From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
NEO will be unavailable as of April 16th at 3PM
NEO will be unavailable as of Thursday, April 16th at 3:00 pm due to a system upgrade. NEO is expected to be back online on Tuesday April 21st. | More
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News & Updates
Maine Department of Education Announces Maine School Safety Center!
The Maine Department of Education is pleased to announce the creation of The Maine School Safety Center(MSSC)! Although the MSSC is newly created, it is quickly adding staff and the ability to assist all Maine schools with their emergency planning. | More
PRIORITY NOTICE: Spotting Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect During the COVID-19 Emergency: An Updated Guide for Educational Professionals and Others who Care for Maine Children
In our great state of Maine, we are fortunate to have many talented professionals who positively impact the lives of children on a regular basis, and who continue to do so during this time of intense challenge. Teachers, principals, social workers, mental health providers, and countless other professionals have quickly transitioned to supporting youth and families virtually via phone, video, text, email, and other online resources. Maintaining contact with children and their caregivers is critical to supporting our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. | More
College Board Releases Free Parent Resources for Upcoming AP Exams
The College Board has released the new AP® Exam (Advanced Placement) schedule, which includes optional free, online AP classes and take-at-home AP Exams to support the challenge
UPDATE: PAEMST 2019-2020 Awards
The PAEMST Team decided to delay the application deadline from May 1 to October 26 due to COVID-19. To qualify for the October deadline, teachers must complete the eligibility component of the application by May 1. Teachers can begin an application for PAEMST by going to http://www.paemst.org. The eligibility component consists of seven easy questions and only takes a few minutes to do. | More
Reminder – April is Month of the Military Child
April is designated nationwide as Month of the Military Child. Maine honors the sacrifices made by military families statewide by encouraging school districts to engage in a variety of activities of their own choosing to celebrate Month of the Military Child. | More
Maine Educators Win $400 Each in First Drawings of Bicentennial Curriculum Sharing Initiative
The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Bicentennial Commission (maine200.org) and the Maine Historical Society launched the online resource in February as a way to help Maine teachers integrate Maine’s Bicentennial into their lessons. | More
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Education Information
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020. The relief promised by the CARES Act is desperately needed statewide, and the Maine Department of Education is eagerly waiting for the US Department of Education (USDE) to issue a notice inviting applications from State Education Agencies to apply for the funding. | More
Get to know the DOE team: Meet Lori Freeman
Maine DOE team member Lori Freeman is being highlighted this week as part of the Get to know the DOE team. Learn a little more about Lori in the question and answer.. | 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
| See All Recent Covid-19 Updates from Commission Makin |
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- RSU 4 Maintains Open Communication with Community Through Bi-weekly Online Forums
- Bath Tech Center Students Partner With Community Organizations to Build Low Income Housing
- MSSM Student and Faculty Member Use 3D Printers to Create Medical Equipment
- Locker Project Joins in To Feed PPS Families During COVID-19 Crisis
- Bonny Eagle Middle School Challenges You for Earth Day! #QuarantineRoadsidePickup
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Early Child Care and Public Preschool Providers Caring for Children Birth-5 – No Cost Professional Development Training
Maine Resilience Building Network (MRBN) will once again offer free professional learning opportunities focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and resilience building. | More
Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Next Week’s Virtual Office Hours
With many schools taking a well-deserved vacation from remote learning next week for April break, the Maine Department of Education will not be sending out daily notifications about the virtual office hours, meetings, and professional development opportunities occurring from Tuesday, April 21st through Friday, April 24th. Next week’s schedule is available at all times on the Maine DOE website. |More
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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