From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
2021-2022 School Health Annual Reporting Window is Open
As a reminder, Regional School Calendars are due by June 1, 2022 for school administrative units (SAU) and private schools approved for tuition purposes, in coordination with their local secondary career and technical education (CTE) school. This requirement is part of Public Law 2011, Chapter 686 to promote collaboration among local school administrative units that may benefit from inter-administrative unit collaboration beyond CTE. | More
Annual Audit Requirements: An Early Reminder
Annual Audit Reports Due December 30th. Annual audit reports are due within six months after the end of the audit period (e.g., reports for the fiscal year ending June 30th are due on or before December 30th). | More
| Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar |
News & Updates
Special Message from Commissioner Makin for Teacher Appreciation Week
Education Commissioner Pender Makin released a special video message celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and honoring the amazing work of Maine’s educators. Watch Makin’s Teacher Appreciation Week video and please share! | See Video
Maine Dyslexia Screening Project
Maine Revised Statute 20-A M.S.R. § 4701-B requires school administrative units to screen students in kindergarten through second grade who have difficulty in these areas | More
Education Commissioner Pender Makin Visits Kingman Elementary School
This week, Maine Education Commissioner Pender Makin visited Kingman Elementary School, one of Maine’s Education in Unorganized Territory (EUT) schools. Makin brought miniature rosebushes to the three educators at the school to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, observed in classrooms, met with students and with staff, joined recess, and enjoyed lunch with students. | More
Nominate an MLTI Educator for the End of Year Expo!
MLTI is launching an End of Year Expo event to celebrate educators and the work they do to support the use of technology in teaching and learning. Are you or someone you know an MLTI educator using technology in fun and innovative ways? Submit an entry to the expo and join us to share these achievements at our exhibition! | More
Dedicated Maine State Board Member Peter Geiger Celebrated as Term Ends
Peter Geiger, past Vice Chair for the Maine State Board of Education, was presented a Legislative Sentiment by Senator Nathan Libby at the Board’s April 13th business meeting prior to Geiger’s term ending at the end of April. | More
Maine Department of Education Releases Teach Maine Plan to Develop, Support, and Sustain a Robust Education Workforce
The Maine Department of Education released the Teach Maine Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to develop, support, and sustain a robust educator workforce in the state. Unveiled during Teacher Appreciation Week, the Teach Maine Plan and new website provide a set of strategies and actions to inspire a talented and diverse future educator workforce, and to support and develop Maine’s current educator workforce. | More
30 Days to the MLTI Student Conference- MLTI Launches High Altitude Balloon!
The 19th Annual MLTI Student Conference will be held virtually on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 8:30am-2:00pm for registered 7&th grade MLTI students. This year’s theme is MLTI launches space2connect, and with the partnership of the UMaine High Altitude Ballooning program, MLTI will be launching a high-altitude balloon into space! | More
Seeking Five Distinguished Educators for MLTI Ambassador Positions
Are you passionate about professional growth and technology? Do you want to make a difference in Maine schools? Are you currently teaching in a Maine public school? This might be the opportunity you’ve been looking for! | More
Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and the Maine Department of Education joins organizations across the United States in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success. | More
Nominations Open for John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
The Maine Secretary of State’s Office will be accepting nominations for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award recognizes one Maine resident, age 25 or younger, who demonstrates leadership abilities, has a passion for social justice, and is improving the quality of life in their community. | More
Get to Know the Maine DOE Team: Meet Shari Templeton
Maine DOE Team member Shari Templeton is being highlighted this week as part of the Get to Know the Maine DOE Team Campaign. Learn a little more about Shari in the question and answer.. | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
- Exploring the History of Maine Through Robotics
- Portland Public Schools Developing Culturally Important School Lunch Menu
- Third Grade Students Send Hygiene Kits to Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
- Thomas College Hosts First-ever ‘Educators Rising’ Conference in Maine; Two Students Named Preservice Teachers of the Year
- Maine Nurses Attend New England School Nurse Conference
| Submit your Maine School Success Story |
Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Lessons from the Field – AmeriCorps + High Impact Tutoring = Student Success
The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a webinar series to address hot topics that are on the top of educators’ minds. After sharing federal updates, the series features lessons learned and best practices from faculty, staff, schools, districts, institutions of higher education, and other places of educational instruction. It also shares a variety of useful resources. | More
| Visit the Professional Development Calendar |
Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities View current Maine Department of Education employment opportunities here