From the Commissioner
Today I visited the Troy Howard Middle School in RSU 20 as one of the final stops this spring on my Promising Practices Tour. The Belfast school is undergoing a transformation, using data, strong leadership – most notably at the principal level – and customized learning to engage students and improve proficiency and progress.
Even after months on the road for this tour, I continue to be incredibly energized by the practices schools are implementing that show promise and move forward our shared vision of an evolving education system that puts students at its center.
Notices and Reporting
- Notice of Proposed Rule Changes to Chapter 13, Educator Testing
- SAUs must submit educator quality and effectiveness data by June 15
- Update on proficiency-based diploma Technical Assistance Plan
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Reporting Calendar
Commissioner Bowen saw proficiency-based education in action at Troy Howard Middle School on Thursday. Maine DOE brought a film crew to capture the experience, which will be showcased alongside 10 other videos on the Center for Best Practice website. | More
News & Views
Governor signs suicide prevention education bill, pledges money to train school staff
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage today performed a Ceremonial Signing of a bill that will ensure the staff of all Maine schools is trained in suicide education and awareness and additionally pledged $44,000 from his contingency fund to support that effort. | More
Mount Desert Elementary to be honored with Maine’s first top health excellence award
NORTHEAST HARBOR – The Mount Desert Elementary School will become the first in Maine honored with a Gold Medal of Distinction from the HealthierUS School Challenge. | More
RSU 3 adult education program wins national recognition
The RSU 3 Adult & Community Education Program has been awarded the 2013 United States Conference in Adult Literacy Award for Program Innovation and Collaboration. | More
Auto technology students win state championship, head for nationals
A team of automotive technology students from Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) received first place in Maine’s Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition on May 11. | More