Sanford Community Adult Education welcomes you to our website. Here are a few must-know items about SCAE.
Our administrative offices are located at the Anderson Learning Center, 21 Bradeen Street (Suite 201) in Springvale. For easy access to our offices, park in the lot behind the Springvale Library and District Courthouse. The Anderson Learning Center is directly across the parking lot from the Library. Proceed up the ramp (under our SCAE sign) and enter our lobby just inside the double doors.
Our Mission: Venite. Discite. Vincite! (Come. Learn. Conquer!) Sanford Community Adult Education’s mission is to provide high quality, lifelong learning opportunities that empower the individual and family to enhance their quality of life in the community.
We believe that SCAE provides “the best time you can spend on yourself, for yourself, anywhere!” We know that we can meet your need, be it academic, training, skills-upgrading, or life enrichment.
The SCAE office at Anderson Learning Center in Springvale is open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 9 pm, and Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. During summer months (June, July, August) these hours may change.
SCAE Policies
Smoking: No smoking on premises.
Confirmation: Assume your class is running unless your hear from us! Confirmation via email or phone is generally done on Thursday evening of the week before your class begins. If you don’t hear from us, or if you want to check on any details, please call 207-490-5145 for verbal confirmation.
Age Policy: Minimum age for participation is 17 years unless otherwise noted in course description or unless special permission is granted by the director.
Storm Cancellations: All classes will be cancelled if day school is out. Cancellations due to late-developing severe weather conditions will be announced on local TV and radio, as well as on the adult education office answering machine. (207-490-5145)
Refund Policy: (Effective July 1, 2019)
For one- or two-week classes:
- 100% refund if course is cancelled.
- 100% refund if participant withdraws at least five business days before the class. Refunds for online registrations can be processed immediately. For cash or check payments, refunds will be in the form of a check and may take up to two weeks to process.
- No refunds within five business days of the class.
For multi-week (more than two) classes:
- 100% refund if course is cancelled.
- 100% refund if participant withdraws at least five business days before the class. Refunds for online registrations can be processed immediately. For cash or check payments, refunds will be in the form of a check and may take up to two weeks to process.
- 50% refund (by check) or 100% credit toward a future class if participant withdraws before the second class.
- No refund or credit after second class.
Materials fees: Many classes have materials fees. These fees are generally paid directly to the instructor at class. Payment is cash is requested and appreciated.
The Really Fine Print: It is the policy of Sanford Public Schools to ensure equal employment/educational opportunities/affirmative action regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, or handicap in accordance with all federal and state legislation. Inquiries and/or grievances can be made to Matt Nelson, Affirmative Action/ TitleIX/504 Coordinator, 917 Main Street, Suite 200, Sanford, ME 04073.