From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
National Board Certified Teacher Salary Supplement Request due October 15, 2018
Superintendents of a school administrative unit or the director of a publicly-supported secondary school or Career and Technical Education (CTE) region, with eligible staff who have attained National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification prior to July 1, 2018, must submit to the Maine Department of Education (DOE) the list of those eligible to receive the salary supplement for the 2018-19 school year by October 15, 2018. | More
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News & Updates
ESSA Implementation and Report Card Release #success4ME
During the fall of 2018, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) will begin implementation of ESSA including the rollout of Maine’s Model of School Supports and the public release of the Maine’s School Report Cards. | More
National Board Certified Teacher Scholarship Funds Available
State law, 20-A MRSA Section 13013-A subsection 5 & 6; as amended by PL 2012 c. 702, established the National Board Certification Scholarship Fund to encourage teachers to apply to and enroll in the certification program offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or its successor organization. | More
Helpdesk Ticketing and Immediate Communication Procedures
Due to recent Data Team staff departures, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Helpdesk currently has only one fulltime dedicated staff member, with augmented assistance from other members of the Data Team. While the Department is in the process of hiring additional staff, we ask that communications to the Helpdesk be submitted via email| More
NAEP Assessment Positions Available
Westat is recruiting for the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as NAEP or The Nation’s Report Card, for the National Center for Education Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Department of Education. | More
2018-19 Gifted and Talented SAU Program Application Forms Available
The 2018-19 Gifted and Talented SAU Program Application forms are now available. All applications are due by September 30, 2018 | More
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Assessment Professional Development and Learning
During the month of July, Department staff engaged in the review of submitted Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA)/SAU Consolidated Plans. All submitted plans have been reviewed and the Department continues final synthesis of review notes and team meetings in order to provide meaningful feedback to districts. | More
Gifted and Talented Workshops Available on September 12th and 14th
As a reminder to gifted and talented (GT) educators, the Maine Department of Education will sponsor two mentoring workshops for new and experienced gifted and talented educators. | More
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Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Education Specialist III – Title I Coordinator
- Education Specialist III – Title II Coordinator
- Education Specialist II – Career and Technical Education Standards and Assessments Consultant
- Public Service Manager II – Assessment Team Leader
- Secretary Specialist – Administrative
- Office Associate II (Part-time) – Administrative
- View current Child Development Services employment opportunities here