From the Maine Department of Education
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News & Updates
Maine DOE Team Member Makes U.S. History as First Somali American Elected as Mayor
We are proud to share that Maine Department of Education team member Deqa Dhalac has made national history. The Family Engagement and Cultural Responsiveness Specialist was sworn in as South Portland’s new mayor, the first Somali American to ever hold the position of mayor. | More
Public Meeting Notice for LD 313 Work Force Group on Career and Technical Education
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 8:00-10:00 am, the Work Force Group for LD 313 will hold its third meeting, hosted virtually by the Maine Department of Education. LD 313 was passed in the 130th legislature and is focused on several topics regarding Career and Technical Education. | More
Resources to Help Maine Families Find Affordable Health Coverage
The State of Maine is running its own State-based insurance marketplace called CoverME.gov, where uninsured people or those who buy insurance on their own can get health insurance, usually with financial assistance. It is currently an open enrollment period, with next Wednesday, December 15 being the deadline to sign up for January 1 coverage. Open enrollment ends on January 15, 2022. | More
Resources to Assist Maine Schools with Record Retention Decisions
The Maine State Archives, in conjunction with the State of Maine Archives Advisory Board, establishes local government record retention schedules. These schedules include schedules for Maine schools. All local government record retention schedules can be found on the State of Maine Archives website, but record retention schedules specific to schools can found in Schedule 18. | More
ME, VT, and NH Consortia Saves Maine Schools over $73,000 on Seesaw Licensing
The Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine (ACTEM) joined a 3-state-consortia this spring to offer lower pricing on Seesaw for Schools licensing for Maine districts, which has saved over $73,000 in Seesaw licensing costs for participating Maine schools. | More
Get to Know the Maine DOE Team: Meet Kelli Deveaux
Maine DOE team member Kelli Deveaux is being highlighted this week as part of the Get to Know the Maine DOE Team Campaign. Learn a little more about Kelli | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- Phil Rossetti Named High School Assistant Principal of the Year
- SoPo Drug Free Communities Coalition Partners with Local Schools, Community Organizations to Host ‘Parent Connector’ Events
- Greenbush Students Enjoy ‘Outdoor Adventure Classroom’
- From Merrymeeting Adult Education to Yale University – How One Maine Student Found Her Own Path
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Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Maine School Safety Center to Offer Office Hours for School Staff
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Maine School Safety Center (MCCS) is happy to announce that they are offering virtual Office Hours to connect with Maine school personnel who oversee school safety planning. An open forum to bring questions, ideas or concerns, the team will be available to provide support and technical assistance every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-11am thru February 17. | More
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Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- School Nurse Specialist (Regional Education Representative)
- Constituent Outreach Coordinator
- Office Specialist I – Office of Innovation
- Regional Education Representative – Educational Technology Infrastructure Specialist
- Limited-Period Restorative Practices Coordinator
- Contract/Grant Specialist
View current Maine Department of Education employment opportunities here