From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
FY 21-22 Talent Development Applications
In an effort to minimize the workload for our schools during the 2021-2022 school year, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) will not require a Talent Development (G/T) application for school units continuing their programming in substantially the same format as school year 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. | More | Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar |News & Updates
Maine FrontLine WarmLine Available to Support School Staff
The Maine FrontLine WarmLine is a phone support service that provides Maine’s essential health care workers, first responders, and school staff with help in managing the stress of providing essential services during our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The volunteers on the other end of the line are available to help callers address concerns with anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, grief or worry and, if needed, connect them with additional supports. | MoreApply for Federal Funds to Support Remote Learning – Application Window 9/28-10/13
The Emergency Connectivity Fund is a $7.17 billion program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to help schools and libraries support remote learning. The Program provides funding to schools and libraries for the reasonable costs of eligible equipment and services that can be provided to students, teachers, and library patrons who lack connected devices, such as laptop or tablet computers, and/or lack broadband access during the pandemic. | MoreResources and Information about Protecting Student Privacy
Federal and state laws regulate the privacy of student education records. These laws apply to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). With this in mind, the Maine DOE has put together a toolkit of links to information, resources, and training for district administrators and school employees to use as a quick reference for information and contacts related to student data privacy. | MoreMEEA Mini-Grants Available for Outdoor Learning – 9/27 Deadline
As schools plan for a safe return to campus this year, it is critically important to consider the health and well-being of students and staff, and address issues with COVID-19, mental and physical health, and managing other chronic health conditions. When school health policies and practices are put in place, healthy students can grow to be healthy and successful adults. Learn what parents and teachers can do to help children have a successful school year. | MoreMaine Schools Sharing Success Stories
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VIRTUAL TRAINING: Suicide Prevention Curriculum Lessons Training
Join the Maine Department of Education and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Maine for a 2-part virtual training! | MoreWEBINAR SERIES: Deeper Learning Through The Arts
Join the Maine Department of Education (DOE) for for a free Professional Learning Series for educators of all content areas and grade levels! | MoreWorking with Community Partners to Provide State-Funded Pre-K
Recently, members of the Early Learning Team at the Department of Education (DOE) partnered with the Maine State Head Start Collaboration Office and the Governor’s Office of Innovation and the Future to provide a three-part professional learning series aimed at supporting school administrative units (SAUs) in navigating formal partnerships with licensed community providers. | More | Visit the Professional Development Calendar |Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities View current Maine Department of Education employment opportunities here