Maine DOE Update – June 5, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Welcomes 10 Student Interns for the Summer of 2026 The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently welcomed 10 student interns to its team. These interns will spend the summer working on several teams within the Maine DOE, bringing a variety of new skills, backgrounds,…

Maine DOE Invites Applications for Screener Review and Recommendation Project

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking applicants for the Screener Review and Recommendation Project, a statewide professional learning initiative focused on strengthening regional expertise in early literacy assessment and supporting consistent, evidence-based screening practices across Maine schools. The project supports implementation of Maine’s Dyslexia screening statute (Title 20-A, §4710-B), which requires all students…

Registration Open for ‘MCSTOYA Connects: Neurodivergent Reads 2026’ Summer Learning Experience

The Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association (MCSTOYA), in partnership with the Maine Council for English Language Arts (MCELA), is inviting educators from across Maine to participate in MCSTOYA Connects: Neurodivergent Reads 2026, a summer professional learning experience focused on neurodiversity, inclusive practices, and the power of literature to foster understanding, empathy,…

2025 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year Ben Johnson Earns National Recognition for Innovative Latin Education Resources

Ben Johnson, the 2025 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year and a finalist for 2026 Maine State Teacher of the Year, has earned national recognition from the American Classical League for his outstanding contributions to Latin education through innovative technology-based learning resources used by students and teachers around the world. Johnson, who teaches Latin and…

Brewer School Department Alternative Education Programs: A Connected Pathway from Middle School Through Graduation

A group of Innovations students enjoys the coast of Maine at Ship Harbor Trail in Bass Harbor. Brewer School Department’s alternative education programs have developed into a connected system of supports that begins in middle school and continues through multiple high school pathways, offering students flexible options for learning, engagement, and graduation. What began as…

Elementary School Community Meetings Give Portland Students Opportunities for Leadership

Students at Rowe Elementary School in the Portland Public Schools have stepped into leadership roles this year in a big way during the school’s first-ever community meeting assembly for third- through fifth-grade students. Inspired by community meeting assemblies at Portland’s Presumpscot and Longfellow Elementary Schools, Rowe’s social emotional learning (SEL) staff worked together to launch…

Maine DOE Seeking Contractor to Support Seal of Biliteracy, World Language Education, and Pine Project Coordination

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is seeking a contracted educational professional to support statewide work related to world language education during the 2026-2027 school year. This contracted role will support several ongoing statewide initiatives, including: The anticipated scope of work is approximately 20 hours per month during the 2026-2027…

Maine DOE Welcomes 10 Student Interns for the Summer of 2026

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently welcomed 10 student interns to its team. These interns will spend the summer working on several teams within the Maine DOE, bringing a variety of new skills, backgrounds, and experiences to the department. These internships were made possible by several programs throughout Maine, including the Margaret Chase Smith…

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