Road test evaluation research for your organization. You won’t be disappointed.  Evaluation research can give you and your organization a systematic assessment of the value of resources and time you commit to a project, product, or specific goal. Evaluation research can determine whether or not a process has achieved a goal or yielded the desired results. Get introduced to the characteristics of evaluation research and how it can be directly applied to assess the impact or effectiveness of a program, policy, or procedure you want to road test in a professional setting. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6, Length (in hours): 16, Price in USD $195.00

Leaders are the keeper of the vision for their group but, “a vision not shared is just a hallucination.” The ability to communicate effectively and dynamically may be the single most important skills for managers at all levels. Lead your organization to its strategic goals by learning how to overcome communications barriers and deliver both positive and negative messages appropriately. Use storytelling techniques to communicate more dynamically, both in person and in writing. Turn your dusty mission statement into an engaging strategic vision. And avoid inflicting “death by PowerPoint” on your audiences with better presentation and public speaking skills.

CEUs/ILUs: 1.6Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $195.00

Anyone wanting to find out how to create effective and dynamic websites/applications will want to take this course. You may be a webmaster or a graphic designer already creating static websites wishing to take your skills to the next level. You will acquire the fundamentals of the most popular Web 2.0 technologies. You will take away a functioning web application hosted on a web server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized.

CEUs/ILUs: 1.6Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $245.00

Whether you manage or lead people, collaborative skills are essential to help harness the energy of groups and teams for maximum performance and productivity. Knowledge of collaborative skills will enable you to gain participation quickly, get input and buy-in for building consensus and plan for cooperation to get crucial projects completed. This course will help you explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for success of your team or organization.

CEUs/ILUs: 1.6Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $245.00

Our beginning clay classes cover the basics of handbuilding and/or throwing on the potter's wheel. Create mugs, bowls, art and other fun and inspiring pieces. Enjoy your time and let your creativity flow while you experience something brand new! We'll talk about all the stages - clay, creating, glazing and firing. Bring lots of ideas and have some fun! Specify session when registering. Course fee includes 25 pounds of clay, limited glazes and firing. Students are expected to purchase and bring a pottery tool kit - see Amazon for many options in the $15-$25 range.

Reiki is a Japanese method of energy work that reduces stress, increases relaxation, and promotes healing. It is believed that the free and balanced flow of Ki (energy) through our chakras and meridians is the cause of health. When these channels are blocked, disease and illness occurs. Reiki helps bring the flow of energy back into balance. In a Reiki I Attunement you will learn the history of Reiki, how to perform a service, and self-care. Course fee includes manual. Specify session when registering.

Ready for a career change but don’t know where to start? This one-hour workshop will point you in the right direction. Our professional staff will cover what to consider when choosing a career and the resources available to help you succeed.

Start from ground zero or learn more about hiking as well as a bit about off-track XC skiing and snowshoeing. Gain more comfort in the Maine woods. Maine has literally thousands of miles of publicly-accessible trails. Info on all four seasons. Topics include methods of hiking, reducing risk, tools of the trade, clothing, trail marking, trail guides, weather, getting lost, stream crossings and more.

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