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English as a Second Language Programs for K-12 students

Whether one or many limited English students enroll in a school district, a school district must provide free to every limited English-speaking student a program that helps the student learn English and helps with the student's studies. School districts must take appropriate action to overcome language barriers that impede equal participation by its language minority students in its instructional programs, and must provide to every limited English proficient child needing services special language services necessary for the student to benefit from an education conducted in English. Status of parental documentation may not be taken into account in deciding access to services.

To find your local school district contact http://www.maine.gov/education/eddir/rtf/medsads.rtf.

The State of Maine Department of Education's English as a Second Language Program ensures that limited English speaking children have access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschool education, provided to other children. If want to learn more about their programs or are having a hard time getting an ESL program implemented for your student(s), they can be contacted at:

ESL/Bilingual Education Program
Phone: (207) 624-6772
E-mail: esl.doe@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/education/esl/homepage.htm

Community Educational Resources

Central Maine Community College
Contact person: Annee Tara, Director of Planning, Development and Public Relations
1250 Turner St.
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone/TTY: (207) 755-5100 or 1-800-891-2002
Fax: (207) 755-5100 or 1-800-891-2002
E-mail address: atara@cmcc.edu

We offer a series of college-level English as a Second Language courses, including Writing and Grammar, Reading and Vocabulary, Oral Language, English: It's Structure and History, Academic Writing and Grammar, Literature, and American Studies. In addition our educational offerings include courses in diverse cultural experiences. Our student activities include an International Students' Club; we celebrate International Education Week, the third week in November, with a variety of events featuring food, music and dance from many cultures.

Civil Rights Unit Education & Enforcement
Office of Attorney General
Contact: Thomas A. Harnett
Phone: (207) 626-8897
TTY: (207) 626-8865
Fax: (207) 287- 3120
E-mail: thomas.harnett@maine.gov
Contact: Det. Margie Berkovich
Phone: (207) 822-0497
E-mail: Margie.berkovich@maine.gov

6 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0006
Website: www.state.me.us/ag/civilrights/enforcement.html

Enforces the Maine Civil Rights Act, a civil statute that authorizes the Attorney General to seek restraining orders against persons who commit violence, threat of violence of property damage motivated by bias on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Assistant Attorney Generals from throughout the office handle civil rights cases. The office also trains and certifies Designated Civil Rights Officers most of the police departments in the state - municipal, city, state and college campus. The Designated Civil Rights Officers have the responsibility for identifying hate crimes and bias incidents, reporting those matters to the Attorney General and coordinating any resulting investigations. The Civil Rights Team Project is a school based preventative program to reduce the incidence of bias-motivated harassment and violence in schools.

ESL/Bilingual Education Program
Maine Department of Education
Contact: Nancy Mullins, Director
23 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023
Phone: (207) 624-6772
Fax: (207) 624-6789
E-mail: esl.doe@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/education/esl/homepage.htm

The State of Maine Department of Education's English as a Second Language Program ensures that limited English speaking children have access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschool education, provided to other children.

Intensive English Institute
Study English in the USA at the University of Maine. Learn from experienced sensitive teachers, in a safe and comfortable place, and make some great friends from around the world. At the University of Maine you will improve both your academic English and your listening and speaking skills for social communication.

Learn to Teach English

The IEI TESOL Certificate Program is a one-week hands on course for people interested in teaching English. You will get the knowledge, skills, and practice you need to get started in the field.

Special Programs
Customized short Special Purposes courses for groups of five or more students.

Intensive English Institute
University of Maine
5732 Hannibal Hamlin Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5732
Phone: 207-581-3821

Fax: 207-581-3803
E-mail: ieium@umit.maine.edu
http://www.umaine.edu/iei/default.htm

Literacy Volunteers Offices

LV Androscoggin
Tahlia Chamberlain, Director
60 Court Street
Auburn, ME 04210
207-333-6601 X1321
tahlia@literacyvolunteersandro.org
www.literacyvolunteersandro.org

Literacy Volunteers of Aroostook County
Jo-Ellen Kelley, Executive Director
P.O Box 522
Limestone, ME 04570
207.325.3490
Hours of Operation
To arrange a meeting or for further information, contact the office directly at 207.325.3490. Answering machine available.
Upcoming Trainings
Visit http://kieweb.com/lvac.htm

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta
Gail E. Dyer, Coordinator
295 Water Street
Augusta, ME 04330
207.626.3440
207.626.7588 (fax)
info@lva-augusta.org
www.lva-augusta.org
Geography Served
Southern Kennebec County including Augusta, Gardiner, Winthrop, Hallowell, Monmouth, Farmingdale, Readfield, Manchester, Sidney, Windsor, China, Vassalboro, Whitefield, Jefferson, Chelsea, Randolph and beyond.
Services Offered
Tutors in Basic Literacy, ESOL and in collaboration with local adult education programs.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Answering machine available.

Literacy Volunteers of Bangor
Mary Marin Lyon, Executive Director
Candace Austin, Program Coordinator
200 Hogan Road
Bangor, Maine 04401
207.947.8451
lvbangor@utc.utc4.k12.me.us
www.lvbangor.org
Geography Served
Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Orono, Hermon, Hampden, Levant, Glenburn, Veazie, Stillwater, Winterport, Etna, Newburgh, Carmel, Holden, Orrington, Eddington. (This represents about a 25 mile radius of Bangor.)
Services Offered
Basic Literacy, ESL, and Family Literacy
Hours of Operation
M - W, 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Literacy Volunteers of Franklin & Somerset Counties
Joan Moes, Coordinator
108 Fairbanks Road
Farmington, ME 04938
207.778.3460 or 207.628.5451
literacyvolunteers@fcae.msad9.k12.me.us
Geography Served
Franklin County: Avon, Carrabassett, Carthage, Chesterville, Eustis, Farmington, Industry, Jay, Kingfield, Madrid, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Phillips, Rangely, Strong, Temple, Weld, Wilton, Livermore Falls
Somerset County: Anson, Athens, Bingham, Canaan, Caratunk, Cornville, Embden, Hartland, Madison, Mercer, Moscow, Mount Vernon, New Portland, Norridgewock, North Anson, Skowhegan, Smithfield, Solon, St. Albans, Starks, Vienna

Literacy Volunteers of Mid-Coast Maine
Beth A. Gifford, Program Director
28 Lincoln St.
Rockland Maine 04841-2940
(207) 594-5154
bgifford@midcoast.com
Geography Served
Our service area includes Knox county and the surrounding area. We have learners from the southern tip of Lincolnville to the northern part of Waldoboro.
Services Offered
We provide assistance with reading, writing and related literacy skills from basic literacy up to and including preparation for college. It is an easy transition from basic learner to Adult Basic Education level and onto skills upgrade and GED or High School Diploma.
Hours of Operation
Monday 8 - 4, Tuesday - Thursday 8 - 8, Friday 8 - 12

Literacy Volunteers - Moosehead Region
Bette DiAngelo, Coordinator
P.O. Box 392
Greenville Junction, ME 04442
207.695.4619
207.695.4570
bjdiangelo@yahoo.com

Greater Saco-Biddeford Affiliate
Katherine Kilrain del Rio, Executive Director
PO Box 467
Saco, ME 04072
207.283.2954
lvasaco@gwi.net
www.sacoliteracy.com
Geography Served
Saco, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunks, Wells, Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Standish, Waterboro, Gorham
Services Offered
Basic Literacy, ESOL, Adult Ed. class support
Hours of Operation
Mondays 8 - 4, Tuesday 8 - 4, Thursdays 8-12 and by appointment
Upcoming Trainings
www.sacoliteracy.com/events.htm

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Sanford
Amy Safford, Executive Director
883 Main Street, Suite 4
Sanford ME 04073
207.324.2486
lvgs@metrocast.net
www.sanfordliteracy.org
Geography Served
The Greater Sanford area, which encompasses the towns of Acton, Alfred, the Berwicks, Sanford, Springvale, Shapleigh and the southern portion of York County.
Services Offered
ESOL, Basic Literacy
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm
Friday: by appt.

Tri-County Literacy
Darlene Marciniak, Executive Director
dmarciniak@tricountyliteracy.org
Adult Literacy Programs
literacyvolunteers@tricountyliteracy.org
Carolyn Hall, Program Coordinator,
Read With Me Family Literacy Program
readwithme@tricountyliteracy.org
2 Sheridan Road
Bath, ME 04530
207.443.6384
1.877.885.7441 (toll free)
www.tricountyliteracy.org
Geography Served
Alna, Arrowsic, Bath, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Bremen, Bristol, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Dresden, Edgecomb, Freeport, Georgetown, Harpswell, Jefferson, Monhegan Plantation, Newcastle, Nobleboro, Phippsburg, Richmond, Somerville, South Bristol, Southport, Topsham, Waldoboro, West Bath, Westport, Whitefield, Wiscasset and Woolwich.
Services Offered
ESOL, Basic Literacy, Family Literacy, Developmentally Disabled Reading Groups, Fun With Words at the local Homeless Shelter, Read With Me Family Literacy Project offered through local Head Start programs and Bath elementary schools.
Hours of Operation
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday, or by appointment

Literacy Volunteers of Waldo County
Barbara Parker, Program Coordinator
9 Field Street, Room 222
Belfast, ME 04915
207.338.2843 (Belfast area)
800.331.3350 (toll free outside Belfast)
waldolva@acadia.net
home.acadia.net/userpages/waldolva/

Waterville Area
Literacy Volunteers - Waterville
P O Box 1645
107 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-7786
lvwaterville@yahoo.com
www.lvwaterville.org
Geography Served
Northern Kennebec and Southern Somerset Counties, including the communities of Smithfield, Oakland, Waterville, Winslow, Albion, Unity, China, South China, Vassalboro, Fairfield, Benton, Clinton, Sidney and Belgrade.
Services Offered
The Waterville Affiliate offers primarily Basic Literacy services, with some ESOL. We also provide tutor training and adult literacy workshops.
Office Hours
Tuesday & Friday: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Portland
Phyllis de Fano, Executive Director
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8585
Portland, ME 04104
Street Address:
142 High Street, Suite 514 - Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-780-1352
E-Mail: lvportland@gwi.net
Office Hours:
Monday 9-5, Tuesday 1-5, Thursday 9-12, Friday 9-5, Or by appointment

Migrant Education Program
Maine Department of Education
Contact: Elizabeth Harris de la Cruz, (207) 624-6722
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
Phone: (207) 624-6705; Toll-free 1-800-452-1909
Fax: (207) 624-6706

The Migrant Education Program ensures that children of migratory workers have access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschool education, provided to other children.

The Migrant Education Program also offers several summer programs including the Blueberry Harvest Summer Youth Program, which is held in August in Machias, Maine.

Multilingual and Multicultural Center
Portland Public Schools
Marguerite A. MacDonald, Multilingual Program Coordinator
Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Programs
150 Ocean Avenue
Portland, Maine 04103
Fax: 756-8421
E-mail: macdom@portlandschools.org
Phone: 874-8135

The Multilingual and Multicultural Center oversees Portland Public Schools' English Language Acquisition Program for students whose home language is not English. To ensure equal access to educational opportunities for these students, the Center provides support services in the areas of classroom instruction, summer academic programs, staff development, curriculum and materials development, assessment, parent and community outreach, and advocacy. The Multilingual and Multicultural Center houses the Family Welcome Center and the Multicultural Resource Library. The Family Welcome Center coordinates the registration, intake data, health screening, and English language proficiency/literacy assessment of language minority students entering Portland Public Schools. The Multicultural Resource Library has a special collection of books, professional materials, and videos in 24 different languages available on loan to staff, parents, and community members. The Center also designs and delivers cultural training for local agencies and businesses on request.

Office of Multicultural Programs & ALANA Center University of Maine
North Hannibal Hamlin Hall Orono, ME 04469
Director (Interim): José L. Cordero III
Phone: 207-581-1428 (office)
FAX: 207-581-9381
E-mail: jose.cordero@umit.maine.edu
Website: http://www.umaine.edu/multicultural

By providing quality services and programs, from personal, to academic, to social, cultural and ethnic, we are committed to ensuring that your educational experience at the university will be a positive and productive one. I encourage students to make the time to connect with and take pride in the programs and services designed to encourage, support and empower students of color to succeed.

Mission Statement
The Office of Multicultural Programs is committed to planning, developing and implementing programs and services to meet the needs of African, Latino/a, Asian and Native American (ALANA) students. The ALANA Center acts as the focal point of cultural enrichment and diversity; it is a place where students gather formally and informally. It is also a place where academic, personal and social growth and development are at the heart of the center’s goals.

Goals

  • Provide support services and programs to students of color.
  • Empowering students of color to take ownership of their education.
  • Encourage students to take advantage of leadership opportunities.
  • Assist the University of Maine in creating an environment that acknowledges, respects, and appreciates multiculturalism.
  • Work with the Admissions Office to recruit and retain students of diverse racial, cultural and class backgrounds Work with majority students to support their learning about race, racism, cultural pluralism and their own cultural perspectives

National Resource Center on AD/HD: Bilingual Guide on Special Education Rights
Website: http://www.help4adhd.org/pr060106.cfm

Free bilingual booklet (Spanish, English): “Educational Rights for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Primer for Parents.” The booklet will increase the availability of information about laws protecting educational rights of eligible children with AD/HD and can be an important tool for Hispanic/Latino parents of children with AD/HD.

Penobscot School
Mac Deford, President
Contact: Patti Luchetti, Office Manager
28 Gay Street
Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: (207) 594-1084
Fax: (207) 594-1067
E-mail: info@languagelearning.org
Website: www.languagelearning.org

Language School offering on-site foreign language classes and immersion experiences abroad for English speakers. English language immersion sessions for held in Rockland for foreign students. Not an interpreting service.

Adult Education

Many local Adult Education programs offer English as a Second Language (ESL or ESOL) classes. To our knowledge, the following Adult Education programs offer ongoing ESL classes: Auburn, Bangor, Lewiston, Westbrook, and Portland. Please see their individual entries below for information on enrollment, but this is not a complete listing. You can call your local Adult Education program to see if ESL/ESOL classes are offered in your area.

Adult Education programs statewide also offer a variety of affordable job training and educational programs; fee waivers and/or discounts are often available.

A full list of Adult Education programs is available on the State of Maine website at:
http://mainegov-images.informe.org/education/aded/dev/data/directory06a.pdf

Auburn Adult and Community Education
Contact: Juliette Dvija
Edward Little High School
Harris Street
Auburn, Maine 04210
Phone: (207) 753-1769, 784-9220
Fax: (207) 784-9243
E-mail: jdvija@auburnschl.edu
Website: http://www.auburnschl.edu

ESL classes are offered in partnership with Literacy Volunteers. Students can call to schedule an assessment appointment.

Bangor Adult & Community Education Bangor
Gregory Leavitt, Director
121 York Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone: (207) 941-6135
Fax: (207) 941-6248
Website: http://www.bangoradulted.org

ESL classes are generally held in the morning, and are free to Bangor residents. Students must meet with the instructor prior to the first class. Beginner classes focus on developing speaking and listening skills for everyday use at work and in the community. Intermediate classes emphasize vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking and writing skills. Advanced ESL classes continue to provide development in the areas of vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking and writing for employment, G.E.D. or college preparation. Please call 941-6315 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Lewiston Adult Education
Betty Gundersdorf, Director
145 Birch Street, Suit 5
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Phone: (207) 784-2928, ext. 2
Fax: (207) 783-7377
Website: www.lewistonadulted.org

ESL classes are offered year round. Students need to take an assessment test (offered Tuesday evenings, or Wednesday mornings and evenings).

Portland Adult Education
Rob Wood, Director
57 Douglass Street
Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 874-8155
Fax: (207) 874-8154
Website: http://www.portlandadulted.org/
All levels of ESL and satellite ESL programs. Mandatory entry-exam—the exam is free and by appointment only. Please call to schedule.

Westbrook Adult Education
Jonathan Ross, Director
125 Stroudtwater Street
Westbrook, Maine 04092
Phone: (207) 854-0826
Fax: (207) 854-0822
Website: https://www.edline.net/pages/WestbrookSchoolDepartment/Adult_Education

Classes usually start in September and January. Two classes per semester are offered in Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL. The introductory class is a basic language skills class. The Intermediate class works more towards conversational skills and daily errands, etc. Students should come in during the registration period (the last week of August or the second week in January) to be placed in a class.

University of Maine System

University of Maine – Farmington
Task Force on Diversity
Theodora Kalikow, Chair, President
Farmington, ME 04938
Phone: (207) 581-3613

University of Maine – Orono
Franco-American Center
Yvon Labbe, Director
164 College Ave.
Orono, ME 04469
Phone: (207) 581-3764
Fax: (207) 581-1455
E-mail: labbe@maine.edu
Website: www.Farog.org and www.Franco-American.org; also the Maine French Community Atlas  Web-site: www.FrancoMaine.org

University of Maine – Orono
Multicultural Student Affairs
Dean Loredo, Acting Director
5748 Memorial Union
Orono, Me 04469
Phone: (207) 581-1425
E-mail: loredo@umit.maine.edu

University of Maine – Orono
Native American Programs
Gail Sockabasin, Director; Wabanaki Center
Maureen E. Smith, Director; Native American Studies
5724 Dunn Hall; Room #314
Orono, ME 04469
Phone: (207) 581-1417

University of Maine – Orono
Student Affairs
Richard Chapman, Vice President
218 Alumni hall
Orono, ME 04469
Phone: (207) 581-1430

The Native American Programs at U of Maine are dedicated to increasing the understanding and appreciation of Native people. The programs strive to create awareness of the indigenous nations of the Northeast, through teaching, research and service to students and the public. Native American Studies’ goal is to teach students, through Native perspective, to understand Native people, their history, traditions, and their right to self-determination. The Native American Tuition Waiver and Room and Board Scholarship are also coordinated through these offices.

University of Maine – Orono
Women’s Resource Center
Sharon Barker, Director
Fernald Hall
Orono, ME 04469
Phone: (207) 581-1501

University of Southern Maine
Campus Diversity and Equity
Kathleen Roberts, Executive Director
222 Deering Avenue
Portland, ME 04104-9300
Phone: (207) 780-5094
TTY: (207) 780-5646
Fax: (207) 780-4549
E-mail: kroberts@usm.maine.edu

University of Southern Maine
Casco Bay Partnership for Workplace Education
Scott Gasperin, Director
37 College Avenue
Gorham, Maine 04038-1083
Phone: (207) 228-8328
Fax: (207) 228-8219
E-mail: gasperin@usm.maine.edu

The goal of the partnership is to promote lifelong learning by providing educational opportunities in the workplace. Educational programs are custom designed to meet the business needs, initiatives and priorities. On-site workplace courses include: computers, Career Path and Coaching, English as a Second Language, Cross Cultural Communication, Workplace Math.

University of Southern Maine
Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity
Room 132 - Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity
Room 135G (in Administrative Offices) - Coordinator

P.O. Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300

(207) 228-8235 (Center Phone)
(207) 780-5767 (Coordinator)
sparker-holmes@usm.maine.edu

(207) 228-8210 Fax
(207) 780-5646 TTY

Website: http://www.usm.maine.edu/glbtqa/index.htm

Education, Support, and Advocacy for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Questioning, Queer, and Allied community at USM. Come visit us in the Woodbury Campus Center on the Portland Campus of USM.

University of Southern Maine
Center for Workplace Learning
Contact: Linda Evans
37 College Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038

Phone: (207) 780-5564
Fax: (207) 289-8319
E-mail: evans@usm.maine.edu

The Center serves Maine workers and the organizations that employ them, especially working adults who traditionally have not participated in education programs: frontline workers, language and cultural minorities, workers who experience barriers to career/educational advancement. The Center helps to build partnerships among businesses, educators, private and public sector community resources and public policy makers.

University of Southern Maine
Extended Teacher Education Program
Program Coordinator: Linda Evans
117 Bailey Hall
Gorham, ME 04038
Phone: (207) 780-5564

The Newcomer Extended Teacher Education Program serves refugees and immigrants who are interested in becoming teachers. This program provides course work, funding, field experiences, and support to prepare for application to and success in the University of Southern Maine’s Extended Teacher Education Program.

University of Southern Maine
Foreign Language and English as a Second Language Departments
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104
Phone: (207) 780-4419
Fax: (207) 780-4933

USM offers full-time English program 22 hours a week which teaches all English language skills for students seeking undergraduate and graduate education in the United States. Academic ESL is offered two semesters in the academic year and in the summer program as credit courses. Higher level ESL program offers courses leading up to and including college writing. Courses include Advanced Grammar, Reading, Writing and Vocabulary, College Writing, and Business English. Separate offerings include TOEFL preparation. Scholarship assistance available for academic program.

University of Southern Maine
GLBTQIA Resources
135G Woodbury Ctr.
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104
Phone: (207) 780-5767
TTY: (207) 780-5646
Fax: (207) 780-4463
E-mail: glbtqa_resource_center@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.usm.maine.edu/glbtqa

University of Southern Maine
International Programs
Domenica Cipollone, Director
96 Falmouth St.
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300
Phone: (207) 780-4959
TTY: (207) 780-5646
Fax: (207) 780-4933
E-mail: domenica@usm.maine.edu

University of Southern Maine
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
96 Falmouth St.
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300

Phone: (207) 780-5798
Fax: (207) 780-4463
E-mail: rsockbes@USM.maine.edu

University of Southern Maine
Undergraduate Admission Office
Contact person: Rachael Morales, Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment
37 College Ave
Gorham, Me 04038
Phone: (207) 780-5758

Work with underrepresented population in college recruiting and college admission process but did find under Education same address for Center for workplace learning.