From the Maine Department of Education
The Maine DOE is proud to report the distribution of 139 grants to school administrative units (SAUs) across the state of $4,600 each to support the development of performance evaluation and professional growth (PEPG) systems. The grant money was available to any school district that submitted their Intent to Pilot survey and submitted the PEPG Grant Application.
The grant funds will be used in a variety of PEPG development areas including training related to teachers and administrators in the professional practice models, student learning and growth measures, student learning objective (SLO) development, summative effectiveness ratings, implementation procedures, and PEPG language development. Other SAUs report plans to use the funds to help record and track their observation and evaluation data as part of their PEPG system.
The Department is currently in the process of reaching out to SAUs that did not pursue the grant monies by Oct. 15, to provide districts with technical assistance and guidance with compliance of Rule Chapter 180.
Notices and Reporting
- Staff Data Reporting 2015/16, due Nov. 13 (Reminder)
- Vehicle Inventory Form – Student Transportation (EF-T-24), due Nov. 18 (Reminder)
- CTE Early College Grants, due Nov. 22 (Reminder)
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News & Views
Alcohol Awareness Day December 7
Community groups and schools across the state will be conducting activities to raise awareness about alcohol use and abuse on Monday, Dec. 7. | More
NCSC student report portal closes
The National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC) Reporting Portal permanently closes this Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. | More
Guidelines for dyslexia and more
Last month was recognized as Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) month, and November is recognized to assist in raising awareness of the needs of children with learning and attention issues.| More
Training webinar for science assessment
Maine DOE and Measured Progress will conduct a training webinar on Nov. 17 from 2 – 4 p.m. for those teachers new to the administration of the Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP). | More
Maine DOE shares expertise at community meeting
Recently, three members of Maine DOE’s Standards and Instructional Support Team presented information to a local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. | More
Maine DOE announcing credentialing changes in 2016
Big changes are on the horizon in the way school personnel will receive credentialing in Maine. | More
Ways stay safe online
The internet plays a role in much of daily life at school, at work and at home. October was National Cyber Security Awareness Month. | More
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LATEST DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Public Services Manager II – Special Projects Manager – Special Services
- Education Specialist II – Specialist for Children with Disabilities
- Management Analyst II – Fiscal Compliance Consultant
- Regional Education Representative – Elementary Mathematics
- Regional Education Representative – Proficiency-Based Education
- Education Specialist III – Dyslexia Coordinator
- Education Specialist II – Student Assistance Coordinator (School Climate)
- Education Specialist II – Early Childhood Monitor (Limited Period Position)
- Request for Proposals: State Level Student Information and Reporting System
- View current Child Development Services employment opportunities here