Maine DOE partners with the UMF Office of Graduate Studies

Title I Schools identified as Focus within Maine, and demonstrating within school achievement gaps in mathematics performance, have the opportunity to utilize program improvement funds to support participation in the Maine Mathematics Coaching Project (MMCP) sponsored by the University of Maine at Farmington’s Office of Graduate Studies.

The MMCP has been designed to support districts and educators seeking to improve the quality of teaching and learning in mathematics, further supporting PreK-8 teachers transitioning to the role of elementary mathematics coach. Coaching provides embedded professional development and the building of capacity both within the district and the state increasing the opportunity for all students to master the rigorous requirements in this global society.

As part of Maine’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Flexibility Waiver, Maine has identified Title I schools with the greatest within school achievement gaps as Focus schools. Maine DOE continues to provide additional resources and supports to Title I Focus schools to further support school improvement planning, implementation and progress. The following Focus schools are eligible to receive program improvement funds should the district choose to participate in the MMCP and if they were identified for achievement gaps specifically in math.

Focus Schools

For further information relating to participation and enrollment in the MMCP please contact Sandra MacArthur at 778-7186 or via email at sandra.macarthur@maine.edu.

For further information relating to Title I school improvement please contact Janette Kirk, ESEA Title I Director at 624-6707 or via email at janette.kirk@maine.gov.