The time to act is now as the fall session of Adult Learning Center and HiSET Test Prep offered through Central Lincoln County Adult Education is set to begin with orientation on Thursday, September 18.

There will be several sessions offered with daytime and evening hours. Daytime offerings begin Monday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the CLC Adult Education office, in Damariscotta. Another daytime option begins Tuesday, September 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bristol Consolidated School, in Bristol. Our evening offering, which runs both Tuesdays and Thursdays, officially begins Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Great Salt Bay School, in Damariscotta. Welcome and orientation on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Great Salt Bay School, in Damariscotta is for new students only.

Beginning in 2014, Maine now offers the ETShigh school equivalency test program, known as HiSET, which covers the same content areas as the former GED. HiSETallows test-takers to demonstrate proficiency of the academic skills expected by employers and post-secondary institutions and to obtain a high school credential. For 2014 ONLY, tests previously taken under the GEDprogram may be brought forward to the HiSETtesting program. If you lack only a few credits CLC Adult Education can also help you complete credits to earn a traditional high school diploma.

The HiSETtests are designed to measure the skills and knowledge equivalent to a high school course of study. The five subject area tests which comprise the HiSETtest battery are Mathematics; Language Arts Reading; Language Arts Writing (including essay); Science; and Social Studies. The HiSETpreparation class is open to individuals 17 years or older who are not attending high school.

The Adult Learning Center offers free help for any area adult resident who needs to work on basic math, reading and writing or English language skills. Individualized instruction for all levels and help preparing for the Accuplacer College Placement exam is also offered.

Earning a high school credential can open the door to new job and educational opportunities and there is no time like the present to begin. Please call the Central Lincoln County Adult Education office at 207-563-2811 for more information or to register for one of these sessions. You may also visit our web site: www.clc.maineadulted.org to register for class.