Maine DOE Update – March 27, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education Data & Reporting Upcoming End-of-Year Reports, Resources, and Updates At the end of each school year, school administrative units (SAUs) are responsible for completing a number of required reports. As a reminder, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Data Team has many resources available to SAUs to support their…

Upcoming End-of-Year Reports, Resources, and Updates

At the end of each school year, school administrative units (SAUs) are responsible for completing a number of required reports. As a reminder, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Data Team has many resources available to SAUs to support their end-of-year reporting. This year, as the Maine DOE transitions from Synergy to the new Connect…

Growing Tradition: Maine FFA Celebrates National FFA Week

By: Jillian McLaughlin, Maine FFA State Reporter Throughout FFA history, various celebrations have emerged to provide additional support to the organization. Of those traditions, one of the most widely celebrated is National FFA Week, which occurs during the last week of February and is focused on sharing FFA’s message with the community and partner organizations.…

Registration Open for 2026 School Nurse Summer Institute

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Coordinated School Health Team is hosting its biennial School Nurse Summer Institute (SNSI) on July 28 and 29, 2026, at Sugarloaf Resort in Carrabassett Valley. This immersive, multi-day, in-person event brings school nurses from across Maine together for an opportunity for new learning. SNSI is intended to increase knowledge…

Nominations Open for Maine Instructional Coach of the Year

The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) has announced that nominations are now open for the Instructional Coach of the Year award. Nominations close on May 1, 2026. To nominate someone for Instructional Coach of the Year, please send a nomination letter describing how the nominee is a highly effective, student-centered instructional coach to the Instructional Coach of the Year…

Nominations Open for Maine Curriculum Leader of the Year

The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) has announced that nominations are now open for the Curriculum Leader of the Year award. Nominations close on May 1, 2026.  To nominate someone for Curriculum Leader of the Year, please send a nomination letter describing how the nominee is a champion of learning—both in and outside of their school administrative…

Call for Proposals Open for Every Teacher a Leader Conference, as Part of New “ElevatED” Experience

Educate Maine and the Teach Maine Center are inviting educators to submit presentation proposals for the 2026 Every Teacher a Leader Conference—part of the new, expanded ElevatED professional learning experience taking place July 29-31, 2026, at Thomas College in Waterville. ElevatED is bringing together two impactful statewide events into one three-day opportunity for connection, collaboration,…

Two Ocean Science Opportunities from Bigelow Laboratory for Maine Students and Educators

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to share two engaging opportunities from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, designed to deepen ocean science learning for both students and educators. From hands-on research experiences for high school juniors to immersive professional development workshops for teachers, these programs connect classroom learning with real-world science. Keller…

Maine DOE Invites Educators to Participate in ‘Roots and Stories: Storytelling through Maine Artifacts,’ Professional Learning Opportunity

As spring arrives across Maine, bringing longer days and renewed energy to classrooms, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is inviting educators to participate in a new professional learning opportunity focused on multi-genre storytelling, literacy, and the rich histories of local communities. Roots and Stories: Storytelling through Maine Artifacts is…

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