The U.S. Department of Education is required to notify annually each state educational agency (SEA) and each local educational agency (LEA) of their obligations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). Continue reading “District obligations under FERPA & PPRA explained”
Category: Health and Safety
Schools, governor recognize National School Bus Safety Week
Schools across the nation are recognizing 2012 National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 22 through 26.
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Parent-friendly procedural safeguards available
The Maine Department of Education has developed a companion document to the legally-required procedural safeguards. Continue reading “Parent-friendly procedural safeguards available”
Maine’s suicide prevention trainings posted
The Maine Suicide Prevention Program has posted its 2012-13 training schedule for those hoping to prevent suicide among both adults and youth.
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Learn more about collaborative problem solving approach to school discipline
Teachers, administrators, school counselors and mental health specialists are invited to attend the second annual Lives in the Balance conference to learn more about the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach to school discipline practices.
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy reminder and survey request
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: 3
POLICY CODE: ECC
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Gov. LePage to visit Erskine Academy to discuss domestic violence, bullying
The following is a news release from the Governor’s Office:
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul LePage will be traveling to Erskine Academy in South China to speak with students to raise awareness about domestic violence in Maine. Continue reading “Gov. LePage to visit Erskine Academy to discuss domestic violence, bullying”
School safety training offered to school employees
A safety training class designed for school employees will be offered on October 11, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Augusta. The program is provided at no cost.
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