From the Maine Department of Education
The Maine DOE welcomed Acting Commissioner Bill Beardsley this week. The following notice was distributed on Friday, Oct. 16 explaining the Governor’s appointment.
Governor Paul R. LePage announced today that Dr. William Beardsley will serve as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Education. Dr. Beardsley is former president of Husson University and served as commissioner of the Department of Conservation.
“Bill has a strong track record in Maine and elsewhere, broad constituency support and a personal interest in education,” said Governor LePage. “Bill has contributed greatly to the Administration already and we are fortunate to have his support again.”
In writing to staff today, Acting Education Commissioner Tom Desjardin said, “While I had hoped to return to work Monday [from his Sept. 13 accident], when I do, it will be on a limited basis as I still have much healing to conquer…while Acting Deputy Commissioner Rachelle Tome has performed admirably in my absence, my medical condition should not put any further strain on the Department.”
Notices and Reporting
- Title VI: Rural Education New Application, due Nov. 1 (Reminder)
- Statement of Assurance and MEDMS Financial Reconciliation, due Nov. 2
- Staff Data Reporting 2015-16, due Nov. 13
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News & Views
Maine DOE announces conditional assessment awardee
Maine DOE has made a conditional decision, based on a competitive process outlined by the Maine State Division of Purchases, to award Measured Progress, Inc. the contract to develop and deliver our Mathematics and ELA/Literacy assessment in 2015-16. | More
Maine leads the country (again!) in classroom technology and it’s a promise for educators
Maine DOE’s Learning Through Technology Team and the Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine (ACTEM) announces a new partnership with national education non-profit Digital Promise to bring micro-credentials to Maine’s educators. | More
Students recognize National School Bus Safety Week
Students and schools across the nation are recognizing 2015 National School Bus Safety Week this week, Oct. 19-23. | More
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day will be held this Friday, Oct. 23 on the last day of National School Bus Safety week. | More
Maine DOE co-sponsors Biennial Arts Education Conference
The Point Lookout Conference Center in Northport on Friday, Oct. 9 was abuzz with arts educators for the Biennial Statewide Arts Education conference, The Measure of Success. | More
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