From the Maine Department of Education
Maine’s 2016 County Teachers of the Year spent some time in Augusta last week learning more about their roles in representing all educators in the state. Maine’s 2016 Teacher of the Year Talya Edlund encouraged educators be connected on Facebook to read all the posts regarding education policy and more. “You don’t know where this journey will take you, but soak in every moment and enjoy the ride,” she said.
The 2015 Washington County Teacher of the Year Benjamin Brigham taught this year’s County Teachers of the Year the “just in time” professional development through social media. He told them, “You have the ability to elevate all things education; it’s a 365 day a year profession.”
2015 Teacher of the Year Jennifer Dorman reminded the educators, “The goal of the three finalists is to work as a team, on education policy in Maine.”
Notices and Reporting Items
- Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB), due May 26 (Reminder)
- End-of-Year Special Education Exit Reporting, due June 30 (Reminder)
- School Bus Purchase Report (EF-T-20: Quarter 4), due June 30 (Reminder)
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