The Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment Initiative is an ongoing collaborative effort between the Maine DOE, the Foreign Language Association of Maine and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Regional workshops are being offered through the collaborative to educate and support World Language teachers on standards-based instruction and assessment of student proficiency as districts implement the proficiency-based diploma law. Continue reading “Regional standards-based instruction and assessment workshop for World Language teachers”
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Drop-in history lab supports National History Day prep
UMaine faculty and graduate students are hosting an informal drop-in history lab to provide one-on-one support for grade 6-12 students and teachers who are preparing a National History Day (NHD) research project.
The lab will be held on Wednesday, March 5 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Computer Classroom at the Fogler Library on UMaine’s Orono campus. Anyone interested in talking about any kind of historical research, local resources and current developments in historical scholarship (whether local, regional, national or global) is welcome to attend. Continue reading “Drop-in history lab supports National History Day prep”
Developing proficiency-based systems that support student learning
The goal of proficiency-based education is to ensure that students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for success in college and careers and the centerpiece of achieving proficiency is a clear focus on learning and instruction. Continue reading “Developing proficiency-based systems that support student learning”
DOE provides guidance on educator evaluation steering committees
The next generation Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth (PE/PG) systems under development in Maine entail major shifts in how we approach the evaluation and professional development of educators. In making these shifts, schools in Maine and other states where educator effectiveness systems have been implemented report that stakeholder involvement, constituency buy-in and collaboration are essential to a successful outcome. Continue reading “DOE provides guidance on educator evaluation steering committees”
Section 504 training scheduled for March 28
The Maine DOE will host Section 504 training on March 28 in Augusta.
Region I Office for Civil Rights staff will discuss the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and explain the responsibilities of public schools in the education of students with disabilities. Additionally, a Maine panel of Section 504 experts will discuss individual school administrative unit’s approaches to the implementation of Section 504. There will be time in each presentation for questions and answers. Continue reading “Section 504 training scheduled for March 28”
Guidance on unpaid school lunches
There has been increased discussion recently about how schools should appropriately handle parents owing money for their children’s school meals. Continue reading “Guidance on unpaid school lunches”
Foreign languages teaching conference comes to Boston
K-12 World Languages teachers and administrators are encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Continue reading “Foreign languages teaching conference comes to Boston”
Guiding Principles performance assessment tasks to support proficiency-based diplomas
The Maine DOE is currently collaborating with the Maine Curriculum Leaders Association and the Cohort for Customized Learning to develop performance assessment tasks aligned to the Guiding Principles of the Maine Learning Results. The Guiding Principles include five areas: being a clear and effective communicator, a self-directed and life-long learner, a creative and practical problem solver, a responsible and involved citizen, and an integrative and informed thinker. Continue reading “Guiding Principles performance assessment tasks to support proficiency-based diplomas”
Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part C application
Maine is required to complete an application annually for the Part C (birth through two) program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Continue reading “Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part C application”
Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B application
The Maine DOE is seeking comments from the public on its annual application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which covers services for preschool- and school-age children with disabilities. Continue reading “Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B application”
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