The Maine Department of Education (DOE) wishes all students, educators, administrators, and school staff a wonderful back-to-school season! As the 2026-2027 school year begins, please consider perusing the virtual Maine DOE Back-to-School Backpack, which contains information and resources that may be useful to school and district leaders.
The Maine DOE Back to School Backpack for Administrators brings together resources to help school and district leaders start the 2026–2027 school year strong. This resource features guidance, tools, policies, professional learning, data resources, and practical supports across areas including student and school supports, special services and early childhood, school health and safety, nutrition, technology and learning, teaching and learning, support for multilingual learners, assessment and accountability, career and workforce pathways, graduation and higher education, administration and operations, and educator certification.
The page also highlights new and updated resources for 2026–27, including cell phone policy guidance, school nurse emergency tools, Maine’s literacy and numeracy playbooks, attendance supports, safety guidance, funding resources, and more.
Access the 2026-2027 Maine DOE Back-to-School Backpack here.
Good luck in the 2026-2027 school year! Thank you for all that you do for Maine students, schools, and communities.
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