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Table of ContentsTravel Boston Flower Show .....................................................3 Shop ‘Til You Drop ........................................................4 GettingtoKnowSalemintheSpring ............................5

PersonalEnrichmentfortheEntireFamily JustforFun ................................................................6-7

CreativeArts Make-ItYourself............................................................ 8 AnimalKingdom ........................................................... 8 HomeandGarden ........................................................9 Sewing .......................................................................... 9 CulinaryArts ..........................................................10-11 Mind&Body FitnessandDance.......................................................12 Financial Growth ........................................................13 Personal Growth .........................................................13

TechnicalTraining AutoMechanics ..........................................................16 AutoBody ................................................................... 16 BasicCNCCertification ...............................................16 ComputerAidedDrafting ...........................................16 CompTIAStrata(A+Certification)...............................17 NationalElectricalCode2011.....................................17 SmallEngineRepair ....................................................16 Welding,Basic ............................................................16

Community Connection for High-Speed, Broadband Internet Technical AssistanceThe Biddeford Adult Education program is your Community Connection for information on how you can use Maine’s expanding high-speed, broadband internet connectivity to help you meet educational goals, enrich your life, obtain health information, access governmental services and enhance economic and community development. Contact our office and arrange a special presentation on the importance of high speed internet for your civic or social organization.

Look for this symbol in our catalog. It identifies courses and workshops where you’ll learn about high-speed internet connectivity. This community education program is presented in cooperation with the Maine Department of Education and the ConnectME Authority.

Learn more at www.maine.gov/connectme and check the speed on your internet connection.

The MARTI project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Broadband Infrastructure ProgramAward Number 23-50-M09062

Try something new this fall!

Are you looking to make a change in your life or to rev it up a little

bit? Take a look at what Biddeford Adult Ed has to offer. We have

a great selection of classes for you and your friends. Pick a few choice

classes and enjoy the sweetness of learning something new this fall!!

WELCOMEWelcome

EmployabilityTraining EmploymentReadiness ..............................................17 AccountingI ................................................................ 17

Medical CertifiedNursingAssistant .........................................18 CertifiedNursingAssistant-Med .................................18 MedicalTerminology ..................................................18 MedicalTranscription .................................................19 Billing&Coding ..........................................................19

ComputerIT .......................................................................20-21

UGotClass(on-linecourses)...................................................15

AdultLiteracy ......................................................................... 22

EarlyChildhood ...................................................................... 22

FamilyLiteracy ........................................................................ 23

Academics HighSchoolDiploma .............................................24-26 HighSchool/LiteracyCalendar ...................................27 GED ............................................................................. 28

RegistrationInformation ........................................................29

StudentInformation ...............................................................29

RegistrationForms.................................................................. 30

BiddefordSchoolDepartmentDirectory ................................31

BiddefordSchoolDistrictDirectory ........................................31

Spring CourSe Catalog 2013 to regiSter Call 282-3883

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Suggested driver gratuity $3/person will be collected on

the bus.

Travel

Blooms! 2013 at the Boston Flower & Garden Show Travel by bus to Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center for the Flower and Garden Show.

Concern for the environment and enthusiasm for home veggie production have planted “Seeds of Change” in New England’s gardens. This spectacular event features over 20 gardens created by professional landscape designers, nurseries and historic properties embracing innovative new plants, materials and techniques that increase the beauty, bountiful harvest and ecological friendliness of gardens and outdoor spaces.

Don’t forget to bring your camera and video recorder to the Show! There are tons of great photo opportunities and the pictures will help you plan your new garden long after the Show is over. Share your best footage with your family and friends.

Sat 3/16 8:00am-5:00pm (bus leaves Flower Show at 3:00pm) Bus leaves from and returns to: Park & Ride (across from Wal-Mart), Biddeford Bus Tickets $57 per person and includes bus and entrance fee to the Garden Show.NO REFUNDS AFTER 3/2



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Shop ‘Til You Drop at

Sat May 11th 8:00am-7:00pm (bus leaves Wrentham at 4:45pm)Bus leaves from and returns to:Park & Ride (across from Wal-Mart), BiddefordBus Tickets $30 per [email protected]

YouwillbedroppedoffatWrenthamOutletstospendthedayatthe170stores.Thebus

willbeavailabletobringyourbagstothroughouttheday.BreakforlunchatFriendly’s,

RubyTuesday,orthefoodcourt.Shopfordesignerfashionsandsportswear,children’s

clothes,shoes,fineleatherandluggage,accessoriesandjewelry,housewaresandhome

furnishing,giftsandspecialityitems. Suggested driver gratuity $3/person will be collected on

the bus.

Travel



Getting to Know Salem in the SpringWelcomebacktoSalem.NowisthetimetogettoknowalittlemoreaboutSalem.Wewillbetouring

theWitchHouse,thenofftoGallowsHillfora4Dtheatricalexperience.Lunchwillbeonyourown.

Youcanspendtheafternoonatyourleisure.Forthosewhowishtohaveapsychicmedium,

clairvoyant,palmreaderorTarottherapistsession,thisisyouropportunity.

Witch House

TheWitchHouseistheonlystructureinSalemwithdirecttiestotheWitchcraftTrialsof1692.Itisthe17thcenturyhomeofSalemWitchcraftTrialJudgeJonathanCorwin.ThehistorichousemuseumoffersinformationaboutthewitchcrafttrialsandCorwin’sroleduringthattimeperiod.

Gallows Hill

Immerseyourselfinourthrillingandeducational4DtheatricalexperiencethatexplorestheSalemWitchcrafthysteria,witchmythologyandlegend,PLUSrealghoststoriesfromSalemandthesurroundingarea.TheaudiencewillencounterwitchesandghostsupcloseastheymaketheirwayPASTthefirstthreerowsandrightuptoyourseat.You’llseeglowinggreenorbsonyourfriends,beblastedwithaghostlyburstoffog,andperhapscatchaneerieectoplasmbubble.

Plus a Mock Trial -putafewofyourgroupmembersontrialforwitchcraft-justlikehowitmighthavehappenedinthe1600’sinSalem,anentertaining,interactiveandeducationalexperienceyourgroupwillremember!

And a Witch Talk -learnaboutthehistoryofWitchcraftandhowitexistsinSalemtoday.Includingtheorginsoftheblackcatandthebroomstick,andhowacrystalballisusedtodayinmoderndaywitchcraft.

$42 per person (includes ticket to Witch House

and Gallows Hill)OR Family of 4 or more $150 (Must be Immediate Family)

Travel

Sat April 13th 8:00am-6:00pm (bus leaves Salem at 4:30pm)Bus leaves from and returns to:Park & Ride (across from Wal-Mart), [email protected]

Suggested driver gratuity $3/person will be collected on

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Personal Enrichment for the Entire FamilyJust for Fun NEW! Painting for Beginners

Wewillcoverthebasicconceptsofcolortheory,howtomixcolors,howtouseacrylicmediumstocreatedifferenteffectsandproceedtolearningdifferentstylesofpainting(impressionism,cubism,expressionism,realism,fauvism,abstract,andtonalism),andhowtomasterthetechniquesofeachstyle.Thefirst30minutesofeachclasswillbespentreviewingpaintingsbytheMastersandexplainingthedifferenttechniques.Theremaining2½hourswill

bespentpainting.Wewillbeginbycopyingtheworksofothersinthefirstfewweeksandthenproceedtosettingupstilllifesintheclassroomandlearninghowtopaintwhatisinfrontofus.

Required MaterialsTosuccessfullycompletethiscourse,youwillneed• GoldenHeavybodyacrylicpaints-PrimaryYellow,CPCadmiumOrange,LightMagenta,CPCadmiumRedMedium,AlizarinCrimson,CobaltBlue,CobaltGreen,BurntUmber,MarsBlack,YellowOchre,CPCadmiumYellowLightandTitaniumWhite

• Acrylicfilbertbrushessize4,68,andoneacrylicflatbrush

• 1012x16canvasses• GoldenGAC100medium

Instructor: Erinn McCusker

Date Day Time Meets 1/30-4/10 W 6:00pm-9:00pm 10x

ArtEffectsStudio,NorthDamMill 2MainStreet,Suite112 $180

Intro to ArcheryThiscourseisopentoalllevelsofexperienceandages12andover.Thefirstclasswillbeonsafetyandtypesofequipment.Thenextthreeclasseswillbeshootingandimprovingtechnique.Wewillhavebowsforthosewhodonot,aswellasarrowsandwristbands.Instructor: ThomasLacascia

Date Day Time Meets 4/27-5/18 Sat 2:00-4:00pm 4x

YorkCountyFish&GameClub,Route35,Lyman $25

Woodworking, Basic Jointhisclassandlearnhowtousehandtoolsandpowerequipmentinawellorganizedwoodshop.Chooseasimpleprojecttocompleteduringthesemester.Safetypracticesarestressed.Studentsneedtobring:woodforproject,woodglue,tapemeasure,pencils,paper,hardware,paint,stainand/orfinish.Limit:12Instructor: RonGuerin

Date Day Time Meets 1/31-5/23 Th 6:00-9:00pm 15x

BiddefordHighSchool/Shop $68

Woodworking, Advanced Workonyourownproject(s).Theprerequisiteisthatyouhavehadbasicwoodworking.Limit:12Instructor: RonGuerin

Date Day Time Meets 1/29-5/21 T 6:00-9:00pm 15x

BiddefordHighSchool/Shop $68



ExploringthehistoryoftheBiddefordMillsisafascinatingjourneythroughtime,fromthebeginningofthefirsttextilemillsinthemid-1800’s,throughtheCivilWarandtheIndustrialRevolution,andupthroughthedevelopmentoftheVelluxblanketwhichgavetheMillsanextra40yearsofsuccessfulproduction.The

BiddefordMillsMuseum(BMM)ishostingaseriesofseminarstaughtbyBMMscholars,volunteers,aswellastalentedandknowledgeablemillveteranswellversedinbothhistoryandtechnology.

Eachseminarisdesignedtoprovidehistoricalhighlightsofmanyintriguingaspectsofmillhistory.Weinviteyoutoattend,tolearn,toreflect,andtojoinusindiscussionsasweexploretheremarkablepastofourpeopleandourmills.Therearenobookstobuy,nohomeworktodo,andbestofall,notests!Instructor: Dana Peck

NEW! From the Farm to the Factory The History and Stories of the Mill GirlsLearnaboutthecourageouscountrywomenwhowereamongtheveryfirstworkersinthetextilemillsinBiddefordandthroughoutNewEngland.Theywerehard-workingandcommittedtoimprovingtheirlivesaswellasthatoftheirfamiliesbackonthefarms.Whileenduringpersonalchallengesand Date Day Time Meetsdemandingworkingconditions,theyperseveredandcreateda 4/23-4/30 T 1:00-3:00pm 2xcultureofdedicationandattentiontodetailthatenabledthemillstogrowandprosper! BiddefordMillsMuseum $10 per person

NEW! The History of the Biddeford Mills: The Vellux PeriodThedevelopmentandpatentoftheVelluxBlanketwasacomplexandfar-reachingprojectwhichusheredtheBiddefordMillsintoacompetitivepositionasthestate-of-the-artproducerofmodernblankets.Learnthebehind-the-scenesdetailsofthetechnologicalinnovationsanddifficulttrialanderror Date Day Time Meetsprocessthatkeymillpersonnelovercameastheycreated 5/7-5/14 T 1:00-3:00pm 2xtheproductthatgavethemillsfortyyearsofsuccessfulproduction! BiddefordMillsMuseum $10 per person

NEW! Manufacturing Innovations Developed At the Biddeford MillsAstheBiddefordMillsgrewandprosperedthroughouttheyears,thedemandforimprovementsinproductandtechnologicalinnovationcreatedtheneedforcreativeinitiativesinthemills.InBiddeford,oneofthebestsourcesforthiskindoforiginalandresourcefulthinkingweretheworkers Date Day Time Meetsthemselves,manyofwhomknewtheproductsandprocess 5/21-5/28 T 1:00-3:00pm 2xbetterthananyone.Joinusforthisseminartolearnjusthowingeniousandableourmillworkerswere. BiddefordMillsMuseum $10 per person

NEW! A View of Biddeford Mills History:From the Earliest Years to the Industrial RevolutionTheroughly60yearsspanningSamuelBatchelder’sfirstvisionoftheBiddefordMillsinthe1840’s,throughtheCivilWaranditsspecialchallenges,intotheIndustrialRevolutionatthecloseofthe19thcenturyisafascinatingtripthroughAmericanhistory.ExperiencethestoriesofthisincrediblespanastheyalsotellthestoryofBiddeford’sproudhistory.Thisseminarwillbeofferedasasummaryofhistorical Date Day Time Meetsinformationwhichwillserveasafoundationforother 6/4-6/11 T 1:00-3:00pm 2xmorespecificseminarsofferedbytheBiddefordMillsMuseumatlaterdates. BiddefordMillsMuseum $10 per person

Personal Enrichment for the Entire Family



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Make-It YourselfNEW! Stampin’ For Fun - Stampin’ 101Ifyou’vealwayswantedtotryyourhandatrubber

stamping,thisistheclassforyou.Comelearnthebasictechniquesandmakeaprojectortwototakehomeatthesametime.Allmaterialsareprovidedperperson,nothingelseis

required!Asalways,covereddrinksarewelcome.Instructor: SusanMichaud

Date Day Time Meets 4/4 Th 5:30pm-8:30pm 1x

LearningCenter/Room28 $12+$5Mat.fee(dueattimeofregistration)

NEW! Back to Making BasketsCreatetwobasketsonaSuperSaturday!Wewillmakeastandardandcolorfulnapkinbasketandabottlevaseforthebeautifulspringflowerstocome!Materialfeeincludesbothbaskets.Bring to class:abaglunch,abucket,scissors,12springtypeclothespins,pencil,jackknife,andtapemeasure.Instructor: Martha Chessie

Date Day Time Meets 4/27 Sat 10:00am-2:00pm 1x


Zippy and More Bags Thesebagscanbeusedforcosmeticsoranightout.Theyrangefromsmalltolarge.Thisclasscanbeforanylevelofsewing.Also,learnhowtoplacezippers.Thesebagsmakewonderfulgifts.Call282-3883forasupplylist.Instructor: TheresaLaverriere


LearningCenter/Room23 $12

Creative ArtsNEW! Stampin’ For Fun - Greeting CardsComejoinusforanightoffun!We’llmake12greetingcardsusingavarietyofsimplestampingtechniquesandcreativeaccents.Pleaseseewww.suzanmichaud.stampinup.netforexamples.Thisclassisappropriateforpeoplewhohaverubberstampedbefore–pleaseattendStampin’101ifyouhavenot.Materialsandenvelopesareprovidedperperson,andpleasebringyourownscissorsandadhesive.Asalways,covereddrinksarewelcome.Instructor: SusanMichaud

Date Day Time Meets 4/11 Th 5:30pm-8:30pm 1x


Dog Obedience Class Youwilllearnthebasicswithyourdog;sit, stay,down,andcome.Havingadogisbotha privilegeandfun.Atraineddogisapleasure notonlyfortheowner(s),butalsoforanyone whocomesincontactwithhim/ her.Learnhowtoworkwithyour dog(s)withlove,patience,and consistency.Joinusforsome qualitytimebetweenyouandyourdog.Pleasebringyourdogonhis/herleash.(Andbringbaggiesfordroppings.)Wewillprovidewater. Limit: 6 peopleInstructor: KarenBrozek

Date Day Time Meets 4/23-5/30 T&Th 6:00-7:00pm 12x

LearningCenter/RoomG5 $68

Animal Kingdom



Creative ArtsHome and GardenNEW! Container GardenBrightenanentrywayoraddasplashofcolortoyourdeckwithaneverbloomingpotofflowers.Containergardensareaneasywaytoaddcolor,andbringbeautyintoyourlife.Learnthebasicsofdesignandcare;andplantyourownmini-gardentotakehometoenjoy.Participantswillgaintheconfidencetodesignandmakecontainergardensontheirown.Thecostoftheclassincludesthepottingmediumandavarietyofeasy-careplantstoselectfrom.Ifyouhaveafavorite18inchpot,pleasebringit–plasticpotswillbeavailableforthosewhodon’tbringtheirown.Instructor: GailRoller

Date Day Time Meets 5/22 W 6:00-8:30pm 1x


NEW! Planting a Preserving GardenWinteristheperfecttimetoplanyourgardenwithgrowingfoodforpreservinginmind.ComelearnfromUniversityofMaineCooperativeExtensionMasterFoodPreserverandMasterGardenervolunteershowtoplantapreservinggarden.Participantswilllearnthebestproducevarietiesforcanning,howmuchtoplantforyourhouseholdsize,andothertipstomaximizeyieldandoverallgardenhealth.Instructor: KateMcCarty

Date Day Time Meets 2/12 T 6:00-8:00pm 1x

LearningCenter/Room23 $12+$10Mat.fee(payabletoinstructor)

Terry helps a student figure out her pattern.

Mystery Quilt in a DayComeandenjoythismysteryquiltwithfellowquiltersandcompleteitinaday.Havefunwithothersandseeingthedifferentcolorsandcombinations.Basicsewingskillsneeded.Somecuttingtobedoneathomeorcanbedoneinclass.Bringscissorsandyourportablemachineifable.SomemachinesavailableattheLrngCtr.Call282-3883forasupplylist.Instructor: TheresaLaverriere

Date Day Time Meets 2/16 Sat 9:00am-3:00pm 1x LearningCenter/Room23 $24

Open Sewing YOU MUST REGISTER WITH ADULT ED BEFORE GOING TO THIS CLASS. Thisclassisonyourown.Youcanworkonanyoneofyourmanyprojects.Terrywillbeavailabletoanswerquestions.DropinonanyWednesdayfor$9.Bringscissorsandyourportablemachineifable.Instructor: TheresaLaverriere

Session I: Date Day Time Meets 2/27-3/27 W 6:00-9:00pm 5x

CenterofTechnology/Room304 $55Session II: Date Day Time Meets 4/24-5/22 w 6:00-9:00pm 5x

CenterofTechnology/Room304 $55

Sewing



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Preserving Homemade MustardMakingyourownmustardisfunandaffordable,plusyoucontroltheingredientsandflavor.ComejoinUniversityofMaineCooperativeExtensionMasterFoodPreservervolunteersandstafftolearnhowtoprepareandsafelypreservecondimentsusingthehotwaterbathcanningmethod.Participantswillreceiverecipesandajarofmustard.Pleasebringapotholderwithyoutoclass.Instructor: KateMcCarty

Date Day Time Meets 1/24 Th 5:30-8:30pm 1x


NEW! Dinners from the White HouseWe’llmakeandeatsomedishestonightfrompastPresidentsthatareso-o-opopularintheWhiteHousethatsuccessivepresidentscontinuetousethem.Andwe’lltryanObamadishthatmaybecometimelessaswell.BringyourfriendsandcomeenjoyanexcellentmealwithVERYdistinguishedcompany!Instructor: SueSchofield



NEW! Top It Off & Eat It Too!!Thisisafunclassforthoseofyouwholiketomake,bake,andeatcupcakes.Eachstudentwillbemakingadifferentdozencupcakesandwewillbesharingthemattheendofclass.Youwill

leaveclasswithafullbelly,adozencupcakesandtheirrecipes.Limit:8Instructor: Sue De Cesare



Culinary ArtsNEW! A Taste of MaineWintersurprisesarefun,andyoucanenjoyafewtonight!We’llmakeandeatadeliciouscollectionofmeals,allfromourgenerousstateofMaine.Signupearly;youwon’twanttomissthisone!YUM.Instructor: SueSchofield



NEW! Preserving the Harvest:Pickling and Freezing CarrotsComejoinUniversityofMaineCooperativeExtensionstaffandMasterFoodPreservervolunteerstolearntwowaystopreservethefirstfreshcarrotsoftheseason.Wewilllearnhowtosafelypicklecarrotsusingthehotwaterbathmethodandhowtofreezevegetablesforbestresults.Participantswillreceiverecipesandajarofpickles.Pleasebringapotholderwithyoutoclass.Instructor: KateMcCarty



NEW! Preserving the Harvest:Pressure Canning CarrotsPressurecanningvegetablesresultsinfresh,ready-to-eatvegetablesthatcanbeusedinsoups,casserolesandsidedishes.ComejoinUniversityofMaineCooperativeExtensionstaffandMasterFoodPreservervolunteerstolearnhowtosafelypreservecarrotsusingthepressurecanningmethod.Participantswillreceiverecipesandajarofcarrots.Pleasebringapotholderwithyoutoclass.Instructor: KateMcCarty



Creative Arts



Creative ArtsCulinary Arts

NEW! Herbs Infused Vinegar WorkshopIfyouhavealwayswantedtotrytoaddanextra

spashofflavorintoyourvinegarthiscourseisforyou.Thelongestpartto this process is the two week wait betweenstarttofinish.Thefirstclasswewillcreateourdifferentflavors.Thesecondclasswewilltransferourvinegarsintotheirbottlesandsendyouonyourhappyway.

Instructor: Sue De Cesare

Date Day Time Meets 4/2&4/4 T&Th 6:00-7:30pm 2x


NEW! Dilly Beans - Food in a JarComewithacaseofwidemouthpintjars,andyourcanningpotandbythetimeyouleaveyouwillhavefiledthejarsandmadeyourveryownbatchofDillyBeans.Instructor: Sue De Cesare



NEW! Russian EntreeLet’sgoabroadandtrysomeofthescrumptiousfoodsofRussia(whilewewaitforthesuntowarmthebeachesoftheworld).Wewillcookandeatatleastonefamousdishand,justtokeepitinteresting,afewobscureones!Roundupthegangandcomeonout-youdon’twanttomissit!Instructor: SueSchofield



NEW! Brazil’s Finest DiningTherhythmofBrazilianmusicwillprovideabackbeat

tonightwhilewecookandeatanoutrageouslyfinedinner.It’sthelastoneoftheschoolyear,sowearyourcolorfulclothesanddrageveryonealongsoyoucantalkaboutitalltheway

home!It’snotthenighttopass!Instructor: SueSchofield



NEW! Preserving the Harvest:Low-Sugar Rhubarb JamRhubarbisoneofthefirstediblesignsofspringinMaine,anditsversatilityisunderappreciated.Comelearnthemanyusesofrhubarbinpreservingandmakelow-sugarjam,fromUniversityofMaineCooperativeExtensionstaffandMasterFoodPreservervolunteers.Wewilllearnhowtosafelypreserverhubarbusingthehotwaterbathmethod.Participantswillreceiverecipesandajarofjam.Pleasebringapotholderwithyoutoclass.Instructor: KateMcCarty

Date Day Time Meets 5/16 Th 5:30-8:30pm 1x




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Dance with Your StarThiscourseisdesignedforcouplestobeginlearningtheartofdancing.PracticetogetherthebasicstepsofSwing,Waltz,Foxtrot,andtheLatinDancesandlookgreatonthedancefloor.Amazeyourfamilyandfriendsatweddingsandparties!Dancingisgreatexerciseaswellasgreatfun.Instructor: Dennis Gosselin


LrngCtr/Rm16 $40 per person

NEW! Tae Kwon-Do (Martial Arts)LearnTaeKwon-Do,atraditionalmartialartsaswellasanewOlympicsportfromaninstructorwith40plusyearsofexperiencecompetingandteachingTaeKwon-Dotostudentsofdifferentbackgrounds,fromyoungstudentslearningforfuntoathletescompetingininternationalcompetitions.Inclass,Mr.JaeHyuJocombinestraditionalandmoderntrainingtechniqueswhileemphasizingtheimportanceofself-discipline,respectforothers,andself-confidence.Instructor: JaeHyuJo

Date Day Time Meets 2/4-2/27 M&W 6:00-7:00pm 6x

UnifiedTaeKwon-Do,15PepperellSquare,Saco $75 per person

NEW! Stress-Reducing Vinyasa Yoga for BeginnersLookingtotrysomethingnew?Howabouta5,000yroldpracticeguaranteedtobringpeace,physicalstrength&flexibility,&helpyoufeeloverallmoreathomeinyourbody?VinyasaYogaforBeginnersisafantasticwaytodipyourtoesintoancientwaters&seeforyourselfhowyogacannourishyourbodywhilealsoquieting“mindchatter”&stress.Linkingbreath&movement,VinyasaYogalowersstress&bringsthehealingpowerofthebreathintoeachpose.Modificationsareofferedthroughoutthesequence&propsareusedasneeded,sowhetheryou’vedabbledinyogaorhaveyettostepontoamat,liveyourdayinapeacefulwayinVinyasaYogaforBeginnersclass!Instructor: SagelUrlacher

Session I:

Date Day Time Meets 1/30-3/13 W 4:00-5:00pm 6x

BiddefordHighSchool/WeightRoominTigerGym $50 per personSession II:


BiddefordHighSchool/WeightRoominTigerGym $50 per person

Mind & BodyFitness and Dance



NEW! My Money WorksThiscoursecanhelpyougaintheskillsandconfidenceyouneedtostretchyourmoney,payyourbills,reducedebt,findmoneyforsavings,planforretirement,andsetpersonalfinancialgoals.Attheendoftheclassyouwillhaveaplantoachievegreaterfinancialstability.Afollow-upsessionisincludedtoprovideadditionalnetworkingandsupport.SuccessfulcompletionofthisclassmeetsoneoftherequirementsfortheFamilyDevelopmentAccount(FDA)matchedsavingsprogram.Instructor: RuthGravesSponsored by: MaineCentersforWomen,Work&Community Date Day Time Meets 3/4-3/18 M&W 1:00-4:00pm 5x LearningCenter/Room18 $45

NEW! The Money ClassThe6-weekstudygroupwillfollowSuzeOrman’sbookTheMoneyClass*asaguideandtext,addressingthefollowingtopics:

• TheNewAmericanDream• StandinYourTruth• Family,Home,Career• RetirementPlanning:Ages20-40• RetirementPlanning:Ages40-60• LivinginRetirement

ClassLimitis8*ThebookisavailableatBiddefordAdultEducation.Instructor: RichardButler

Date Day Time Meets 2/27-4/3 W 5:30-7:00pm 6x LearningCenter/Room18A $35

Material fees that are payable to instructor MUST be paid at the first class.

NEW! Your (Un)Common SensesLearnmoreaboutyourself,teaseyoursenses,andexerciseyourbrain.Canusingpuzzles,riddles,andjokesbearoadtriptowardyourpersonalfountainofyouth?Discoveryourstrengthsandweaknessusingsoundsandcartoons;playingwithnumbersandflavors;experimentingwithsticky-notecalendars,lists,andscribbles.Preview: There’smorethanoneanswertotheriddle,“Whydidthechickencrosstheroad?”Yourgo-toanswerisakeytooneormoreofyourmostimportantsenses.Instructor: TiaLord

Date Day Time Meets 4/1-4/22 M 6:00-7:00pm 3x

LearningCenter/Room18A $12 per person

Driving DynamicsTheMaineDrivingDynamicsCourseoffersalldriverstheopportunitytoimprovetheirdefensivedrivingabilities.Thisfive-hourcoursewillincludediscussionofcollisionavoidancetechniques,safetyissues,driverhabitsandattitudes,andthebasicelementsthatconstantlychallengedriversonMaine’shighways.AcertifiedMaineDrivingDynamicsinstructorteachesthecourse,andthecourseformatengagesstudentswithlectures,videos,andclassdiscussion/participation.Thosecompletingthecoursewillreceiveathree-pointcreditontheirdrivingrecord.Coursecanbetakenforcreditonlyonceevery365days.(Ifnotontime,youwillnotgetcreditforclass.)PARTICIPANTSMUSTBRINGDRIVER’SLICENSETOCLASS.CLASSHASAMINIMUMOF12PEOPLEANDISLIMITEDTO25PEOPLE.Instructor: ToddRichard,StateofMaine

Session I: Date Day Time Meets 2/5-2/7 T&Th 6:00-8:30pm 2x

CenterofTechnology/Room304 $40-65yearsandolder$10Session II: Date Day Time Meets 4/9-4/11 T&Th 6:00-8:30pm 2x

CenterofTechnology/Room304 $40-65yearsandolder$10

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1. February 9 Dinners from the White House, pg 10

2. February 16 Mystery Quilt in a Day, pg 9

3. March 2 Top It Off & Eat It Too!!, pg 10

4. March 9 Zippy and More Bags, pg 8

5. March 16 A Taste of Maine, pg 10

6. April 6 Dilly Beans - Food in a Jar, pg 11

7. April 20 Russian Entree, pg 11

8. April 27 Back to Making Baskets, pg 8

9. May 18 Brazil’s Finest Dining, pg 11

10. Register for 2 or more of these classes take $3 off your total

Register for 3 or more of these classes take $6 off your total

Register for 5 or more of these classes take $10 off your total



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Business or Individual CoursesBusinessCoachingCertificate MentoringandCoachingintheWorkplaceLevel1 MentoringandCoachingintheWorkplaceLevel2BusinessResearchCertificate IntroductiontoBusinessResearch BusinessStatistics QualitativeBusinessResearchCertificateinCustomerService ExtraordinaryCustomerService KeystoCustomerService

PhotoshopPracticalMathfortheWorkplaceThe Business PlanUsingPersonalityProfilesforBetterWorkPerformance

For descriptions, dates, times, and cost for the above courses, visit our website at www.biddeford.maineadulted.org and go to our Certificates. You can register on our website or call us today at 282-3883 to register.



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Auto Body Gainbasicskillsthatcanbethebeginningofanewcareerorthatwilladdtoandenrichyourcurrentpersonalknowledge.Studentseachprovideavehicletoworkon.ThereisNOstorageattheshop.Instructor: RonLeclerc


CenterofTechnology/T-6 $101Res/$105Non-res

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Learnthefundamentalsofcomputer-aideddraftingusingAutoCAD.LearnhowtodraftatanentrylevelusingtheAutoCADprogramtodrawtechnicaldrawingsinthearchitectural,mechanical,landdevelopment,orengineeringfield.Thecoursematerialwillbepresentedinaseriesofbriefhands-ondemonstrationswhichwillteachyouthebasicsofAutoCADandwillbetailoredtoeachstudentdependingonindividualinterests.Thestudentwillbeprovidedweeklyexercisesinclassandworkindividuallyoringroupsonafinaldrawingassignmentattheendofthecourse.Aworkingknowledgeofpersonalcomputersismandatoryinordertotakethisclass. Instructor: ChrisMichaud


CenterofTechnology/T-2 $101Res/$105Non-res PLUS$70Text

Auto Mechanics The Backyard ProThisisa“handson”course.Muchofthecoursewillbegearedtowardtheneedsoftheparticipantandhis/herspecificvehicle.Itisanexcellentopportunityforapersontolearnbasicsofmaintainingandservicinghis/herownvehicle.Instructor: LarryFickett



Basic CNC Certification Studentswhocompletethiscoursewillreceiveacertificatewhichwillreflecthis/herskilllevelinspecificareas.Thecertificateisanexcellentpieceofdocumentationtopresenttoaperspectiveemployer.Aprerequisitetothisclassissomeknowledgeofbasicmachining.• BasicintroductiontoCNCMilling• CNCset-upandoperations• CNCprogrammingforadvancedstudents• PreparationforentrylevelemploymentSafety glasses required Instructor: John Boissonnault



Welding, BasicAskillfulwelderisanassettoanycompany!Jointheclasstolearnbasicsorgainadditionalskillsintheartofwelding.Topicscovered:• Materialsusedinweldingprocess• Howtooperatewelding

equipment• Operationofwelding

equipmentintheflatandhorizontalpositions

• Safetypractices• Focusonstickwelding• IntrotoTIG&MIGweldingStudentsshouldbringweldinggloves,safetyglasses,andsteeltoebootstoclass.Instructor: MattCote



Small Engine Repair Savemoneybylearningtodiagnosethesmallchassisinyourgarage,thengainknowledgethatwillhelpyourebuildorrepairsmallpiecesofequipment.Studentsshouldhaveasmallenginetobringtoclass.Thisisavery“handson”coursethatwillbenefittheparticipantforalifetime!Thisisagreatbeginningforanewcareer!Instructor: RickyCote


BiddefordHighSschool/ShopII $121Res/$125Non-res

Technical Training



National Electrical Code 2011TheNationalElectricalCodeisthebasisforelectricians’installations.ThisclasswillcoverNECrequirementsexclusivelywithnotimeallottedforlabsortheory.Conductorsizing,wiringmethods,residentialcalculationsaswellasmotor,transformer,commercial/industrialwiringrequirements,andspecialoccupancywiringmethodswillbeexamined.ThisclasswillbepresentedinPowerPointformataccompanyingthetext“IllustratedGuidetotheNationalElectricalCode”.EmphasiswillbeplacedonthethoroughunderstandingofthelayoutoftheNECanditsefficientuse.ThiscoursemeetsthelicensingrequirementsoftheElectricianExaminingBoardintheStateofMaine.Instructor: Bill Gervais


CenterofTechnology/RoomT-3$245Res/$249Non-res+$79Textfee

Technical Training

Employment Readiness TheJobReadinesscourseisaimedathelpingstudentstodeveloptheresourcesandskillsneededtoeffectivelyseekandgainemployment.Classeswillbeginbylearningbasiccomputerskills,strategicjobsearch,businessstructure,andcriticalthinking.Communicationandworkplaceetiquettearehonedinavarietyofmediumsincludingfacetoface,phone,email,andmemorandums.Communicationskillsaredeliveredandpracticedthroughone-on-oneandgroupexercisesinadditiontomockinterviews.Bytheendoftheclassthestudentswillhaveastrategicplanforemployment,atleasttworesumesforvariouspositions,coverletters,andemail.Instructor: ShelliPride

Date Day Time Meets 1/28-5/20 M 9:00am-12:00pm 15x

LearningCenter/Room26 $121Res/$125Non-res

CompTIA Strata - IT Technology CertificationThiscertificateisidealforindividualsandstudentsnewtotheITjobmarket,aswellastheincreasingnumberofprofessionalschangingcareerstoITortechnology-relatedfields.Thiscoursecoversthebasicsofpersonalcomputers,includingsoftwareandhardware,networks,theInternet,computersecurity,greenIT,andbasicmaintenance.Thiscourserequireslittleornopreviousexperiencewithpersonalcomputers.

A+ CertificationisaCompTIA-sponsoredtestingprogramthatcertifiesthecompetencyofentry-level(6months’experience)computerservicetechnicians.Thecertificationcoversabroadrangeofhardwareandsoftwaretechnologies,butitisnotboundtoanyparticularvendor’sproducts.

Instructor: ShelliPride

Date Day Time Meets 3/2-6/15 Sat 9:00am-12:00pm 15x

LearningCenter/Room27 $155Res/$159Non-res PLUS$195KitPLUSText$70

Employability TrainingAccounting IBasicaccountingskillsarenecessaryinnearlyeveryclericalposition.AccountingIteachesskillsintheareasofaccountsreceivableandpayable,filingsystemsforsourcedocuments,recordinginformationfromdocumentsandjournals,reconcilingbankstatements,andotherskillsrelatingtocashrecords.PLEASEPICKUPTEXTBEFORETHEFIRSTCLASS.Instructor: ShelliPride


LearningCenter/Room26 $121Res/$125Non-res PLUSText$105



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Certified Nursing AssistantThisisaMaineStateApprovedCertifiedNursingAssistanttrainingcourse.Thereare180coursehourswhichpreparestudentstobecomeC.N.A.certified(90classroomhours,20labhours,and70clinicalhours).Routinetasksrequiredforpersonalnursingcarewillbetaught.

Applicantsmustattendaninformationalorientation,apply,andbescreenedforacceptanceinaccordancewithlocalandMaineStateregulations,confirmacademicskillsthroughCASASTest,andpasscriminalbackgroundcheck.

PleasecallSueat282-3883toreceiveyourapplication.Youmayalsodownloadtheapplicationatourwebsitewww.biddeford.maineadulted.organdcallSueat282-3883toscheduleyourCASASTesting.

CASAS Testing: CALL WHEN APPLICATION IS COMPLETE

Orientation: Date Day Time Meets 2/27 W 2:00pm 1xEvening Class: Instructor: PattiFeda

3/4-5/23 MT&Th 4:00-9:00pm LrngCtr/Rm25

Orientation: Date Day Time Location 1/24 Th 10:00am 1xDay Class: Instructor: KathyBickford 1/28-4/25 MT&Th 8:00am-2:30pmLrngCtr/Rm25

Orientation: Date Day Time Location 2/27 W 2:00pm 1xEvening & Sat Class: Instructor: PattiFeda 3/2-7/17 W 4:00-9:00pm LrngCtr/Rm25 Sat 8:30am-3:30pmLrngCtr/Rm25

$30Non-refundablebackgroundcheck $870Coursefee+$70Textfee

Med calCertified Nursing Assistant MEDMedicationscoursefollowsstandardizedcurriculumapprovedbytheMaineStateBoardofNursing.Thepurposeofthiscourseistoteachexperiencedcertifiednursesassistants’toadministerselectednoninjectablemedicationstopatientswhoare4yearsofageandolder.Thisstandardizedmedicationcoursewillprovidethebasisofunderstandingneededforthecertifiednursingassistant(CNA)toadministermedicationsaccuratelyandsafely.PleasecallSueat282-3883toreceiveyourapplication.Instructor: KathyBickfordOrientation: TBA

$30Non-refundablebackgroundcheck $600Coursefee+$122Textfee

Medical Terminology Discoverthevariouscategoriesofmedicaltermsneededbythosepreparingtoentermedicalorfitnesscareersindoctors’offices,hospitals,laboratories,clinics,etc.ThiscourseisaprerequisitetoenrollmentintocertificatecoursessuchasMedicalTranscription,MedicalAssistant,andMedicalCoding/Billing.Interestedinapplyingforthiscourse?Attendanorientationsessionwhereyou’llcompleteanapplicationandbeacademicallyscreenedwithamultiplechoiceskillssurvey.Prerequisites for the course: CASASReadingscoreof236orhigher.Instructor: FrankGoodale

Orientation/CASAS Testing:


LearningCenter/Room24

Course:

Date Day Time Meets 1/31-5/23 Th 5:30-8:30pm 15x LearningCenter/Room24 $215+$76Textfee

Students practice blood pressure readings on each other.



Medical TranscriptionMedicaltranscriptionistslistentodictatedrecordingsmadebyphysiciansandotherhealthcareprofessionalsandtranscribethemintomedicalreports,correspondence,andotheradministrativematerial.Theygenerallylistentorecordingsonaheadset,usingafootpedaltopausetherecordingwhennecessary,andkeythetextintoapersonalcomputerorwordprocessor,editingasnecessaryforgrammarandclarity.Thedocumentstheyproduceincludedischargesummaries,medicalhistoryandphysicalexaminationreports,operativereports,consultationreports,autopsyreports,diagnostic-imagingstudies,progressnotes,andreferralletters.

Prerequisites for the course:MedicalTerminologyandKeyboarding(30wpm)Orientation:

Date Day Time Meets 2/27 W 6:00-9:00pm 1x

LrngCtr/Room27

Instructor: CatherineConstantinouCourse:

Date Day Time Meets 3/9-5/18 Sat 9:00am-1:00pm 10x LrngCtr/Rm24

$215+$76Textfee $50 depositfortranscriptionmachine-willberefunded whenreturnedingoodworkingcondition

Med cal

Billing & CodingPrerequisitesforthecourse:MedicalTerminologyMUSTattendOrientationtoregister

CourseMedicalbillingandcodingprofessionalskeeprecords,calculatepatientcharges,andreviewfiles.Dutiesinclude:reviewingrecords;calculatingchargesforapatient’sprocedureandservice;preparingitemizedstatements;andsubmittingclaimstothirdpartypayers.MedicalCodersareresponsibleforthecollectionofphysicianchargesandpatientdatatoensurethatclaimsaresubmittedtoinsurancecarriersaccuratelyandinthemostefficientandexpeditiousmanner.Additionally,MedicalCodersdeterminecodesforphysicianproceduresanddiagnosis-usingICD-9andCPT-4codingprotocols-forthirdpartybillingpurposes.

Ifyouwanttobenationallycertified,youcantaketheNationalHealthCareAssociationExaminMay.Coursetopicsinclude:CPT,ICD-9,andHCPCScoding.Youwillalsolearnhowtocommunicateasabillerandcoderwithinsurancecompanies.Instructor: TammyBoudreau,Re,CBCS,CHIO

Course:

Date Day Time Meets TBA in Fall 2013

$460+$471Textfee



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Basic ComputerNeverusedacomputerbefore?Feellikecomputertermsarewritteninadifferentlanguage?Comelearnaboutcomputerbasics.

Youcan’tlookaroundthesedayswithoutnoticingcomputers.Theylinethewallsofschools,libraries,hospitals,offices,stores,andgovernmentalagencies.Weseethemontelevision.Peopleevencarrythemaround!Computershavebecomeadailypresenceinourlivesevenforthoseofuswhohavenotusedonebefore.Instructor: ShelliPride

Session IYouwilllearnhowtousethemouse,performbasiccomputertasks,learncomputerterminology,performbasictasksinaWindowsenvironment;andperformproperturnon/offprocedures. Date Day Time Meets 1/30-3/6 W 12:30-2:30pm 5x


Session IILearnthebasicsofsendingandreceivingemail,sendingattachments,usingsignaturelines,andfindinginformationontheWorldWideWeb. Date Day Time Meets 3/13-4/10 W 12:30-2:30pm 5x


Session IIIYouwillbegivenanintroductiontothewordprocessingprogram,MicrosoftWord.Learnhowtocreateasimpledocument,editandformattext,correctspellingerrors,andadjustthemargins.Classwillalsocoverhowtosave,print,andopenfiles. Date Day Time Meets 4/24-5/22 W 12:30-2:30pm 5x


Keyboarding IWewillbeteachingthetouchtypingmethod.“Touchtyping”istypingwithoutlookingatthekeyboard,relyinginsteadonthetouchofthekeyboardandyourfamiliaritywiththekeyplacement.Startingoffthesemester,youwilllearnergonomics.Thenwestartwiththeknowledgeofandproficiencywithallthealphabetkeys,practiceintypingtechniques,andintroducingthenumberandsymbolkeys.Finallyyouwillbeginworkingonimprovingyourtypingspeedandrefiningyournewskills.Instructor: ShelliPride



Keyboarding IIThiscourseisdesignedtoassistthestudentinincreasingspeedandaccuracyusingthetouchmethodofkeyboardingthroughclassroominstructionandlabexercises.Uponcompletion,thestudentshouldbeabletodemonstrateproficiencyandanacceptablerateofspeedandaccuracy,Instructor: ShelliPride



WordProcessing/KeyboardingThestudentwilldevelopspecificwordprocessingskills–frombasicconceptstospecializedtasks,includingediting,formatting,navigationwiththekeyboardandmouseoperations,filemanagement,andutilites.Instructor: ShelliPride

Date Day Time Meets 1/30-5/22 W 9:00am-12:00pm 15x

LearningCenter/Room26 $155Res/$159Non-res PLUS$14Lab

Computer IT



MS Excel 2007 All 15 weeks are required for Clerical certification. $17 Text used for all Modules.Microsoft Excel provides an easy-to-use, powerful spreadsheet environment that helps you handle calculations and data more effectively. The following 4 sessions will focus on its different aspects.Instructor: ShelliPride

Session IThismodulewillfocusonthebasicsofMSExcelincluding:settingupaworkbook,workingwithdata,anddatatables. Date Day Time Meets 1/29-2/12 T 9:00am-12:00pm 3x

LearningCenter/Room26 $37Res/$41Non-res PLUS$3LabSession IIThismodulewillfocusonthefollowingaspectsofMSExcel:performingcalculationsondata,changingworkbookappearance,focusingonspecificdatausingfilters,reordering,andsummarizingdata. Date Day Time Meets 2-26/3/19 T 9:00am-12:00pm 4x


Session IIIThismodulewillfocusonthefollowingaspectsofMSExcel:combiningdatafrommultiplesources,analyzingdata,creatingPivotTables,andcreatingchartsandgraphs. Date Day Time Meets 3/26-4/23 T 9:00am-12:00pm 4x


Session IVThismodulewillfocusonthefollowingaspectsofMSExcel:printing,macros,workingwithotherMSOfficeprograms. Date Day Time Meets 4/30-5/21 T 9:00am-12:00pm 4x


Workplace Computer Basics I Thiscourseisdesignedtostartoffbygoingovercomputerparts,rules,andgetthestudentfamiliarwiththekeyboardandmouse.ThenthenextsixclasseswillcoverMicrosoftWord2010.ThesecondpartofthesemesterwillcoverMicrosoftExcel2010.Instructor: ShelliPride

Date Day Time Meets 1/31-5/23 Th 9:00am-12:00pm 1x


Workplace Computer Basics II Outlook,PowerPointandAccessaresoftwarepackagesthatareindemandintoday’sworkforce.InthiscourseyouwillbecomefamiliarwiththesesoftwarepackagesandbeabletocreateaslideshowusingPowerPoint,adatabaseusingAccess;sendandreceivee-mailswithattachmentsandsetupappointmentsusingOutlook.Instructor: ShelliPride



Computer IT



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ABE, ESOL

Monthly Family Story HourThemonthlystoryhourwillprovideawelcomingandfunenvironmenttolistentostories,participateingreatthemeactivitieswithyourchildren,andhaveasnacktogether.Familystoryhourisawonderfulopportunityforparentsandchildrentospendtimetogether(PACT).Comeandintroduceyourchild/childrentoreallygreatbooksandaloveofreading.Specialguestreadersandsurprisehostsarescheduledthroughouttheyear.Instructors: JulieBerube&PattyHallczuk

Dates Day Time Location Cost 2/13,3/20,4/24,5/15 W 6:00-7:30pm LearningCenter/Room23 Free

Creative Play Class I Parentswithchildrenages0-3areinvitedtojointhisexcitingandactiveclass.Wehavecreatedanenvironmentinwhichchildrenandparentscanexperiencenewliteracyrichactivitiestogetherthroughbooks,music,games,puppetplay,andchilddirectedplay.Ourgoalistoprovideaspaceandforumforparentsandchildrentospendtimeplayingandlearningtogether.Weinvitenewparticipantseveryweek.Comeplay,learn,andexplorewithus!Instructor: JulieBerube

Date Day Time Cost 1/9-6/12 W 1:00-2:30pm Free

LearningCenter/Rooms14&16

Adult Literacy

Adult Basic Math or Basic English (ABE) Thiscourseprovidesindividualizedandsmallgroupinstructioninmath,grammar,reading,andspelling.Youcanlearnwithoutembarrassment.Instructor: Bo Parker

Date Day Time Cost 1/28-5/23 M-Th 9:00am-12:00pm Free


English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Receivetheeducationalskillsnecessarytohelpyourchildreninschool.Becomeamoreemployable,productive,andresponsiblecitizen.StudyfortheUScitizenshiptest.Instructor: Bo Parker

Date Day Time Cost 1/28-5/23 M-Th 12:30pm-2:30pm Free


Early ChildhoodCreative Play Class II Forparentswithchildrenages3-5,thisprogramwillhavemoreofanacademicfeel.Parentsandchildren

willexplorethealphabettogether.Thisclasswillbefilledwithlotsofartprojects,painting,cooking,music,andreallygreatbooks.Ourgoalistoprovideaspaceandforumforparentsandchildrentohaveagreattimetogetheranddevelopalovefor

lifelonglearning.Weinvitenewparticipantseveryweek.Comeplay,learn,andexplorewithus! Instructor: JulieBerube

Date Day Time Cost 1/7-6/13 M&Th 1:00-2:30pm Free

LearningCenter/Rooms14&16



Parent TalkDoyouhavequestionsaboutparenting?Doyouwanttoimproveyourparentingskills?Areyouoverwhelmed?Ifyouansweredyestoanyofthesequestions,ParentTalkmaybeforyou.Weinvitenewparticipantseveryweek.Eachweekanewtopicisdiscussed.Ourgoalistoprovideacomfortableandrelaxedatmosphereandtosharevaluableparentinginformation.Instructors: PattyHallczuk&JulieBerube

Date Day Time Cost 1/7-6/10 M 10:00am-12:00pm Free

LearningCenter/Room18A

Women’s Health & Basic First Aid Youwilllearnanddiscusswomen’shealthissuessuchasroutinemedicalexams,stress,weightcontrol,andaging.Welearnbasicfirstaidontopicssuchaschoking,bleeding,andpoisoning.Instructor: PattyHallczuk

Date Day Time Cost 1/31-5/23 Th 9:00am-12:00pm Free


Family LiteracySurvival Tips for Today’s FamilyWewillbediscussingsurvivaltipsfortoday’sfamily.Lifecanbeoverwhelmingthesedayswithschool,work,andfamily.Weallcouldusesurvivaltipsonhowtobalanceitall.Discussionswillinclude:livesasasingleparent,positiveparenting,timemanagement,stressmanagement,healthissues,andmuchmore.Instructors: PattyHallczuk&JulieBerube

Date Day Time Cost 2/1-5/24 F 9:00am-12:00pm Free


NEW! What Makes You a Man?Oncompletionofthiscourse,themenwillbeabletoidentifyandusetheskillsnecessarytodeveloppositiveattitudesaboutthemselves,theiractionsandtheirrelationships.Instructor: JeffHodgdon

Date Day Time Cost 1/31-5/23 Th 12:30pm-3:30pm Free




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Adults(17andolder)canearnahighschooldiplomathroughtheadulteducationprogram.Previouslyearnedcreditsaswellaslifeexperiencewillcounttowardyourcredittotal.Allcoursestakenfordiplomacreditarefree.Currentgraduationrequires24credits:2Mathcredits,4Englishcredits,2Historycredits(1mustbeUSHistory),2Sciencecredits,1FineArtscredit,1Computercredit,and12Electives.

English CoursesIntroduction to English Grammar and LiteraturePrimaryfocuswillbeonEnglishgrammarandmechanics,sentencestructure,paragraphdevelopment,vocabulary,essaywritingandothermodesofexpression.Wewillexploreliteratureincludingshortstories,poetry,andanovel-EmphasisonWritingSkillsandReadingComprehension.Instructor:KimLoranger

Date Day Time Meets 1/28-5/20 M 9:00am-12:00pm 15x


American Literature and Its InterpretationAmericanauthors&theirliteraryworkswillbestudiedandcritiqued.WritersbothpastandcurrentsuchasTwain,Steinbeck,Hemingway,Poe,Kingandmanyotherswillberead.Grammarandwritingstylesareimportantcomponentsofthiscourse.StudentsshouldhaveexcellentbasicEnglishskills.Prerequisites:BasicEnglishgrammarandpunctuationskills;goodreadingability.Instructor: KimLoranger



NEW! Writer’s WorkshopYouwillimproveyourinformative,persuasive,andcreativewritingskillsinasupportiveworkshopsetting.Emphasiswillbeondevelopingthesixtraitsofgoodwriting:ideas,organization,author’svoice,wordchoice,sentencefluency,andconventionsofgrammar.Youwillbeexpectedtowrite,share,andreviseyourwork.Mini-lessons,guidedpractice,andindividualizedteacherassistancewillhelpyoutoimproveyourwriting.Instructor: GailRoller

Date Day Time Meets 1/29-5/21 T 9:00am-12:00pm 15x


Basic Communication SkillsYouwilllearnessentialEnglishlanguageskillstohelpcommunicateeffectivelyinarangeofcontexts.Byreviewinggrammar,punctuation,capitalization,spelling,formatting,vocabulary,proofreading,andwritingskills,youwillbecomefamiliarwiththetechniquesofEnglish.Instructor: JennyStevenson


LearningCenter/Room 27 $20Textfee

High School Academics

YOU MUST: Call 282-3883 to schedule your 1/2 hour

Intake/Registration. No registrations will be accepted after

January 25th.



Fine Arts CourseHealthy Eating & Life Skills Discoveracommonsenseapproachtonutrition,usingthe“MyPlate”principles.Thegoalofthecourseistoencouragehealthyeatinghabitsandlifestyleversuscurrenttrends.Instructor: NancyBeaulieu


LearningCenter/Room 23

Principles and Elements of Art OurgoalinthiscourseistolearnaboutthePrinciplesofArtwhilebecomingcomfortablewiththepossibilityofseeingourselvesasartists.Thefirsthalfofthesemesteryouwillconcentrateonvariousdrawingtechniquesandtools,pluslearnabouttheElementsofArt.Thesecondhalfofthesemesteryouwillexploremulti-mediaandpainting.ThePrinciplesofArtwillbeaddressedthroughout,andyouwilllearnhowtoofferpositivefeedbackthroughhelpfulcritique.Instructor: KimDoody


LearningCenter/Room 23

Science CoursesGeneral ScienceGeneralSciencecurriculumwillconsistofmini-unitspertainingtoearth,geology,chemistry,forensics,andbiology.Instructor: VictoriaSalo


BHS/Rm4

BiologyNotonlycanthisclassearnahighschoolcredit,itcanbeusedforreviewbeforetakingacollegebiology.Classishands-onwithanInternetcomponent.Contentincludesunitsoncells,DNA,genetics,scientificskills,classification,viruses,bacteria,andecology.Instructor: VictoriaSalo


BHS/Rm4

History CoursesWhere US History HappenedDiscoverhowfunhistoryclasscanbewhenitcombinesdifferentdisciplines.Throughthestudyofgeography,wewillseehowitshapedthehistoryoftheUnitedStates.FromMainetoAlaskathestudentswilltraveltheU.S.exploringwherehistorytookplace.Instructor:KimDoody

Date Day Time Meets 1/29-5/21 T 5:30pm-8:30pm 15x


US History 1920’s-presentInthisclassthestudentwilllearnabouthistoryfromtheroaringtwentiestocurrenttimes.TheclasswillexplorethevariousbranchesoftheU.S.government.Togetherwewilllookatthepeoplewhomadehistory.Instructor: KimDoody



High School Academics

Math CoursesGeneral MathYouwillreviewthe4basicmathoperations:addition,subtraction,multiplication,anddivision.Wewillworkwithwholenumbers,fractions,decimals,andpercents.Anemphasiswillbeplacedonactivitiesthatinvolveproblemsolving.Instructor: SharonLeblanc


LearningCenter/Room27 Textfee:$17Pre-AlgebraIfyouhavecompletedGeneralMath,orequivalent,andhaveagoodunderstandingofthe4basicoperationsofarithmeticinvolvingwholenumbersandfractions,thiscourseisforyou.Youwillreviewtheseconceptsandcontinuewithratiosandproportions,measurements,geometry,andanintroductiontothelanguageofalgebra.Instructor:GaryPotter


LearningCenter/Room18A Textfee:$17



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Elective CoursesHigh School Academics

Biddeford Adult Education is excited to provide preventative dental hygiene services at our school. Tooth Protectors Inc. provides services to MaineCare recipients at no cost and offer affordable rates to the uninsured/underinsured. They provide oral assessments, oral cancer screening, oral hygiene instruction, cleanings, flouride treatments, sealants of molars and pre molars. All records are kept confidential and claims to MaineCare insurance will go directly through Tooth Protectors Inc. per electronic transfer, not the school. Tooth Protectors Inc. is compliant with HIPAA regulations, OSHA’s infection control and with the Department of Education for Finger printing.

Location: Biddeford Adult Education Date: April 12th Lrng Ctr Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm J. Richard Martin Community Center 189 Alfred Street Biddeford, ME

MaineCare Recipients:MaineCare Insurance: (20 years old & under)No Cost, as long as you do not have a regular dentist and have not had a cleaning in the past 6 months.

Non-MaineCare Recipients:Children: (18 years & under) Adults: (19 years & older) $42.00 - 12 years old & under $65.00 - 19 years and older $52.00 - 13-18 years old

NEW! Learning to Sew Thiscourseisforthestudentwhohasneversewnorforthosewithminimalskills.Studentswilllearnhowtouseasewingmachine,andconstructasimplegarmentfromacommercialpattern.Allsewingwillbedoneinclasswithsupervision.Youwillproudlywearwhatyoumakeinthiscourse.Instructor: TheresaLaverriere



Women’s Health & Basic First Aid Youwilllearnanddiscusswomen’shealthissuessuchasroutinemedicalexams,stress,weightcontrol,andaging.Welearnbasicfirstaidontopicssuchaschoking,bleeding,andpoisoning.Instructor: PattyHallczuk

Date Day Time Cost 1/31-5/23 Th 9:00am-12:00pm Free


Survival Tips for Today’s FamilyWewillbediscussingsurvivaltipsfortoday’sfamily.Lifecanbeoverwhelmingthesedayswithschool,work,andfamily.Weallcouldusesurvivaltipsonhowtobalanceitall.Discussionswillinclude:livesasasingleparent,positiveparenting,timemanagement,stressmanagement,healthissues,andmuchmore.Instructors: PattyHallczuk&JulieBerube

Date Day Time Cost 2/1-5/24 F 9:00am-12:00pm Free


NEW! What Makes You a Man?Oncompletionofthiscourse,themenwillbeabletoidentifyandusetheskillsnecessarytodeveloppositiveattitudesaboutthemselves,theiractionsandtheirrelationships.Instructor: JeffHodgdon

Date Day Time Cost 1/31-5/23 Th 12:30pm-3:30pm Free




Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Intro English Principles and General Math Healthy Eating Survival TipsGrammar & Lit. Elements of Art 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:009:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 1/30-5/22 1/31-5/23 2/1-5/241/28-5/20 1/29-5/21

Parent Talk Writer’s Workshop US History Women’s Health10:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 1920’s-Present 9:00-12:001/7-6/10 1/31-5/23 9:00-12:00 1/31-5/23 1/30-5/22

Pre-Algebra Basic Communication 9:00-12:00 Skills 1/29-5/21 9:00-12:00 1/31-5/23

ABE Basic Math ABE Basic Math ABE Basic Math ABE Basic Math9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:001/28-5/20 1/29/5/21 1/30-5/22 1/31-5/23

ABE Basic English ABE Basic English ABE Basic English ABE Basic English9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:001/28-5/20 1/29/5/21 1/30-5/22 1/31-5/23

ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL12:30-2:30 12:30-2:30 12:30-2:30 12:30-2:301/28-5/20 1/29/5/21 1/30-5/22 1/31-5/23

Creative Play II Creative Play I Creative Play II1:00-2:30 1:00-2:30 1:00-2:301/7-6/13 1/9-6/12 1/7-6/13

What Makes You A Man? 12:30-3:30 1/31-5/23

Math Lab General Science American Literature Biology5:30-8:30 5:30-8:30 5:30-8:30 5:30-8:30 1/28-5/20 1/29-5/21 1/30-5/22 1/31-5/23

Where US History Happened 5:30-8:30 1/29-5/21

Learn to Sew 6:00-9:00 1/29-5/21

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All High School Diploma students who successfully complete their requirements are encouraged to participate in Biddeford Adult Education’s Graduation Ceremony in June, 2013.

Age PolicyMinimum age for Diploma

students is 17 years. Minimum

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All High School Academic

Courses are 45 hour courses

HighSchoolAcademicsCourseFees:$47Res./$49Non-res.unlessotherwisenoted.BiddefordAdultEducationHighSchoolDiplomastudentsdonotpayacoursefeebutareresponsibleforanyMaterial,Lab,andTextfees.Non-res.HighSchoolSupplementstudentsAREresponsiblefora$25supplementfeepersemester.

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TesTingRegistration is necessary for Intake/CASAS, Orientation

and Official Testing. Please call 282-3883 to schedule your appointment.The GED diploma is earned by passing a five (5) part exam that includes Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Tests can be taken by persons 18 years and older. The GED process starts with a CASAS Test and follows with an Orientation and Pre-Testing which is a required process. Pre-Test scores indicate whether students need instruction or are ready to take the Official Tests.

• Please bring a Government issued picture identification to Orientation

• NO CHILDREN ALLOWED at any session• There is a lot of paper work, so please bring

your patience• There is NO FEE for the GED Testing• A book can be purchased for $25 if necessary

Fall 2012

CASAS Testing / Orientation / Pre-Testing / Official Testing are all located at

Biddeford Adult Education18 Maplewood Ave., Biddeford, ME

All examinees who successfully complete the GED are encouraged to participate in Biddeford Adult Education’s Graduation Ceremony in June, 2013.

Testingaccommodationsareavailableforindividualswithdocumenteddisabilities.

Intake & CASAS TestingEvening: Daytime:Mondays4:00-8:00pm Fridays9:30am-12:30pmJan 7th Jan 11thFeb4th Feb8thMar 4th Mar 8thApr1st Apr5thMay6th May10th

Orientation & Pre-TestingEvening: Daytime:Mondays4:00-8:00pm Fridays9:30am-12:30pmJan 14th Jan 18thFeb11th Feb15thMar 11th Mar 15thApr8th Apr12thMay13th May17th

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You may register as soon as you receive this Catalog

Please have your debit/credit card ready when you call. If paying by check, please note, we cannot guarantee your spot in a class until we receive payment. Phone: 282-3883

Complete the registration form and mail it along with your payment to: Biddeford Adult Education P.O. Box 624Biddeford, ME 04005

Walk-in to our main office located at 18 Maplewood Ave., Biddeford. Please call 282-3883 for directions.

If paying by debit/credit card, fill out the registration form located in this catalog and fax to 207-286-9581. We accept VISA and MasterCard.

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Class Locations:

Biddeford Adult Ed Regional Center of Technology 18 Maplewood Ave. (Center of Technology)Biddeford, ME 04005 10 Maplewood Ave.207-282-3883 Biddeford, ME 04005 207-282-1501

Biddeford High School (BHS) The Learning Center20 Maplewood Ave. J. Richard Martin Community CenterBiddeford, ME 04005 189 Alfred Street207-282-1596 Biddeford, ME 04005 207-282-6511

Course Payments and FeesCourse fees and book/material fees are payable in full at time of registration. Payment ensures a place for you in the class. Non-payment will not guarantee your placement. Payment is made by cash, check, money order, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) at time of registration. Make checks payable to Biddeford Adult Education. Please Note - there is a $25.00 charge for all checks returned due to insufficient funds. Please do not mail cash! Please do not send us material fees that are payable to the instructor. We recommend checking with us prior to purchasing class materials to make sure the class has sufficient enrollment. Confirmation of Credit Card payments will be mailed to you. Payments of Checks and Cash will not be confirmed by mail.

reFunds and CanCellationsClasses cancelled by Biddeford Adult Education will receive a full refund. Courses that were paid for with a credit card can only be credited back to the same card. Refund checks for check or cash payments may take up to three (3) weeks to process. Student-initiated refunds will be given if requested at least three (3) business days prior to the first class. After that time, no refunds will be given.

NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED IF YOU FAIL TO ATTEND CLASS.

no sChool/storm CanCellationsAdult Education will follow the Biddeford schedule. No programs will be held if Biddeford Schools’ are cancelled due to storm conditions or during school vacations. Cancellations due to late developing severe weather conditions will be announced on local television and www.biddschools.org, as well as on the adult education office answering machine 282-3883 after 3:00 p.m. Your instructor will schedule make-up time as needed.

non-residentsResidents from other communities are welcome to enroll in any of our programs. Non-residents pay the Non-Res. fee.

Book PoliCyMost books required for courses at Biddeford Adult Education may be purchased at the Biddeford Adult Education Bookstore. Books must be paid for and picked up before class begins. The Bookstore is located at the Main Office, 18 Maplewood Ave., Biddeford, ME 04005.

Student Information

www.biddeford.maineadulted.org - the fastest, easiest way to register! Register yourself (and your family & friends) for fun and vocational classes. A confirmation e-mail is sent automatically upon registration.



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FOR MAIL-IN, include debit/credit card information or check. Mail to: Biddeford Adult Education P.O. Box 624, Biddeford ME 04005FAX to: 207-286-9581. You MUST include debit/credit card information. www.biddeford.maineadulted.org [email protected]

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Biddeford School Department Directory

Biddeford High School20 Maplewood Ave.

Phone: 282-1596 Fax: 282-8284

Biddeford Regional Center of Technology

10 Maplewood Ave.Phone: 282-1501 Fax: 286-9581

Biddeford Middle School25 Tiger Drive

Phone: 282-6400 Fax: 282-6040

Biddeford Intermediate School335 Hill Street

Phone: 282-5957 Fax: 286-9225

Biddeford Primary School320 Hill Street

Phone: 282/8285 Fax: 286-9225

John F. Kennedy School, Kindergarten Center

64 West StreetPhone: 282-4134 Fax: 284-7199

Facilities Department205 Main Street

Phone: 571-1602 Fax: 284-7956

Transportation Department371 Hill Street

Phone: 282-0909 Fax: 282-0101

Business/Personnel Office205 Main Street

Phone: 282-8281 Fax: 282-8424

Food Service Department64 West Street

Phone: 282-4134 Fax: 284-7199

Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum/SPED

205 Main StreetPhone: 282-8283 Fax: 282-8424

BIDDEFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATION alan Casavant

Mayor

Jeremy ray Superintendent

JeFFrey Porter Assistant Superintendent

SCHOOL COMMITTEE alan Casavant, Chair

James emerson

tammy Fleurent

mark Gervais

anthony miChaud

heather mills

Bil moriarty

lisa vadnais

Paulette Bonneau Interim Director

susan de Cesare Community Adult Education Leader

anne Beaulieu Patt hamel

Administrative Assistants

nanCy ouellette Student Advisor

Patty hallCzuk Julie BeruBe

Family Literacy Coordinators/Instructors

Julie BeruBe

steve Foran ted FranCoeur

Patt hamel

lisa martel Night Supervisors

maGGie ButtersGED Examiner

ADULT EDUCATION STAFF

“Itisnevertoolatetoregisteraslongasthereisroominaclass.”

282-3883VisitourWebsite:

www.biddeford.maineadulted.org



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Biddeford Adult Education

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Main OfficeP.O. Box 624

Biddeford, ME 04005207-282-3883

Learning Center189 Alfred Street 2nd Floor

Biddeford, ME 04005207-282-6511

Thank YouToallwhoparticipatedinourcovercontest.Wehadsomegreatsuggestionsfrompeople.Thewinningcoverhasmadeitonourbrochure!!!ThankyoutoBoParkerforselectingourTitle.Sheisthewinnerofthe$25BiddefordAdultEducationGiftCertificate.Belowarethe3othercoverchoices.Maybenexttime,YOUwillbethewinnerofourcontest.Keepwatching.

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