional, if appropriate. Tuition includes textbook. Registration closes 10/15. No class 11/5.

Note: This is an 8 hour certification class and students must complete all 8 hours to receive certificate. You are still encouraged to attend and gain knowledge even if you miss a session. Certification is through the National Council for Behavioral Health as well as Mental Health First Aid USA.

Kathleen McAuliffe, a health care professional for 40 years, has has taught medical terminology and medical transcription at SMCC, CMCC, Andover College and OOB/Saco Adult Ed. She has a BA in Psychology, Masters experience in Counseling and Hospital Administration and is a certified instructor with Mental Health First Aid.

Pinterest

$19

with Bistra Nikiforova

Oct 24, 2019 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Get Your Social Media Chops: Learn the nuts and bolts of the different social media platforms to protect your privacy, expand your social circle and establish yourself as an expert of the things you do - for a living or as a happy!

Whether new or an experienced Pinner, get a better understanding of the creativity found on this platform. Set up an account, learn about folders and how to find content to fill them. Discuss pins, re-pins, copyright issues and resolution, Pinterest-inspired creativity and why you may get addicted to it!

Prerequisite: Comfortable using a computer, keyboard, mouse and navigating online.Required: Cell phone or a tablet with a data plan-no WiFi access available.

“I have been very happy with all the classes I’ve taken. The instructors are awesome!” - M. Huestis

Bistra Nikiforova, Phd in Communications from U Memphis, TN, taught business communications, social media, media and culture for more than 10 years before starting her website design and marketing business.

Quick & Easy Web Design

$65

with David A Chandler-Smith

Nov 13, 2019 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

You don’t need to be tech savvy or spend a lot of money to create a professional site. Walk through owning, creating and maintaining your site while discovering website builders that offer inexpensive and easy to use tools. Tons of possibilities are available to share your passion-there are no boundaries! In class laptops provided. No class 11/27.

Prerequisite: Computer Basics course or equivalent experience, comfortable using the keyboard in a PC-Windows environment.

“The website class was taught in a very helpful & easy to understand manner.” - G. Owen

Dave Chandler-Smith has 20+ years of IT Development on computer systems. Working in IT has allowed him to further his expertise by being exposed to the many software needs of various industries.

QuickBooks for Home & Office

$89

Oct 21, 2019 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

This easy to use, full-featured accounting system is perfect for the home or small business. Keep all of your information in one location! Review basic accounting principles, balance your checkbook, manage budgets, track expenses and inventory, pay bills with ease and have more time for home and business. In class laptops provided. No class 11/11.

Prerequisite: Computer Basics course or equivalent, comfortable using the keyboard in a PC-Windows environment.

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Substitute Teacher Certificate Program

$89

with Linda Roy

Oct 17, 2019 at 3:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Prepare to be a substitute teacher in OOB & Saco. Successful completion of the course will guarantee a refund of the course fee and, once hired by either district, a higher rate of pay. Certificates awarded and course fee reimbursed upon successful completion of all program requirements. No reimbursements issued after 11/7/19. No class 10/31.

Note: If you are already a certified teacher you do not need to take this course to receive the higher rate of pay.

Required: Valid email address, computer access, passing grade based on course expectations, including a strategies project. Completed fingerprinting and background checks (http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/) - an additional student expense of $70. A completed Substitute Application Packet (http://sacoschools.org/human-resource/). All course requirements are due the last day of class.

NOTE: Class has been moved from Saco Middle to OOB High School.

“Definitely a class worth taking. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to sub.” - K Penney

“.....I feel I gained much more in skills and ideas to be an effective substitute teacher.” - A. Leahy

Linda Roy taught primary grades in OOB schools for 39 years and has a Professional Teacher MSEd degree. Since retiring she has substituted regularly in our local schools.