- Cohort model, all students enter the program at the same time and continue to work together through the program. Usually this type of program is semester based. Schedules may be one full day per week or two evenings per week or possibly two morning or afternoon sessions.
- Menu of services. Classes and services are offered at a variety of times and locations. Students work with the adult college transitions counselor to plan their schedules and complete course requirements.
Yes, you can register and pay online for most classes.
Yes. We accept call-in registrations for most classes. Keep in mind that if you want to use a credit card to pay, you should use the online registration.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Yes. Many adult education programs offer college preparation classes as part of their regular offerings.
Senior college lets you try one class before you sign up for membership.
No. We serve people from all over the state of Maine – and some from New Hampshire.
The HiSET is the High School Equivalency Test that replaced the GED in the State of Maine in 2014. The purpose of the HiSET is to certify a candidate’s attainment of academic knowledge and skills equivalent to those of a high school graduate. Candidates will be tested in five core areas: reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
We provide the support and preparation tools you need to succeed on the HiSET. Registration, pretesting, advising, and HiSET prep courses in all subjects are available by appointment during the day and evenings in Bethel at MSAD 44. Official HiSET testing is offered. Rolling admission.
Call our office at 824-2136 ext 1340 or email us to make an appointment at our Adult Learning Center. Our Learning Center instructor will help you strengthen your skills. Then you and the instructor will schedule your tests with our HiSET examiner.
There is no charge for the HiSET exam.
To find your local program, please visit: http://www.maineadulted.org/ and use the “Find a Local Program” search box located near the top of the homepage. By entering your town and radius in miles, you can quickly and easily locate the adult education programs closest to you.
You may also click the “Find Programs” button on the homepage to view listings and an interactive map of all the programs in the state.
First locate your program using the “Find a Local Program” search box located near the top of the homepage at http://www.maineadulted.org. You will then be presented with an interactive Google map which will allow you to pinpoint the location of the program(s) closest to you and get driving directions.
Register online:
Click courses tab at the top of our main page. Find the class you want and click the registration button. You may use a credit card when registering online.
Register by mail:
If you register by mail, you may pay by personal check or money order. Please make checks payable to MSAD #44 Continuing Education.
Register by phone:
If you register by phone, you will need to drop off your check or money order to our office by the date specified in order for us to hold your place in the class.
Register in person:
If you register in person at one of our program locations, you may pay by personal check, money order, or cash.
Register online:
Click courses tab at the top of our main page. Find the class you want and click the registration button. You may use a credit card when registering online.
Register by mail:
If you register by mail, you may pay by personal check or money order. Please make checks payable to MSAD #44 Continuing Education.
Register by phone:
If you register by phone, you will need to drop off your check or money order to our office by the date specified in order for us to hold your place in the class.
Register in person:
If you register in person at one of our program locations, you may pay by personal check, money order, or cash.
You may use the search form located in the top right hand corner of every page on the site to search for courses. If you put in your zip code then it will automatically limit the results to courses within 50 miles of your chosen zip code. If you leave the zip code blank, it will show you matching courses from all across the state.
You may also click on the “Courses” button near the top of every page to browse and search for courses. Our advanced search allows you to search by keyword, time of class, and other advanced options.
CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) requires a test, background check, and interview. Please call our Program office for complete details and instructions and we’ll be happy to assist you.
If you have mailed in your registration for a class which was already full, you will be contacted and given the option to be placed on the waiting list for that class.
If you register in person, you’ll know immediately the status of the class.
If you search for courses online, you will know because the web page will say “Course full” and give you the option of subscribing to the waiting list.
What do I do? Who do I tell?
We are always open to suggestions for new courses. If you would like to propose a new course and maybe even be an instructor for that course, contact our program’s office.