From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
Who’s in Charge? Let Us Know!
Do you have new leadership in your school or district? Maine Department of Education asks that you please update new superintendents, principals, and other leadership contact information in NEO Staff as soon as possible. The contact information in NEO Staff is used to send Department of Education communications, and is also used to keep the ESSA Data Dashboard as up to date as possible for the public. | More
Public Preschool Annual Report due July 31, 2019
In the event that you missed the announcement of the Public Preschool Annual Report, this is a friendly reminder that the report is now available and due to the Department of Education no later than close of business on July 31, 2019. | More
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News & Updates
PRIORITY NOTICE: School Year 2019-2020 Enacted ED279 Subsidy Printouts Now Available
Thank you for your patience as we finalized School Year 2019-2020 ED 279 subsidy printouts to reflect the enactment of Public Law 2019 Chapter 343. | More
Certification Renewals Due July 1, 2019: Update
At this time 57% of those with certifications that were set to expire on July 1 have submitted their renewal application and materials. To avoid complications and delays, SAU leaders are encouraged to check the certification portal, to ensure your staff members hold valid certification. | More
A Hopeful Path Forward at Maine’s Opiate Crisis Summit
In her opening remarks at the Opiate Response Summit, Governor Janet Mills expressed her appreciation for Gordon Smith. One of the Governor’s first actions, post-inauguration, was to found the Opiate Response and Prevention Taskforce directed by Smith. Mills’ founding of this taskforce underscores what a large priority the Opiate Epidemic represents for Mainers. | More
Maine DOE Engages Stakeholder Input Through Regional Think Tank Series
Drawing its largest gathering of stakeholders, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) hosted its 5th event in a series of Think Tanks held at various locations throughout the state this spring and summer. The Think Tanks are a way for the Department to discuss various topics and gain feedback from stakeholders about ongoing initiatives, long term programming, and to inform future decision-making. | More
Middle School Career and Technical Education Has a New Web Page! Grant Information and Resources: Check it Out!
In June of 2017, the legislature enacted law to expand CTE opportunities by requiring Maine schools to provide access to developmentally appropriate CTE for middle school students (grades 6-8). To assist with this new opportunity, there is currently a new grant application available for CTE centers and regions to implement pilot programs in the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. To kick off this new initiative, the Maine State Board of Education provided federal and special revenue funding in school year 2018-2019 for pilot programs. | More
Shana Goodall Named 2019 Maine History Teacher of the Year
Shana Goodall, a teacher at Orono High School, has been named the 2019 Maine History Teacher of the Year, an award presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. | More
Maine DOE Employee of the Week: Leora Byras
Education Specialist Leora Byras is being highlighted this week as the Maine DOE’s Employee of the Week! Learn a little more about Leora | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- Kittery School Department Hosts Kick-off Celebration to Promote Free Summer Lunch Program
- Maranacook Community Middle School Students Among 12 Winners in 2nd Annual Student Podcast Contest
- Maine School Counselors Attend Annual Conference in Boston
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
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Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Director of Offices of Special Services – Birth to 20 (Public Service Executive II)
- Office Associate II – Special Services
- Education Specialist II – Monitoring
- Regional Education Representative – Elementary Digital Learning Specialist
- View current Maine Department of Education employment opportunities here