From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
School Health Annual Reporting Window is Open
The Department is announcing that the School Health Annual Report is now available through the Reporting Calendar. The reporting window closes on July 31, 2019. This report contains both required reporting components for all schools, public, charter, and private, as well as an optional section. | More
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News & Updates
Maine DOE to Announce Maine County Teachers of the Year May 9, 2019
15 Maine teachers will be announced and honored as part of the Maine Department of Education’s annual Maine County Teachers of the Year awards. The teachers were nominated by a member of their community, | More
Science Standards Revision-LD 283
On April 19, 2019 Governor Mills signed LD 283, which contained the revised Science and Engineering standards in the Maine Learning Results. The revised standards are an adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards, which represent significant shifts from the previous version. | More
Two Maine Students Named 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the 55th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields. Maine’s two scholars are Rohan Ben Freedman, from Cape Elizabeth High School, and Emma Hargreaves, from Old Town High School. | More
Maine DOE Announces 4th Annual Read to Ride Summer Reading Challenge
Summer vacation is a welcome break from the daily school routine for children and parents alike, but the summer months can be detrimental to students’ learning if young minds do not remain active. Summer learning loss is a well-documented phenomenon, particularly with respect to reading achievement. | More
School Safety and Security Bulletin: Children Healing After Crisis
Throughout the 2018- 2019 school year, the Maine Department of Education, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Department of Health and Human Services, Maine State Police, Maine Sheriffs Association, Maine Chiefs of Police Association, and the Maine Emergency Management Agency will provide tips and resource information to Maine schools to help provide some guidance for identifying signs and preventing school violence. | More
Department of Education Seeks Educators for Standards Revision Writing Teams
As a part of our regular review cycle schedule, The Department of Education is performing a review of the Maine Learning Results for English language arts, career and education development, and mathematics, and is looking for participants to serve as part of the writing teams for each content area. | More
Maine DOE Employee of the Week: Stacey Bean
Stacey Bean, Maine DOE Contract/Grant Specialist for the Office of Special Services is being highlighted this week as the Maine DOE’s Employee of the Week! Learn a little more about Stacey | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- Washington County Educator Profile: Mathy Terril
- Classroom Highlight: Comprehensive Computer Science at Lyman Moore Middle School
- Great Salt Bay Community School Choir Honors Fellow Student with Album, “Sail On Silver Girl”
- Windham Students Participate in Interdisciplinary Crime Scene Investigation Unit
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Learning for the 21st Century- a Professional Development Opportunity for Educators
Join the Maine Department of Education as we explore knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for 21st century careers as well as the intentional actions of educators that support students’ skill and will to fuel their learning. | More
| Visit the Professional Development Calendar |