Last week the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services released the results of the 2013 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS). The survey is administered by the two State agencies every other year at public schools to students in grades five through 12, with more than 63,000 respondents in 2013. Continue reading “Youth health survey reveals gender differences”
Author: Maine Department of Education
New financial literacy resources available
The Maine DOE annually provides information about financial literacy resources to superintendents and school board members. Continue reading “New financial literacy resources available”
Chinese guest teacher and trainee program applications due
The College Board Chinese Language and Culture Initiatives is sponsored through a collaboration with the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) and offers programs to support the growth of Chinese language and culture education in U.S. schools. Schools can apply now to host a Chinese guest teacher or teacher-in-training for the 2014-15 school year. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 7. Continue reading “Chinese guest teacher and trainee program applications due”
Maine’s History Teacher of the Year nominations due Feb. 1
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Preserve America and the History Channel annually recognize outstanding American history teachers at the state and national levels. Nominees may be any full-time educators of grades K-12 who teach American history (as a separate subject or through social studies, reading, language arts and other subjects). State winners receive a $1,000 prize and an archive of classroom resources. One national winner receives a $10,000 prize. Continue reading “Maine’s History Teacher of the Year nominations due Feb. 1”
Commissioner’s Update – January 9, 2014
From the Maine DOE
This week, Governor LePage notified the State Board of Education that he would like to nominate me as his permanent Education Commissioner.
While most gubernatorial Commissioner appointments go directly to the legislative committee of jurisdiction, State statute requires the Governor’s nomination for Education Commissioner be first reviewed by the State Board of Education.
Notices and Reporting
- Rural Education Information Form (Reminder), due Jan. 15
- Report of Adult Education for Subsidy Purposes (Reminder), due Jan. 15
- MaineCare Seed Payment Adjustments (Reminder), due Jan. 17
- Annual Certification of Superintendent (Reminder), due Jan. 31
- Qualified Zone Academy Bond Applications (Reminder), due Feb. 14
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Administrative Letters
Reporting Calendar
News & Views
Governor LePage asks State Education Board to consider Jim Rier as Education Commissioner
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage announced today that he hopes to make his Acting Education Commissioner permanent.
In a letter sent Monday morning to the State Board of Education, Governor LePage said he intends to nominate Jim Rier, of Topsham, to be Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education, pending that 10-member board’s evaluation of the candidate. While most gubernatorial Commissioner appointments go directly to the legislative committee of jurisdiction, State statute requires the Governor’s nomination for Education Commissioner be interviewed by the State Board of Education, chaired by Nancy Perkins, of Cornish. | More
Maine DOE publishes policy on standards-based IEP goals
Maine’s transition to a proficiency-based diploma by 2018 is underway. Already, many school administrative units are planning spring outreach to the class entering high school next fall as those students will be the first to graduate having demonstrated mastery of all State standards in the eight content areas of the Maine Learning Results. | More
Maine youth report healthier habits, struggles with depression
AUGUSTA – Maine youth are making healthier choices, including smoking and drinking less, but are increasingly struggling with their emotional wellbeing. Those findings and other insights directly from tens of thousands of Maine students about their health and habits are detailed in the newly released results of the 2013 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS). | More
Improving elementary attendance summit scheduled for Jan. 14
Improving elementary school attendance will be the focus of a forum next Tuesday, Jan. 14 in Portland. Attendance Matters: Moving From Awareness to Action is intended for educators, policy makers, administrators, nurses, counselors, social workers, school board members and other stakeholders interested and dedicated to supporting elementary school students be successful in school. | More
Maine DOE shares updates on 2013-14 MHSA/SAT
The Maine DOE has important updates on testing administration dates, an administration webinar, student registration and free readiness and preparation opportunities. | More
Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Assessment and Accountability Coordinator
- State Director – NCLB Title I
- Education Specialist III – Higher Education
More
2013-14 MHSA/SAT initiative guidelines and updates
This dispatch from the Maine DOE includes information about the following:
- Administration Dates
- Administration Webinar Presentation
- Student Registration/Infinite Campus State Edition (ICSE) Verification
- Free Student Readiness and Preparation Opportunities Continue reading “2013-14 MHSA/SAT initiative guidelines and updates”
Commissioner’s Update – January 2, 2014
From the Maine DOE
We hope you enjoyed the holidays and some well-deserved down time to recharge for the New Year. As our Department looks forward to serving you in 2014, we also wanted to reflect back on our work from a very busy past 12 months.
Of the nearly 600 items posted in our Maine DOE Newsroom in 2013, not surprisingly our release about Maine’s first school report cards was the most viewed item, with related posts taking up several of the other top traffic spots. While Maine’s first true statewide accountability system caused controversy, it is doing exactly what we at the Department intended.
Notices and Reporting
- Rural Education Information Form, due Jan. 15
- Report of Adult Education for Subsidy Purposes (Reminder), due Jan. 15
- MaineCare Seed Payment Adjustments (Reminder), due Jan. 17
- Annual Certification of Superintendent (Reminder), due Jan. 31
- Qualified Zone Academy Bond Applications (Reminder), due Feb. 14
- IDEA Excess Costs and MOE Requirements
More Notices
Administrative Letters
Reporting Calendar
News & Views
Maine DOE introduces new Student Assistance Coordinator
Stephanie Galeucia has been named the Maine DOE’s new Student Assistance Coordinator. Among her primary responsibilities in this role are providing indirect support to students being bullied in Maine schools and helping parents and administrators better understand the Restraint and Seclusion of Students rule. | More
Two Maine educators Presidential Award winners
A kindergarten teacher from Cushing and fifth-grade math teacher from Yarmouth are Maine’s recipients of the prestigious 2012 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). | More
Regional school calendars due May 1
School administrative units and private schools approved for tuition purposes are expected to establish regional school calendars, in coordination with their local secondary career and technical education school, by May 1. | More
Final review of national arts standards scheduled
The National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) has scheduled a final public review of the draft PreK-12 arts standards in dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts. | More
Free training on Integrated Pest Management offered
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is offering six free Comprehensive School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training workshops in early 2014. | More
Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey Services
- Assessment and Accountability Coordinator
- State Director – NCLB Title I
- Education Specialist III – Higher Education
More
Regional school calendars due by May 1
School administrative units and private schools approved for tuition purposes are expected to establish regional school calendars, in coordination with their local secondary career and technical education school, by May 1. Continue reading “Regional school calendars due by May 1”
Final review of national arts standards
The National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) has scheduled a final public review of the draft PreK-12 arts standards in dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts. Continue reading “Final review of national arts standards”
Free trainings on school integrated pest management
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is offering six free Comprehensive School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training workshops in early 2014. Continue reading “Free trainings on school integrated pest management”
