Maine DOE Update – October 23, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

Augusta Spanish Teacher Gretchen Livingston Named 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce Augusta School Department Spanish teacher Gretchen Livingston as the 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year. On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Livingston celebrated this award with fellow Augusta educators and students during a surprise ceremony in the Viles Auditorium at Cony Middle and High School. | More

Maine DOE Releases New Evaluation Report for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the national organization Measurement Incorporated, has released a new Statewide Evaluation Report for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. | More

Help Spread the Word – Applications Open for Maine DOE 2026–2027 Student Cabinet

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Student Cabinet, a group of students who meet with DOE leaders to share perspectives on educational initiatives, opportunities, improvements, and policy. Applications are due November 15, 2026. | More

Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories

Maine Educators Recognized for Innovative Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning

The Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine (ACTEM) has named Keith Kelley of RSU 19 and Nicole Lesperance of RSU 9 as the recipients of the 2026 ACTEM ACHIEVE Award, recognizing their innovative approaches to using technology to support teaching and learning. | More

Celebrating 150 Years of Deaf Education in Maine

In 2026, Maine is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 150 years of Deaf education in the state. For a century and a half, Maine has worked to ensure that Deaf and Hard of Hearing children have access to education, language, relationships, and opportunities to thrive. While the way services are delivered has evolved significantly over the years, one thing has remained constant—the commitment to supporting Maine’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and their families. | More

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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities

Maine DOE Launches 2026-2027 School Health Monthly Webinar Series

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Coordinated School Health Team is excited to announce the launch of the 2026-2027 School Health Webinar Series. This series is designed for those who work to support student health and well-being, including school health professionals, pediatricians, and school health advisors. | More

Reminder: Registration Open for 16th Annual PBIS Conference

Maine’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Maine PBIS) program, a collaboration between the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the University of Maine System (UMS), will host its annual conference on November 19, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center. | More

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Maine DOE Update – October 16, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

A Resounding Crunch! Maine Apple Crunch Day Celebrates Local Apples and School Communities

Schools across Maine celebrated Maine Apple Crunch Day on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, bringing school communities together to enjoy fresh, locally grown apples. From cider taste tests to a chorus of synchronized crunches, this year’s celebrations showcased the many ways Maine’s apple harvest connects students with local food and the people who grow it. | More

Help Spread the Word – Applications Open for Maine DOE 2026–2027 Student Cabinet

Get to Know Maine’s 2026–2027 National FFA Officer Candidate: Jillian McLaughlin

On October 16, 2026, Maine FFA member, Jillian McLaughlin will travel to Indianapolis, Indiana, to represent Maine in the National FFA Officer selection process. As Maine’s 2026–2027 National Officer Candidate, Jillian will be interviewing with the National Officer Nominating Committee for her place on the National FFA Officer Team, a group of six leaders from across the country that represent more than one million FFA members. | More

Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories

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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities

Maine DOE Launches 2026-2027 School Health Monthly Webinar Series

Family Engagement Institute and Community of Practice: Strengthening Relationship-Based Family Engagement Practice Across Maine’s Early Childhood Workforce

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 Strengthening Relationship-Based Family Engagement Practice Across Maine’s Early Childhood Workforce – a professional learning opportunity designed for early care and education professionals serving children birth–age six. | More

Reminder: Register Now for the Green Schools Regional Gatherings

This fall, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce three regional gatherings focused on advancing sustainability and resiliency in Maine schools. Each gathering will bring together students, educators, school leaders, facilities staff, and community partners for a half-day of interactive workshops, networking, and practical resources. | More

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Maine DOE Update – October 9, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Resources

On Monday, October 12, 2026, we will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In 2019, Wabanaki Tribal leaders and representatives joined Governor Janet Mills as she signed legislation to establish Indigenous Peoples’ Day in what we now call Maine. This day recognizes the resilience, diversity, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and replaced Columbus Day in Maine. The day provides an opportunity to center Indigenous voices, deepen our understanding of the devastating effects of colonization, and recognize the continued presence and leadership of Indigenous Peoples today. | More

Applications Open for Maine DOE 2026–2027 Student Cabinet

Reminder: National Board Certification Scholarship Fund and Salary Supplement 2026-2027 Program Information and Application Procedures

Applications are now open for Maine’s National Board Certification Scholarship and Salary Supplement programs, which provide financial support to teachers pursuing National Board Certification and salary supplements for teachers who have already achieved certification. Applications for both programs are submitted to the Maine Department of Education by a teacher’s school administrative unit (SAU). Applications close October 15. Support workshops for candidates are available through the Maine Education Association (MEA). | More

Maine DOE Educator Selected to Serve on National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Civics Advisory Group

Maine Department of Education (DOE) Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist Geoffrey Wingard has been selected to serve on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) National Assessment Governing Board’s Civics Content Advisory Group, bringing Maine’s experience in civics education, interdisciplinary instruction, and educator professional learning to a national effort to update the nation’s civics assessment. | More

Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories

Westbrook Students Explore Maine Wildlife Through Intercultural Community Center’s Power Summer Program

This summer, like many others, students at Westbrook Middle School entering grades 5–8 had the opportunity to attend Power Summer at the Intercultural Community Center. This was a free summer program that ran from June 22 to August 8 and provided both social and academic enrichment to students from immigrant families and those experiencing academic challenges. | More

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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities

Young Mathematicians: Building Early Numeracy Through Play, Exploration, and Meaningful Learning Experiences

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. | More

Emergent Literacy Professional Learning for Early Childhood Educators (Updated Registration Info Available)

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN), is offering a free professional learning opportunity for early care and education professionals working in preschool and kindergarten settings. | More

Reminder: Register Now for the Green Schools Peer Learning Workshops

This fall, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to launch the Green Schools Peer Learning Workshops – a series of collaborative workshops designed to help participants build long-term structures to advance sustainability in their school districts. | More

Reminder: Registration Open for 16th Annual PBIS Conference

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Maine DOE Update – October 2, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

Resources for Student Civic Engagement

As the 2026 election approaches, Maine educators have access to a range of state resources that help students understand elections, civic participation, and their roles in a democracy. | More

Reminder: National Board Certification Scholarship Fund and Salary Supplement 2026-2027 Program Information and Application Procedures

Reminder: Recognize Your Outstanding School Staff: RISE Award Now Accepting Nominations

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites students, friends, families, community members, educational organizations or associations, co-workers, and supervisors to nominate school employees for the RISE Award. Anyone can nominate! | More

Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories

Mount View High School’s Growing Biliteracy Program Opens Doors for Students

A collaboration between the World Languages and Multilingual Learners departments at Mount View High School in RSU 3 is creating more opportunities for students to demonstrate, celebrate, and build on their language skills. | More

Transformational Leaders’ Network Offers Maine Principals a Space to Learn, Reflect, and Lead Together

Being a school principal can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be demanding. Each day brings decisions to make, challenges to navigate and people to support. Sometimes a leader needs a new strategy. Other times, they need the opportunity to step back, reflect and talk with someone who understands the work because they are doing it, too. | More

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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities

Maine Council for English Language Arts to Offer Fall Book Study to Explore AI with Maine Educators

The Maine Council for English Language Arts (MCELA) is offering a five-part online book study of EduProtocols: AI Edition by Maine educators Kate Meyer and Nicole Karod. Together, participants will explore a practical, human-centered approach to AI that focuses on saving time, igniting creativity, strengthening student agency, and keeping ethics at the center. | More

Reminder: Registration Open for EngageMEnt 2026-2027: Cultivating Innovative Teaching and Learning

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Offices of Teaching and Learning and Innovation are pleased to announce that registration is now open for EngageMEnt 2026-2027, a statewide professional learning opportunity designed to support educators in exploring innovative, engaging, and impactful practices for teaching and learning. Offered in partnership with the University of Maine and University of Southern Maine, EngageMEnt creates opportunities for educators from across the state to learn, collaborate, reflect, and apply new ideas in their classrooms, schools, and communities. The initiative also provides opportunities for practicing educators and pre-service educators to learn alongside one another while exploring current educational priorities and practices. | More

Reminder: Registration Open for 16th Annual PBIS Conference

Register Now for the Green Schools Peer Learning Workshops

Register Now for the Green Schools Regional Gatherings

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Maine DOE Update – September 25, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

Maine DOE Releases ‘Phone-Free Schools Toolkit’

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with Governor Janet Mills and adult education programs across Maine, is celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (AEFLA), September 13-19, 2026. | More

Reminder: Recognize Your Outstanding School Staff: RISE Award Now Accepting Nominations

Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories

BARR Spotlight: How Learners Have Become the Center of Focus at RSU 14 Through Positive Relationship Building

At RSU 14 (Windham and Raymond), important work is underway district-wide to ensure all students feel included, supported, and ready to learn. At the heart of this effort is a focus on the importance of relationships—among both students and staff. | More

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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities

Register Now for the Green Schools Peer Learning Workshops

Register Now for the Green Schools Regional Gatherings

Maine DOE to Host Fall 2026 McKinney-Vento Regional Meetings

In October, November, and December, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) will host McKinney-Vento Fall 2026 Regional Meetings to provide updates on federal, state, and local policies and discuss resources available to students and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. | More

Emergent Literacy Professional Learning for Early Childhood Educators

Reminder: Registration Open for EngageMEnt 2026-2027: Cultivating Innovative Teaching and Learning

Reminder: Registration Open for 16th Annual PBIS Conference

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Maine DOE Update – September 18, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

Celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Maine Schools Invited to Explore an Environmental Sustainability Collaboration with French Education Partners

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Académie de Nantes in France, invites Maine schools and school administrative units (SAUs) to express interest in a new international sustainability collaboration for the 2026–2027 school year. | More

Maine Seal of Biliteracy Program Celebrates Strongest Year Yet

Maine students are earning the Seal of Biliteracy in record numbers, with an 18 percent increase in the number of students earning the distinction this year and an 11.5 percent increase in Maine high schools offering the opportunity. | More

Reminder: 2026-2027 Program Information and Application Procedures for National Board Certification Scholarship Fund and Salary Supplement

There are two National Board Certification programs governed by Maine State Statute (20-A MRSA Section 13013-A). For teachers who have not yet achieved National Board Certification, a scholarship program exists to provide funds to help defray certification costs. For teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification, there is a salary supplement program. In both cases, applications are submitted to the Maine Department of Education (DOE) by a teacher’s school administrative unit (SAU). Please see below for an overview of these two valuable programs and our streamlined application procedures. | More

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Maine School Safety Center Announces Release of First Phase of School Bus Safety Training Modules

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), Maine School Safety Center (MSSC), is pleased to announce the release of the first phase of training modules developed for school bus drivers. The training modules are available in EnGiNE, the Maine DOE’s online professional learning platform. | More

Professional Learning and Resources to Support Improved School Attendance

The Maine Engagement and Attendance Center (MEAC), a statewide collaboration working to strengthen student engagement and attendance and to address chronic absenteeism in Maine schools, is focused on weaving together Maine Department of Education (DOE) initiatives to coordinate practical tools and opportunities for educators to learn from one another to improve student attendance | More

Registration is Open for the Maine School Safety Specialist Program

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Maine School Safety Center’s (MSSC) free training for the School Safety Specialist Program is open to schools and school administrative units (SAUs). The School Safety Specialist (SSS) Program helps schools and districts fulfill the requirements of Public Law 2023, chapter 254, to have a designated employee having oversight regarding school safety. | More

Maine DOE to Offer Office Hours for Home Instruction Points of Contact

The Maine Department of Education is offering quarterly Office Hours for the 2026-2027 school year to support all Home Instruction Points of Contact (PoC). | More

Building Number Sense: Early & Foundational Numeracy – A Free 3-Part Learning Series for PreK-8 Educators

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to offer a free professional learning series to support educators in helping all students develop deep number sense and flexible mathematical thinking across preK through grade 8. Participants should plan to attend all 3 sessions at their selected regional location. | More

Reminder: Registration Open for 16th Annual PBIS Conference

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Maine DOE Update – September 11, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

Launching Dirigo Schools of Distinction Framework in 2026-2027 School Year

We are excited to share the Dirigo Schools of Distinction (DSD) framework as a resource for Maine schools. DSD is intended to celebrate Maine schools that are making a meaningful difference for students, staff, and communities. DSD also offers a clear, supportive roadmap for schools and school administrative units (SAUs), as they consider where to focus time, energy, and resources to strengthen student outcomes. | More

Reminder: Recognize Your Outstanding School Staff: RISE Award Now Accepting Nominations

Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories

From Trees to Table: RSU 74 Alternative Education Students Turn a Sugaring Project into a Lesson in Grit and Teamwork

For students in RSU 74’s Alternative Education program, learning this spring started in the forest and ended with maple syrup on ice cream. A month-long maple sugaring project gave students an opportunity to experience the full process of making maple syrup while building skills in observation, data collection, problem-solving, teamwork, and perseverance. | More

Better Together: County Teachers of the Year Open Their Classroom Doors to Learn From One Another

In the very early morning hours of August 28, Marcy Soucy, a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher at Fairmount School in Bangor and the 2026 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year, headed north. And not just north, north north, to the picturesque, close-knit community of St. Agatha, Maine, to visit fellow educator and 2026 Aroostook County Teacher of the Year Kathy Theriault, the high school math teacher at Wisdom Middle and High School, part of MSAD #33. | More

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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities

Registration Open for EngageMEnt 2026-2027: Cultivating Innovative Teaching and Learning

Maine DOE to Host Virtual ‘For ME Instructional Programming’ Professional Learning Communities for Pre-K through Grade 2 During 2026-2027 School Year

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with teacher leaders from across the state, is once again offering professional learning communities (PLCs) for educators and caregivers implementing the For Me Instructional Programming, which include Pre-K for ME, K for ME, 1st Grade for ME, and 2nd Grade for ME. | More

Maine Educators Invited to Explore Genealogy and Local History Through New Professional Learning Cohort

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning invites educators to apply for American Ancestors: Unlocking Maine’s Story, a free professional learning cohort that begins with an in-person kickoff on October 13, 2026, at the University of Maine at Farmington from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cohort is designed to help educators use genealogy and local history to strengthen classroom learning. | More

Registration Open for 16th Annual PBIS Conference

Maine DOE Launches Free Virtual Literacy Learning Series

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Offices of Teaching and Learning and Special Services and Inclusive Education invite educators and education professionals—including teachers, administrators, literacy specialists, and educational technicians—to participate in a free virtual literacy professional learning series during the 2026–2027 school year. | More

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Maine DOE Update – September 4, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

2027 Maine Teacher of the Year State Finalists Announced

Four Maine educators have been announced as state finalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year. Abby McCoy, a Chemistry and Forensic Science Teacher at Lewiston High School; Adrianne Shetenhelm, an English and Alternative Education Teacher at Windham High School; Gretchen Livingston, a Spanish Teacher at Cony Middle and High School; and Gina Welch, a Pre-K Teacher at Crescent Park Elementary School, were selected from the 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year cohort to move forward in the Teacher of the Year process. | More

Joint Maine DOE and DHHS Guidance on IEPs and MaineCare Sections 28 and 65 Services – Repeat and Expanded Virtual Session

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), will provide an additional training on September 11, 2026, repeating and building upon the virtual training that was held on August 26, 2026. This training will cover the recently issued joint guidance related to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and updates and clarifications to MaineCare Sections 28 and 65 services, which include behavioral and developmental services. | More

Maine DOE Launches Wabanaki Studies Indigenous Literature Grant Program

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce the Wabanaki Studies Indigenous Literature Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to expand and strengthen the teaching of Wabanaki Studies. School entities, including school administrative units (SAUs), private schools approved for public tuition purposes, Indian Education Schools, and Education in Unorganized Territories (EUT) schools are eligible to receive up to $500 to purchase books that support Wabanaki Studies. | More

Maine Engagement and Attendance Center Continues Bringing Statewide Partners Together to Strengthen Student Attendance

On June 17, educators from the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and partners from across Maine gathered for a meeting of the Maine Engagement and Attendance Center (MEAC), a statewide collaboration working to strengthen student engagement and attendance and to address chronic absenteeism in Maine schools. | More

National Grant Opportunity for Public School Districts

The national program Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust (PSDORT) has announced that applications are open for a grant opportunity to help public school districts in recovering from the opioid epidemic by supporting students harmed by the opioid epidemic. The funds target students who were born with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome or students who have suffered traumatic family loss and educational interruptions because of the opioid epidemic. | More

Reminder: Recognize Your Outstanding School Staff: RISE Award Now Accepting Nominations

Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories

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FBI Boston and Maine School Safety Center to Offer Training on Bomb Threats and Swatting Hoaxes

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Boston Field Office, in collaboration with the Maine Department of Education, Maine School Safety Center, will offer a 90-minute virtual training on September 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. | More

Maine Department of Education to Offer Professional Learning Webinar Series on Multi-Tiered System of Supports

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) will offer a virtual professional learning series focused on school-level implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) beginning September 29, 2026. The series will provide school teams with opportunities to deepen their understanding, reflect on their current implementation, consider how to begin, and/or identify action steps to strengthen their system. | More

Registration Open for 16th Annual PBIS Conference

Maine DOE Launches Democracy Lab to Bring Civic Learning to Life

In recognition of Constitution Day on September 17, the Maine Department of Education is pleased to announce Democracy Lab, a new facilitator’s guide designed to support educators and students in exploring the nation’s founding ideals. This interactive resource examines principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence, including natural, unalienable rights, equity, the consent of the governed, and the belief that governmental authority rests with the people. While Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution, the Democracy Lab helps participants explore the ideas that influenced the nation’s system of government. | More

Maine Educators have FREE Access to Family Math Academy Professional Learning Series

The Center for Family Math at the National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement (NAFSCE) and the Consortium for Engaging Families Across Maine (CEFAM) are hosting a free professional learning opportunity for Maine educators to support student learning and family engagement across Maine. | More

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Maine DOE Update – August 28, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

Recognize Your Outstanding School Staff: RISE Award Now Accepting Nominations

Maine Career Pathways Pilots to Support Maine Students in Pursuing Early Childhood Education, Healthcare Occupations

Students at three school-based organizations across Maine will have new opportunities to pursue credentials in early childhood education and healthcare beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, as a result of nearly $500,000 in Maine Career Pathways (MCP) funding. | More

New Cybersecurity Resources for Schools and Districts

The United States Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released the K-12 Cybersecurity Foundations Resource Package, a comprehensive collection of guides, videos, and supplemental materials to help schools and districts prevent, mitigate, and respond to prevalent cyber threats. Based on current cybersecurity frameworks, these new resources outline cost-effective, actionable, and customizable steps that school and district leaders and staff can take to develop and maintain effective cybersecurity programs. | More

Maine Educators Explore Literacy and Numeracy at the Maine DOE Summer Learning Institute

Maine educators from schools serving students pK-12 and higher education institutions gathered at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor from June 29 through July 1 for the 2026 Maine Department of Education (DOE) Summer Learning Institute, The Science of Learning: Developing Literate and Numerate Minds. The three-day institute connected research with practical strategies that educators can use to strengthen learning across grade levels and disciplines. | More

Reminder: 026-2027 Maine DOE Back-to-School Backpack Resource Available Online

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) wishes all students, educators, administrators, and school staff a wonderful back-to-school season! As the 2026-2027 school year begins, please consider perusing the virtual Maine DOE Back-to-School Backpack, which contains information and resources that may be useful to school and district leaders. | More

Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories

RSU 1 Completes Climate Action Sustainability Plan, Creating a Model for Other Districts

Regional School Unit (RSU) 1, serving the communities of Bath, Woolwich, Phippsburg and Arrowsic, has completed a comprehensive, district-wide, sustainability plan joining a small but growing number of school administrative units (SAUs) taking a significant step toward making sustainability and climate action part of their long-term planning and operations. | More

Camp Achieve: How Oxford Hills School District Is Making Summer Learning Engaging

When many people picture summer school, they imagine students sitting at desks, catching up on assignments while their classmates enjoy summer vacation. At Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17), summer learning looks a lot different. | More

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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities

Educators Invited to Attend Fall Launch Events for Maine’s Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks

Maine administrators, educators, coaches, and community partners are invited to celebrate a major milestone in advancing teaching and learning statewide at the Maine Department of Education (DOE) fall launch events for the Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks, an initiative focused on turning vision into action for schools across the state. These interactive events will focus on turning Maine’s statewide vision into action in schools and communities. | More

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Maine DOE Update – August 21, 2026

From the Maine Department of Education

News & Updates

2026-2027 Maine DOE Back-to-School Backpack Resource Available Online

Reminder: 2026-2027 Program Information and Application Procedures for National Board Certification Scholarship Fund and Salary Supplement

A Refreshed EnGiNE: Maine’s Professional Learning Ecosystem Gets a New Look for the School Year

The Maine Department of Education has released a redesign of EnGiNE, the state’s professional learning ecosystem for school staff. The update reaches nearly every part of the platform: a new public homepage, a rebuilt course catalog, a redesigned dashboard, and a support center for anyone who needs help finding their way around. | More

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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities

Reminder: Registration is Open for the 2026-2027 Transformational Leaders’ Network for Principals; New This Year is An Opportunity for Assistant Building Leaders

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Transformational Leaders’ Network (TLN) is a practical, relationship-centered professional learning opportunity for principals to enhance their leadership practice and strengthen outcomes for schools and communities. The TLN is delivered through a series of in-person and remote/regional meetings offered across the state during the school year. All principals, from first-year principals to veterans and from large suburban schools to small rural schools, are invited to participate. | More

Maine Impact Education Fellowship Offers Leadership Development Opportunity for Maine Educators

The Great Schools Partnership (GSP), in partnership with Educate Maine, is offering the Maine Impact Education Fellowship, a leadership development opportunity designed to help Maine educators strengthen their leadership skills, build professional connections, and contribute to positive change in their schools and communities. | More

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