From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
Data Review for Graduation Reporting Phase One Now Available
Graduation Reporting Phase 1 provides schools the opportunity to review and make any necessary changes to student data. This phase focuses on ensuring accuracy of start and exit statuses for students who are part of the 2020 cohort. The cohort is comprised of any student who entered grade 9 for the first time in the 2016-2017 school year. | More
| Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar |
News & Updates
PRIORITY NOTICE: 2019-2020 Public Pre-K Annual Report
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recognizes school administrative units (SAUs) across Maine are navigating new territory and have their days filled, meeting the needs of students, staff, families, and communities. To reduce workload, this year’s annual Pre-K report has been shortened significantly. | More
Maine’s Community Colleges Offer Free Summer Courses for Maine’s High School Class of 2020
The members of Maine’s high school Class of 2020 are getting an early graduation gift – access to free summer courses at Maine’s community colleges. Maine students who graduate in 2019/2020 are invited to apply for the free online courses. A student taking two free college courses this summer at a Maine Community College can save between $2,000 and $7,000 in tuition at a four-year college or university. | More
U.S. DOE Names Two Maine Students as 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars
The United States Department of Education (DOE) has announced that 161 high school seniors, including two from Maine, have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars. The recognition honors the students’ accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. | More
Governor Mills Radio Address: Rising to meet an even greater challenge – distance learning amid COVID-19
I am the daughter of a Maine public school teacher, so I know firsthand how important the work of Maine teachers is and the many challenges they have to overcome every day. Right now, our teachers and students are rising to meet an even greater challenge – adapting to distance learning amid this dangerous COVID-19 pandemic. | Listen to Address
Nominations Open For 2020 Maine School Maintenance Custodian of the Year A. Burleigh Oxton Award for Excellence
Educational Plant Maintenance Association of Maine (EPMA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the best practices of educational plant maintenance and custodial workmanship through education and training for school custodians, maintenance teams, and facilities directors, is currently accepting nominations for Maine School Maintenance Custodian of the Year A. Burleigh Oxton Award for Excellence. | More
Get to Know the DOE Team: Meet Colene O’Neill
Maine DOE team member Colene O’Neill is being highlighted this week as part of the Get to Know the Maine DOE Team Campaign. Learn a little more about Colene | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- Portland High School Students Adjust to Internships With Remote Learning
- Oak Hill High School Art Teachers Gets Innovative to Ensure Students get an Art Show
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
PRIORITY NOTICE: Next Week’s Schedule of DOE Virtual Meetings
The Virtual Meeting Schedule for May 26 – May 29, 2020 has been posted. It is advised to check the schedule in advance. Many of the virtual meetings now require pre-registration or the need to email the host to obtain meeting information, these measures help to prevent inappropriate interruptions | Virtual Meeting Schedule
| Visit the Professional Development Calendar |
Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Office Administrator (Secretary Specialist)
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNICAL ADVISOR ( Public Service Coordinator II)
View current Maine Department of Education employment opportunities here