From the Maine Department of Education
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News & Updates
Mills Administration Updates COVID-19 School Health Advisory System
All counties now green.
The Mills Administration today released an update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission to assist schools as they continue with their efforts to deliver instruction and support students safely. | More
Four Middle School Students Honored in Statewide Science & Engineering Fair
The Middle School Science & Engineering Fair announced its winners on recently in a livestreamed awards ceremony. Approximately 40 middle school students from Maine submitted projects to the fair, and four projects were recognized| More
Two Maine High School Students Named “National Cyber Scholars” After Winning Nationwide Competition to Identify Rising Stars in Critical Industry
The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation has named two Maine students, “National Cyber Scholars” after winning a rigorous 48-hour competition designed to evaluate aptitude in combating cyber threats, showcasing the advanced programming available in Maine schools. | More
Maine’s New Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to share an updated and Maine specific Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) which has been the culmination of an extensive review, feedback and editing process. | More
Maine DOE Hosts Students Statewide for Virtual MLTI Student Conference
Maine students and teachers came together yesterday for a day of learning, collaboration, and innovative thinking at the 18th Annual Maine Learning Through Technology (MLTI) Student Conference. | More
Celebrating Foster Care Month in Maine
May is National Foster Care Month across the nation. It is a time to recognize that everyone can play a part in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care. Starting in 1988, U.S. Presidents issued annual proclamations in recognition of National Foster Care Month to show appreciation and gratitude to foster parents. Maine is committed to ensuring all children grow up healthy and safe and would like to take time to show appreciation for the incredible role foster parents have in lifting up the children in their care. | More
New UMaine Special Education Leadership Certificate Available this Fall
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and UMaine Online will begin offering a new graduate certificate in Special Education Leadership this fall. | More
Student Summer Opportunity: O’Connor CIVICS Challenge!
Sandra Day O’Connor Institute For American Democracy presents the summer O’Connor Civics Challenge!, a civics video competition which is open now through Thursday, July 15, 2021 and open to all students entering 6th through 9th grade in Fall 2021. | More
STEM and Social Studies Virtual Study Tours to Germany this Summer
Maine DOE Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sessions with Maine Physicians, Infectious Disease Experts
Get to Know the Maine DOE Team: Meet Michele Mailhot
Maine DOE team member Michele Mailhot is being highlighted this week as part of the Get to Know the Maine DOE Team Campaign. Learn a little more about Michele | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- York Middle School French Teacher a Regional Finalist for National NECTFL Teacher of the Year Award
- MSAD 42 Adult Education Program Partners with A.R. Gould Hospital for an Innovative Approach to Fill CNA Workforce
- Coastal Washington County Institute of Technology Honors Dymond Dake as CTE Student of the Year
- St. Croix Regional Technical Center Honors Elaine Perkins as CTE Student of the Year
- Foster Tech Honors Haley Walsh as CTE Student of the Year
- Hancock County Technical Center Honors Bryce Carter as CTE Student of the Year
- Lake Region Vocational Center Honors Omar Elalam as CTE Student of the Year
- Lewiston Regional Technical Center Honors Colin Merritt as CTE Student of the Year
- Maine Region 10 Technical High School Names Wyatt Shepard CTE Student of the Year
- Mid-Coast School of Technology Names Emily Miller CTE Student of the Year
- Mid-Maine Technical Center Names Paige Dudley CTE Student of the Year
- Van Buren Regional Technology Center Honors Alexis Violette as CTE Student of the Year
- Northern Penobscot Tech Region III Names Katahdin Javner as CTE Student of the Year
- Oxford Hills Technology School Honors Culiandra Nero as CTE Student of the Year
- Tri-County Technical Center Honors Ann Gerardi as CTE Student of the Year
- St. John Valley Technical Center Honors Anthony Pelletier as CTE Student of the Year
- Region Two School of Applied Technology Honors Alyssa Drake as CTE Student of the Year
- Somerset Career & Technical Center Honors Emma Huntley as CTE Student of the Year
- Region 9 School of Applied Technology Names Jasmine Dixon CTE Student of the Year
- Sanford Regional Technical Center Honors Mary Lombardi as CTE Student of the Year
- Presque Isle Tech Center Names Brandon Dubie CTE Student of the Year
- Portland Arts & Technology High School Names Christiana Rae Gannon as CTE Student of the Year
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Early Learning Office Hour on Summer Learning Opportunities
On Thursday, May 27, from 3:30-4:30, members of the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE’s) Early Learning Team will host an open office hour to discuss ideas for supporting young learners over the summer. | More
Build Community Through Writing – Summer Institute for Educators
The following opportunity is being hosted by The Telling Room as a resource for information and opportunities; is not an endorsement of any product or program. | More
Virtual Workshop for Teachers: Middle School Science & Engineering Fair
Did you know that Maine has a science fair for grades 6-8? The Maine State Middle School Science & Engineering Fair (MSSEF) provides youth with a chance to share their independent STEM projects with judges and their peers. The event encourages students to explore their own area of interest, engage in authentic science and engineering practices, and hone their science communication skills.| More
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Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Federal Emergency Relief Fiscal Coordinator – Public Service Manager II
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER Coordinator Public Service Coordinator II
- Education Specialist II – Monitoring Team
- GEER Coordinator- Public Service Coordinator II
- Management Analyst II
View current Maine Department of Education employment opportunities here