From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
MaineCare Seed adjustments to be made, review Q417 and Q118 reports by February 9, 2018
Due to time constraints, the recovery of Q417 and Q118 MaineCare Seed will occur in the February 2018 subsidy payment. | More
Quarter 2 reporting requirements for attendance, truancy and behavior delayed until further notice
Due to issues related to the attendance, truancy and behavior reporting functions of the Synergy Student Information System and the NEO system, Quarter 2 reporting requirements for these areas will be delayed until further notice. | More
| Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar |
News & Updates
Nominations sought for 2019 Teacher of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2018 County Teachers of the Year and 2019 Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and nurturing the achievement of all students at http://www.mainetoy.org through Feb. 5. | More
Read to ME Challenge Set to Kick-off February 1st
Year 3 of the Read to ME Challenge is scheduled to begin on February 1, 2018. First Lady Ann LePage will launch the campaign by reading to children at a local school. She will follow up her reading by issuing a challenge to participate in the 2018 campaign | More
CDS Committee Recommendations
On December 11, 2017, the Part B 619 Advisory Committee, which discussed the proposed transition of special education and related services for children ages 3 to 5 from Child Development Services to the public schools, held its final meeting. | More
Maine FFA Student Officers Review Maine Agriculture
Student State Officers of the Maine FFA Association (formerly known as “Future Farmers of America”) enjoyed in depth discussions with representatives of Maine’s agriculture and natural resources community on January 9, 2018 at the Agricultural Trades Show in the Augusta Civic Center.| More
More Dispatches | Press Releases | Priority Notices
Professional Development Opportunities
Training schedule for Comprehensive Needs Assessment and SAU Consolidated Plan
The Maine Department of Education continues to provide support regarding the development and completion of a Comprehensive Needs Assessment and SAU Consolidated Plan as required under the recently reauthorized Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Completed SAU Consolidated Plans must be submitted to the Maine Department of Education on or before July 1, 2018. The utilization of the CNA and SAU Consolidated Plan template will ensure all required elements are included. | More
Reminder of Restraint and Seclusion Overview and Awareness Information Course
As mid-school year approaches, this is a reminder of The Restraint and Seclusion Overview and Awareness Information Course that is provided by the Maine DOE to districts at no cost. | More
| Visit the Professional Development Calendar |