Winter Academic classes start December 2nd. High School Diploma, HiSET, College Prep, English for non-native speakers. We have morning afternoon and evening options. Intake opens November 12 and closes November 25. Prerequisite is CASAS Assessment-see www.sanfordlearns.org for dates and times available or call 490-5145 to arrange an alternate... READ MORE >
Thank you to all Sanford voters who took the time to vote in favor of Bond Question #3 yesterday. Your continued support of our children, our schools and our community is greatly appreciated. READ MORE >
Questions regarding the upcoming bond questions in Sanford? We have answers! Here are links to several helpful documents: Sanford School Bond Fast Facts Invest in Sanford - Invest in YES City of Sanford Bond QuestionsLooking for more information on School Bond Question #3? Call us at (207) 324 2810! READ MORE >
Sanford School Department is seeking quotes for a medium duty dump truck. Quotes will be accepted until 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Additional information is available on our website under the Business & Finance page or by calling the Sanford School Department Business Office at (207) 324 2810. READ MORE >
Sanford School Department is seeking classroom substitutes for the 2019/2020 school year for all levels - pre-kindergarten through grade 12. For more information, visit Schoolspring posting #3182933. READ MORE >
Feeding the mind when the body needs nourishment is a problem schools have always found to be a struggle. We have free and reduced lunch and breakfast programs nationwide. Sanford is extremely fortunate to have the Sanford Backpack Program to serve our schools and provide (Pre)K-12 students with backpacks of nutritious and easy-to-prepare food to ensure... READ MORE >
Gifted & Talented Parent Night Tuesday, Oct. 22nd. 6:00-7:30 pm Sanford High School Agora All identified GT students and their parents are encouraged to attend.For more information, contact Lori Coleman at lcoleman@sanford.org . READ MORE >
SANFORD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL ALUMNI 5K The Sanford Alumni Association is pleased to announce Homecoming Weekend’s First Annual Alumni 5K. This will be a road race/walk to support the Sanford Alumni Association and will be held annually during Sanford’s Homecoming Weekend. This year’s race will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019. ... READ MORE >
SCAE is proud to partner with reputable education providers to extend online opportunities to our community. Check these courses and certificates out! You can start next week! READ MORE >
Veteran instructor Jiim Cumiskey is enjoying a few moments in the limelight this month. Jim was recenty profiled in (and pictured on the cover of) Best Version Media’s Neighbors of the Kennebunks magazine produced in cooperation with the Kennebunk Chamber of Commerce. The article, “Engineering Success at The Landing School” authored by Rob Levey and... READ MORE >
Everyone is “Going Back to School”! Sanford Community Adult Education is getting ready for fall academic classes. If you need to finish your High School Diploma, get your HiSET, Prepare for College, or improve your English Language Skills; then now is the time to start the process. Fall intake is 8/13-8/26, classes start 9/4. CASAS assessment is a... READ MORE >
Are you thinking about a healthcare career? C.N.A. training can start you on your way. We are offering a class this fall, the mandatory orientation is 9/3 & 9/4 4pm. The cost of the course is $800. Here are some options you can look into before the orientation: 1-If you are age 18-24 and you are income eligible(*) you can contact Goodwill Workforce... READ MORE >
SCAE is very proud of the dedication shown by all of our staff members each and every day. It is always special when someone takes the time to write a note of appreciation. This is an excerpt from a note written to a member of our administrative support staff: “I just wanted to take a moment to tell you thank you! Thank you for everything you did for... READ MORE >
SCAE Graduation June 5, 2019Sanford Performing Arts CenterVideo can be viewed at https://www.sanford.org/articl...Detailed newspaper report can be read at https://www.seacoastonline.com... READ MORE >
Angie Lambert is a native of Cusco, Peru who has been in America for four years. While in Peru, she worked as an elementary school teacher as well as a school psychologist with a focus on students with special needs. In spite of the adversity Angie has faced since coming to America, she is endlessly selfless, compassionate, giving, and thoughtful. Daily, she... READ MORE >
Very Special Art Work Added to the Hallway of SCAE. Kristin Fitzpatrick’s Academic Art class was given the following assignment; “Visually describe your experience leading up to and at SCAE. Visually demonstrate the following principles of Art: Rhythm, Movement, and Variety, and the elements of Art: Value, Color and Line.” Student Quotes within the... READ MORE >
SCAE is proud to partner with UMA-York County Senior College to provide space for their lifelong learning courses. Today begins their Spring term and we are welcoming 56 adult learners to take classes like Writing Your Memoirs, Open Art, Photography, Classic Films, Exploring the Arts of Cuba, Great Decisions, and Discovering Family Roots. In return for hosting... READ MORE >
SCAE partners with The Academy of Medical Professions to provide many medical courses. The next live Dental Assisting Course is getting ready to start on Monday, April 1st. This class will run for a total of 10 weeks from 6-8PM. AMP is still accepting enrollments for this course. They are also interested in getting a Clinical Medical Assisting class started in... READ MORE >
Each month of the 18/19 school year, we dedicate the main display board in our lobby to a social issue, this months is "Suicide Prevention" this photo is a section of that display. READ MORE >
Topic of the Month Every month SCAE dedicates a display area in the main lobby for the topic of the month, this year each month is a social issue. A few months ago the topic was Recovery. The display was so meaningful, we saved a part of it and have created a large poster from the puzzle pieces to keep as a reminder. Everyone is on a different journey and when... READ MORE >
TechHire is a 4-million dollar grant to grow the IT sector here in Maine and our goal is to place 500 individuals into a middle or high skilled IT position by the end of June 2020 which is when our funding ends. In addition, TechHire is a statewide career pathways program to connect individuals, primarily youth and young adults ages 17-29, to training, employment... READ MORE >
Check out the potential career changing options brought to you by SCAE and our online partners in the legal, business, and medical fields. READ MORE >
Contact SCAE about our Maine College and Career Access Program. If you need to improve your Math, Reading, Computer, or Study skills to ready yourself for college; we can help.First we need to do a CASAS assessment of your Math and Reading then we can discuss what classes you may need.Our next CASAS dates and times are listed on our registration... READ MORE >
Knowledge is power! This year our main bulletin board in the lobby will be dedicated to various social issues. Mid-January through mid-February the topic is "SOCIAL MEDIA & SECURITY" . Each class will spend some time discussing the topic of the month and create a project to post to the display to help others be more aware of the issue. SCAE cares about our... READ MORE >
Check out our Spring Enrichment brochure http://sanford.siteturbine.com... If you find something you like go to our site to register http://sanford.maineadulted.or... READ MORE >
SPOTLIGHT: SCAE Student-Sophon Heak Sophorn Heak is well known to her teachers at Sanford Community Adult Education. It’s not just because she works hard. Sophorn goes the extra step. “She never leaves class without saying ‘Thank you’,” says SCAE instructor Barbara Curran. Sophorn is also known for taking in a homemade treat to share with the... READ MORE >
I have worked as a Legal Assistant in a legal office for over ten years and love the work! I wanted to become more valuable to my employer, so when I found SCAE’s Paralegal Certificate program, I knew I needed to get into that program! The work was very challenging, and so comprehensive. I worked my tail off! The instructor let us know that if we had... READ MORE >
SCAE Spotlight: Jose Rodriguez Talk about right brain and left brain integration! This month’s SCAE Spotlight subject, computer instructor Jose Rodriguez Jr., is adept at teaching the fine points of computer technology and applications – and he also spends hours in the more abstract realm of making art. Jose started teaching computer classes for SCAE in... READ MORE >
Linda Lavertu Has Enjoyed a Long Career With SCAE Nearly 30 years ago, Springvale native Linda Lavertu was looking for teaching opportunities, after being at home raising her children when they were young. “When I decided to return to teaching, I chose to work at SCAE,” Linda says. “I knew several people who had attended and/or worked there, and they... READ MORE >
We have HiSET (High School Equivalency Testing) sessions coming up in February Go to our registration website and select the time of your pre-testing https://sanford.coursestorm.co... You may be able to go onto official testing or we may recommend tutoring or classes to prepare. Come on in and take the first step with us! READ MORE >
Maine Department of Education – Adult Education Division releases data information for FY17 and FY18 SCAE is proud to have exceeded state goals for both of these fiscal periods. State goals for adult learners in FY17 (July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017) Measurable skills gains-the state goal was 34%, SCAE is proud to have achieved 50%. ... READ MORE >