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Opportunities for Regionalization
As part of Maine’s plan for putting students first, the Maine Department of Education is focused on improving educational services and increasing student achievement through innovative regional partnerships. | More
Educational programing on Constitution Day
On September 17, the nation celebrates Constitution Day. Per Constitution and Citizenship Day legislation passed by the United States Congress in 2005, “Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution.” | More
Schoolwide Programs and Consolidation of Funds
To facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities in schoolwide programs, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations allow school administrative units (SAUs) to use a portion of the funds they receive under Part B of IDEA to fund schoolwide programs. In accordance with Title I, Part A, as amended by ESSA, schoolwide programs are comprehensive reform strategies aimed at raising the achievement levels of all students. |More
Fostering Music and Movement in Early Childhood Classrooms
The Maine Department of Education invites you to be part of a brand new professional development opportunity, “Fostering Music and Movement in Early Childhood Classrooms”. Early Childhood Specialist, Sue Reed, and Visual and Performing Arts Specialist, Beth Lambert, are looking for teachers who want to energize their teaching and learning through focusing on music and movement in the public preschool classroom. Applicants must apply in teams of two: one Public Preschool teacher and one music or performing arts teacher from the same district. The music/performing arts teacher must currently teach at the elementary level. |More
Learning Through Technology Update
The Learning Through Technology Team at the Maine Department of Education is committed to helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms in a way that improves student learning outcomes and achievement. We have three new ways to engage with educators this year that are designed to gather input and build capacity. |More
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Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Teacher Aid (2 Positions Available)
- Janitor/Bus Driver in the Unorganized Territories
- Teacher BS – Education in the Unorganized Territories
- Education Specialist I – Child Nutrition (Culinary)
- Education Specialist I – Child Nutrition (Summer Outreach)
- Social Services Program Specialist I (2 Positions Available)
- Public Service Data Coordinator I – Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Coordinator
- View current Child Development Services employment opportunities here
- RFI #201708146– Maine Educational Data Warehouse (MeEDW)