From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
PRIORITY NOTICE: Reminder to Review and Report any District Data Errors in 2019/20 Subsidy Printouts (ED 279s) by March 15, 2019
The Maine Department of Education would like to acknowledge the hard work of school districts in ensuring that the data they submit to the Department is as accurate as possible. Each year there are a handful of data errors that districts notice after the release of the ED 279 printouts and these can have a significant impact on subsidy. | More
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News & Updates
PRIORITY NOTICE: Maine Department of Education’s Position on School Mascots and Logos
Because our schools must provide safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments, and because schools teach many lessons by example, DOE urges schools to refrain from using mascots and logos that depict Native American tribes, individuals, customs, or traditions.| More
Guidance Regarding Automated Translation/Interpretation Services
As Maine districts have experienced increasing numbers of students and parents who speak languages other than English, there has also been an increase in the availability of machine or automated translation/interpretation software and apps. | More
Resources to Help Schools Eliminate Browntail Moth Nests
The Maine Department of of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry has put together the resources and information below to help Maine schools eliminate Browntail Moth nests | More
National Congress on School Transportation Writing Committees Seeking Input
The National Congress on School Transportation (NCST) is accepting change requests from any interested party on the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures. | More
The Maine Association of School Nurses (MASN) is Seeking Nominations for School Nurse of the Year 2019
The purpose of this award is to recognize the contributions of Maine School Nurses by honoring one school nurse who has demonstrated leadership and excellence in the practice of school nursing. | More
Seeking Additional Maine Schools for Social Emotional Learning Pilot Program
The Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control Program with the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (MECDC), in partnership with the Maine Department of Education (Maine DOE), is seeking additional schools that would like to implement the social emotional learning (SEL) program, Second Step, funded by a grant through MECDC. | More
Maine DOE Employee of the Week: Sarah Adkins
Sarah Adkins, Student Assistance Coordinator, is the Maine Department of Education’s Employee of the Week. | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
Somerset Valley Middle School Shares Recent Highlights & Successes
Somerset Valley Middle School is located in Hartland, Maine. It is currently grades 3-8. The district is in the process of consolidating due to a new high school/middle school construction project. | More
Senator King Visits LearningWorks Afterschool
Senator Angus King visited the LearningWorks 21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool program in Biddeford on Friday, February 8th. | More
Windham Middle School Named a Common Sense School
RSU 14, Windham Raymond Schools, has been working very hard to help their students become responsible and safe in their digital lives. | More
The Five Town CSD and MSAD #28 Held the First Ever Remote School Day in Maine
This process began last summer when we convened a group of teachers representing K-12 staff to begin working on the idea. | More
Event Highlights from Downeast School and William S. Cohen School in Bangor
Highlights of great things happening in Bangor including the welcoming home of a deployed Military Service Member. | More
Dike-Newell School’s Classroom Buddy Reading Initiative Supports Literacy and Building Community
Dike-Newell School is a Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade elementary school of 250 students, located in Bath, Maine. | More
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
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