From the Maine Department of Education
Acting Education Commissioner Bill Beardsley honored 19 team members for years of service today at the Department, representing a long-standing commitment to Maine’s citizens. Collectively, this group has dedicated over 560 years as employees of State government.
“Years embody context and institutional memory. Years serve as our anchor to windward in an era and environment of constant change,” says Acting Commissioner Bill Beardsley. “And years reflect commitment, dedication, resilience, and camaraderie which are the ties that bind.”
Maine DOE staff members Jackie Godbout and Suzan Beaudoin have served over 30 years at the Department. Godbout began her service as a Vocational Education Secretary and today is the Title IA Program Consultant for the Special Services Division. She says she enjoys being part of State government, “to work and serve the people of Maine and support programs that enhance the educational opportunities and achievement of all students in Maine.”
Notices and Reporting Items
- EPS April 1 Enrollment Reporting, due April 15 (Reminder)
- EPS High Cost Out-of-District Placement Cost Adjustment Report (EF-S 214), due April 15 (Reminder)
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News & Views
MLTI to refresh some middle school Apple classrooms; others have option
The Maine Department of Education will be refreshing all seventh and eighth grade 2013 Apple Primary (iPads) and Apple Alternate (MacBook Air) school classrooms. | More
NEO Staff coming up on a year
Last summer the Maine Department of Education’s Data Management System (MEDMS) staff data collection was transferred into a new system called NEO Staff. | More
Maine’s public preschool programs and Section 504
The following information is provided to ensure that all Maine school districts are aware that Section 504 applies to public 4-year old programs. | More
Maine school featured for effective, learner-centered instruction
Hall-Dale Middle and High School was one of 18 high-performing schools selected to present at the Ignite ’16 School Showcase in February. | More
Maine Arts Education Advocacy Day
Last week, National and Maine Arts Education Advocacy Day was celebrated. | More
Department participates in cyber breach training
Maine Department of Education recently participated in Cyber Storm V (CSV), a biennial national exercise conducted by the Department of Homeland Security. | More
New School Nurse Orientation training: concussions to bugs and more
Forty new school nurses came to Augusta to attend a school nurse orientation sponsored by the Maine Department of Education this month. | More
Transportation departments invited to participate in national safety survey
Maine school bus drivers have been invited to collect survey data about illegal passing to help improve safety countermeasures. | More
Principal of the year and more named this month
This week, the Maine Principals Association made some announcements at surprise ceremonies and other school leaders have been recognized by the National Association of Elementary School Principals association. | More
Assessment Administrators needed for NAEP
Westat is seeking motivated individuals, who are committed to excellence and are experienced in working with primary and secondary school students. | More
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LATEST DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Regional Education Representative – Digital Learning Specialist
- Education Specialist II – IDEA Grant Program – Fiscal Specialist for Special Education
- Request for Proposals: Maine Learning Technology Initiative Summer Institute
- Request for Proposals: 21st Century Community Learning Center Program
- View current Child Development Services employment opportunities here