Ellsworth Adult & Community Education

Program Location
11 Avery Lane
Ellsworth, Maine 04605
207.664.7110 (phone)
adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org
(Courses offered at several locations.)


Mailing Address
11 Avery Lane
Ellsworth, Maine 04605


207-664-7110

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We offer

  • Foundations in Math, Reading & Writing Strengthen your core academic skills at your own pace.
  • High School Diploma Options – Earn your credential through the HiSET (formerly GED) or other adult diploma programs.
  • English Language Learning – Build your English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for everyday life, work, family, further education, and living in a new culture.
  • College & Career Readiness – Get the tools you need to succeed in college, certificate programs, or job training.
  • Job Readiness & Career Skills – Learn resume writing, interview skills, workplace communication, and more.
  • Technology Training & Coaching – Gain confidence with computers, smartphones, internet tools, and digital platforms.
  • Self-Sufficiency (Adulting) Workshops – Life skills for real life: budgeting, housing, healthcare, household & time management, navigating systems, and more.
  • Enrichment Classes – Explore art, culture, wellness, storytelling, and other fun, engaging topics, civic engagement.

We believe everyone deserves respect; our center is a safe place to learn; you choose how you learn; kindness and understanding help us grow; talking and listening with care builds trust; we all learn better when we help each other;  clear expectations and routines make learning easier; taking breaks and setting limits is okay; everyone’s story and culture matter; mistakes help us learn—keep going!

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Adult Education Program Across Maine Move to a New Online Catalog Platform-Active Network

What does this mean?  You’ll access the new catalog using the “COURSES” link on our landing page above. Registering for classes will be s…

What does this mean? 

  • You’ll access the new catalog using the “COURSES” link on our landing page above.
  • Registering for classes will be smoother and more flexible. 
  • Details about the classes we run will be clearer. 
  • You will still receive emails with class updates and other news from us, but they will come from our general mailbox adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, and an activenetwork domain.
  • If you don’t wish to receive emails anymore, you can unsubscribe using a link in the Active Network emails.
  • When you register for classes, you’ll need to create a new account with Active Network.  Once your account is created, you’ll have a profile where you can access your registrations.
  • Our full list of classes will be available for registration by August 10th. There are currently 71 classes ready for online registration. We will be adding more every week.  

Questions?  

  • Reach out to Michelle (our new administrative assistant or Annie (our director) by email- adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org  or phone- 207.664.7110.
  • Our summer hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and by appointment on other days and times. We check our email account and voicemail daily and respond to time-sensitive messages promptly.
  • We’ll be in touch soon with more updates using our new ActiveNetwork email platform.

 

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