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Adult and Community Education 
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Alternative Education Program
Students participate in Alternative Education in pursuit of one of four basic goals:
- Improve academic and social skills with a goal of returning to high school
- Earn course credits and receive a high school diploma
- Prepare to pass the G.E.D. exam (high school equivalency)
- Learn about career opportunities and improve employment skills
Program Overview
Classes are held Monday through Thursday, 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Mondays/Wednesdays: Academic classes integrate Alternative Education students with those in our regular Adult Education program.
Tuesdays/Thursdays: Alternative Education students work together in a variety of group and enrichment activities, including field trips.
Fridays: Students may enroll in additional classes, participate in community service, work at a job, or be involved in job shadowing.
Program Features
- Adventure-based activities
- Career exploration
- Character education
- College preparation
- Group counseling discussion
- Individualized education plans
- Life skills exercises
- Service learning
- Small group setting for developing academic, personal, and social skills
- Special field trips
- Substance abuse education
- Who would benefit? Students who:
- Are between the ages of 16 and 20
- Are hands-on learners
- Are motivated to learn when given an environment that meets their needs
- Have not experienced sustained success in regular high school
- Prefer a small group setting and individual learning approaches
- Application Process
Who would benefit? Students who:
- Are between the ages of 16 and 20
- Are hands-on learners
- Are motivated to learn when given an environment that meets their needs
- Have not experienced sustained success in regular high school
- Prefer a small group setting and individual learning approaches
Application Process
The Alternative Education program has limited spaces available. Students apply through referral by their regular high school or school superintendent’s office. Referrals from school personnel and student application forms are to be completed and delivered to the Saco Learning Center, where an interview is arranged. If an opening occurs, a new student may be invited to enroll.
For further information, please call, visit, email, or write to:
OOB/Saco Adult & Community Education
40 E. Emerson Cummings Blvd.
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Phone: 207-934-7922
Fax: 207-934-3705
Email: adultedu@oobschools.org
Web: www.oobsacoadulted.com