Educators, students, Maine Department of Education (DOE) community and agency partners, and members of the public are invited to the Hall of Flags at the State House in Augusta on April 30, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. for the Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) showcase of student success, innovation, and partnership.
This event will highlight the transformative impact of ELOs on schools and communities statewide. Throughout Maine, ELOs are opening doors for students and bringing learning to life through hands-on, work-based learning and career exploration. These opportunities not only help students discover their passions and build essential skills but also connect them with local employers and career pathways in meaningful and lasting ways.
Attendees will have the chance to meet students and educators from schools including Gorham High School, Brewer High School, Noble High School, Maine Arts Academy, Telstar High School, and Brunswick High School, and hear firsthand how ELOs are shaping confidence, purpose, and possibility for Maine’s young people.
A featured program at 1:30 p.m. will include remarks from representatives of the Maine DOE, the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, and students, who will share highlights of their ELO programs. There will be opportunity for students to take statehouse tours and participate in a mock public hearing.
For more information, please visit the Maine DOE Extended Learning Opportunities webpage or contact Lana Sawyer, Maine DOE Extended Learning Coordinator, at lana.sawyer@maine.gov. Registration for the event can be found here: Event Calendar | Maine Department of Education.
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