From the Maine Department of Education
Priority Notices
- PRIORITY NOTICE: Deadline for Part I Application for Regional Service Centers is November 30
- PRIORITY NOTICE: Proposed changes for Certification and PEPG Rules; Hearings on Dec. 27
Reporting Items
Regional school calendars due by May 4
School administrative units and private schools approved for tuition purposes are expected to establish regional school calendars, in coordination with their local secondary career and technical education school, by May 4, 2018. | More
News & Updates
School Meal Benefits
The School Lunch Program can help families that are struggling financially with their food costs. Households can apply anytime throughout the school year for meal benefits that are offered by school districts. | More
Family Code Night Comes to Maine
Next week, children and their parents will come together to learn how to code. It’s Computer Science Education Week (December 4-8), and 75 sites across Maine will host Family Code Nights. Specially designed for elementary-aged students, these events use Hour of Code puzzles that introduce programming principles through fun games. | More
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Professional Development Opportunities
Free Professional Development Webinar: Overview & Preparation Tips for the NextGen Accuplacer
Reach Higher Maine has developed this series of free webinars designed to help support school counselors in their work exposing students to career and college opportunities. | More
| Visit the Professional Development Calendar |