The Maine DOE Office of Special Services strongly encourages school districts to attend professional development sessions in evidence-based practice and ongoing technical assistance. The Department’s support will help districts meet the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs’ compliance requirements specific to transition planning, least restrictive environment, and aligning IEP goals with the Common Core State Standards.
Professional development and technical assistance in the General Supervision System will be provided by the Department through the State Personnel Development Grant. Maine DOE requests that one special education administrator, one transition coordinator and/or one other secondary special education teacher from each district attend a full day of professional development training.
Schedule of Trainings
| GSS Monitoring Cohort* | Training Date | Registration Period |
| 2012-13 (FY13) | Jan. 14, 2013 (snow date: Jan. 17) | Dec. 3 to 14 |
| 2013-14 (FY14) | Feb. 11, 2013 (snow date: Feb. 14) | Jan. 7 to 18 |
| 2014-15 & 2015-16 (FY 15 & 16) | March 4, 2013 (snow date: March 7) | Feb. 4 to 15 |
| 2016-17 (FY 17) | May 6, 2013 (snow date: May 7) | April 1 to 12 |
*To determine which cohort you belong to, please visit the GSS website and click on “Program Review Projections.”
All training sessions will be held in the Cross State Office Building, 111 Sewall St., Augusta, in room 103 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this professional development were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #H 323A11008-12. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer: Tracie Dickson.
More information
- General Supervision System website
- Roberta Lucas
Federal Program Coordinator
Maine DOE Special Services
207-624-6621
roberta.lucas@maine.gov