The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Child and Family Services, is pleased to offer Young Mathematicians— a professional learning opportunity designed for early care and education professionals serving children ages 3–6.
Delivered by Education Development Center (EDC), this learning series will help educators strengthen their understanding of early numeracy and create learning environments where young children can develop mathematical thinking through play, exploration, and everyday experiences. Participants will explore ways to recognize and build on the mathematical thinking children demonstrate throughout the day and learn strategies to intentionally support foundational numeracy skills. The series will also help educators engage families in supporting early numeracy at home.
Three distinct learning tracks are available at no cost for educators with different schedules and learning preferences. Space is limited in each track. Educators are encouraged to select the track that best fits their schedule and setting. Before registering, educators should confirm that they can attend all sessions in their selected track.
Track 1: In-person + Online Learning Registration
Limited to 50 participants: This track offers school-based, Head Start, and childcare educators (preschool through grade 1) an opportunity to begin their learning together in person before continuing virtually.
In-Person Session:
October 30, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Jeff’s Catering & Event Center
15 Littlefield Rd, Brewer, ME 04412
The in-person session will be followed by two online sessions:
- November 10, 2026, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
- December 1, 2026, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Track 2: Fully Virtual
Limited to 100 participants: This track offers a fully virtual option for school-based, Head Start, and childcare educators (preschool through grade 1) who prefer to participate remotely.
All sessions will be held online on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:00 p.m.:
- October 28, 2026
- November 4, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- December 2, 2026
Track 3: Fully Virtual – Evening
Limited to 50 participants: This track is designed for family childcare providers and other educators who are available only during evening hours.
All sessions will be held online on Mondays from 6:00–7:30 p.m.:
- October 26, 2026
- November 9, 2026
- November 23, 2026
- December 7, 2026
Registration for all three tracks will remain open while space is available. Once a track reaches capacity, registration for that track will close. To ask about a waitlist or for more information, please contact Maine DOE Early Childhood Specialist Nicole Madore at nicole.madore@maine.gov.
Preschool Development Grant funds received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) support the implementation of this project. The project has an award totaling $45,091 funded and directly attributed to project implementation. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HHS or the U.S. government.
