From the Maine Department of Education
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News & Updates
Statement Regarding Recommendations for Extended Remote Learning
On Tuesday evening, April 7, 2020, Commissioner of Education Pender Makin, with the support of Governor Mills, made the recommendation to Maine schools to extend their remote learning plans until the end of the current school year. “School classrooms are closed, but schools are not,” said Commissioner Makin.| More
Rural Aspirations Launches Website to Support Teachers & Families in Community-Based Learning
Rural Aspirations, in collaboration with many other cross-sector organizations, has developed a tool for teachers and families to support and highlight community-based learning opportunities in Maine.| More
Maine DOE Delivers Donated Devices to Piscataquis County Schools
The Maine Department of Education delivered wifi enabled Samsung Tab A’s with a 12 month Verizon service to Piscataquis county schools yesterday afternoon, in a effort that is helping students in the area with their school work while they are engaged in remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this pilot program, the Maine DOE surveyed building principals across Maine to identify needs, and are working to procure device and hotspots for all students that need them as quickly as possible. | More
Expanded Authority of Reserve Funds
An Act Regarding the Reserve Funds of Certain School Organizational Structures was signed by Governor Mills on March 12, 2020 and will become effective on June 16, 2020. | More
Commissioner Updates Regarding Covid-19 Response
- April 7th – Updated Recommendations and Guidance from Commissioner Makin for Remainder of 19-20 School Year
- April 3rd – Executive Order and School Personnel
- April 1st – CARES Act, Remote, Instruction, Budget
- March 27th – Waivers, Resources and Essential Staff
- March 25th – Accountability, Certification, Special Services
- March 23rd – Laws, Rules, Expectations
- March 22nd – Video Message from Commissioner Makin
| See All Recent Covid-19 Updates from Commission Makin |
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- Maine Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station
- Bonny Eagle High School Students Council Creates COVID-19 PSA #BEHealthy
- Prescott Memorial School Shares a Special Message with Students
- Maine Teachers of the Year Staying Connected Through Virtual Meet-ups
- Windham High School Senior Continues Capstone Project Remotely by Encouraging People to Give Blood
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Virtual Meetings Will be Available Again Next Week
The Maine Department of Education will continue to schedule virtual office hours to support educators and administrators during extended school closures. We are working on further security measures for our virtual meetings and will have an updated schedule ready on Monday. | Check the schedule here next week
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Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Public Service Coordinator II – Threat Assessment and Mental Health Program Officer (Anticipated Vacancy)
View current Maine Department of Education employment opportunities here