From the Maine Department of Education
The Maine DOE is replacing its current student information system (SIS), Infinite Campus State Edition (ICSE), with Edupoint Synergy. The change will take place over the next two years, and the new Synergy computer system will have little or no impact on the student data system currently in use in Maine’s school administrative units (SAUs).
Maine has been doing business with the same vendor since 2007, and last year the Department identified needed improvements and what is available in the market place for the handling of student information from SAUs.
The requirements for a replacement system were assembled into a Request for Proposal (RFP) that was publicly released in November. The requirements call for improvements in the flexibility of the system along with quality, availability and security improvements. All of this was to be accomplished with little or no impact on the student data system currently in use in the SAUs.
Notices and Reporting Items
- Report of Services to Students with Disabilities Part II (EF-S-05), due Feb. 29 (Reminder)
- School Bus Purchase Program Approval – Cancellation Report (EF-T-20A), due March 15 (Reminder)
- School Bus Purchase Report (EF-T-20: Quarter 3), due March 31 (Reminder)
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News & Views
MEA Alternate Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy
The MEA Alternate Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy assessment known as the Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) is moving forward. | More
Maine DOE seeks reviewers for 21st CCLC grant competition
The Maine DOE is seeking qualified peer reviewers to read, assess and score competitive grant proposals for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program. | More
Maine DOE’s expertise grows with new specialists
The Maine DOE is pleased to announce new specialists who will be working in Augusta and in the field assisting you on a variety of fronts. | More
Maine DOE and NESSC webinar supports proficiency diplomas
The Maine Department of Education and the New England Secondary School Consortium (NESSC) hosted a webinar early this month featuring RSU 2’s collaborative efforts. | More
Schoolwide Annual Review submission no longer required
The recent reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by ESSA places the schoolwide annual review in transition during 2016-2017 school year. | More
State agency clients returning to their parental home
Beginning April 11 a state agency client who is returned to the family home will lose state agency client status on the date that the child resumes residence. | More
Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B application
The Maine DOE is seeking comments from the public on its annual application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). | More
Maine seeks feedback on IDEA Part C application
Maine is seeking input on its application for the Part C (birth to age three) early intervention program. | More
MaineCare Seed payment adjustments made; report review by March 25
The 2015-16 subsidy checks for General Purpose Aid for local schools will reflect adjustments for MaineCare Seed payments. | More
Proficiency Council Preliminary Report presented to Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs
The Maine DOE and the Proficiency Council recently presented the Proficiency Council Preliminary Report to members of the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs. | More
A challenge to participate in National School Breakfast Week next month
Full Plates Full Potential and the Maine DOE’s Child Nutrition program are challenging schools to increase school breakfast participation during this year’s National School Breakfast Week. | More
Nature based education summer institute
The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to announce registration is open for a first-of-a-kind Nature Based Education Summer Institute June 24 and 25. | More
Maine’s Read to ME Challenge has become a ritual
Maine’s Read to ME Challenge became a household activity for the Veneziano family in Hermon this past month. | More
Tyler Technologies’ Maine App Challenge 2016
It is called, “an awesome opportunity for a student;” the Tyler Technologies’ 2016 Maine App Challenge. This is a contest for Maine high school students to design, develop and demonstrate Android mobile apps. | More
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LATEST DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Education Specialist – IDEA Grant Program – Fiscal Specialist for Special Education
- Regional Education Representative – Digital Learning Specialist
- Senior Planner – Program Development and Training Officer
- Request for Proposals: 21st Century Community Learning Center Program
- View current Child Development Services employment opportunities here