Maine DOE Update – September 18, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with Governor Janet Mills and adult education programs across Maine, is celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (AEFLA), September 13-19, 2026. |  More Maine Schools Invited to Explore an Environmental…

Maine Seal of Biliteracy Program Celebrates Strongest Year Yet

(Images courtesy of Augusta School Department, The Portland Public Schools, and Bangor School Department) Maine students are earning the Seal of Biliteracy in record numbers, with an 18 percent increase in the number of students earning the distinction this year and an 11.5 percent increase in Maine high schools offering the opportunity. The Maine Seal…

Building Number Sense: Early & Foundational Numeracy – A Free 3-Part Learning Series for PreK-8 Educators

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to offer a free professional learning series to support educators in helping all students develop deep number sense and flexible mathematical thinking across preK through grade 8. Participants should plan to attend all 3 sessions at their selected regional location. The focus will be on strong Tier…

Registration is Open for the Maine School Safety Specialist Program

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Maine School Safety Center’s (MSSC) free training for the School Safety Specialist Program is open to schools and school administrative units (SAUs). The School Safety Specialist (SSS) Program helps schools and districts fulfill the requirements of Public Law 2023, chapter 254, to have a designated employee having oversight regarding…

Maine Schools Invited to Explore an Environmental Sustainability Collaboration with French Education Partners

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Académie de Nantes in France, invites Maine schools and school administrative units (SAUs) to express interest in a new international sustainability collaboration for the 2026–2027 school year. This opportunity is designed to connect students and educators through French language education, climate literacy, outdoor learning, environmental…

Professional Learning and Resources to Support Improved School Attendance

The Maine Engagement and Attendance Center (MEAC), a statewide collaboration working to strengthen student engagement and attendance and to address chronic absenteeism in Maine schools, is focused on weaving together Maine Department of Education (DOE) initiatives to coordinate practical tools and opportunities for educators to learn from one another to improve student attendance. To support…

Maine School Safety Center Announces Release of First Phase of School Bus Safety Training Modules

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), Maine School Safety Center (MSSC), is pleased to announce the release of the first phase of training modules developed for school bus drivers. The training modules are available in EnGiNE, the Maine DOE’s online professional learning platform. The self-paced modules are designed to provide school bus drivers and school…

Celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with Governor Janet Mills and adult education programs across Maine, is celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (AEFLA), September 13-19, 2026. AEFLA Week is a chance to recognize that adult education is about helping Maine adults move forward—from strengthening basic skills to earning a high school credential, from…

Maine DOE to Offer Office Hours for Home Instruction Points of Contact

The Maine Department of Education is offering quarterly Office Hours for the 2026-2027 school year to support all Home Instruction Points of Contact (PoC).   The Office Hours are being provided during two separate times: 8:30-9:15 a.m. and 3:00-3:45 p.m., on the following Wednesdays to accommodate as many PoCs as possible:   Attendees may choose the time that is most convenient for…

Maine DOE Update – September 11, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Launching Dirigo Schools of Distinction Framework in 2026-2027 School Year We are excited to share the Dirigo Schools of Distinction (DSD) framework as a resource for Maine schools. DSD is intended to celebrate Maine schools that are making a meaningful difference for students, staff, and communities.…

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