ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Learn your passion. Teach your passion.
- ACE MV September 2009 Newsletter - Come learn what's going on; find a place for yourself in this new community endeavor.
•Course Sampling Fair & Registration for Fall Term
Tues., September 22 5:30-7 pm MVRHS cafeteria Heard from a friend about a cool course taken at ACE last year? Thinking of taking a course yourself, or just curious about the buzz? The ACE fall Course Sampling Fair will give information and inspiration. Free and open to the public, the Fair will provide samplings of upcoming courses presented by the instructors. Meet a representative of our new affiliate, Northeastern University. You can sign up for a course then and there, and spread the news. •Walk-in Registration - Wed., September 23 – 5:30 – 7pm MVRHS lobby Or * Register online, use Pay Pal (3% cost for handling) – http://www.acemv.org Or * Call and leave a message – 508 693 1033 ext 240 (voice mail)
SOME NEW COURSES AND MANY BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND CHECK OUT COURSES FOR CREDIT THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY,COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
•Essential English and Essential Math - These new additions to the fall term lineup will focus on preparing students to gain the confidence and skills they need to begin or to reenter college level courses, take college entrance exams (Accuplacer) and prepare for the GED (General Education Degree).
•Disaster Training Courses by American Red Cross - This series of seven courses will be cosponsored by the American Red Cross and is free of charge. Those who complete the entire series will be designated MV disaster trained volunteers who will assist the island community in the event of all types of disasters. The classes will be provided by multilingual instructors.
•Professional Development - For-Credit Options: Graduate/Undergraduate/PDPs & CEUs in collaboration with NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (note: no discounts for college credit courses) Good news! In collaboration with NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, College of Professional Studies, School of Education, Professional Programs, ACE MV will offer college credit courses beginning in October, ‘09. The following courses will be offered on three levels: graduate, undergraduate and enrichment/ PDPs & CEUs available. The courses are designed so the participants will be guided in each level while sharing the general class together. Course details are available in the fall course catalog, found in schools, libraries, and online at http://www.acemv.org/. Discounts do not apply to courses for credit. Fall ’09 Term: World Religions Today – Janet Holladay, Master Divinity School Psychology: Mind, Body, Meaning - Peg Thayer, Ph.D. Irish History – Elaine Cawley Weintraub, Ph.D.
Coming Winter ‘10 Term: (let us know now if you are interested) Brazilian History – Sharilyn Geistfeld, Ph.D. and William Gamson, Ph.D. Creative Teaching Strategies for World Language and ELL teachers –Lynn Ditchfield, MA, M.Ed., Maintaining Professional Enthusiasm - Margaret Regan, M.Ed. Imagination! The Heartbeat of the Intellect: Storytelling and its Uses in the K-12 Curriculum - Susan Klein, M.Ed.,
Plus many other new and back by popular demand courses. See www.acemv.org
Looking Forward...
•Student Union Night - ACE MV Authors’ Readings and Book Signings Friday,November 13 MVRHS Library & Cafeteria 6:30 – 8:30pm cosponsored by Bunch of Grapes It is always thrilling to hear an accomplished author read aloud passages from his or her own work. Come celebrate the end of the ACE fall session with us. This evening event will present an eclectic selection of short readings by Island authors John Hough, Janette Vanderhoop, Susan Klein, BZ Rigor, Nancy Aronie, Cynthia Riggs, and others, who will read from their current books. Mark that date: Nov. 13 at the MVRHS Library
•Local Initiatives - We need Volunteers! All nonprofits are hurting in the present economy, and ACE MV is no exception. So how do we support and develop all of these wonderful ideas? Volunteerism is key to supporting ACE’s efforts. We rely on your passion for education and love of our community. President Obama has challenged Americans to find a cause to serve. ACE is a prime opportunity. Please help us by sharing your skills. Sign up online to help or give a call. Here a few ways help is needed: • instruct a course and pass on a skill • share your computer skills to help ACE create a blog • write a grant to fund an ACE initiative • register students at the Sampling Fair (Nov. 13) • participate in fundraisers • organize volunteers for specific projects • and, very importantly for all who love to learn, spread the word!
•International Cultural/Social Service Opportunities - ACE is working to organize some thrilling opportunities for international travel. Spearheaded by Sandra Grymes, the plan is to develop ACE courses that will prepare participants for international work/study/social service projects. First on the agenda is Latin America. We are considering projects in Nicaragua (education/health care), Peru (education), Venezuela (fisheries/culture), Guatemala (health care), Brazil (education), Cuba (cultural), and El Salvador (education/culture). Shari Geistfeld, a PhD in Brazilian studies, is onboard to provide a 3 credit-course in Brazilian History. Related offerings for all the trips will include orientation courses in language, culture, and etiquette. The trip will be open to people interested in doing social service exchange-of-information projects. Let us know your interests, get involved, make it happen!
•Gift Certificates for ACE - Give the Joy of Learning, the gift that lasts a lifetime – Gift Certificates for ACE MV www.acemv.org, call 508 693 1033 ext 240, e-mail HYPER LINK "lynn@acemv.org" lynn@acemv.org. New option: pay online via Pay Pal with a 3% cost for handling.
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Adult and Community Education of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts (ACE MV) provides educational opportunities for enrichment, practical training, college credit, and lifelong learning that bridge generations and cultures to improve the quality of life for all members of our community. We work in partnership with the MV Public Schools and over 30 community organizations dedicated to these same goals. ACE is currently offering 50 classes and seminars to the whole community. September 22 - COURSE SAMPLING FAIR -MVRHS cafeteria 5:30 -7:00 September 23 - Walk-in Registration-MVRHS lobby 5:30 -7:00 October 5th - Essential Math Class begins October 6th - Enrichment Classes begin October 7th - NEU Graduate /Undergraduate courses begin (and 4 intensive weekends) November 12th - Enrichment classes end (except NEU for enrichment) November 13th - STUDENT UNION - ACE Authors Reading - cosponsored by BOG December 9th - Essential Math and English courses end
ACE MV 100 Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 508.693.1033 x240 lynn@acemv.org
