“EMCC has taught me lots of hands-on learning, and provides the best education around while doing it at an incredibly affordable price.”
Ben Handzel, Criminal Justice
Student Testimonial
Jenna Anzengruber, Criminal Justice
Student Testimonial
“I had an amazing experience the past two years, and I made another family at EMCC. Thank you for providing me with a great program to learn and prepare for this next journey.”
Learning Facilitator Credential Program
How do I know if the Learning Facilitator Program is for me?
Maine Education Matters Podcast with EMCC & Maine DOE
A free, short-term education training program available to participants across the state
- All instruction is offered in a hybrid format using Zoom and the online platform Brightspace; required Zoom meetings take place from 4:00-6:00 to accommodate most work schedules
- Complete a one-week 3-credit boot camp that prepares learners to enter classrooms to provide instructional support under the guidance of a classroom teacher
- Participate in a learning community, facilitated by EMCC faculty, for at least 45 hours over the course of the school year
- Complete at least 315 hours in a classroom setting under the supervision of mentor teachers and MCCS faculty
- Earn digital badges that lead to a Learning Facilitator Micro-Credential and that can be turned into credits toward a certificate or degree program!
- Partner schools receive a stipend and technology to support the program
The Learning Facilitator Program faculty are committed to supporting our partner schools to meet their staffing needs through this high-touch, immersive mentorship program.
We are committed to developing education paraprofessionals who have the skills to build meaningful relationships with students and school staff and provide high-quality instructional support and guidance to students in partnership with classroom teachers.