From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
Maine DOE Data Management Systems Summer Training 2020-2021
The Maine Department of Education Data Team will be holding their annual summer trainings during the last two weeks of July and the first two weeks of August. The focus this year will be on tips and resources to assist School Administrative Units (SAUs) with data reporting and with viewing/certifying reports. | More
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News & Updates
Maine Adult Education Programs to provide laptops to remote learners with help from Maine Community Foundation grant
Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is partnering with the Maine Department of Education (DOE) to ensure that adult learners have the technology they need to continue their studies. A grant of $75,000 from MaineCF will fund laptops for 56 adult education programs to allow students to remotely complete their high school equivalency or workforce training programs. | More
A Message from Maine Education Commissioner Regarding Fall 2020 Survey
The Maine Department of Education has released a special video message from Maine Education Commissioner Pender Makin and other key leaders from the Department to encourage and remind the people of Maine to provide input for ensuring a safe return to classroom instruction. | More
Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Seeking Nominations for MAITC Teacher of the Year Award
Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is currently seeking nominations for their 2021 Teacher of the Year Award. This award is for any Maine elementary or secondary school teacher who uses agricultural education materials and/or activities in the classroom to teach core subjects. | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
FREE Virtual Professional Development for School Transportation Teams July 30-31
Build your excitement for the new technology being developed at Transfinder. See the next generation of Wayfinder Navigation allowing drivers to benefit from turn-by-turn voice guidance. Learn about Tripfinder for managing field trip requests and secure access for district personnel to submit requests and track approvals. . | More
Upcoming and Ongoing Virtual Sessions and Recordings Offered by the Maine DOE
Check out the Maine Department of Education’s Professional Development Calendar for upcoming professional development offerings. The Department continues to offer office hours for School Based Mental Health Supports and School Counselors each week. Now is the time to register for two of our upcoming series, one on Reading Differentiation using Jan Richardson’s Practices and our Pre K for ME Curriculum Training | Find a schedule of upcoming sessions here | Find recorded sessions here.
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Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
View current Maine Department of Education employment opportunities here