Maine DOE Update – August 14, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE School Nurse Summer Institute Brings Maine Nurses Together for Professional Learning and Collaboration On July 28-29, school nurses from across all 16 counties in Maine gathered for a two-day School Nurse Summer Institute at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley. This biennial event is sponsored by…
St. George MSU Recognized as Top 10 Finalist for National Education Innovation Showcase
St. George Municipal School Unit (MSU) has been recognized as a national leader in education innovation after being named a top 10 finalist in the annual global recognition program, ASU+GSV Summit Education Innovation Showcase. The award celebrates St. George MSU’s groundbreaking work to develop the nation’s first preK-12 career and technical education (CTE) program, in…
Registration is Open for the 2026-2027 Transformational Leaders’ Network for Principals; New This Year is An Opportunity for Assistant Building Leaders
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Transformational Leaders’ Network (TLN) is a practical, relationship-centered professional learning opportunity for principals to enhance their leadership practice and strengthen outcomes for schools and communities. The TLN is delivered through a series of in-person and remote/regional meetings offered across the state during the school year. All principals, from first-year…
Through-Year Assessment Data Show Continued Growth Trend
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently received the verified aggregate data from Maine’s Through Year Summative Assessment, and Maine students’ average Rasch Unit (RIT) percentile scores are at and above the most recent MAP Growth National Achievement Norms. The 2025 achievement norms were established using scores from approximately 13.8 million students nationwide over the…
Maine DOE School Nurse Summer Institute Brings Maine Nurses Together for Professional Learning and Collaboration
Maine school nurses practicing skills in caring for students with gastrostomy tubes using a manikin during the School Nurse Summer Institute. On July 28-29, school nurses from across all 16 counties in Maine gathered for a two-day School Nurse Summer Institute at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley. This biennial event is sponsored by the Maine Department…
Free Emergency Preparedness Training for Maine Schools
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is offering a free, in-person workshop in South Portland, Maine, on August 19 from 8 a.m. to noon. The training will focus on active shooter preparedness, providing participants with practical strategies, planning considerations, and nationally recognized best practices to…
Maine DOE Update – August 7, 2026
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Updates to Mandated Reporting Laws and a Reminder of the Maine DOE Model Policy for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education and Response During the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature, LD 2105, An Act to Update Maine’s Mandated Reporting Laws, was passed. On April…
2026-2027 Program Information and Application Procedures for National Board Certification Scholarship Fund and Salary Supplement
There are two National Board Certification programs governed by Maine State Statute (20-A MRSA Section 13013-A): In both cases, applications are submitted to the Maine Department of Education (DOE) by a teacher’s school administrative unit (SAU). Please see below for an overview of these two valuable programs and our streamlined application procedures. Applications for both…
Community Regional Charter School Blends Technology and Nature Through “Innovation Inside and Out”
Community Regional Charter School (CRCS) is redefining what modern learning can look like by intentionally blending advanced technology with outdoor, nature-based education. Through its “Innovation Inside and Out” approach, CRCS ensures learners develop technological fluency while building deep connections with the natural world. At CRCS, the philosophy is simple: It’s not technology or nature—it’s both.…
A Refreshed EnGiNE: Maine’s Professional Learning Ecosystem Gets a New Look for the School Year
A redesigned homepage, a rebuilt course catalog, simpler navigation, and a new support center. More content arrives as the school year gets underway. The Maine Department of Education has released a redesign of EnGiNE, the state’s professional learning ecosystem for school staff. The update reaches nearly every part of the platform: a new public homepage,…
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