The Maine DOE is providing the state’s Special Purpose Private Schools (SPPS) with new resources so their students are better positioned on the pathway to proficiency.
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May 20 workshop to focus on supporting young children with autism
The Maine DOE is encouraging educators to attend a May 20 workshop entitled Language and Communication for Young Children with Autism.
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2015 Educator Talent Pool recommendations due May 1
The Maine DOE is accepting recommendations for the 2015 Maine Educator Talent Pool through May 1.
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Educators invited to 6th annual financial education conference
The Maine DOE is encouraging educators to attend the Fostering Financial Education in Maine Schools conference on May 1 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
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Maine DOE trains 28 districts in language of science
The Maine DOE ESL/Bilingual Programs recently provided training for 28 school districts in developing and using language effectively to make connections between science language and science concepts in the science classroom.
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SAT irregularity reports due April 17
The College Board is reminding Test Center Supervisors at Maine schools that participated in the April 15 SAT School Day Administration and have their make-up date on April 29, that they must submit any irregularity reports to ETS by Friday, April 17.
Maine DOE webinar to overview School Improvement Grant process for eligible schools
The Maine DOE has submitted its federal application for continued School Improvement Grant (SIG) funding. If approved for the sixth straight year, the Department would receive funding to distribute to help the state’s most struggling schools close achievement gaps.
Maine student artwork selected for MLTI screensavers
Twenty-one student artists will have an audience of more than 70,000 students and educators for their artwork starting this fall.
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Maine DOE releases online public preschool application
The Maine DOE has created a new online application form that will make it easier for districts to apply for State approval of new or expanding public preschool programs.
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Maine DOE seeks surrogate parents to support students with disabilities
The Maine DOE is seeking volunteers to serve as surrogate parents for children with disabilities in educational matters.
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