From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
Quarter 4 Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Webinar
The final quarter of attendance reporting for school year 2018-2019 is coming soon. Quarter 4 attendance (end of year attendance certification) will finalize data for federal reporting of Chronic Absenteeism data to EDFacts, and for the calculation and reporting of the ESSA non-academic indicator of Chronic Absenteeism. | More
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News & Updates
1200+ Students Attend Annual MLTI Student Conference at UMaine Hosted by Maine DOE
More than 1200 middle and high school students from schools across Maine gathered today at the University of Maine at Orono for the Maine Department of Education’s Annual Maine Learning Through Technology Initiative (MLTI) Student Conference. | More
Regional Think Tanks – Maine Department of Education Wants to Brainstorm With YOU!
Ready for the end of the year? Can’t wait for summer? Before you shift to the summer season, help us to reflect on the 2018/2019 School Year and keep the momentum of discussion for education in Maine. | More
Student Nutrition Continues Beyond School Year with Summer Food Service Program
With the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Maine public schools have long offered a nutritious breakfast and lunch meal program to thousands of children in Maine during the school year. With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. The Summer Food Service Program, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, operates at hundreds of sites across Maine to ensure children get the nutrition they need when school is out. | More
Maine FFA Convention Attracts 200 Members and Guests
This year’s Maine FFA (formerly known as “Future Farmers of America”) annual Convention included 200 middle and high school FFA members, assisting judges, helpers and guests from the education and private sectors. | More
Maine DOE Employee of the Week: Rick Bergeron
Maine DOE Federal Reporting Coordinator, Rick Bergeron is being highlighted this week as the Maine DOE’s Employee of the Week! Learn a little more about Rick | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- Saco Middle School Hosts “Sebago Speaks” Event to Showcase Student Work
- Maine Schools Selected for Peer to Peer Jazz Education Program
- Augusta Teacher’s Commitment to Inclusion Recognized Internationally
- State Recognizes Middle School Scholars and Leaders
- Maine Students Bring a Slice of the Future to our State House
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Interdisciplinary, Exciting and Cost Effective Professional Development for Educators: Learning for the 21st Century
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
Maine School Wellness Summit
Refill your wellness toolbox with tools (strategies, resources, and programs) to build an action plan for healthier staff, students and school environments starting with two outstanding educators each day | More
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