From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
End of School Year Checklist for Completing Reports
A checklist has been designed to assist districts with publicly funded students in completing required end of year reports. The dates listed after each report are when the report is open for entry and due for certification, if required. | More
MaineCare Seed Adjustments to be Made; Review Q318 Reports by June 29, 2018
The recovery of Q318 MaineCare Seed will occur in the July 2018 subsidy payment and the Maine DOE is asking districts to review their reports by June 29, 2018 to ensure accurate adjustments to subsidy. District staff must review student by student claims on both the public and private MaineCare reports for Q318 by June 29, 2018. | More
| Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar |
News & Updates
Certification System Educator Portal to be Released Statewide
The Maine Department of Education is completing final testing on the educator portal of the new online certification system and will release the portal as soon as testing is completed. The educator portal will be utilized for processing only renewal applications for the first few weeks. The certification department is still accepting paper applications for initial credentials and fingerprints, but all renewal applications MUST be processed through the new online system. | More
Maine DOE to Host June 12 Webinar to Discuss Chronic Absenteeism Data Collection
The Maine Department of Education is hosting a webinar for districts and schools to discuss the recently released 2016/17 chronic absenteeism data including collection process and resources available to help with 2017-2018 reporting. | More
Resources to Support Student Attendance
The Maine Department of Education’s Office of School and Student Supports has compiled a resource guide to assist schools in their efforts to improve student attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. | More
New ESEA Report Cards & STEM Technology Showcase to be Featured at 2018 Commissioner’s Conference; Register Now
As a reminder, registration for the 2018 Commissioner’s Conference is now open. The conference features an array of sessions catered toward superintendents. | More
Seeking School Highlights for ESEA Report Cards
The Maine Department of Education is requesting the assistance of school principals in the development of the new 2017-2018 ESEA Report Cards. A “School Highlights” section will be included on the Report Cards to provide the opportunity for schools to emphasize elements of which they are especially proud. | More
Gifted & Talented Applications
The 2018-19 Gifted and Talented Program Application forms are now available. | More
Guidance on District Technology Plan Development for 2017 – 2018 and 2018 – 2019
Over the past few months, there have been a number of questions about expectations for completing and submitting to the Department district technology plans. This correspondence is designed to answer those questions for district and school administrators, in particular, those who are responsible for developing technology plans. | More
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Registration Now Open for 2018 State Custodial and Maintenance Conference
Registration is now open for the 50th Custodial and Maintenance Conference for Maine school custodians and facilities directors. | More
| Visit the Professional Development Calendar |