The Maine Department of Education will host webinar training opportunities to coincide with the required end-of-year reporting actions. Below are two opportunities to attend training designed to help schools/districts finalize their end-of-year actions, with an additional emphasis on the graduation rate tables in Infinite Campus–State Edition.
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School academies provide customized learning in Belfast
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When I visited Troy Howard Middle School on Thursday as part of the tail end of my Promising Practices Tour, I was impressed by the school’s two-year academy system that puts students first by placing them in one of three academies based on their learning styles.
Under Principal Kim Buckheit’s leadership, the Belfast school implemented the standards-based academy system to give seventh and eighth graders more control over their learning. The Innovation Academy offers a hands-on approach to those who benefit from project-based learning, the International Academy brings a global perspective to students trying to see the bigger picture, and the Ecology Academy combines experiential learning with the practice of ecological sustainability.
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SAUs must submit educator quality and effectiveness data by June 15
The midpoint in the collection window for the FY13 Educator Quality and Effectiveness Survey has passed, and the survey has not yet been completed by well over half the School Administrative Units (SAUs) across the state. Please do so without delay to ensure timely collection of this ARRA-required education reform assurance compliance reporting.
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Governor, Education Commissioner release report cards for Maine schools
On an A-F grade scale, 81 percent of elementary schools and 69 percent of high schools earned an A, B or C. The Department of Education has pledged increased support for those that didn’t make the grade.
AUGUSTA – With the release today of report cards for each of the state’s schools, the Department of Education has provided Mainers with a better understanding of where their schools stand, and how they can improve.
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Help Portland Symphony Orchestra shape arts education programs
The Portland Symphony Orchestra invites administrators and teachers to participate in a survey that will influence the Symphony’s education and community programs. The Symphony intends to better serve the Maine community by enriching lives through music.
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Submit federal tax credit bond apps
The Department will accept applications for the Federal Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) Program through Feb. 15, 2013. Continue reading “Submit federal tax credit bond apps”
View state-level data on assessments
New state-level data on high school exit exams, college entrance and college- and career-readiness assessments, as well as state efforts to support college- and career-readiness standards, are now available on the State Education Reforms website.
Updated: Data quality training offered statewide
Maine’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System Training Team is pleased to announce the following 2013 data quality training events, offered for free throughout the state. Limited seating is available, so register for the location nearest you today.
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URGENT: Report educator data to avoid federal non-compliance
The annual Educator Quality And Effectiveness Survey for FY 2012 (school year 2011-12) was originally due on Friday, June 16, 2012. Continue reading “URGENT: Report educator data to avoid federal non-compliance”
Maine teacher shortage areas identified
The Maine Department of Education has been notified of the requirement to submit Maine teacher shortage areas by Dec. 14, 2012 for designation by the U.S. Department of Education for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years.
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