Behavior Health Professional Certification Training

Our community is looking for individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life.

Children’s Behavioral Health Services are vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Disorders and their families. And the need in our area is great!

As an integral part of the child’s treatment team, a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential.

We are excited to connect our community to this wonderful ONLINE training program. The online training will equip you to help children who are receiving Behavior Health services. The training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace.

You will complete 12 online modules then 3 4-hour live sessions, including the new ethics and boundaries training.  Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online blood borne pathogen training and virtual First Aid & CPR training if you do not already possess those certifications. The entire training requirements will take about 45 hours. Registration is ongoing till June 30, 2021.

Any individual who will be 18 years of age or older upon completion of the course may register.

For more information go to https://www.woodfords.org/bhp-program/ and see the Blended Learning Curriculum at Woodfords Family Services

Instructor: Woodfords Family Services
Monday 1/4 - 6/30, Ongoing - open enrollment
Location: Online
Fee $25.

This course introduces students to the college environment and provides opportunities to strengthen the academic skills necessary for success at the college level. Students will explore the learning process, learning styles, and student development theory. This course will help students understand and successfully manage, through readings, writings, and activities, some of their life and career transitions. This class may provide high school completion credit in English and one required college graduation credit at Southern Maine and Central Maine Colleges. The start date of this class is determined by student need.

Instructor: Cathy Giuffre-Renaud  
Days and Times: TBD 
Location: Online  
Fee: $49 

Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation developed by H.H.Mataji Nirmala Devi (1923-2011). Through this process, one becomes balanced and integrated mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. In this class you will learn chakra clearing techniques using natural elements and affirmations that will deepen the meditation experience. Sahaja Yoga does not require physical exercise and no previous experience is necessary. Archana has been practicing since her childhood and has 30 years experience. She voluntarily shares Sahaja Yoga.

Instructor: Archana Mayfield
Mondays, 1/4 - 5/31 , 7:00 - 8:15 PM
Location: Online
Fee: Free

Take classes and earn credits toward completing your high school diploma. We have traditional classroom or small group instruction, self-study and even on-site computer-based learning opportunities. Rolling admission. Please call the ABE Coordinator to schedule an appointment to discuss these flexible, high quality, and interactive solutions. These classes will run either in-person or online based on CDC guidance. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
No classes 2/16-2/18 and 4/20-4/22.  

Instructor: Cathy Giuffre-Renaud  
Tuesdays, 1/5 - 5/25 
Wednesdays, 1/6 - 5/26  
Thursdays, 1/7 - 5/27 
Times: TBD 
Location: WRAE Learning Center/Online  
Fee: Free 

The HiSET® has replaced the GED as Maine’s High School Assessment. Students must contact and meet with our ABE Coordinator to schedule these tests. Call for an appointment and to register. Tests are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at various times day and evening.  No testing on the following days: 2/16-2/18 and 4/20-4/22.  

PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT

Tues/Wed/Thurs, 1/5 - 6/16, By appointment only  
Location: WRAE Learning Center  
Fee: Free 

HiSET® pre-testing, test-taking strategies, and skill building are offered to prepare students for successful completion of the new High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®) formerly known as the GED. Rolling admissions. See below for in-person class times and days. Online learning is set up with the ABE Coordinator. These classes will run either in-person or online based on CDC guidance. Tuesdays and Thursdays. No classes 2/16, 2/18, 4/20 and 4/22.  

Instructor: Cathy Giuffre-Renaud  
Tuesdays, 1/5 - 5/25, 9:00 - 11:00 AM  
Thursdays, 1/7 - 5/27, 9:00 - 11:00 AM  
Location: WRAE Learning Center/Online  
Fee: Free 

This learning lab supports students preparing for the HiSET mathematics test. Instruction covers test-taking skills as well as problem solving strategies in the content areas of Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Number Operations and more. This class is a hybrid model of in-person and remote as needed. No classes 2/16 and 4/20. 

Instructor: Erin Beal  
Tuesdays 1/5 - 5/25, 5 – 8 PM  
Location:  WRAE Learning Center/Online 
Fee: Free 

Our pre-college math class is designed for students who want to brush up on their math skills or seek to boost their Accuplacer scores for college entry. This course will review basic math, including factoring, fractions, percentages, and word problems, as well as elementary algebra concepts in a supportive environment. Students will have time for practicing skills and asking questions. This class is a hybrid model of in-person and remote as needed. No classes 2/18 and 4/22. 

Instructor: Erin Beal 
Thursdays, 1/7 - 5/27, 5 – 8 PM   
Location:  WRAE Learning Center/Online 
Fee: $49