We’ve combined all reporting requirements, administrative letters, items you should note and other administrative items into the newly renamed “Action Items” section of the Update. If it’s a must-know item for superintendents, it will be in this section.
Also at your suggestion, we’ve made an addition to the online Newsroom:
Now you can forward every item published — be it an administrative letter, press release or blog entry — by email to the appropriate person who needs to see it. Just click on the “Email” link at the bottom of any item and enter the appropriate address.
In addition, don’t forget that everyone can subscribe to the Commissioner’s Update. We encourage you to invite your administrators, teachers, school board members, parents – anyone with an interest in Maine education – to subscribe by clicking here.
Keep sending us your feedback! And when you’re at the Superintendents’ Conference, look for David Connerty-Marin and Matt Stone. They’ll be showing off the Newsroom and soliciting your thoughts, concerns and suggestions.
— Stephen Bowen
ACTION ITEMS
- ADMIN LTR: Federal Cash Reimbursement System Changes
- ADMIN LTR: Changes to the PSAT/NMSQT Program
- REPORTING: Annual Aggregate Daily Attendance, June 24
- REPORTING: 2010-11 End-of-Year Staff Data, June 24
- REPORTING: 2010-11 Behavior Data Certification, June 24
- REPORTING: 2010-11 End-of-Year Student Data, June 24
- REPORTING: 2010-11 Special Education Exit Certification, June 24
- REPORTING: Title I Program Data-Targeted Assisted Programs, June 24
- REPORTING: 2010-11 Truancy Reporting, June 24
- REPORTING: School System Data Update (2011-12), June 27
- REPORTING: School Nurse End of the Year Report, June 30
- REPORTING: End-of-Year Financial Reports, Aug. 25
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Administrative Letters
Reporting Requirements Calendar
NEWS & VIEWS
At Casco Bay, expeditions foster engagement
The students who choose to enroll at Portland’s Casco Bay High School sign up for a course of study that emphasizes project-based, interdisciplinary, inquiry-fueled learning. | More
King Middle turns around with expeditions
In the late 1980s, Portland’s King Middle School segregated its students by perceived ability. Today, it’s a national example of a school where all students can be engaged with their learning. | More
MLTI and next-level learning
I’m commonly asked about the future of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative. Whether it’s more laptops, iPads or a technology that doesn’t exist yet, I can’t imagine a future without it. By Stephen Bowen | More
Awardees recognized for helping students at risk
AUGUSTA – Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen honored 10 people in a Blaine House ceremony for their contributions to meeting the needs of children and youth at risk in their schools and communities. | More
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