The revised Chapter 115 certification rules have arrived and the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is providing the following clarifications:
- Part I of Chapter 115 goes into effect August 12th, 2017.
- Part II does not go into effect until July 1, 2019, including the revisions to grade spans. For now we will continue to use the K-3, K-8, 7-12 or K-12 grade spans for certification purposes.
- For future reference a decision has been made by the Maine Department of Education to allow individuals who have a K-8 certification to continue with that credential, as long as the credential does not lapse.
During the fall, the Maine DOE will be making more recommendations to certification rules to further accommodate the needs of, and feedback from the educational field.
For more information contact the Maine DOE Certification office at 207-624-6603 or cert.doe@maine.gov.