The Maine State Board of Education is accepting applications for potential student members from schools in the Second Congressional District.
Applicants must be current sophomore in good academic standing and willing to serve for two years, starting this summer. Continue reading “State Board of Education seeks student representative”
BANGOR—The University of Maine at Presque Isle was joined by several top Maine education officials during a Feb. 13 press conference in Bangor to announce its transition to proficiency-based education, a move that makes UMPI the first university in Maine and one of the first in the nation to deliver this type of interactive learning. Proficiency-based education encourages deeper learning and greater engagement by providing more hands-on activities, giving students choices in selecting assignments, and having them demonstrate proficiency in a subject area before moving along to the next concept. Continue reading “UMPI launches proficiency-based education initiative”
The Maine Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) is sponsoring two professional development sessions on the topic “Food for Thought: Regional Professional Development Gatherings for Teachers.” Continue reading “Social studies council hosts PD sessions in March”
The Maine Charter School Commission will vote at its March 3 meeting on whether to move forward the applications of three public charter schools proposed to open in Maine this fall. Continue reading “Charter Commission to vote on applications March 3”
In preparation for supporting provisionally certified teacher-candidates as they work toward State professional certification, local Professional Learning Community Support Systems (PLCSS) teams across Maine are gearing up to review their programs and deliver mentor training. Continue reading “Guidance on merging certification support and performance evaluation systems”
Households can apply anytime throughout the school year for meal benefits provided through their district’s School Lunch Program. A family may apply for any reason at any time, including a change in employment or household size, gaining guardianship of a child, or simply if they have never applied before. Continue reading “Rolling admissions for School Lunch Program”
The 2014 Maine State Finals for the national Poetry Out Loud program will take place on Feb. 26 at the Waterville Opera House. Kathleen Shannon, co-anchor of WCSH television’s 207 program, will emcee the event. Doors open to the public at 3:30 p.m. and the event begins at 4 p.m. The event is free and no advanced tickets are required. Continue reading “Maine Poetry Out Loud finals Feb. 26”
District policies are critical supports for proficiency-based education and successful locally-led implementation may require the revision of existing district policies. Continue reading “Policies support proficiency-based education implementation”
The Maine DOE is seeking recommendations for the 2014 Maine Educator Talent Pool.
The Talent Pool is made up of teachers and principals who may be considered for membership on local and state advisory boards and task forces, as well as candidates for special recognition through the Department. Continue reading “Recommendations sought for Educator Talent Pool”
Judges are being sought for the 2014 Maine National History Day competition, to be held at UMaine in Orono, on Saturday, April 12. Continue reading “Judges sought for April 12 History Day competition”
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