The 145 people in attendance listened to perspectives on student-centered learning, and participated in five of nine possible workshop sessions, ranging in topic from expanded learning opportunities to proficiency-based data management.
In the end, these two days were well spent. Most importantly, we had a chance to discuss the best ways for the Department of Education to collaborate with superintendents on our shared goal: preparing every Maine student for success.
— Stephen Bowen
ACTION ITEMS
Administrative Letters
- Notice of Proposed Rule Change: Chapter 114, Educator Preparation Program
- Notice of Proposed Rule Change: Chapter 13, Educator Testing
Notices
- Urgent: Student exit forms due June 30
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training program approved
- MEDMS ARRA data reporting due
- Date set for 2013 Youth Health Survey
- Educator Quality and Effectiveness Survey past due
- End-of-year financial data reporting due in MEDMS
- Year end staff/student reporting requirements
Reporting
Please note: We generally provide notice of requirements only once. Please check the Reporting Calendar (link below) regularly for a list of ALL upcoming items.
- No new reporting requirements this week.
NEWS & VIEWS
Laura Richards School overcomes CIPS status, surpasses standards
Being identified as a Continuous Improvement Priority School in 2009 was devastating for staff at Laura E. Richards School in Gardiner. Now, after two years of hard work by Principal Karen Moody, her staff and the entire school community, students have surpassed the targets in both math and reading. | More
High school students compete in international science fair
For the first time ever, students from Maine competed in the prestigious INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair held this year in Pittsburgh, Penn. | More
Opportunity to attend autism training in July
The Maine Department of Education will host Evidence-Based Autism Team Training for school districts in July and will soon be accepting applications from districts to be part of this statewide initiative. | More
EPA advises schools to protect indoor air quality
Smart summer shutdown is essential for maintaining healthy indoor environments in schools. During these warmer months, school or district representatives can take preventative and proactive actions to protect indoor air quality and save energy costs. | More