From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
MaineCare Seed Adjustments to be Made, Review Q3’19 Reports by July 8, 2019
The recovery of Q3’19 MaineCare Seed will occur in the July 2019 subsidy payment, and the Maine Department of Education is asking SAUs to review their reports by July 8, 2019 to ensure accurate adjustments to subsidy. | More
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News & Updates
Maine Department of Education Shares Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals
During the transition of a new leadership team to the Department of Education, Commissioner Makin has actively sought input and guidance from the expert staff at the department, and from education professionals and other stakeholder groups, to inform our Vision, Mission and Strategic Priorities. In hearing the hopes and dreams of so many, and understanding the immensely important work that is being done in classrooms across our state, our Vision, Mission and Strategic Priorities will serve as a continually evolving guide for the work of the Department of Education. | More
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: Amendments to Educator Evaluation Requirements
On April 11, 2019, Governor Mills signed a law that makes important changes to Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth (PEPG) systems. The new law will go into effect 90 days after the current legislative session ends. Chapter 27, An Act to Amend Educator Evaluation Requirements, includes a number of changes. | More
Certification Update- Are YOU Due July 1, 2019?
Maine Department of Education is proud to share that our certification team continues to process a number of new certificates for those joining the education profession or who are seeking new endorsements. | More
Still Time to Register for 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
Successes Shared by Districts at Closing Event of 4-Year Preschool Expansion Grant
The Maine Department of Education hosted a closing event of the 4-year Preschool Expansion Grant (PEG) that was awarded to Maine DOE in December 2014 by the US Department of Education. Eighteen states were awarded grants to support local school districts in the development of new preschool classrooms, and to expand access to high-quality, full-day pre-k programs for children whose families were at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level. | More
Julie Meltzer Named 2019 Curriculum Leader of the Year
Julie Meltzer, Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction for the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (AOS #91) is Maine’s 2019 Curriculum Leader of the Year. | More
School Safety Bulletin-June: Preparation and Response for Bomb Threats
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
Maine DOE Employee of the Week: Michele Bisbee
Maine DOE Child Nutrition Consultant, Michele Bisbee is being highlighted this week as the Maine DOE’s Employee of the Week! Learn a little more about Michele | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- Saco’s Young School Loves to Walk
- Maine Adult Education Programs Featured on PBS News Hour
- Lewiston Adult Education Graduate Shares Story of Perseverance
- Lincoln Academy Takes New Approach to Vaping
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
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