In October, November, and December, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) will host McKinney-Vento Fall 2026 Regional Meetings to provide updates on federal, state, and local policies and discuss resources available to students and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
During these in-person meetings, participants will learn strategies to increase local capacity to support McKinney-Vento-eligible students. Participants will also have an opportunity to brainstorm solution-oriented approaches for affected youth in their schools and communities—and to network with colleagues from other schools and organizations.
The scheduled meetings are as follows:
Androscoggin, Franklin, & Oxford Counties
Edward Little High School
77 Harris Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Mid Coast, Kennebec, & Somerset Counties
Capital Area Technical Center
40 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
York & Cumberland Counties
People’s Choice Credit Union
23 Industrial Park Road
Saco, ME 04072
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Penobscot & Piscataquis Counties
Wings for Children and Families
900 Hammond Street
#915, Bangor, ME 04401
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Washington & Hancock Counties
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
38 Prescott Drive
Machias, ME 04401
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Aroostook County
Maine Department of Labor
66 Spruce Street, Presque Isle 04769
Friday, December 4, 2026, 9:00 – 11:30 p.m.
Registration for the McKinney-Vento Fall 2026 Regional Meetings is required. Participation is free. This event is appropriate for school staff or community-based organizations that support families and students experiencing housing instability or that are involved in the child welfare system. It is intended to be a space for connection and collaboration.
You may learn more and register here. Additionally, you may download a related flyer here (PDF).
With questions, please contact Susan Lieberman, consulting Homeless Children and Youth Specialist, at susan.lieberman88@gmail.com or Signe Lynch, Maine DOE McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Specialist, at signe.lynch@maine.gov.
