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NATION
John R. McKernan, Jr.
Governor
Eve M, Bither
Commissioner
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Telephone (207) 289-5800
FACSIMILE COVER SHEET
TO:
Peggy Dooley
TEL. NUMBER:
FAX NUMBER: 202-456-6218
FROM:
Mary Majorowicz, Assistant to The Commissioner
TEL. NUMBER: (207)289-5113 FAX NUMBER: 207-289-5900
SUBJECT:
MAINE 2000
DATE:
8/27/91
PAGES SENT: Cover + 14
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR INFORMATION:
Peggy -
Please call me if I can be of assistance.
The superintendent is also pulling together Ther
materials specific to his system, I believe.
We want to make sure That we
provide whatever you need.
May
State House Station 23, Augusta, Maine 04333 - Offices Located at the Education Building
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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DRAFT
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
FOR MAINE 2000 COMMUNITIES
DRAFT 8/26/91
WHEREAS, the future health and welfare of every child and every
community depend on the education provided in our communities
today, and
WHEREAS, every child can learn given a learning environment that
supports and nutures his or her potential, and
WHEREAS, every citizen shares responsibility to help all
children develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values
they need to lead fulfilling lives in their homes, their
workplace, and their communities,
Therefore, we, the undersigned, as members of the community (ies)
of
,
RESOLVE, to create an education system driven by student
performance and learning outcomes.
RESOLVE, to create an environment in our schools and throughout
our community that supports learning for every child.
RESOLVE, to pursue a commitment from all members of the
community to institute governance structures and policies that
support the community's vision and goals for education.
RESOLVE, to lead our community in creating our own vision and
goals for education that encompass the national education goals
in our own way.
RESOLVE, to implement strategies for our community to achieve
its education goals, and to devise a system to measure and
report the community's progress toward those goals.
RESOLVE, to design schools that support our community's vision
and goals.
Chair, School Board
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DRAFT
DRAFT
COVER LETTER WITH RESOLUTION
DRAFT
August 23, 1991
To:
School Boards, Superintendents, Principals, Teachers,
PTA/O officers, parents, Chambers of Commerce,
community officals, etc.
From:
Coalition members, Dept. of Education, etc.
Response to inquiry or a notification to a constituent regarding
the AMERICA 2000 strategy.
Thank you for your interest in AMERICA 2000. As citizens of
Maine we should all take pride in the President's choice of our
state to introduce his education intiative, We hope that
Maine's participation will set a high standard for the rest of
the country.
In Maine, AMERICA 2000 will be administered by the Commissioner
of Education's office The Coalition for Excellence in
Education to serve as the Steering Committee (at the Govermor's
invitation) However, the success of AMERICA 2000 will depend
entirely on the commitment communities make to education and to
pursuing their own vision and goals for their children.
The President's strategy allows states considerable latitude to
develop their plans for implementation. On the advice of the
Coalition, the Governor has determined that Maine communities
should follow a two step process. First, communities may become
MAINE 2000 communities by demonstrating broad interest and
commitment to reform. Second, communities committed to becoming
AMERICA 2000 communities must undertake a process of fundamental
education restructuring in their schools. The two steps are
intended to encourage broad participation in the discussion
around education reform, but further, to challenge participating
communities to draft their own vision and goals for an education
system that reflects their ambitions.
In order to become a MAINE 2000 community, a reform-minded
steering committee must adopt the attached "Resolution of
Intent", and submit it to the Governor. The Resolution is a
critical demonstration of community support, and commits the
committee to lead the community toward fundamental education
reform. We urge that the signatories include representatives of
the School Board, the school administration, teachers, parents,
local businesses, community organizations, and municipal
government.
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We recognize that many towns may have already initiated
restructuring in their schools, and we fully expect they will
find it easy to adopt these resolutions within the context of
their current efforts. Naturally, these communities are welcome
to become MAINE 2000 communities.
We expect the second step, becoming an AMERICA 2000 community,
will take much more time and effort. Communities will be
challenged to follow through on the Resolution of Intent, and
draft their own vision and goals for education. In order to
realize that vision, members of the community must come to
consensus on the roles and responsibilities each will bear, and
create an education system that supports their vision and goals.
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MAINE 2000: An Education Strategy
Ten Steps to Create a Maine 2000 Community
1.
Convene a local coordinating team that is representative of your community.
The coordinating team should be representative of your entire community. We
would suggest that it be bipartisan and include teachers, administrators, civic
leaders, business executives, religious leaders, law enforcement officials, health care
professionals, legislators, school board members, union leaders, parents, students,
higher education officials, political leaders, foundation and media representatives
among others.
2.
Adopt the National Education Goals for your community in your own way.
Build on the national goals to fit your community's special needs and circumstances,
but keep your goals front and center in your strategy-setting process.
3.
Designate a leader to coordinate your work with the Maine 2000 program, and the
America 2000 office in Washington.
The Department of Education (289-5113) can help you get started. You may also
contact the America 2000 office in the U.S. Department of Education ([202] 401-
3000).
4.
Develop a game-plan to involve the entire community in the strategy-setting
process.
You may want to plan town meetings or other open forums to help involve the
entire community in the process. Be inclusive. The goal is to develop a true
community-wide strategy.
5.
Use established resources for ideas and technical assistance.
Contact your local school leaders, your State Department of Education, your local
higher education institutions, and the America 2000 office (1-800-USA-Learn) for
advice and information on ways to meet the six goals.
6.
Create a community-wide strategy to meet the goals.
Set up a system to audit the existing programs and needs of your community in
relation to each of the six goals. With the audit done, choices can be made among
competing solutions to meet the recognized problems. Remember each Maine 2000
community strategy will be unique--as it matches particular needs and resources.
7.
Develop a report card to measure your progress.
Once your strategy is in place, develop a regular way to measure your progress and
report it to the entire community. You may find it useful to expand the Maine
Report Card issued each fall.
8.
Demonstrate your community's readiness to create and support a New American
School.
Each community should develop a plan to create one of the first New American
Schools. About 535 communities will receive one-time federal support for start-up
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costs. But we hope thousands of communities will create New American Schools by
successfully answering the question: What would it take to develop the best school
in the world in your community, a school that serves the children of your community
while also meeting the national education goals?
9.
Seek designation from your Governor's office as a Maine 2000 community.
After you have finished your initial work, contact your Maine 2000 office (289-5113)
and seek official designation as an America 2000 community.
10.
Celebrate your success and share your story.
Part of the fun will be sharing the lessons you have learned and your experiences
with others. Work with the media to tell your story, so that other communities can
follow along.
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AMERICA/MAINE 2000
America 2000 is a national strategy, not a federal program. It honors local control, relies on
local initiative, affirms states and localities as the senior partners in paying for education
and recognizes the private sector as a vital partner, too. It recognizes that real education
reform happens community by community, school by school, and only when people come to
understand what they must do for themselves and their children.
The America 2000 strategy has four parts that will be pursued simultaneously:
1)
For today's students, we must improve today's schools make them better
and more accountable for results.
2)
For tomorrow's students, we must invent new schools to meet the demands of
a new century.
3)
For those of us already out of school and in the workforce, we must keep
learning if we are to live and work successfully in today's world.
4)
For schools to succeed, we must look beyond their classrooms to our
communities and families. Each of our communities must become a place
where learning can happen.
To accomplish these ends, President Bush and the nation's governors have called on every
community in America to achieve the national goals by the year 2000. The national goals
focus on:
1.
readiness for schools;
2.
high school completion;
3.
student achievement and citizenship;
4.
science and math;
:
5.
adult literacy and lifelong learning;
6.
safe, disciplined and drug-free schools.
Maine is one of the first states recognized for its commitment to these goals and now
invites every community across the state to become part of Maine 2000. To receive this
designation, a community must:
--
embrace a vision and goals for education consistent with the national
education goals;
establish a community-wide strategy for reaching these goals;
develop a report card for measuring progress;
agree to support the founding of a new generation of schools.
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Leading this effort in Maine, as the Steering Committee for Maine 2000, is The Coalition
for Excellence in Education. The Coalition has united leading members of the state's
business and education communities who share a concern for the quality of Maine's schools
now and in the future. Individuals representing organizations from across the political,
professional, and ideological spectrum have committed to a long-term, non-partisan effort
to reshape the educational system and to spur Maine citizens to a renewed commitment to
their children's future.
Many communities throughout Maine are engaged in serious education reform efforts
which will help them to reach the national goals. Even as we kick-off the Maine 2000
effort, several school districts have already requested to be designated as Maine 2000
communities. Wells-Ogunquit, Bangor, Biddeford, SAD #68/Foxcroft Academy,
Islesboro, and Lewiston are our first members.
Within the next few weeks, informational materials describing Maine 2000 and the steps to
take to become a Maine 2000 community will be sent to educational and community
leaders across the state. Initially, communities will be asked to adopt a "resolution of
intent."
Full status as a Maine 2000 community will be granted to communities that demonstrate
significant progress in establishing strategies to meet their educational goals, a system for
reporting progress, and a commitment to a new generation of schools that are focused on
student performance, a supportive learning environment, and a community-wide sharing of
responsibility for the education of our children.
We are just beginning; but, we have reason to be confident. Maine is already
demonstrating significant progress. In the last four years, Maine's graduation rate has risen
from 78 percent to 82 percent, student achievement in grades 4, 8, and 11 has risen in each
of the six subjects tested, the percentage of graduating seniors going on to postsecondary
education has risen from 48 percent to 58 percent, and the percentage of students achieving
a high school diploma increased by 70 percent in the 1990 school year due to a program
which makes the GED exam available free of charge to all Maine citizens.
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EDUCATION IN MAINE
HIGHLIGHTS
The National Education Goals describe what we as a nation expect all students to
know and be able to do. It is now the task for each state and every community to
enter into a discussion as to how these goals will become a reality. Maine's
Common Core of Learning is such a blueprint of our state's vision for its children.
The Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education brings together teachers,
principals, businessmen and women, parents, students, and the Department of
Education joined in an effort to sharo a vision for educational shange, develop
strategies and measurements to gauge their progress, and ensure widespread
collaboration.
The Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education has accepted the invitation to
become the Steering Committee for MAINE 2000 and to work towards achieving
the National Education Goals as well as ambitious state goals. Communities
throughout Maine are now discussing the President's and Governor McKernan's
call to become MAINE 2000 Communities. Even before a formal invitation, the
Wells Ogunquit and Bangor school districts bad voted to ask to be so
designated by the Governor.
AMERICA 2000 outlines ambitious goals for student outcomes. We are convinced
that work towards these goals will reauire preparing of the achers
and administrators, student assessment, and governance. Strategies for such
systemic change will require state-by-state efforts as described in the systemic
change initiative of the Education Commission of the States under its Chair,
Governor McKernan,
Many states are engaged in serious change efforts which will help them to reach
the national goals. In the last four years, Maine's graduation rate has risen from
78% to 82%, student achievement in grades 4, 8, and 11 has risen in each of the
six subjects tested, the percentage of graduating seniors going on to post-
secondary education has risen from 48% to 58% and the percentage of students
achieving a bigh school diploma increased by 70% in the 1990 school year due to
a program which makes the GED exam available free of charge to all Maine
citizens.
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PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS
MAINE'S PROGRESS TOWARD THE NATIONAL EDUCATION GOALS
Goal 1: By the year 2000, all children in America will start school ready to learn.
Maine is on the "cutting edge" of early intervention with a state-wide, interdepart-
mental coordination network of services for Maine families and children (0-5) who
are handicapped or at risk for developmental delay. These services include
prenatal and postnatal evaluation and care, therapeutic intervention, mentol
health, and behavioral counseling services. In addition, Child Development
Services (CDS) works closely with Headstart and other early childhood education
agencies to build a capacity for handicapped children to transition into public
school successfully. A primary component of this work includes parent education
programs.
Maine is also piloting an extremely successful preschool demonstration site
program, based on the High/Scope Curriculum, that builds upon a collaborative
model with Headstart, local community Action Programs (CAP), early childhood
preschool providers and public school systems. The goal is to build a capacity for
all children to transition successfully from preschool programs to K-3 public school
programs.
Goal 2: By the year 2000, the high school graduation rate will Increase to at least
90%.
Maine's graduation rate has moved from 75% for the class of 1986 to 80% for
the class of 1990. Maine's graduation rate would jump to 85% for 1990 if all those
under the age of 20 earning General Education Diplomas (GED) or equivalencies
were included in the count.
The Department of Education, through the Office of Truancy, Dropouts and
Alternative Education, awarded $120,000 in each of the last two years to three
local educational agencies (MSAD 43-Rumford/Mexico, Biddeford Schools
and Bath Schools/Bath Alliance) for the development of early intervention
programs for children at risk ages 5 through 13.
Goal 3: By the year 2000, American students will leave grades four, eight, and
twelve having demonstrated competency in challenging subject matter Includ-
ing English, mathematics, science, history, and geography; and every school
in America will ensure that all students learn to use their minds well, so they may
be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive
employment in our modern economy.
Maine's six year history of state-wide student assessment at grades 4, 8 and 11
has had a profound effect upon moving Maine toward meeting Goal Three. The
Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) program, using performance-based
assessment in writing, reading and mathematics as well as matrix sampling in
science, social studies and humanities, has provided a rich source of student
outcome data. For example, middle schools significantly outscore junior high
schools in all subject areas. Gender differences have been identified in senior high
schools. There is a four to five standard deviation difference between college
bound and noncollege students. This information has resulted in a number of
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PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS
curricula, instructional and staff development reforms directed at improving
student performance, including the Common Core of Learning, a school
restructuring program, membership in the Education Commission of the States
Re: Learning project, and two major business and education partnership
initiatives: A Maine Coalition of Excellence in Education and the Maine
Aspirations Foundation, as well as providing a student performance focus for
the Department's grant programs.
Goal 4: By the year 2000, U.S. students will be first In the world in science and
mathematics achievement.
Based upon a careful analysis of MEA data, the mathematics community has
demonstrated significant gains in student achievement, especially in grades
K-8. Our eighth grade student scores have improved by one standard deviation
over the past six years. This success can be directly attributed to the work of 0
coalition of K-16 mathematics educators. The work of this coalition has
focused upon developing systemic curricula and instructional change
through a comprehensive staff development program for teachers.
Maine has begun to show significant gains in elementary science. This has been
the result of building a coalition of teachers that have focused their work on
curricula and instructional change in Maine schools with à special emphasis on
hands-on science. In addition, Maine will focus upon defining new science
performance standards in the year ahead.
Goal 5: By the year 2000, every adult American will be literate and will possess
the knowledge and skills necessary to compete In a global economy and
exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
A combination of state and local leadership has produced Family Literacy
projects that assist parents to develop strategies to help their children become
better learners, and Workplace Literacy projects in collaboration with 45
Maine businesses. Last year, a grant project provided career counseling for
adults and an extensive outreach effort extended to community centers,
libraries, jails, correctional facilities, homeless shelters, transitional housing
sites, and shopping centers.
In the past four years, total adult education enrollments rose from an estimated
88,000 to close to 100,000. During this time, participation in basic adult literacy
activities increased from 6,307 to 14,964 and the number of adults attaining
high school credentials grew from 3,724 to 4,360.
Goal 6: By the year 2000, every school in America will be free of drugs and
violence and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning.
Being free of drugs, being free of violence, and having on environment conducive
to learning are essential for successfully attaining the other goals. To this
end, Maine has developed a network of 117 community coolitions, representing
63% of llschool systems, committed to making and keeping Maine schools drug-
free. These coalitions work to implement our nationally recognized comprehen-
sive alcohol and drug prevention program.
In 1988, 53.9% of high school seniors in the United States, in comparison to 22%
of high school seniors in Maine, reported use of an illegal drug. Approximately
6% of Maine high school seniors reported lifetime use of cocaine versus 12%
nationally, whereas the figures for marijuana were 47% and 50.2% respectively.
The 1992 Maine Alcohol and Drug Assessment Survey will continue to track trends
of student usage.
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Education in Maine
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1.
Average Daily Attendance Rates:
In each of the four years ending in 1989-90, average daily attendance in Maine has
exceeded the corresponding national average for daily attendance.
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
MAINE
94.93
93.47
94.66
93.6
NATIONAL
92.61
92.36
92.24
92.4
2.
Increases in GED Diplomas:
The number of Maine residents receiving their GED diploma has increased dramatically.
In 1990, 3,415 GED certificates were awarded, representing an increase of 76.8 percent
when compared to 1988.
3.
Teacher Salaries:
The average teacher salary in Maine continues to rise. Over the past four years, Maine has
moved from 40th to 33rd in the nation.
4.
State Subsidy:
State support for education funding in Maine has grown 80.3 percent over the past five
years.
5.
Common Core of Learning:
Maine's Common Core of Learning describes the desired learning outcomes for all
students. As a first step toward restructuring school systems, Maine is encouraging
communities to use this document as a spring board for local discussions about the need to
prepare all students for the 21st century. In addition to incentives provided through the
Innovative Education Grant Program, the following efforts are designed to reach higher
student outcomes:
o
the Coalition for Excellence in Education, a statewide partnership of
individuals from business, education, and the community who are committed
to fundamental change in education;
0
the Southern Maine Partnership, a university and school collaborative
designed to improve schools and teacher education;
o
the Maine Aspirations Foundation, a joint business-state initiative to raise
students' expectations and improve performance;
o
the UNUM-school partnership, a business partnership with five school
systems;
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pre-school programs for four-year-olds, three demonstration sites using the
High Scope instructional model; and
0
Challenge 2000, an Innovative Education Grant program aimed at improving
student achievement in three school systems.
0
Maine's participation in RE:Learning - a nationwide collaboration between
the Education Commission of the States (ECS) and the Coalition of
Essential Schools (CES).
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Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education
The Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education is a statewide partnership of business,
education, and community leaders who are committed to achieving fundamental
change in public education. The coalition seeks to ensure that by the year 2000 all
students leaving Maine high schools will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, attitudes,
and understanding necessary to live productive and satisfying lives.
The 38-member coalition began its work in the winter of 1991 by drafting a vision for
educational excellence. (See below.) Since then it has worked to identify the goals,
strategies, and actions necessary to turn that vision into reality. It will seek to identify
and reward successful educational efforts across the state and will provide support and
encouragement to Maine communities as they work to implement change.
Administered by the Maine Development Foundation, the coalition has received finan-
cial support from Champion International (as part of its commitment to the Business
Roundtable) and the Maine Development Foundation, a non-profit corporation. James
Orr III, chairman and CEO of UNUM, serves as the group's chairman.
A VISION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN MAINE
The Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education believes that one of our most
important responsibilities as a society is to ensure a promising future for our children. It
is our responsibility to help all children develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and
values they will need to become productive and fulfilled members of a rapidly
changing world. This responsibility will require fundamental changes in our
educational system as well as the recognition that education is a shared responsibility
that unites us all -- parents, business people, educators, students, public officials, and
citizens. We accept the need for change and commit ourselves to a new vision for
preschool, primary, secondary, and higher education which:
kindles in children a sense of their potential and self-worth and fosters high
aspirations;
instills in children a life-long love of learning;
builds children's confidence in their ability to control their own destinies;
recognizes that all children can learn and provides them with a learning
environment that supports and nurtures their potential;
celebrates children's uniqueness and provides them with an opportunity to
learn at their own pace and in their own style;
nurtures in children an understanding of their future responsibilities as
citizens and stewards of our local, state, national, and global community;
fosters in children an appreciation of their heritage and an understanding of
cultural, ethnic, social, and economic diversity;
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LEWISTON REGIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER
156 EAST AVENUE
LEWISTON, MAINE 04240-5696
TELEPHONE #207-786-4446
FAX #207-795-4147
FAX COVER SHEET
TO: Speechwriting office FAX #: 1-202-456-6218
Geggry Dooler
FR: Lewiston agree adult Education
DT: 8/28/91
RE: Lewiston adult Education Pugram
NUMBER OF PAGES: (Include Cover Sheet) 23
REMARKS:
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LEWISTON ADULT EDUCATION
Registrations July 1, 1990-June 30, 1991 = 9,335
Classes were held in 22 locations in the community with the majority of
classes held at Lewiston High School and the second highest number at the
Adult Learning Center.
Classes are held year round. Although most are held in the evening, classes
are held in the afternoons starting at 3:00 Monday-Thursday and Saturday
morning and afternoon.
We managed 4 grants and contracts last year including an education program for
the homeless, Moms Plus (a pre-vocational program for single mothers, graphic
arts training, healthcare security officers' training, business math at Geiger
Brothers, and basic skills and GED preparation at Falcon Shoe Company.
Graduates for 1990-91 totalled 343.
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SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMING
AT WORK
Many area employers acknowledge that to remain competitive they need a skilled,
flexible and literate workforce. They have found that the quality Employee
Development Programs offered through Lewiston Adult Education meet their
specific needs.
They recognize that employees who take advantage of the courses they offer
show:
*
improved job performance
*
better communication skills and ability to follow directions
*
improved spelling and grammar in written lists or reports
flexibility in working with new technology
better attendance records
increased self-esteem and motivation
Since 1988 FALCON SHOE has offered GED Preparation and Basic Skills
Upgrading classes on-site. They advertise these classes as part of their benefits
package.
GEIGER BROTHERS put together a comprehensive Employee Development
Program. Classes included: Business Writing, Quality Control, Telephone Skills
and GED Preparation.
JONES & VINING, LEWISTON PUBLIC WORKS and MAINE
ELECTRONICS offered their workers the opportunity to get a high school
equivalency diploma by holding GED Preparation classes.
Vocational courses in Machine Tool and Machine Tool Math were held for
employees at PHILIPS ELMET.
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LEWISTON ADULT EDUCATION
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
OUR GOAL:
To provide varied learning opportunities to enhance the skills workers need to do
today's jobs and to develop those skills that will be needed for companies to
remain competitive in the future.
COURSES TO ENHANCE JOB SKILLS:
Communication Skills for Business
Workplace Writing
Vocational Business Courses
GED Preparation Program
Upgrading Reading and Math Skills
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:
Office Skills
Microcomputers at Work
RESOURCES:
Qualified Instructors
Video Training Materials
Up-to-date manuals and equipment
TRAINING LOCATIONS:
At your site
In our classrooms
Meeting rooms in the community
LEWISTON ADULT EDUCATION
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MISSION STATEMENT
Lewiston Adult Education will provide flexible learning
programs in accessible sites to equip area residents with the
tools necessary to (1) pursue their full intellectual, voca-
tional, and personal potential (2) contribute to the econo-
mic strength of the community (3) participate as informed
members of society.
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How Business and
Education Team Up
with Positive Results
LEARNING
by and pride were evident at a lunch-
mentation, and evaluation. A videotape de-
J
eon held in honor of the graduates of
scribing this collaborative process is availa-
Geiger Brothers Employee Develop-
ble. The employee development program ad-
IN THE
ment program, who had received
dressed four areas requested by the employ-
their G.E.D. certificates. Lewiston's Geiger
er: customer relations, quality assurance, ba-
Brothers was hosting the lunch, which was
sic math skills, and G.E.D. The initial sign
attended by the employees, management,
up for these offerings at Geiger Brothers was
and Lewiston Adult Education administra-
120 employees, approximately 40% of the to-
tal work force. This model program, funded
through a Carl Perkins Vocational Educa-
tion Grant, indicated a perceived need for
WORKPLACE
on-site continuing education that upgrades
employee skills for the mutual benefit of the
individual and the manufacturer. Although
this program has ended, another series at
Geiger Brothers is planned.
tors. The excitement was shared by all This
The businesses that provide educational
was not a traditional graduation, but it was
opportunities to their employees believe that
by Anne Niemiec
very special, and just one example of what it
they will get a return on the investment
Director,
can mean when business and educators team
they are making in their employees. As Fal-
Lewiston Adult Education
up to help all concerned.
con Shoe Manufacturing Company Presi-
Lewiston Adult Education is in the busi-
dent Ted Johanson points out, "Our em-
ness of human resource brokering, utilizing
ployees are our most valuable asset." Gene
the resources of the community to meet the
Geiger, President of Geiger Brothers, says
learning needs of adults. My particular focus
"There is no doubt in my mind they will be
here will be on how this relates to the busi-
more involved and self-assured employees as
ness community. Providing the necessary
a result." Roger Nadeau, Director of Person-
conditions for facilitating human resource
nel at Falcon Shoe: "We realize the impor-
development has been an exciting and chal-
tance of education. With all the new technol-
lenging process for me as director of
ogy and the sophistication of machinery, we
Lewiston Adult Education.
wanted to provide employees easy access to
We have been addressing employer/em-
improve their reading and math skills." This
ployee needs for the past six years with suc-
need is emphasized by Larry Mikulecky, an
cessful on-site programs offered at Jones &
expert in work force literacy, who stated that
Vining, Philips Elmet, Geiger Bros., Pioneer
"90 percent of all occupations call for some
Plastics, Globe-Albany, Falcon Shoe, and
reading and writing; even blue collar work-
Maine Electronics.
ers average more than one and a half hours
The most satisfying and economical way
daily job-related reading." (National Gover-
to meet educational needs is through part-
nors Association Labor Notes)
nership programs. The partnership with
Employees are quick to point out the ben-
Geiger Brothers brought the good feeling
efits of on site educational programs; "It's
that comes from successfully reaching goals
more helpful to have it right here
When
and fulfilling our commitment to provide ed-
it's inside the factory, you stay an hour over;
ucational services to help improve the econ-
it's just like an hour of overtime, so you get
omy. We jointly went through a standard
your studies in." Providing these services at
program planning process of setting objec-
a business site allows us to reach people that
tives, needs assessment, planning, imple-
Continued on next page
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6.1
L/A Today
9
Continued from previous page
otherwise might not be helped.
Individual success stories have been
many; I would like to highlight two of them.
A recent Lewiston Adult Education gradu-
"Education -- you
ate wrote when requesting her transcript, "I
went on for two years of college and main-
tained a 3.95 GPA, I am now a CAD/CAM
never have enough!"
computer operator and am applying for
BIW's apprenticeship designer position."
Another person who took advantage of the
Pauline Rancourt
second chance provided by Lewiston Adult
Education and Falcon Shoe, his employer, is
Geiger Brothers Employee
Richard Campeau. Mr. Campeau, a supervi-
sor, was instrumental in gerting his fellow
workers involved with the Falcon Shoe
Manufacturing Company's "back to school
year 1995 indicate that 90 percent of the
the educational needs of those who are sev-
program" where employees worked on up-
workers who will be working in the state in
enteen years of age or older. During this past
grading reading and math skills. Mr.
1995 are already in the work force. Yet avail-
year a 74 year old man received his high
Campeau received his G.E.D. and was the
able types of employment are changing dra-
school diploma and an 80 year old woman
student speaker at the June G.E.D. recogni-
matically; manufacturing jobs are being re-
her G.E.D. through Lewiston Adult Educa-
tion ceremony, where he inspired the mem-
placed with new jobs that require different
tion. The occupational range of the learners
bers of the audience. He, too, will be contin-
skills. Developing human resources will be-
stretches from those with no job and no high
uing his eduction while continuing to im-
come more and more of a concern as the
school diploma, to Ph D's and highly skilled
prove on the job.
available pool shrinks.
professionals. In addition to our business
The current economic climate and its in-
In addition to our need to attract new in-
programs and contracted programs with
creased international competition requires
dustry to the area, it is essential to encourage
agencies, over 230 courses are offered each
that business and education work co-
existing industries to expand, and to have
year; enrollment has reached 7000 for this
operatively to improve the skills of present
workers ready with the new skills needed to
academic year. Businesses are encouraged to
and displaced workers. With the trade deficit
meet the challenge of the new jobs. Skill
send their employees to classes. Besides on
and international competition there is an ur-
building for current workers at a reasonable
site classes at businesses, classes are held at
gent need. If our workers are undereducated
cost is becoming increasingly important.
Lewiston High School, the Adult Learning
and underskilled we cannot compete suc-
Lewiston Adult Education is a multi-fac-
Center, the Multi-Purpose Center and vari-
cessfully.
eted organization. It is a unit of the Lewiston
ous community sites such as Hillview Apart-
Employment forecasts for Maine until the
School Department, charged with serving
ments.
Lewiston Adult Education cooperates
nate delivery of adult vocational education
vide lifelong learning opportunities are
with a number of organizations and institu-
to the community.
based on the belief that adult education can
tions in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Those
We are learning a lot these days about
provide the skills and knowledge to improve
most connected with business learning are
dropouts and the need for business, schools,
employee performance and productivity,
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Execu-
and the community to work together on the
and to increase the quality of the work life
tives), the Chamber of Commerce, and
problems caused by low levels of education
for the employees. These efforts fit with our
AVEC (the Androscoggin Vocational Edu-
in the work force. By getting their employees
overall mission, but focus our resources in a
cation Council). In cooperation with
involved with education, businesses can help
useful way. Adult education programs
SCORE and the Chamber of Commerce,
solve these problems. Employees who obtain
should be partners, working cooperatively
Lewiston Adult Education offers a variety of
more education are often parents, and are
with businesses and organizations in obtain-
courses geared to helping small businesses.
setting an example for their children and
ing trained workers and upgrading present
AVEC is made up of representatives from
other members of their family. They are
workers to improve the local economy.
local educational and economic develop-
proving that, in the words of Pauline
Lewiston Adult Education has a wide range
ment organizations. Its twofold purpose is to
Rancourt, a Geiger Brothers employee, "Ed-
of resources that can be customized to meet
provide a forum for business and industry to
ucation - you never have enough!"
the needs of a particular company and its
express their training needs, and to coordi-
Our efforts to work with business to pro-
employees.
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6.2
LEWISTON
ADULT EDUCATION
FALL 1991 PROGRAMS
Advertures /
2
Extended Page
6. 3
bring a copy of their high school transcript. To graduate, 17
credits are required including: 4 English, 1 U.S. History, 1
LEWISTON ADULT EDUCATION
Government, 2 Math, and 1 Science credit. The schedule of
courses will be made available at registration. First time
Youth Program students may take up to 2 courses.
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE)
Welcome to fall 1991 semester! We are pleased to offer
This program includes FREE day and evening classes for
you over 135 courses to meet your vocational and avoca-
adults with less than ninth grade abilities. Small group and
tional needs. The economic times are hard. I hope that
individualized instruction stresses basic reading, writing and
taking one or more of these courses will help you to better
math skills. English skills classes are held for adults whose
deal with them. In addition, we offer FREE counseling
first language is not English. The schedule appears later in
services and have a Career Resource Center full of mate-
this brochure. Ask about Saturday classes.
rials. We are also interested in providing more classes at
worksites. This has proven to be a very effective means of
VOCATIONAL SKILL TRAINING
increasing skills and providing lifelong learning opportuni-
The Vocational courses presented in this brochure are for the
ties. Last year our classes were held at 22 locations. Please
most part introductory. Courses may be taken either to
join us for an adventure in learning. In the words of one of
prepare to start work in a certain area or to upgrade or
our past participants, "Education -- you can never have
strengthen an already acquired skill. The Vocational Super-
enough!"
visor can help with course selection and planning.
Anne Niemiec
GENERAL ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Director
Lewiston Adult Education strives to offer a wide variety of
general interest and community oriented courses and activi-
HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMS
ties for adults. All the courses are fee sustained programs
and some include an additional lab fee. If there is a course
-Adult Diploma Program
that we do not offer that you would like to take or teach, please
This program allows adults to eam high school credits by
contact us at 784-8990.
taking the ACADEMIC and VOCATIONAL courses pre-
sented in this brochure. These are added to credits for past
CONTRACTED SERVICES
schooling, training and work experience, including home-
Lewiston Adult Education will offer educational programs on
making. 17 credits are required to graduate and must
a contractual basis for other public agencies or for private
include: 4 English, 1 U.S. History, 1 Government, 2 Math and
businesses and industries. Programs in basic education,
1 Science credit. Please register for your classes in person
high school completion, vocational education and general
at the Adult Education office. New students, bring a copy of
non-credit courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs
your previous records. You will be able to earn a maximum
of organizations who wish to purchase instruction for their
of 2 credits during your first semester. Academic and
clients or employees. Contact the Director of Adult Education
Vocational courses are FREE if taken for high school credit.
for details.
Adults who are unable to attend regular classes may qualify
for the External Credit Option (ECO) Program which com-
CAREER SERVICES
bines home study with class time. Contact the Adult Educa-
Our Career Services Center has many materials that may be
tion Office for more information
useful
to
you
in
planning
if
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LEWISTON REGIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER
156 EAST AVENUE
LEWISTON, MAINE 04240-5696
TELEPHONE #207-786-4446
FAX #207-795-4147
FAX COVER SHEET
Geggy Dooler
TO: Speedhwriting office 1-202-456-6218
FR: Lewiston anne adult
DT: 8/28/91
RE: Lewiston Clelutt Education Program
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REMARKS:
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bring a copy of their high school transcript. To graduate, 17
credits are required including: 4 English, 1 U.S. History, 1
LEWISTON ADULT EDUCATION
Government, 2 Math, and 1 Science credit. The schedule of
courses will be made available at registration. First time
Youth Program students may take up to 2 courses.
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE)
Welcome to fall 1991 semester! We are pleased to offer
This program includes FREE day and evening classes for
you over 135 courses to meet your vocational and avoca-
adults with less than ninth grade abilities. Small group and
tional needs. The economic times are hard. I hope that
individualized instruction stresses basic reading, writing and
taking one or more of these courses will help you to better
math skills. English skills classes are held for adults whose
deal with them. In addition, we offer FREE counseling
first language is not English. The schedule appears later in
services and have a Career Resource Center full of mate-
this brochure. Ask about Saturday classes.
rials. We are also interested in providing more classes at
worksites. This has proven to be a very effective means of
VOCATIONAL SKILL TRAINING
increasing skills and providing lifelong learning opportuni-
The Vocational courses presented in this brochure are for the
ties. Last year our classes were held at 22 locations. Please
most part introductory. Courses may be taken either to
join us for an adventure in learning. In the words of one of
prepare to start work in a certain area or to upgrade or
our past participants, "Education - you can never have
strengthen an already acquired skill. The Vocational Super-
enough!"
visor can help with course selection and planning.
Anne Niemiec
GENERAL ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Director
Lewiston Adult Education strives to offer a wide variety of
general interest and community oriented courses and activi-
HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMS
ties for adults. All the courses are fee sustained programs
and some include an additional lab fee. If there is a course
-Adult Diploma Program
that we do not offer that you would like to take or teach, please
contact us at 784-8990.
This program allows adults to eam high school credits by
taking the ACADEMIC and VOCATIONAL courses pre-
sented in this brochure. These are added to credits for past
CONTRACTED SERVICES
schooling, training and work experience, including home-
Lewiston Adult Education will offer educational programs on
making. 17 credits are required to graduate and must
a contractual basis for other public agencies or for private
include: 4 English, 1 U.S. History, 1 Government, 2 Math and
businesses and industries. Programs in basic education,
1 Science credit. Please register for your classes in person
high school completion, vocational education and general
at the Adult Education office New students, bring a copy of
non-credit courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs
your previous records. You will be able to earn a maximum
of organizations who wish to purchase instruction for their
of 2 credits during your first semester. Academic and
clients or employees. Contact the Director of Adult Education
Vocational courses are FREE if taken for high school credit.
for details.
Adults who are unable to attend regular classes may qualify
for the External Credit Option (ECO) Program which com-
CAREER SERVICES
bines home study with class time. Contact the Adult Educa-
Our Career Services Center has many materials that may be
tion Office for more information.
useful to you in planning your career or if you are looking to
change jobs. Included in our library are books, pamphlets and
-General Educational Development(GED)
videos that deal with goal setting, career planning, resume
This program allows adults to obtain a high school equiva-
writing, interviewing skills, post-secondary schools and occu-
(ency diploma by passing a five-part GED exam covering the
pational information. You may borrow these materials at no
areas of Writing, Social Studies, Science, Interpreting Litera-
charge. In addition, counselors are available to help you
ture and the Arts, and Math. Testing is FREE. For adults who
choose and plan for the future. Call to schedule an appoint-
would like to brush up on their skills before taking the exam,
ment.
we offer a FREE preparation program which can be started
at any time. See the schedule for testing and classes in this
brochure.
Announcing a new program in
APPLIED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
-Youth Program
This is for persons between the ages of 17 and 19 who are not
funded by the Carl Perkins Vocational Act.
attending high school but wish to earn a high school diploma
by taking courses. Youth Program students must register in
Call 784-8990 for more information
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Note: Courses are listed alphabetically in the brochure - starting on page 4.
ACADEMIC
VOCATIONAL
Machine Knitting
11
Algebra I Part I
4
BUSINESS
Origami
11
Algebra II Part I
4
Accounting/Basic
6
Pottery
11
Biology
4
Accounting/Intermediate
6
Quilting
12
Career Planning
4
Business Communications
6
Sewing for Individuals
12
Chemistry
4
Computer Literacy
6
Sewing Lingerie
12
Contemporary Government 4
Intermediate
7
Tailoring
12
English Fundamentals (E)
4
Office Practice
7
70
External Credit Option
4
Typing I
7
COOKING
General Math
5
Typing II
7
Cake Decorating
8
Grammar/Composition
Cooking Around the World
8
& Spelling (E)
5
GENERAL ADULT
Cooking: Mexican/Spanish
9
Photography:
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Culinary Hearts Kitchen
9
Basic for Beginners
5
Healthy Snacks/Children
10
Physics/Descriptive
5
LANGUAGE,
Pasta: Plain and Fancy
11
Pre-Algebra
5
LITERATURE &
Savory Soups and Breads 12
Reading Development (E)
5
Social Psychology
5
HISTORY
Civil War Part II
FLOWERS &
Study Skills (E)
5
8
U.S. History
5
French-Canadian Culture
GARDENING
Writing Skills/Basic (E)
5
and Literature
10
Backyard Composting
7
French Part I and II
10
Fall Propagation
9
VOCATIONAL
Grammar Review
10
Floral Arrangement.
10
TRADE
Japanese Conversation I
10
Japanese Flower Arranging 10
Our Family History
11
Landscape & Design
10
Autobody &
Sign Language I & =
12
Pruning
12
Refinishing/Basic
5
Automotive Mechanics/Basic5
CREATIVE
HEALTH, DANCE
Carpentry
Rough
5
ARTS
& EXERCISE
Finish
Art, Beginning Oil
7
Aerobics
5
7
Blueprint Reading
5
Art, Intermediate
7
Ballroom Dancing
7
Certified Nurse's Aide
Drawing/Beginning
9
Choose to Lose
5
8
Drafting/General
6
Drawing/Life
9
CPR Recertification
9
Electricity I
6
Stained Glass Techniques 12
Path of the Healer
11
Machine Tool Shop
Watercolor/Beginning
13
Polarity Therapy
11
Basic
Tai Chi
6
12
Advanced
6
CRAFTS
Yoga
13
Mechanical Blueprint
& FABRICS
Reading/Basic
6
Color Workshop
8
Medical Technician Asst.
6
Crocheting (In French)
9
(E) - Indicates English Credit
Medical Terminology
6
Crocheting/Beginning
9
Offset Printing/Graphic Arts 6
Cross Stitch/Sweatshirt
9
Welding
6
Fitting Clothes
10
Knitting
10
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PRACTICAL SKILLS
Weatherization
13
COMPUTERS, CAREERS
AND IMAGE
Woodburning Safety
13
& BUSINESS
Antique Jewelry
7
Defensive Driving
9
FAMILY AND
Computer Classes
8
Effective
PERSONAL FOCUS
Managing People
Wardrobe Planning
9
Assertiveness
7
and Organizations
11
Image Seminar
10
Coping with Difficult People 9
Operating a
Looking Great Every Day
11
Effective Relating
9
Small Business
11
Makeup Techniques
11
Family Focus:
Speedwriting
12
Recycling:
Growing Up with
See Vocational
Block Leaders Program
12
Self-Esteem
9
Computer Course Offerings
Small Engine Repair
12
Our Living Myths
9
Waste Reduction
13
Parenting and Adult Children
RECREATION
Workshops for Women:
of Alcoholics
9
African Adventure
7
Safety and Self-Defense 13
Towards a Healthy Family 9
Bridge/Intermediate
8
Personal Psychology
11
Cruising The Best Vacation 9
Workshops for Women:
Feed the Birds
10
HOME & FINANCES
Adult Daughters
Photography
5
Personal
of Alcoholics
13
Tennis
12
Financial Planning
11
Turning Point
13
Using a Camcorder
13
Pre-Retirement Seminar
11
Women & Self-Esteem
13
Woodworking
13
Heating Sys. Health Check 10
Interior Design
10
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
letter and resume writing and interviewing will also be covered.
ACADEMIC
(B. Goodwin)
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
ALGEBRA I-PART I
6:00-9:00
LHS
$5 LAB
Designed to aid students in understanding the basic concepts of
CHEMISTRY
elementary algebra, which includes operating with rational numbers
A study of the structure of the elements and their interactions
and solving simple equations. This is part I of a two-semester
which involves the study of metrics, structure of matter, chemi-
course. (W. Diehi)
cal formulas, chemical equations and organic chemistry. (R.
WED/Sept 4
15 Weeks
$15/$20
Houghland)
6:30-9:30
LHS
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
ALGEBRA II-PART I
6:30-9:30
LHS
Students will learn to apply equations with fractions and deci-
CONTEMPORARY GOVERNMENT
mais, factoring, solving quadratic equations, radicals, expo-
A study of federal, state, and local government within the context
nents, and logarithms. This is a two-semester course. (W. Diehi)
of current events. (TBA)
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
6:00-9:00
LHS
6:30-9:30
LHS
BIOLOGY
ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS
General study of living organisms from the simple protozoa to
Teaches basic grammar, rules and usage. (N. Plourde)
more complex mammals. (TBA)
WED/Sept 4
15 Weeks
$15/$20
MON/Sept 9
15 Weeks
$15/$20
6:30-9:30
LHS
6:30-9:30
LHS
EXTERNAL CREDIT OPTION
CAREER PLANNING
The External Credit Option is a program designed for adults who
Here's the first step towards shaping your career. Participate in
are working for their high school diploma. The purpose of the
interest surveys, explore a variety of careers and learn about the
program is to allow people to earn some of their credits on an
developmental stages that occur throughout life. The basics of
independent study basis. Enrollment in this program is subject
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to the approval of the Director of Adult Education, For further
5
the development of America. (R. Ross)
information, call the Adult Education Office (784-8990). (M.
MON/Sept 9
15 Weeks
Bernier, R. Fuller)
$15/$20
6:30-9:30
LHS
By Arrangement
LHS
WRITING SKILLS/BASIC
GENERAL MATH
Will attempt to improve the student's mastery of basic sentence
Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals,
patterns and styles, and the paragraph as a unit of composition.
percentages, areas, volumes, business math. Introduces very
basic algebra. (G. Krapovicky)
Students will write and revise essays as a regular part of class.
TUE/Sept 3
Students will also read material from a variety of sources as a
15 Weeks
$15/$20
6:30-9:30
way to develop writing topics. Vocabulary development and
LHS
GRAMMAR/COMPOSITION & SPELLING Deals with oral and
grammar review will be a regular part of class work. (B. Carney)
WED/Sept 4
15 Weeks
$15/$20
written composition and reviews basic spelling, punctuation,
6:30-9:30
LHS
sentence and letter-writing skills. (F. Ayotte)
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
6:30-9:30
LHS
VOCATIONAL TRADE
PHOTOGRAPHY: BASIC FOR BEGINNERS Designed for the
beginning photographer who wishes to know more about the
AUTO BODY & REFINISHING/BASIC
camera and the photographic process. Emphasis will be placed
After an introduction, the course will begin with shop safety. The
on camera handling, photographic composition and basic pho-
remainder of the course will consist of basic body work on cars
tographic processing. The lab fee covers the cost of chemicals
and pick-ups including sheet metal replacement, adjusting doors,
and enough paper to demonstrate processes. Extra paper will
windows, fenders, etc. Basic usage of welders, torches and
be available at cost. Bring your camera to the first class. (T.
other equipment used in body work will be highlighted. Small
Ford)
dents and rust hole repairs will take place. Basic uses of paint
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15-$20
sprayers will be introduced. (M. Lemay)
6:30-9:30
LHS
$10 LAB
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$45
PHYSICS/DESCRIPTIVE
6:00-9:00
LAVC
$35 LAB
Descriptive physics is designed for those students who would
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS/BASIC
like to explore physics concepts without the usual heavy reli-
Basic automotive and engine service and repair. The course will
ance on mathematical computation. (E. Zuis)
cover tune-ups and electrical work, regulators, alternators, igni-
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
tion systems and some shop work. (D. Bergeron)
6:30-9:30
LHS
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
PRE-ALGEBRA
6:30-9:30
LHS
$10 LAB
An introductory course to Algebra which provides students with
CARPENTRY/ROUGH
gradual progressive development of algebraic concepts, skills,
An introduction to building trades, code restrictions, material
and applications. Reviews of arithmetic skills and concepts will
selection, construction methods, presented through lectures/
be interspersed (M. Hawkins-Morin)
demonstrations and shop work. (J. White)
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
WED/Sept 4
15 Weeks
$15/$20
6:30-9:30
LHS
6:30-9:30
LHS
$10 LAB
READING DEVELOPMENT
CARPENTRY/FINISH
A course designed for adults who wish to improve their basic
A topical treatment of carpentry beyond foundations and fram-
reading skills because they are continuing their education or
ing including drywall hanging and taping, textured finishes,
want to increase their confidence in reading skills. (R. Lagueux)
interior and exterior door hanging and installation, and other
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
topics as time allows. (J. Conners)
6:30-9:30
LHS
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
6:00-9:00
LHS
$15 LAB
A study of human interaction with an emphasis on the develop-
CARPENTRY BLUEPRINT READING
ment of the individual and the many factors which help to shape
Designed to help people to become proficient at reading blue-
personality and influence values. We will study the importance
prints and making cost analysis regarding residential construc-
of a positive self-image in maintaining mental health in a compli-
tion. (J. White)
cated society such as ours. (A. Cook)
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
WED/Sept 4
15 Weeks
$15/$20
6:30-9:30
LHS
6:30-9:30
LHS
CERTIFIED NURSE'S AIDE COURSE
STUDY SKILLS
Prepares student to become a certified nurse's aide for the
Covers such skills as reading for comprehension, chapter outlin-
health field. Theory includes basic anatomy and physiology.
ing, note taking and listening; especially valuable for students
Nurse's Aide skills are taught and evaluated in the classroom.
just starting Adult Education or preparing to go to college. (R.
Certification is given upon successfully completing the course
Ross)
and evaluation in theory and clinical performance. Student must
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
have a high school diploma or equivalency diploma (G.E.D.).
6:30-9:30
LHS
Interviews will be on August 28, 1991, 2:00-4:00 p.m., at L.H.S.
U.S. HISTORY
(R. Parent, I. Davis)
Covers the time period from colonial exploration to the present.
TUE & THU/Sept 3
16 Weeks
$275
It will include cultural, political, and economic factors involved in
5:30-8:30
LHS
Extended Page
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6
DRAFTING/GENERAL
Provides fundamental information and skills in the principles of
VOCATIONAL BUSINESS
drafting. (R. Turcotte)
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
ACCOUNTING/BASIC
6:30-9:30
LHS
LAB
For students who have no previous knowledge of accounting, it
ELECTRICITY 1
covers all basic accounting principles and procedures. (P.
Designed to provide the home handy person, student electrician, or
Bernier, M. Fournier)
anyone wishing to increase their electrical literacy with the knowl-
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
edge needed to understand, safely design, and Install wiring
6:30-9:30
LHS
circuits found in the modern home. Electrical theory is backed up
or
by laboratory experiments and hands-on work experience. You will
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
find this course practical, informative, challenging. anything but
6:30-9:30
LHS
dull. (B. Smith)
ACCOUNTING/INTERMEDIATE
TUE & WED/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
6:30-9:30
LHS
Includes a practice set that deals with applications for a mer-
$15 LAB
MACHINE TOOL SHOP/BASIC
chandising business. Accounting I skills applied in utilizing
The objectives of this course will be to instruct and upgrade basic
source documents, checkbooks, joumals, petty cash registers,
machine-shop practices, general machine operation and tool
general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, working papers, employee
knowledge. (N. Marcotte)
earnings records, tax tables, and document files. Review of
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
Accounting I principles given during first few weeks of class.
6:30-9:30
LHS
$15 LAB
Prerequisite: Accounting I or permission of the instructor (M.
MACHINE TOOL SHOP/ADVANCED
Fournier)
This course Is for people who have had experience in the use of
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
grinders, band saws and lathes. You will learn how to operate
6:30-9:30
LHS
milling machines, surface grinders and some basic welding. You
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
will intensify your skill as a machinist with this course. (N. Marcotte)
An understanding of the total communication process will be
WED/Sept 4
15 Weeks
$15/$20
developed. Basic communications competencies in the areas of
6:30-9:30
LHS
$15 LAB
reading, writing, listening, and speaking will be covered. Read-
MECHANICAL BLUEPRINT READING/BASIC
ing will be reinforced by improving technique, increasing speed
Designed to help the student develop the ability to read and
and understanding, and becoming familiar with skimming and
interpret industrial drawings and apply these skills to the machine
proofreading. Writing clear, concise messages that get results
trades and related areas. (R. Turcotte)
will be explained. The art of listening efficiently will be stressed.
WED/Sept 4
15 Weeks
$15/$20
Qualities of effective speaking to create favorable impressions
6:30-9:30
LHS
will also be introduced. (P. Leclerc)
MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
A pharmacology course for certified nurses' aides who have
6:30-9:30
LHS
worked at least one year in a hospital or nursing home. Clinical
COMPUTER LITERACY
laboratory sessions will help the student understand the correct ad-
ministration of medications. Interviews will be on August 28, 1991,
Discover how you can build confidence in using a computer by
2:00-4:00 p.m. at L.H.S. (TBA)
learning what it can do for you and how to do it. Get hands-on
MON & WED/Sept 4 16 Weeks
$250
instruction on how to operate a personal computer. Take this
5:30-8:30
LHS
opportunity to familiarize yourself with two programming lan-
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
guages, BASIC and LOGO. You will create simple programs
Basic medical terminology will be covered. The course will include
while learning "buzz words," terminology, and equipment. A
the use of audio tapes, learning body systems, and medical
basic introduction to spreadsheets will be included to demon-
abbreviations. Students must have a high school diploma or
strate how the machine can handle math and number reports.
equivalency diploma (G.E.D.) Class meets twice a week. (T.
You will be amazed at how simple it is to create that perfect letter
Montminy & M. Covell)
in the mini word-processing portion of this course. Demonstra-
MON & WED/Sept 4 8 Weeks
$15/$20
tions of computer games, crossword puzzles, educational, fi-
2:00-5:00
LHS
$10 LAB
nancial and home budgets, and canned software are also
OFFSET PRINTING/GRAPHIC ARTS
included in course content. A combination of lectures, hands-on
The student will perform the tasks necessary to take an idea from
experience, and student research will make for an interesting
beginning to finished printed product. Activities include: making
and well-rounded course. No typing, computer ownership, or
roughs, comprehensives, type specing, typesetting. paste-up,
background required. Choose one night. (V. Caron, J. Dumond,
process camera, stripping, plate making, and press and bindery.
A. Dumond)
Job openings for men and women will be discussed. (S. Bulger)
MON/Sept 9
15 Weeks
TUE/Sept 3
$15/$20
15 Weeks
$15/$20
6:00-9:00
6:30-9:30
LHS Room B112
LHS
$20 LAB
$10 LAB
or
WELDING
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
A basic course in the principles of electric welding. (R. Keith)
$15/$20
6:00-9:00
MON/Sept 9
15 Weeks
LHS Room B112
$15/$20
$20 LAB
6:30-9:30
LHS
or
$20 LAB
Extended Page
4. 2
ФСИ LAD
WED/Sept 4
15 Weeks
$15/$20
6:00-9:00
LHS Room B112
$20 LAB
COMPUTER LITERACY/INTERMEDIATE
7
ANTIQUE JEWELRY
Our IBM computer course will cover an introduction to MS DOS,
using database, spreadsheets, microsoft works software, and
Learn to identify precious stones and distinguish antique jewelry
Lotus-1-2-3. Must have completed computer literacy or equiva-
from reproduction. The class will cover precious metal testing,
the best sources for estate jewelry, and will include the Renais-
lent course. (V. Caron)
TUE/Sept 3
sance, Victorian, and Art Deco periods. (D. Dostie)
15 Weeks
$15/$20
MON/Sept 9
2 Weeks
$10/$15
6:00-9:00
LHS ROOM V225
$20 LAB
6:30-8:30
LHS
OFFICE PRACTICE
ART/BEGINNING OIL
Filing skills, business math review, spelling, and calculator
This course will teach basics, explain naturals, color mixing. val-
applications will be covered. A brief introduction to mail proce-
ues, composition, and techniques. There will also be a session
dures and telephone techniques will be given. Short article
on preparing how-to-stretch canvas, framing, and slide presen-
reviews dealing with office practices will be assigned. (P. Le-
tation on art. A supply list will be available at the Adult Education
clerc,)
office. (R. Blackerby)
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$20/$25
6:30-9:30
LHS
$5 LAB
6:00-8:30
LHS
TYPING I
ART/INTERMEDIATE OIL
Correct technique and keyboarding skills will be covered. A brief
Drawing background and an introduction to oil painting are
introduction to horizontal and vertical centering, tables, letters
preferred. All materials necessary to begin a painting should be
and envelopes, and reports will be given for personal or busi-
brought to the first class. This course will deal with color and as-
ness use applications. Electronic typewriters will be used by all
sociation and the effects of light. Individual style will also be
classes. (J. Emond, P. Moulton)
encouraged. A supply list will be available in the office. (C.
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$15/$20
Robichaud)
6:00-9:00
LHS
$5 LAB
MON/Sept 9
12 Weeks
$20/$25
or
6:30-9:00
LHS
THU/Sept 5
15 Weeks
$15/$20
ASSERTIVENESS
6:30-9:30
LHS
$5 LAB
A one-on-one assertiveness course. Learn assertiveness skills
TYPING II
through examination of how you react and why, through role
Emphasis on developing typing skills in centering, tabulation,
playing and through goal setting. You will discover that quality
letters and envelopes, reports, and memos will be given. Speed
information and decisions, delivered with confidence and tact,
and accuracy will be reinforced. (TBA)
WED/Sept 4
require no excuse, no explanation, and no apology. (L. Harge-
15 Weeks
$15/$20
sheimer)
6:30-9:30
LHS
$5 LAB
MON & THU Sept 30 3 Weeks
$15/$20
7:00-9:00
LHS
GENERAL ADULT
BACKYARD COMPOSTING
Find out the "dos" and "don'ts" of composting. In this overview
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
you'll learn to set up a system for leaf, yard, and food wastes.
Different systems will be reviewed including those that can be
built inexpensively or purchased locally. (E. Johnson)
AEROBICS
THU/Oct 24
1 Week
$5
A low-impact program designed to improve and condition the
7:00-9:00
LHS
cardiovascular system, and tone and strengthen all major muscle
BALLROOM DANCING/BASIC
groups. Aerobics is a great stress reliever for both men and
Enjoy the art of ballroom dancing, learning rhythm, coordination,
women. Certified instructor N.D.E.I.T.A. and Fitness Interna-
and posture. Students will learn basic steps including waltz, fox
tional. Materials needed: exercise mat for floor work, plastic or
trot, polka, and Latin American dances. Must have a partner. (J.
paper cup or water bottle for proper hydration during workouts,
Grygiel)
and proper footwear (preferably aerobic shoes). Class meets
WED/Sept 4
8 Weeks
$15/$20 (per person)
twice a week. (D. Emond)
6:30-8:30
MPC
TUE & THU/Sept 3
8 Weeks
$15/$20
BALLROOM DANCING/INTERMEDIATE
6:30-7:45
LHS
Enjoy learning the more intricate steps of fox trot, waltz, cha cha
or
and two step. Must know the basics of ballroom dancing. Must
TUE & THU/Oct 29
8 Weeks
$15/$20
have a partner. (J. Grygiel)
6:30-7:45
LHS
THU/Sept 5
4 Weeks
$10/$15 per person
AFRICAN ADVENTURE:
DOUKOULA,
CAMEROON
6:30-8:30
MPC
Cameroon is a country of contrasts: vital modern cities and very
BALLROOM DANCING/SELECTIONS
remote primitive villages. Women may walk three miles to the
Learn four different kinds of dancing. Take one or any combi-
nearest
well
and
one
doctor
Extended Page
4.3
nearest well and one doctor serves over 80,000 people. Yet
children learn four languages in high school, and these gracious
nation. Basic knowledge of dancing recommended. Partner
not needed.
people want to learn how to provide for themselves. This is an
Oct. 3- - Cotton Eye Joe
opportunity to look into a unique country and the vital role that
Oct. 17 - Rhumba/Samba
Oct. 10 - Polka
Lewiston-Auburn is playing in its development. (T. Grieshaber)
Oct. 24 - Jitterbug & Swing
THU/Oct. 3-10-17-24
THU/Sept 19
4 Weeks
1 Week
$20 (or $5 per selection)
$5
6:30-8:30
6:30-8:30
MPC
LHS
HUG 28 '91 12:54 LRVC
P.05
8
BRIDGE/INTERMEDIATE
WED/Sept. 4
5 Weeks
$15/$20
Ten lessons on all phases of bidding with emphasis on forcing and
2:45-5:45
LHS Room V225
$10 LAB
non-forcing sequences, review of basics, Stayman, play of the
or
hand, pre-emptive bidding and balancing. Review of elementary
WED/Oct. 23
5 Weeks
$15/$20
bridge. (L. Theriault)
2:45-5:45
LHS Room V225
$10 LAB
MON/Sept 9
10 Weeks
$20/$25
COMPUTER/DOS TECHNIQUES FOR THE PC (IBM)
6:30-9:00
LHS
Get maximum use of your PC by becoming familiar with the com-
CAKE DECORATING
mands of DOS, the disk operating system. For the hard disk user,
Put the icing on your cakes. Learn how to make flowers and
this course covers configuration, backup, security, error recovery
decorate cakes of all kinds and shapes. Treat yourself to a "sweet"
and more. (V. Caron)
class. (L. Bradstreet)
THU/Nov 14
5 Weeks
$15/$20
TUE/Sept 3
8 Weeks
$25/$30
6:00-9:00
LHS Room V225
$10 LAB
6:00-9:00
LHS
COMPUTER/LOTUS 1-2-3
CHOOSE TO LOSE
Learn to use the capabilities of this popular program for the IBM
Tired of losing weight, only to gain back more than you lost? This
computer. You'll create, modify, update and print spreadsheets.
class will help you learn how to lose It and keep it off. No need to
Learn to develop specific solutions to your needs. (V. Caron)
buy expensive, pre-packaged foods. Learn to choose wisely and
THU/Sept 5
10 Weeks
$30/$35
cook healthy. A small fee will be collected each week to pay for the
6:00-9:00
LHS Room V225
$15 LAB
food. (K. Dolan)
COMPUTER/MICROSOFT WORKS
MON/Sept 9
8 Weeks
$15/$20
Microsoft Works is the leading integrated software package on the
6:30-8:00
LHS
market and used in business today. A 15-week course will be
CIVIL WAR PART II
offered as an introduction to Microsoft Works using its Integration
Was slavery the actual cause of the Civil War? Was the War
features to prepare documents, databases, and spreadsheets.
Between the States an irrepressible conflict? Did Abraham Lincoln
Keyboarding and knowledge of computers required. (C. Lacombe)
secretly manipulate the South into starting what became the
TUE/Sept 3
15 Weeks
$40/$45
bloodlest war in American history? These and other questions will
2:30-5:00
LHS
$15 LAB
be raised as the seminar looks at antebellum America and traces
COMPUTER/ WORDPERFECT 5.0
the events leading to the firing on Fort Sumter. (J. Dollar)
Learn to use the WordPerfect word processing program on IBM
MON/Sept 9
8 Weeks
$15/$20
and IBM compatible computers to perform a variety of functions.
6:30-8:30
LHS
Assumes familiarity with keyboard. (D. Robitaille, J. Packard)
COLOR WORKSHOP FOR QUILTERS AND OTHERS
MON/Sept 9
10 Weeks
$30/$35
Do you have trouble putting colors together for a project? Gain
2:45-5:45
LHS Room V225
$15 LAB
confidence by learning about color families, to use a color wheel
or
and value scale, to create depth and achieve moods through
MON/Sept 9
10 Weeks
$30/$35
colors. A short list of items to bring will be available in the Adult Edu-
6:00-9:00
LHS Room V225
$15 LAB
cation office. (N. Plourde)
or
SAT/Sept 7
1 Week
$5
WED/Sept 4
10 Weeks
$30/$35
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon LHS
6:00-9:00
LHS Room V225
$15 LAB
COMPUTER/APPLICATION SOFTWARE (IBM)
or
Explore the most popular software being used on IBM computers
SAT/Sept 7
10 Weeks
$30/$35
and in business today ranging from WordPerfect 5.0, PFS Series,
1:30-4:30
LHS Room V225
$15 LAB
Microsoft Works, and WordStar.
COMPUTER/ WORDPERFECT 5.0 INTERMEDIATE (IBM) This
You will be able to compare functional menus with on-screen
hands-on course will teach you the more advanced features of
menus and be able to see differences in speed and use of various
WordPerfect. Prerequisite: Word Processing-WordPerfect. (TBA)
software for word processing, data bases, and spreadsheets, and
MON/Sept 9
5 Weeks
$30/$35
apply them either for your own personal use or use on the job. (C.
6:00-9:00
LHS Room V225
$10 LAB
Lacombe)
or
THU/Sept 5
10 Weeks
$20/$25
WED/Sept 4
5 Weeks
$30/$35
2:30-4:30
LHS
$15 LAB
6:00-9:00
LHS Room V225
$10 LAB
COMPUTER/INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING (Apple)
COOKING AROUND THE WORLD I
Designed for the beginner, this course will acquaint students with
Taste-travel to 5 countries: Italy, France, Mexico, China and the
the capabilities of word processing. Creating, editing, storing, and
Ukraine. Prepare a complete, delicious and meatless meal from a
revising letters or documents is made easy in this hands-on
different culture each week. A minimal fee will be charged each
approach to computer word processing. Equipment, terminology,
week to help defray the cost of ingredients. (C. Demchur-Merry)
form letters and list processing will be covered. It Is recommended
WED/Sept 4
5 Weeks
$15/$20
that you have knowledge of computer keyboard or typing. (P.
6:00-8:30
LHS
Moulton)
COOKING AROUND THE WORLD II
TUE/Sept 3
10 Weeks
$20/$25
Taste-travel to 5 countries: Greece, Spain, India, Sweden, and
6:00-9:00
LHS Room V224
$15 LAB
Germany. Prepare a complete, delicious, and meatless meal
COMPUTER/DESKTOP PUBLISHING
from a different culture each week. A minimal fee will be charged
An introduction to desktop publishing, using First Publisher on IBM.
Learn how to design, layout, and produce documents such as
each week to help defray the cost of ingredients. (C. Demchur-
Merry)
newsletters, flyers, and invitations. Prerequisite: Computer Liter-
WED/Nov 20
5 Weeks
$15/$20
or
equivalent
Extended Page
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COOKING: MEXICAN AND SPANISH
WED/Sept 18
10 Weeks
$15/$20
Taste the differences in Spanish and Mexican dishes. You'll
7:00-9:00
LHS
prepare a variety of salads, main dishes and desserts. Come savor
or
tortillas, the "true" chill, and secrets from a famous 85 year old
THU/Sept 19
10 Weeks
$15/$20
Spanish restauranti (S. Dineen)
3:30-5:30
LHS
TUE/Sept 3
8 Weeks
$20/$25
DRAWING/LIFE
6:00-8:30
LAVC
$15 LAB
Sketching the human figure will help provide an understanding of
COPING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE
line, form and perspective. Live models will assume different poses
Extremes in temperaments develop into those people who make
for contour, gesture and long drawings. Students will use pencil,
life almost impossible for the rest of us! Only seven specific
charcoal, and pastels. (R. Blackerby)
patterns challenge everyone. You have run into all seven. Why be
MON/Sept 9
12 Weeks
$15/$20
left angry, speechless, furning, or wanting to cry or scream? (T.
6:00-8:30
LHS
$5 LAB
Ford)
EFFECTIVE RELATING
MON/Nov 18
4 Weeks
$10/$15
Interested in the way people think, why they behave as
6:30-9:00
LHS
they do. or why some speak and act completely different than you?
CPR RECERTIFICATION
Want to feel better, more accepting of yourself, and relate more ef-
Covers recertification of one person CPR and the Heimlich maneu-
fectively? Deals with identification of and effective techniques for
ver. (R. Derrah)
communicating with various styles and temperaments. (T. Ford)
WED/Sept 4
2 Weeks
$10/$15
MON/Sept 9
8 Weeks
$15/$20
6:30-8:30
LHS
6:30-9:00
LHS
$5 LAB
CROCHETING (in French)
EFFECTIVE WARDROBE PLANNING
This beginning crocheting class will be taught in French. See
Designed for women, this course will inspire you to use discipline
description below. (G. Lacasse)
and imagination when planning your wardrobe. You'll learn to do an
MON/Sept 9
10 Weeks
$15/$20
inventory, build a capsule (12 pieces that can create 40 outfits),
6:00-8:00
LHS
plan purchases, and shop to get the maximum value from your
CROCHETING/BEGINNING
wardrobe. (I. Holmes)
Designed to teach basic and advanced crochet stitches and read-
WED/Oct 16
3 Weeks
$10/$15
ing crochet patterns to make baby sets, shawis, afghans, or items
7:00-9:00
LHS
of choice. Bring G and H hooks, a skein of baby or sport yarn, and
FALL PROPAGATION
a skein of 4-ply knitting worsted to the first class. (G. Lacasse)
WED/Sept 4
Keep your garden growing this winter. Learn to increase, plant or
10 Weeks
$15/$20
6:00-8:00
store fall root stocks; to propogate annuals for winter house plants;
LHS
to root shrubs in an enclosed case (cuttings included); to build a
CROSS STITCH ON A SWEATSHIRT
nearing frame for propagation. Bring a notebook, hand pruner and
Decorate a plain sweatshirt for yourself, a friend, or a child, with an
small good knife. (M. Walsh)
easy cross stitch design. Use a technique which you can use over
WED/Sept 18
3 Weeks
$10/$15
and over again. Supply list available at Adult Education office. (N.
6:30-9:00
LHS
$5 LAB
Plourde)
FAMILY FOCUS: GROWING UP WITH SELF-ESTEEM
SAT/Oct 19
1 Week
$5
The way children feel about themselves affects their behavior and
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon LHS
their future. Come and learn practical ways to encourage the
CRUISING THE BEST VACATION
development of a healthy self-esteem in your child. You will receive
See why cruising is the best vacation. How to choose the right
a workbook that suggests Ideas for you to use each week at home.
cruise and how to take a cruise in seven easy lessons. There will
(J. Hart)
be videos and laser videodisc, showing destinations of the Carlb-
MON/Sept 23
6 Weeks
$10/$15
bean, Alaskan, and Hawaiian Islands. (P. Gaddy)
6:30-8:00
LHS
WED/Oct 30
$5 LAB
4 Weeks
$15/$20
FAMILY FOCUS: OUR LIVING MYTHS
6:00-8:30
LHS
CULINARY HEARTS KITCHEN
Continuing (or developing) traditions in families and groups is often
difficult. Joseph Campbell, the wonderful storyteller, can help US
A course developed by the American Heart Association to help you
see the inspiration and motivation from past rituals and religions.
prepare delicious heart healthy meals at home. A manual including
recipes (covered by the lab fee) is provided along with the tasting
We will review his videos and together discover our living myths
today. (R. S. Drane)
of foods. A minimal fee will be charged to help defray the cost of
TUE/Sept 3
10 Weeks
$20/$25
ingredients. (P. Kay)
7:00-9:00
LHS
THU/Sept 19
6 Weeks
$15/$20
FAMILY FOCUS:
6:30-8:30
LHS
$5 LAB
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
PARENTING AND ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS
Sponsored by the Maine Department of Public Safety, this four-
This workshop is open to men and women. You will explore the
night course will be held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at L.H.S. Registration
common parenting concerns of adult children of dysfunctional
takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the first night of each ses-
families in a supportive environment. And you will receive practical
sion. Classes will be held on: Session I September 9-11-16-18;
parenting suggestions. (T. Fowles)
SAT/Nov 16
1 Week
Session II October 21-23-28-30; Session III November 18-20-25-
$5
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon LHS
27; Session IV December 9-11-16-18
DRAWING/BEGINNING
FAMILY FOCUS: TOWARDS A HEALTHY FAMILY
Basic skills of drawing to be presented, using pencil. You'll learn
Our community has started four co-dependency groups In the last
about perspectives, light, values and contours.
two years and John Bradshaw's work has helped thousands of
Equipment: #2 pencil, 14" X 17" tablet, pink eraser. (M. Schuler)
people. We will use parts of his videos to explore issues and touch
on resources for helping persons become more responsive and
AUG
28
'91
12:56
LRVC
P. 06
10
Interdependent as partners and parents. (R. S. Drane)
minimal fee will be collected to help defray the cost of Ingredients.
WED/Sept 4
10 Weeks
$20/$25
(P. Kay)
7:00-9:00
LHS
THU/Nov 7
1 Week
$5
FEED THE BIRDS
6:30-8:30
LHS
Setting up a winter feeding station for birds is easy and can provide
HEATING SYSTEM HEALTH CHECK
a season's worth of enjoyment. Come learn what you can do to
Heating system repairs can be costly, but preventative mainte-
increase the numbers or varieties of birds at your house. (D. Beck)
nance is relatively cheap. This homeowner's guide on care and
THU/Oct 10
2 Weeks
$10/$15
maintenance of your heating system will give you tips on how to
6:30-8:30
LHS
prevent major problems from occurring. (P. Russell)
FITTING DRESSES, BLOUSES & SKIRTS
SAT/Sept 7
1 Week
$5
Learn to fit your body perfectly for dresses, blouses and skirts.
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
LHS
After your shell is fitted, you will create your master pattern and
IMAGE SEMINAR
learn to use it for all your sewing projects. Must be an Intermedi-
An Introduction to the total image's skin, color analysis, body types,
ate or advanced sewer. Materials to be purchased only after first
and fashion personality including core wardrobing and acces-
class. Cost of materials is approximately $25. (I. Holmes)
sorizing. A partial color analysis and cosmetic makeover will be
WED/Sept 4
6 Weeks
$15/$20
done on only one person. (C. Cilfford)
7:00-9:00
LHS
MON/Sept 23
1 Week
$5
FITTING PANTS
7:00-9:00
LHS
Learn to fit pants to your body perfectly. After your pants fitting
INTERIOR DESIGN/BASIC
shell is fitted, you will create your pants master pattern and learn to
Basics in interior design is for those who wish to explore possibili-
use it to make perfectly fitted pants. Must be an intermediate or
ties in a career or skills for the home. Learn how to do basic floor
advanced sewer. Materials to be purchased only after first class.
plans, use of color, furniture styles, window treatments, floor and
Approximate cost of materials is $25. (I. Holmes)
wall coverings. (S. Nuttall)
WED/Nov 6
6 Weeks
$15/$20
TUE/Oct 1
10 Weeks
$15/$20
7:00-9:00
LHS
7:00-9:00
LHS
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT/BEGINNING
JAPANESE CONVERSATION I
Learn to express your eativity with dried and silk flowers. The first
Focuses on practical, elementary conversational skills based on
class will be instructional and you will receive a materials list. In the
comprehension of basic grammar and correct pronunciation. Useful
next classes you will make a fall and a Christmas arrangement. (L.
for travelers and those seeking to learn some Japanese for
Carver)
business use. (D. Fulenwider)
TUE/Oct 29
3 Weeks
$10/$15
THU/Sept 5
8 Weeks
$15/$20
6:00-8:30
MPC
6:30-8:00
LHS
FRENCH-CANADIAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE
JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING
Share in a knowledge, appreciation and love of this culture.
Learn some principles of the Sogetsu school of flower arranging as
Broaden your horizons by gaining historical insights and examining
you create arrangements for your home. Bring
stories and characters. Students will help shape this course. The
scissors or flower shears, a low, shallow container, and a needle-
class will be in English, but each student can choose whether to
point flower holder. (E. Fulenwider)
read in English or French. (S. Bernier)
MON/Sept 9
7 Weeks
$10/$15
WED/Sept 4
10 Weeks
$15/$20
5:30-6:30
LHS
$10 LAB
6:30-8:30
LHS
KNITTING/ADVANCED
FRENCH PART I
This course is for the intermediate knitter. For the first class, you will
The goal of this class is to acquire Parisian French conversational
need a small amount of 2 different colors of yarn and a pair of size
skills in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. It includes grammatical
8 needles. Making double mittens, knitting with more than one color
and pronunciation exercises, short reading passages with empha-
at a time, making more difficult stitches, and some crocheting will
sis on conversation and reading in the classroom. For people who
be taught. (J. Hall Doyon)
do not speak any French. (G. Lacasse)
WED/Sept 4
10 Weeks
$15/$20
TUE/Sept 3
10 Weeks
$15/$20
6:30-8:30
LHS
6:00-8:00
LHS
KNITTING/BEGINNING
FRENCH PART =
This course explains the basic techniques involved in knitting, in-
This is a continuation of French Part I but is open to anyone who
cluding basic stitches, reading patterns, increasing and decreas-
has acquired some basic French. The emphasis will be on
ing, picking up dropped stitches, and cable and pop-com stitches.
continued conversational skills. (G. Lacasse)
Students will work on a pattern of their choice. For the first class,
TUE/Nov 12
5 Weeks
$10/$15
everyone should bring a ball of cotton (sugar and cream) yarn and
6:00-8:00
LHS
one pair of size 10 needles. (J. Hall Doyon)
GRAMMAR REVIEW
MON/Sept 9
10 Weeks
$15/$20
Feeling incorrect? Refresh your memory of basic grammar usage:
6:30-8:30
LHS
subject/verb agreement, correct use of verbs, correct use of
LANDSCAPE & DESIGN FOR THE HOMEOWNER
pronouns and modifiers, and specific punctuation and capitaliza-
A well landscaped home enhances the beauty and value of your
tion. (B. Goodwin)
property. Find out more about: the basics of design; lawns and
THU/Sept 5
10 Weeks
$15/$20
ground covers; basic paving of patios, walks and paths; perennial
1:00-3:00
MPC
gardening: trees and shrubs; foundation plantings; raised beds,
HEALTHY SNACKS FOR CHILDREN
timber construction and retaining walls; and implementation and
A one-week course to help you prepare delicious heart healthy
maintenance of design. (F. Campbell)
snacks for children. Includes recipes and sampling of snacks. A
TUE/Sept 3
8 Weeks
$15/$20
7:00-9:30
LHS
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LOOKING GREAT EVERY DAY
TUE/Dec 10
1 Week
$5
Do you feel your best when you look your best? Come to this
6:00-9:00
LHS
$7 LAB
Saturday seminar and discover the look that is right for you--one
OUR FAMILY HISTORY
you can wear every day to show your figure at Its best and express
Quickly establish a record of your family history while having fun.
your unique personality and "season." Bring a hand mirror, leo-
This workshop will create a growing interest and curiosity in your
tards (if you have them), and a bag lunch. (I. Holmes)
family, using an easy-to-follow manual. Bring a three-ring binder,
SAT/Sept 7
1 Week
$10/$15
paper and pencil to first session. Lab fee covers cost of materials
9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
LHS
$15 LAB
for the manual. (T. Ford)
or
TUE/Sept 3
12 Weeks
$20/$25
SAT/Nov 16
1 Week
$10/$15
6:30-9:00
LHS
$5 LAB
9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
LHS
$15 LAB
PASTA: PLAIN AND FANCY
MACHINE KNITTING INTRODUCTION
Adventure into the world of pastal During this 5-week class you will
You don't have to know how to hand knit to learn this craft. A variety
use pasta making equipment to make basic pasta, ravioli, gnocchi
of techniques and projects will be demonstrated. You are not
and more. A minimal fee will be charged each week to help defray
required to have a machine, but bring it if you do. (C. Demchur
the cost of ingredients. (C. Demchur-Merry)
Merry)
WED/Oct 9
5 Weeks
$15/$20
TUE/Sept 3
7 Weeks
$25/$30
6:00-8:30
LHS
6:00-8:30
LHS
PATH OF THE HEALER H
MAKE-UP TECHNIQUES
Understand and use your creative energy to help yourself and
Bring out your best! Learn how to apply foundation, blush and eye
others to better health and vitality through the study of ancient
make-up and what tools you need to maintain a natural look. Bring
Energy Healing. Learn to use the energy at your fingertips. We will
a hand mirror, make-up brushes, and mascara to class. (C.
cover the basic principles of imagery in the healing process: cen-
Clifford)
tering. relaxation, balancing and transferring energy, learning to
TUE/Sept 24
1 Week
$5
take care of yourself while taking care of others. Path of the Healer
7:00-9:00
LHS
I is not a requirement. (S. Christiansen)
MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS
THU/Sept 12
8 Weeks
$15/$20
If you direct and evaluate the work of others, this course if for you,
7:00-9:00
LHS
regardless of your title. Learn the nuts and bolts of management:
PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
legal issues, team building, performance appraisal and feedback,
Simplify our complex financial world and take the first step toward
participative decision making, and conflict management. Increase
financial security. This seminar introduces you to personal financial
your effectiveness through the use of case studies and discus-
planning concepts and practices.
sions. Class will be held at Leighton Cooney Associates, 215
Learn how to accomplish your objectives by minimizing taxes,
Lisbon Street, (L. Cooney)
repositioning assets to find savings dollars, exploring Investment
TUE/Sept 3
10 Weeks
$25/$30
options, developing your best retirement program, planning for
6:00-8:00
Leighton Cooney Office, 215 Lisbon Street
college education funds, spending less for insurance programs
OPERATING A SMALL BUSINESS
while keeping the required coverages, and conserving your estate
A practical reliable guide to profitable operation of a small business
from undue estate taxation. If registering as a couple, the registra-
and achievement of an effective organization for success. Will offer
tion fee is $20, plus $22 for the lab fee. (G. Cox)
specific accurate advice on financing, advertising, insurance, and
MON/Sept 23
3 Weeks
$15
good management. It is also an excellent basic guide for starting a
6:30-9:30
LHS
$22 LAB
small business. Lectures presented by experienced, successful
PERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY
business people. Presented in operation with SCORE. Individual
Discover your own uniqueness and make it work for you. Enjoy life
sessions may be attended for $5 per session.
to the fullest. Dare to be different. Dare to be you. (G. Godbout)
WED/Sept 11
8 Weeks
TUE/Sept 3
10 Weeks
$15/$20
7:00-9:00
LHS
$30 LAB
3:30-5:30
LHS
ORIGAMI
or
Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with traditional and non-
TUE/Sept 3
10 Weeks
$15/$20
traditional models: birds, flowers, money folds, ornaments, and
6:00-8:00
LHS
animals, starting with simple folds and on to more complex models.
POLARITY THERAPY/INTRODUCTION
Many models make excellent cards, ornaments, and gifts. Materi-
A form of bodywork developed by Dr. Stone twenty years ago that
als include a variety of oriental papers, foil, handmade paper, and
incorporates light massage, reflexology and acupressure. Polarity
non-traditional materials such as wrapping paper and wallpaper.
therapy is the science of aligning the body's energy to develop
Bring a shoe box. (R. Holman)
complete relaxation and well-being. Wear loose, comfortable
TUE/Nov 19
3 Weeks
$10/$15
clothing. (S. Norton)
6:30-9:00
LHS
LAB
MON/Sept 9
12 Weeks
$15/$20
ORIGAMI STARS
6:30-8:30
LHS
This one evening workshop will include a variety of stars made from
POTTERY
folded paper: a traditional 4-pointed 3 dimensional star, all folded
from squares of paper or foil. Instructions and extra paper are
Using earthenware clay, various projects will be made utilizing
techniques learned in hand-building, on the potter's wheel and
included SQ participants can have more star-filled evenings after
glazing. Students are encouraged to explore individual areas of
the class is over! Bring a shoe box. (R. Holman)
interest. (L. Zajchowski)
TUE/Nov 12
1 Week
$5
WED/Sept 4
10 Weeks
6:00-9:00
$35/$45
LHS
$7 LAB
6:30-9:00
MPC
$20 LAB
or
PRE RETIREMENT SEMINAR
Sponsored by the Social Security Administration. Topics to be
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SEWING FOR INDIVIDUALS
benefits, disability and medicare, and how divorce and remarriage
A sewing class with you in mind! Beginner, intermediate, and
affect benefits. Choose one night. (P. Munroe)
advanced students are welcome. Students will work on individual
WED/Oct 23 or WED/Nov 20
projects with assistance from the instructor. Bring your materials
2 Hours
Free
for first night. Pre-wash washable fabrics. (N. Lander)
6:30-8:30
LHS
THU/Sept 5
8 Weeks
$15/$20
PRUNING/BASIC
6:30-9:00
LHS
Learn to prune shrubs or small trees for shape, fruiting, repairs or
SEWING LINGERIE
renovation. Class includes hands on practice, slides and possibly
Make your own lingerie or beautiful gifts at a fraction of the cost.
a arby field trip. Bring a notebook, hand pruner and a small knife.
You'll learn the sewing techniques for tricots, sheers and lace while
(M. Walsh)
working on your own project. Contact the Adult Ed office for a list
WED/Sept 4
2 Weeks
$10/$15
of supplies. (C. Gauthier)
6:30-9:00
LHS
TUE/Nov 19
2 Weeks
$10/$15
QUILTING/APPLIQUE
6:30-9:00
LHS
You will learn mixed techniques of quilting, applique, and embroi-
SIGN LANGUAGE I
dery to create a keepsake of your family geneology, grandparents'
An introduction to basic manual communication using "Signed
farm or diagram, or the old home town map on to a pillow or wall
English." Conversational level. (E. Magnussen)
hanging. (M. Racette)
TUE/Sept 3
10 Weeks
$15/$20
MON/Sept 9
10 Weeks
$20/$25
6:30-8:30
LHS
6:30-8:30
LHS
SIGN LANGUAGE II
QUILTING/BEGINNING PATCHWORK
A continuation of Sign Language 1, using "Signed English," and de-
Learn to piece, applique, set together and quilt a sampler quilt to be
signed for anyone with an introductory knowledge of manual
used as a wall quilt, pillow, lap or bed quilt. Geared for beginners
communication. (E. Magnussen)
who want to learn all the basics. (N. Plourde, M. Racette)
THU/Sept 5
10 Weeks
$15/$20
TUE/Sept 10
10 Weeks
$20/$25
6:30-8:30
LHS
6:30-8:30
LHS
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
or
This course Is designed for beginners or the do-it-yourselfer. It
WED/Sept 11
10 Weeks
$20/$25
covers the principles of service and repair of two and four-cycle
6:30-8:30
LHS
engines, including the types of engines used on lawn mowers,
QUILTING/INTERMEDIATE PATCHWORK
rototillers, snowblowers, and small tractors. (A. Bergeron)
Students will learn more complicated piecing techniques, including
WED/Sept 4
10 Weeks
$15/$20
sewing curves, contrary quilting, and the English method of patch-
6:30-8:30
LHS
$5 LAB
work. Greater emphasis will be placed on design, drafting, and
SPEEDWRITING
color theory, as well as the history of the craft. A rich variety of
faster writing style will be introduced and drilled. This abbreviated
blocks/projects will be created. Quilting experience is necessary.
longhand has business and personal applications. Students will be
(N. Plourde)
writing 60-80 wpm by the end of this course. (J. Emond)
THU/Sept 12
10 Weeks
$20/$25
MON/Sept 9
10 Weeks
$20/$25
6:30-8:30
LHS
6:00-9:00
LHS
QUILTING 'ROUND THE WORLD
STAINED GLASS TECHNIQUES
Quilters and non-quilters explore the world of quilting beyond
Stained glass is an ancient art form. Learn to perfect the basics,
American piecing and applique. Techniques to be covered will
to cut glass, use the contemporary copper foil method and the
include Japanese Sashiko, South American molas, Hawaiian quiltmak-
traditional lead came method and finishing techniques. Class will
ing and others. The first class will be instructional and supplies will
include demonstrations, slide presentations, and hands-on work.
be discussed. (N. Plourde)
(R. Godwin)
MON/Sept 9
12 Weeks
$20/$25
THU/Sept 5
10 Weeks
$20/$25
6:30-8:30
LHS
6:30-9:00
LHS
$20 LAB
RECYCLING: BLOCK LEADER PROGRAM
TAI CHI
Be an important part of Lewiston's recycling program by volunteer-
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art which combines move-
ing to be a Block Leader. You'll learn how to answer questions
ment, meditation and self-defense. The course will focus on the
about recycling and how to encourage neighborhood participation.
movements of the Yang style form and Is geared for beginners.
It requires a minimal time commitment. Be part of the solution. (E.
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. (L. Zajchowskl, P. Hutch-
Johnson)
inson)
THU/Sept 26
1 Week
Free
MON/Sept 9
10 Weeks
$15/$20
7:00-9:00
LHS
7:00-8:30
LHS
or
TAILORING
THU/Oct 3
1 Week
Free
Custom tailoring for men and women. (C. Gauthier)
7:00-9:00
LHS
TUE/Sept 3
10 Weeks
$30/$35
SAVORY SOUPS AND BREADS
6:30-9:00
LHS
Warm up this winter with delicious soups and loaves of fresh baked
TENNIS/BEGINNER LEVEL
bread. Each week you'll learn to make a vegetable based soup and
Proper skill execution and game play will be taught, with specific
a nutritious bread. A small fee will be charged each week for the
emphasis on developing or improving individual tennis skills. Skills
ingredients. (C. Demchur-Merry)
to be learned include forehand and backhand ground strokes,
TUE/Oct 29
7 Weeks
$25/$30
serve, overhand and volley. Activities to be experienced will include
6:00-9:00
LHS
technical drills, singles and doubles play. Participants are required
to bring their own tennis racquets and wear appropriate sneakers.
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SAFETY AND SELF-DEFENSE
TUE/Sept 3
6 Weeks
$15/$20
8:00-7:15
Develop the confidence and skills of self-defense. You'll gain
LHS
$5 LAB
USING A CAMCORDER - Part I
an awareness of your environment, get tips on safety at
Explore the potential of your camcorder through hands-on experi-
home, identify the "weapons" in your purse and learn simple
ence. This course will explain the practical, artistic, and technical
but effective ways of fighting back. Take responsibility for your
aspects of the camera, everything from home movies for posterity
own protection! (F. Blair, R. Pelletier)
to basic editing. Please bring camcorder to class. (G. Bendelius)
WED/Sept 4
8 Weeks
$15/$20
7:00-8:30
LHS
TUE/Sept 10
4 Weeks
$10/$15
7:00-8:00
LHS
WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN: TURNING POINT
USING A CAMCORDER PART II
A workshop for women over 40. Be prepared for the later
Learn more tips on how to shoot videos you can be proud of. Bring
years of your life. Speakers will share information and ideas
your camcorder to class. (G. Bendelius)
on the special needs of mid-life women: health, spirituality,
TUE/Oct 22
4 Weeks
$10/$15
education, and dealing with change. Spend the time now to
7:00-8:00
LHS
plan for a better future. (B. Goodwin)
WASTE REDUCTION: IT WORKS
WED/Sept 4
8 Weeks
$15/$20
Recycling is only part of the solution! Stopping waste at its source
6:30-8:30
LHS
is the most effective solution to the solid waste crisis. Learn how to
WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN: WOMEN & SELF-ESTEEM
reduce waste through purchasing habits, substitution of products,
This workshop offers an opportunity to assess your present
reusing products and curbing junk mail. (E. Johnson)
level of self-esteem, learn about common problems which
THU/Nov 7
1 Week
$5
frequently sabotage women's self-esteem and family dynam-
7:00-9:00
LHS
ics which shape one's sense of self. Discover the essentials
WATERCOLOR/BEGINNING
of maintaining high self-esteem. (T. Fowles)
Techniques for beginners; no drawing skills necessary. Demon-
SAT/Oct 19
1 Week
$5
strations will be given every week. Supply list at Adult Education
9:00-12:00 noon
LHS
Office. Cost of supplies is approximately $90.
YOGA AND MEDITATION
Bring supplies to first class if possible. (M. Schuler)
This course is a combination of Yoga exercises and various
WED/Sept 18
12 Weeks
$20/$30
techniques of meditation to achieve body flexibility and
3:30-6:30
LHS
relaxation. (K. Verma)
or
TUE/Sept 3
8 Weeks
$15/$20
THU/Sept 19
12 Weeks
$20/$30
6:30-8:30
LHS
6:00-9:00
LHS
WEATHERIZATION WORKSHOP
Reduce energy consumption and lower fuel bills. Learn to find
hidden leaks in your home; prevent cold air from leaking in and
improve your heating system efficiency. You will receive a voucher
toward the purchase of materials if you have not been in this
Energy Extension Service workshop before. (K. Heister)
EXTERNAL CREDIT OPTION
TUE & THU/Oct 8 & 10 2 Nights
Free
6:30-9:30
LHS
The External Credit Option (ECO) Program offers an alternative
WOODBURNING SAFETY
to traditional adult classes when you cannot otherwise continue
Learn about woodstove setups, types of chimneys, buying and
your education, or wish to complete your credits more quickly.
burning firewood, and home safety. Sponsored by the Energy
You must be 18 years of age or older, not be enrolled in a formal
Extension Service. Attendees will be issued a $10 coupon good
toward a chimney cleaning and a free State of Maine Woodburning
day school program and indicate scheduling difficulties which
Guide. (P. Thornfeldt)
restrict you from enrolling in regular adult classes. Taking an
WED/Oct 9
1 Week
$5
ECO course allowes you to combine class time and home study.
6:30-9:30
LHS
The ability to read and work independently is important.
WOODWORKING
Designed to allow students to work on individualized projects. (E.
NEW ECO COURSES
Denis)
TUE/Sept 3
10 Weeks
$20/$25
Maine Architecture
6:00-9:00
LHS
$10 LAB
Writers of Maine
WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN:
ADULT DAUGHTERS OF ALCOHOLICS
Growing up with alcoholism creates problems that can linger into
For further information,
adulthood. This workshop will give an overview of what women
call Lewiston Adult Education at 784-8990
from alcoholic families have learned. In a supportive setting you
will explore common characteristics, co-dependency and is-
sues related to recovery. (T. Fowles)
SAT/Sept 7
2 Weeks
$10/$15
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. LHS
WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN:
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SNOW DAYS
If classes are cancelled because of poor driving conditions,
BY MAIL:
an announcement will be made on the following radio sta-
Since classes fill quickly we encourage you to register by mail
tions:
NOW. Fill out the registration form on the next page and
WBLM-102.9 FM
WXGL-93.9 FM
enclose a check or money order made out to Lewiston Adult
WLAM-1470 AM
WPOR-101.9 FM/1490 AM
Education for the total amount. If a course is full, your name
Please do not call the radio stations or the Adult Education
will be placed on a waiting list and your money refunded.
Office. Cancellation of the day school does not mean the
night classes are automatically cancelled.
WALK-IN:
You may register in person at the Adult Education Office from
QUESTIONS?
3-7 pm on the following days:
Call the Adult Education Office at 784-8990. Our office hours
are: Monday-Thursday from 9 am-8 pm and on Friday from
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
8 am-4 pm
Aug. 20
Aug. 21
Aug. 22
Aug. 27
Aug.28
Aug. 29
MOMS PLUS
There is no registration on Friday.
This FREE program for single parents will begin in Septem-
ber. It can help you get the skills, support and sell-confidence
FEES
you need to meet your personal and career goals. The class
will meet two evenings per week from 6-9 pm for 12 weeks
REGISTRATION fees are paid on a per person per course
We can help with child-care costs. Class size is limited and
an interview is required. Call 784-8990 and ask to speak with
basis. The prices listed after the description reflect the
the MOMS PLUS recruiter
registration fee for Lewiston residents and non-residents.
Resident
ex. $15/20
Non-resident
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER
TEXTBOOKS (If needed) are extra and may be purchased
145 BIRCH STREET, LEWISTON 784-2928
on the first night of class.
We offer FREE classes in the following areas.
LAB fees are in addition to registration and do not include
Students enrolling in classes
supplies for personal projects.
should ask about childcare.
CONFIRMATION
Registration for GED preparation classes;
We do not make formal confirmation. If you do not hear from
Mon. - 12 noon Thurs. - 5:30 pm Fri. - 8:30 am
US you should assume that you are registered and attend the
GED Testing: Mon. 3-8 pm Fri. 8 am - 12 noon
first class.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes:
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 2 pm and 5 pm - 9 pm
We will do our best to provide the best possible learning
experience for you. If you are not satisfied with a course
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes:
please contact the Adult Education Office within 24 hours of
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12 noon and
the first night of class, whether you attended or not. For
Wednesday 7-9 pm
classes that meet only once there is no refund. There are no
refunds for textbooks. We reserve the right to cancel a
Basic Skills for Adults with Special Needs:
Call 784-2928 for information.
course that does not have sufficient enrollment. All fees will
be refunded.
AGE POLICY
We hope you'll make US your one-stop
source for practical information and rec-
Lewiston Adult Education Programs are open to persons who
reational reading. The Library's services
are 17 years or older and are not attending a high school.
and resources are easy to use and they're
absolutely FREE to Lewiston residents.
LOCATIONS
Classes are held at Lewiston High School, the Multi-Purpose
Center and the Lewiston Alternative Vocational School.
Check the course description for the location of your class.
The Adult Learner
A Program of di Lawan They
105 Park Street, 784-0135
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REGISTER EARLY BY MAIL!!
CLASSES FILL QUICKLY!!
REGISTRATION FORM
REGISTRATION FORM
Detach and return with check or money order to:
Detach and return with check or money order to:
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156 East Avenue
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Lewiston, Maine 04240
Lewiston, Maine 04240
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LESLYE ARSHT Luiza
Maine. As we discussed, here are the three "Blue Ribbon" schools in
I have bracketed and put arrows at the specific areas of our
analysis that we think deserve your attention and will be useful
in the President's text.
Thanks.
Attachments
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Presque Isle High School
Presque Isle, Maina
Context
Although it is located in an isolated rural area of northern Maine.
Presque Isle High School uses the latest computer technology to provide its
students with a twenty-first century education at # per-pupil COSE almost
$1,000 below the state average. To accommodate the potato harvest schedule,
school begins in mid-August and breaks from mid-September to mid-October to
allow students to help in the fields. Because improved farm technology has
lessened the need for young workers, the school is considering 6 shift to a
more traditional schedule. The U.S. Department of Education recognized
Presque Isle as = Blue Ribbon School in 1990-91.
The school serves 730 students in grades 9-12. Ninety-nine percent of
its students are white; the school estimates that 40 percent of its students
qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, although only 12 percent apply.
Since 1967, the school has shared its facility with a Regional Vocational
Center.
America 2000 Strategies
Presque Isle High School integrates state-of-the-art computer technology
into all of its academic programs. All students--whether college-bound or
not--have opportunities to use the school's many computers in word processing,
drafting and industrial arts, chemistry, math, and desk-top publishing.
Students in both regular and special education programs use communications
software to correspond with students throughout Maine and thus take steps to
overcome their geographic isolation. Students enrolled in drafting learn
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computer-assisted design (CAD). Using a modem and other hardware, the librery
has access to the University of Maine's computer catalog.
Presque Isla's science and math departments have developed several
unique courses to address needs identified by school staff. To clese of gender
gap in math achievement and to encourage girls to continue in mathematics,
Presque Isle initiated an Algebra I elass whose enrollment is limited to
girls. The class uses cooperative learning groups and an overhead viewer
connected to a microcomputer screen to replace traditional blackboard
instruction. Students in this course have shown improved self-confidence and
skills and heightened mathematical interest.
The school has received grants
from the Pulp and Paper Institute and the state education department to
rewrite its chegistry curriculum with an emphasis on environmental and
consumer issues; since this change, the percentage of students enrolling in
chemistry has risen from 37 to 64 parcent.
Recognizing the importance of agriculture to the area's economy, Fresque
Isle offers a sequence of courses in agricultural science to prepare its
students for careers. Agricultural Science I covers shop walding, small
angines, greenhouse work, tractor maintenance, and methods of scientific
inquiry as they relate to plant science. Agricultural Science II includes
plant and soil acience, agriculture and business management, forestry, and
animal care. Third- and fourth-year courses allow students to specialize in
one of these STORE in preparation for college or work.
Indicators of Success
Students in grades 9 and 10 have shown steady improvement on Science
Research Associates stendardized tests, with the most recent cohort ranking in
the 60th to 70th percentile range. Juniors have consistently scored well
above the state average on the Maine Educational Assessment tests. Average
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student attendance is 94 percent, and the dropout rate for the last five years
has not exceeded 2.5 percent. No special education students have dropped out
in five years.
Contact
Aaron Nelson, Principal
16 Fort Street
Presque Isla, ME 04769
(207) 764-0121
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Blue Ribbon School Program
1990-1991
Name:01d Orchard Beach
Code: MEH02
Location: Orchard Beach, ME
Grades: Gr.9-12
Population Category: Small Town
STUDENTS: 283 Total
[Attendance]
[93%]
[Dropeut Rate]
[Free Lunch)
[2.7%]
[303]
Cultural/Ethnic/compesition
1.2 % Total Minority
[Indian/Alaskan]
[.04%]
beaut
[Asian]
[.04%]
[Hispanie]
[-0- ]
[Black]
[-04%]
[White]
[98.8%]
[Limited Eng. Prof [.04%-one student] 1
[Languages]
[ 3 ]
Handicapped: 35 Total # Special Educaiton Students
[Physically Handicapped. [2]
[Mentally Retarded. [ 5 ]
[Emotionally Handicapped [ 11 J
[Learning Disabled). [17 ]
STAFF: 51 Total $ Employees
[Teacher Attendance)
[ 97% ]
[Prin. Yrs. Tenure) [Syrs]
[Administrators]
[ 2 1
[Teachers]
[ 28 ]
[Counselors/Nurses
[ 4 3
[Part Time]
I -0-]
1
Specify Languages: Egyptian
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C4.
The National Goals call for strengthening subject-matter conten:
in five areas: English. mathematics. science history. geography.
The National Goals also call for an increased emphasis on foreign
language instruction. What is your curriculum in each of these
areas. and what significant improvements have you recently
made to these subjects?
a. English
The English department offers a four year course sequence of
classes that integrate all language arts strands. Classes are offered on
four levels that vary in depth and pace. In addition to major year long
courses, we offer a popular elective program that includes humanities,
theater, communication, and journalism. Our AP English has evolved from
a traditional language/literature approach to an innovative journalistic
writing program. With a grant and training provided by the Dow Jones
Newspaper Fund and The Wall Street Journal, we are one of 20 schools
developing a new AP curriculum. Students use journalistic models and
classic literature selections in their study of language. This
junior/senior course follows an intensive background in literary
techniques and composition during the freshman and sophomore years.
Special emphasis is placed on the study of the humanities in relation to
other subject areas. An unusual feature of the course is the MCI E-Mail
network that enables students to exchange and edit papers via modem
from around the country. We have developed a sister school program with
A.J. Dimond High School in Anchorage, Alaska.
b. Mathematics
Our math department offers courses ranging from general math
through an introduction to calculus. This year we have adopted a new
geometry curriculum that stresses an inductive approach to learning. it
moves away from traditional approaches by exposing students to geometry
as an art form: they see the links to algebra and its uses in architecture
and other cultures' arts and religions. Cooperative problem solving
techniques require students to formally present group results to the class.
These problems require innovation and creativity. This course fits well
between Algebra I and Algebra II.
c. Science
The science department offers eight courses that range from the
mandatory freshman science to advanced biology and chemistry. Of
special note is the physics program. Two courses (college physics, and
physics and the scientific method) incorporate computer technology and
laboratory hardware. Students build devices that are capable of being
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Old Oribad
Few aspects of our school are as strong as this area. First of all,
our size enables us to know students very well. The friendly atmosphere
in classrooms, the hallways, and on the playing fields is evident.
Teachers and administrators chat informally with students throughout the
building. A strong bond develops and is sustained throughout the years.
Our guidance department offers excellent services in personal, career, and
college counseling. Faculty and the guidance director work closely in
advising students in preparation for college. Specifically we offer role-
playing for college interviews, assistance with essays, financial aid
programs for both students and parents. Our school nurse, social worker,
and drug/aicohol counselor play major roles in aiding students with
personal problems.
Throughout the school year, peer support groups enable students to
build self-esteem and to explore means of resolving personal difficulties.
Perhaps the hallmark of this area is our HELP team, composed of teachers,
counselors, school nurse, and administrators. They meet weekly to
troubleshoot potential academic and personal problems identified by staff
members. We feel this is one of the most effective ways of preventing
situations which would adversely affect students' behavior and
performance. Our record in this area is stellar. During the past four years
we have had one success story after another. (A few failures, too.) We
have successfully managed pregnancies, abuse, divorce trauma, potential
drop-outs, attempted suicide, drug and alcohol problems, college anxiety.
This team has channeled students the support they need in difficult times.
We can measure our success quantitatively through our dropout
statistics and other relevent data, but we view the following means more
importantly: a note, a telephone call, a new job, a happy mother, a college
acceptance letter, a fight that never takes place. We measure it by the
continued D3. referrals made by the staff and the cooperation it produces
What specific programs. procedures or instructional strategies
do you employ to identify, counsel. and assist potential drop-outs
or other at-risk or under-achieving students?
Approximately ten to fifteen percent of our students are at-risk or
under-achieving students. Five percent of our incoming freshmen have
been identified as at-risk or under achieving. Special meetings for these
students are arranged with parents, students and administrators during
the spring to develop schedules that would meet their needs. The
assistant principal meets with these students on a bi-weekly basis to
monitor their progress and address any concerns that might exist. They
are also supported by teacher mentors, support groups, and peer
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4. What opportunities does your school provide for meaningful collaboration with other
educational institutions and community groups?
Information in the Nomination Form is
X
Accurate as stated.
Understated.
Overstated.
Verification Strategies:
X
Interviews:
Document Review
X
With classroom teachers
X
Observations:
X
With students
X
Classroom
X
With school administrators
X
Informal settings
X
With special service personnel
With other support staff
X
With parents and community
With District staff/School Board
Parent and Community Support Documentation and Interview Data:
As one parent claimed at the beginning of the Parents" Meeting,
"Community support is really incredible here!" Another affirmed, " The
community is the school, and the school is the community!" A third
commented, "Everything is not perfect here, but there is a pride! Parents
are willing to put up the bucks for budgets because they are happy people.'
At this point, the individual stories began to spill out, each parent
just waiting for his/her turn to share what the school had done for their
child:
"You would be amazed at the Special Education program at OOB! In my
son's other school, they were afraid to push him. Here he is challenged
and teachers tell him, 'You can do it!'"
"In kindergarten my son was tested at the genius level, but he
couldn't care less. Here, Mr. M.. came up to him and said, "I want you
in my Honors class!"
"My children were never involved in anything before. They came here
and now I find I am the mother of a marching band member, a swim team
captain, a Student Council officer
"
"My daughter told me she wanted to play field hockey but she said,
'I'm scared| The coach told her, "You want to play? Get on the field and
do it!" (This woman's daughter has only one arm! According to a recent
newspaper article which highlights this girl's swim team achievements as
well, her coach commented that her recorded time in the breaststroke "is
better than half the girls on our team!"
"My children might have been lost in the numbers somewhere else. The
caring here stands out! The support here is incredible!"
"The school provides you with all the tools you need for your child
to be successful! The Assistant Principal had me in three times a week
last year to make sure that my son graduated!"
"When my son started school here, we questioned whether he could be
mainstreamed. Now he is applying to colleges!"
Community support extends well beyond the parents of students in the
school. One parent told about her fund-raising efforts at at recent foot-
ball game: "Senior citizens came and bought candy from me and they didn't
even have any teath?" Another parent told about the "best-attended Board
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meetings - these are the ones when people come out to support the
budget! They don't want any cuts!"
Local organizations in the town are noted for their support of the
high school. Last year approximately $20,000 was raised by students
to cover the cost of their exchange program with students in France.
The total cost of 3-weeks abroad for OOB students was but $200. The
rest of the expenses were covered by private donations.
The American Legion is particularly dedicated to the OOB programs.
In recent years they helped fund bleachers for the football field and
a new track. They also contribute money for Project Graduation, the
all-night party replete with ice cream sundaes, a disco, lottery
prizes, an auction, and an early morning breakfast. The American
Legion also makes an impact in small, highly personalized ways &S well.
Last year they gave each Girls' and Boys' State winners $50. so they
buy themselves a new item of clothing to take with them when they went
to the conference! They also were responsible for buying winter jackets
for the boys' State Champion Football Team this past year.
Without question, this is a town that has strong, positive feelings
about the school and the staff who extend themselves to meet their
children's needs, When asked for a "wish list" of items that could
make the school even better, their few suggestions included a desire
to have the school open year round, so their children could always
have the teachers available to them as well as assurances that money
would always be available for teacher conferences so they "could
continue to grow. We want to give back to the staff what they give
to our kids!"
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PART II - SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS
District Questions Land applicable to questions Papplier to all'schood
1.
Total number of students (K-12) enrolled in the district: 1926
2.
Number of schools in the district
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
Junior high schools
1
High schools
6
TOTAL
3.
Population category that describes the public school district within which your school is located:
Large central city (in - SMSA' and population greater than or equal to 400,000)
Mid-size city (in an SMSA and population less than 400,000 but greater than 50,000)
Suburban (in an SMSA* but not a targe or mid-size city)
Large town (not in #R SMSA* and population greater than or equal to 25,000)
X Small town (my in an SMSA* and population face than 25,000 and greater than or expal to 2,500)
Rural (population less than 2,500)
FOR SIG Thanks ONLY
Nearest School
Town/Cur.
Distrace Prom Schools
Mile
Hours Driving / Time
School all schools)
4.
Number of students enrolled at each grade level or its equivalent in your school:
Sth
7th
121
9th
155
11th
2
Postgraduate
6th
8th
159
10th
161
12th
5
Other
603
TOTAL
5.
Racial/ethnic composition of
0
% American Indian or Native Alaskan
the students in your school:
3
% Asian or Parific Islander
.24 % Hispanic
25 % Black, not Hispanic origin
96.61 % White, not Hispanic origin
6.
Limited-English-proflcienz students in the school:
7
Number
1
%
Number of languages represented: 2
Specify which: Spanish, Victnamese
* EXCHANGE STUDENTS NOT INCLUDED
*
A standard metropolites area (SMSA) Includes a central city with a population of st has 50,000 or an unbanized area will
a population of ml least 50,000 with the acighboring area having a total of 100,000 or more inhabitants.
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7.
Percent of students who qualify for free/reduced price lunch:
18
%
If this is not a
reasonable estimate of the percentage of students from low-income families, explain and specify 3
more accurate estimate.
8.
Percent of students receiving special education services: 17 % Total number served: 102
Indicate below the number of handicapped students according to handicapping conditions designated
in the Education of the Handicapped Act, Public Law 94-142.
-
Deal
2
Other Health Impaired
-
Deaf-Blind
11
Scriously Emotionally Disturbed
-
Hard of Hearing
74
Specific Learning Disability
11
Mentally Retarded
1
Speech Impaired
3
Multihandicapped
-
Visually Handicapped
-
Orthopedically Impaired
9.
Describe any significant changes in the data reported in items 4-8 that have occurred during the
past five years.
None
10.
Indicate the full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members in each of the following categories:
FTE
Number
Administrators
3
3
Classroom teachers
58
58
Paraprofessionals
10
14
Counselors, psychologists, nurses
6
8
Subject area specialists
Library/media professionals
1
1
Clerical
5
5
Custodial personnel
8
8
Food service personnel
6
8
Security officers
1
1
Total Number
Others
of Part-Time
Staff Members:
Total FTE's / Number of Staff
98
106
8
Specify your classroom teacher turnover rate for each of the last five years, as well 86 any significant
changes in other staffing,
Lost
%
85 - 86
4
6.3
86 - 87
9
14.1
87 - 88
3
4.7
88 - 89
4
6.3
89 - 90
1
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11.
Number of years the principal has been in his/her position at this school?
.5
If less than three years, how long was the previous principal at this school?
9 years
12.
Context Statement: Schools are judged within their OWN context rather than in direct
comparison with all other schools Describe the context of your school. Include, for example, the
population it serves, socioeconomic conditions in the community, student mobility issues, historical
milestomes in the school's operation, school tradition, and the school's physical location and
surroundings. Limit your statement to this page.
Kennebunk High School serves Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, the
communities that comprise M.S.A.D. #71. The two communities are
strongly tied to the early history of Maine as cvidenced by many
examples of traditional New England architecture and a continuing
economic relationship to the ocean. Fishing and lobstering are
still vital industries and blend with tourism and some light
industry to produce a community atmosphere that is neither rural
or urban. A significant portion of the population works in the
urban areas of Portland, Maine and Portsmouth, New Bampshire.
Current data indicate a relatively stable student population
with 75% of the students having attended Kennebunk schools for
four or more years. The student body of Kennebunk High School is
predominantly white with a minority of black, Asian-Americans, and
Hispanic students. Our seven exchange students for the school
year are from Brazil, Finland, Germany, Japan and Spain.
The percentage of families at or below the poverty level is
approximately from 15% to 20%. At least 40% of our students are
affected by diverce, separation, or death of a parent. Generally,
the community exhibits characteristics common to middle class
America.
More than 60% of the seniors, as of this writing, plan to go
on to further educational programs, including four-year colleges,
two-year colleges, and business and vocational/technical schools,
Twenty-two students attend either Sanford or Biddeford
Vocational/Technical High Schools.
Located on Fletcher Street, Kennebunk sigh School is
surrounded by busy, well-kept playing fields. Over 75% of the
student body participate in sports and other school activities.
A high percentage of the girls, approximately 55%, are involved in
athletics. The 300 seat Alexander Economos Auditorium is
frequently the site of rehearsals and productions involving the
school's active theater program.
Kennebunk High School students participate in class and club
elections and activities; October Homecoming which includes
athletic competitions and a semi-formal dance, Spirit Neek,
Project Graduation, and the Junior-Senior Prom held annually in
May at a local hotel or restaurant.
Kennebunk High School students are reliable and responsible.
Our tourism industry enables the majority of students to obtain
summer employment, and many students work part-time during the
school year. If students work during the school year, they are
encouraged to work less than 15 hours per week. Approximately 96%
comply.
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C2. What are your course requirements for graduation?
REQUIREMENTS (in academic years)
State-
District/
1 1990 Grads
Mandated
School
Who Exceeded
District/Schcol
Requirements
English
4
4
27%
Mathematics
2
2
71%
Science
2
2
47.28
History
1
3
Civics
.50
Geography
21%
Other Social Studies
.50
Foreign Language
70.5%
Visual & Performing Arts
1
1
54%
Computer Education
Competency
Competency
Physical Education
1
1
Less than 1%
Religion/Philosophy/Ethics
Vocational/Technical
Community Service
Others (please specify)
Health
.508
508
C3. What is the common core of courses all students are required
to pass? Four years of English, three years of social studies,
two years of mathematics, two years of science, one year of
fine arts, two years of physical education, and one year of
health. In addition, all students must demonstrate computer
proficiency.
C4. The National Goals call for strengthening subject-matter
content in five areas: English, mathematics, science,
history, geography. The National Goals also call for an
increased emphasis on foreign language instruction. What is
your curriculum in each of these areas, and what significant
improvements have you recently made to these subjects?
a. English: English is a strong and stable department
which emphasizes a foundation in classic and contemporary
literature and continual practice in the process of writing.
Integrated into all English classes are the communication
skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking.
A unique feature of our writing and thinking program is the
use of the business education laboratories as a technology
center for teaching by English and business education
teachers. Further integration takes place through
interdisciplinary activities with history, science,
technology, and the arts. For the non-college bound student
two specific courses were instituted this year aimed at
refining real life skills in language and communication for
those students going directly into the world of work, thus
meeting a national need a literate work force.
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