-There is no teacher like experience. Get out there and shoot lots of film and keep a notebook, detailing how you set up the shot (i.e., f-stop, film type, filters, shutter speed, lens, etc.). I did this when first learning photography and it was probably the single-most influential factor in developing (no pun intended) my understanding of light and composition. That is not to say that books aren't helpful. In fact, many of the things I needed to know about light and exposure and composition came from books and I probably never would have learned them by just shooting. However, you have to be out there shooting lots of film AS WELL AS reading and studying. Classes are great but I personally feel that everything you need to know about photography can be learned at a good library. And nowadays, ONLINE. Unless you plan on getting into some area of photography that requires special knowledge, hit the books yourself and than hit the pavement (or the trail) and start shooting. It sounds like I may be telling you things you may already know since you mentioned that are getting back into it, meaning that you once were into it before. Regardless of which path you choose, welcome back to the ranks and I sincerely hope that you will find fulfillment and greater creativity and appreciation for your surrounding through the wonderful medium of photography!!
-see http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf/books.html and mf/classes.html check around the local junior colleges for classes and other options; locally you can go for a semester with lab access and a live instructor for $75 (in state tuition) - perhaps something similar in your area? for lower $$, a used correspondence course can also be a good structured overview approach. Resell if you don't like 'em. Check your library for video courses by Kodak and other vendors in photography. You can also buy and sell videos via EBAY and other sites, making cost to review them modest there are lots of "short" courses under $450 in many places; many cities and colleges have informal courses in photography which last a day or a weekend and cost under $100. Nikon and Canon have a one day course, among other vendors, which is aimed at beginners. Many stores provide a free short course with camera purchase, or charge only $20 to get you in the store. personally, I agree that shooting a lot of film and books can be a good way to start out, but you have to have a bit of discipline to do so well. While I could get a local photo class for $2,200+ fees (tuition is high ;-) I took the bus and spent $70 junior college course and the rest on cameras, film, and processing plus photobooks instead