From the Maine Department of Education
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News & Updates
Maine Schools Providing Meals to Students During Extended Remote Learning; Interactive Map Now Available
Through a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Maine Department of Education is able to extend the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) allowing school districts and community partners to provide meals to students during extended remote learning due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. | More
PRIORITY NOTICE: Guidance for Governor’s Executive Order Regarding Employees in Maine’s Public Schools
Guidance for the Governor’s Executive in an Question and Answer format. | More
PRIORITY NOTICE: Proposed Rulemaking for Rule Chapter 112
Chapter 112 contains procedures guiding the operations of the Professional Standards Board in its role under Title 20-A, Chapter 502-B to make recommendations to the State Board of Education and advise the Department of Education on certification issues. The rule was filed with the Secretary of State’s Office on March 13, 2020. | More
PRIORITY NOTICE: Virtual Meetings Available Again Next Week
The Maine Department of Education continues to schedule virtual office hours with Department Specialist to support educators and administrators during extended school closures. During these meetings, our specialists will be available to provide support and guidance regarding distance learning and school supports, as well as to facilitate networking and resource sharing between educators. A schedule for early next week is expected to be ready Friday afternoon (3/20). | See the Schedule
PRIORITY NOTICE: Important Message From Commissioner Makin (Originally Issued March 15, 2020)
As determined by Governor Mills’ declaration of a civil emergency, we recommend that schools cease classroom based instruction as soon as practicable and for an indefinite period of time. Local communities may manage this in different ways in terms of scheduling time and logistical support for students and families to access belongings left at school and to receive remote or distance learning materials if applicable. | More
2020 MLTI Student Conference Cancelled
Due to the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the State of Maine and across the U.S., the Maine Department of Education has decided to cancel the 2020 MLTI Student Conference, which was scheduled for May 21, 2020. | More
Federally Required State Assessment- An Update
As many Maine school districts are working proactively to protect students and educators amid the COVID-19 issue by either implementing non-traditional instruction or closing schools, the Maine DOE is actively working on behalf of Maine schools and students. Due to school district closures at this time, the following has transpired: | More
Guidance from CDC for School-Based Operations
A message from Emily Poland, Nurse Consultant with Maine Department of Education, relaying guidance from the CDC around nutrition, health and supplies. | More
Get to know the Maine DOE Team: Meet Deqa Dhalac
To assist those who are responsible for the important task of reporting dropout data to the Maine Department of Education, the DOE Data Team will be holding a webinar on Wednesday March 18th, from 1pm to 2pm. | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- Young School Community: Teamwork at The Heart of What We Do
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
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Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
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