From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
Graduation Reporting Phase One
Based on feedback from our school and district colleagues who have been responsible for the graduation reporting process in the past, we have divided the tasks into what we hope are more timely and manageable steps. We recognize the hard work being done to ensure accuracy of the data reported, and would like to offer technical assistance with the process of meeting this federal requirement. | More
MaineCare Seed Adjustments to be Made, Review Q219 Reports by April 12, 2019
The recovery of Q219 MaineCare Seed will occur in the April 2019 subsidy payment and the Maine DOE is asking districts to please review their reports by April 12, 2019 to ensure accurate adjustments to subsidy. SAU staff must review student by student claims on both the public and private MaineCare reports for Q219 by April 12, 2019. | More
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News & Updates
Maine DOE to Host 2019 Farm to School Cook-Off
The Farm to School Cook-off showcases the culinary skills of school food service staff and students, while promoting locally grown products in school meals. Each volunteer team, consisting of one school food service staff and one student, will prepare a breakfast and lunch meal within a specific time frame using at least two ingredients that are grown, raised, caught, or manufactured in the State of Maine and meet National School Breakfast and Lunch Program requirements as well as one USDA food. | More
Nominations Sought for the 2019 Maine Curriculum Leader of the Year
The Maine Curriculum Leaders’ Association is excited to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Curriculum Leader of the Year. | More
New Visual Tool Available to Help Communicate Purpose of the MEAs
With the upcoming MEA testing window opening soon, the Maine Department of Education has created a visual tool to help schools and districts when communicating with families and communities about the Maine Educational Assessments (MEAs). | More
Updated Language Use Survey Now Available
Through the concerted efforts and dedication of our English Learner Advisory Council, and with feedback from our colleagues in the field, the Department of Education has refined our statewide Language Use Survey. We believe these minor changes have created a more quality document that will aid in ensuring valid identification. | More
Maine DOE Employee of the Week: Nate Menifield
Visual and Performing Arts Specialist, Nate Menifield is the Maine Department of Education’s Employee of the Week. Get to know a little more about Nate. | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- Madison Junior High School Teacher Recognized with 2019 NELMS Master in Middle Award
- Garret Schenck School has Success with Positive Action Program
- Hartford-Sumner Elementary School Implements Jolly Phonics Program
- Learning in the Great Outdoors at Meroby RSU #10
- WinterKids gives $20,000 to Carrabassett Valley Elementary Schools
- Wells Junior High School Actors Take Action Against Hunger
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Maine DOE Data Team Announces Annual Data Entry Training
August 6th thru August 15th, the Maine Department of Education Data Team will be hosting regional data entry trainings. This annual training is geared toward district and school level staff who are tasked with reporting student/staff data to the Maine DOE. | More
| Visit the Professional Development Calendar |