From the Maine Department of Education
The Maine DOE will continue school site visits into June to provide targeted technical assistance for proficiency-based extension options five and six.
Visits to schools that were granted an extension five or six are providing valuable information about the types of supports needed by districts to sustain the transition to proficiency-based education and reflects the deep commitment of districts to student-centered learning.
The Maine DOE will release information about the 2015 renewal process for extensions soon. Last year’s extension applications provided a clear picture of the status of districts implementation of proficiency-based education to date. District extension applications can be viewed on the Maine DOE website. The Maine DOE anticipates a dramatically streamlined renewal process for spring 2015.
The Maine DOE plans to convene extension option six schools as a group in June to provide targeted supports for the implementation of proficiency-based diplomas. This convening is in lieu of a second site visit. More information about this event will be sent to districts in the coming weeks.
Notices and Reporting
- FY16 Perkins Grant Application – Maine Community College System, due May 29
- FY16 Perkins Grant Application – CTE Regions and Centers, due June 15
- FY15 Perkins Performance Report (Annual Progress), due June 30
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New technology awards announced, nominations open through June 1
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Schoolwide program funding involving local entitlement funds
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Special services invoicing procedure for state agency clients
Under MUSER §IV.4.E(3), the Maine DOE is responsible for the costs of special education services provided to state agency clients and pays those costs directly to the providing agency or person. | More
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