As part of Education Evolving: Maine’s Plan for Putting Learners First, the Maine DOE has made it a priority to adopt State standards of professional practice for teachers and principals to be used in Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth (PE/PG) systems. Continue reading “Maine DOE shares educator effectiveness approved models”
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Jay Ketner joins Maine DOE as World Languages Specialist
Dr. Jay Ketner has joined the Maine DOE as its World Languages Specialist. In his new role, Ketner will support districts in their implementation of best practices in world languages education and serve as the regional representative for Cumberland County. Continue reading “Jay Ketner joins Maine DOE as World Languages Specialist”
Self-assessment for proficiency-based diploma transition online through June
As part of Maine DOE’s commitment to supporting districts in their transition to a proficiency-based diploma by 2018, last July we launched the online resource Getting to Proficiency: Helping Every Maine Student Graduate Prepared.
Included in the tools we provided on that site was a comprehensive online self-assessment developed in collaboration with Great Schools Partnership that was designed to support districts with their action planning for proficiency-based education. Continue reading “Self-assessment for proficiency-based diploma transition online through June”
Requirements for transportation inclusion in IEP
Our Special Services team members are often asked under what circumstances and in what way does transportation appear in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Continue reading “Requirements for transportation inclusion in IEP”
ACCESS for ELLs testing materials due to MetriTech
The ACCESS for ELLs® testing window closes Jan. 31 and districts are required to pack and return all testing material to MetriTech by Feb. 7. Continue reading “ACCESS for ELLs testing materials due to MetriTech”
Shari Templeton joins Maine DOE as Science Specialist
Shari Templeton has joined the Maine DOE as its Science and Technology Specialist. In her new role, Templeton will support districts in their implementation of best practices in science education, work on the development of the State science assessment and serve as the regional representative for York County. Continue reading “Shari Templeton joins Maine DOE as Science Specialist”
Janet Ventrella named 2013 Maine History Teacher of the Year
Janet Ventrella, a teacher at Livermore Elementary School in Livermore, has been named the 2013 Maine History Teacher of the Year. The award is co-sponsored by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, HISTORY® and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on behalf of its Preserve America program. Continue reading “Janet Ventrella named 2013 Maine History Teacher of the Year”
Free webinar on supporting students with ear infections
hear ME now, Maine’s leading auditory oral education enter, will host a free webinar entitled “Runny Noses in the Classroom” in February to help educators learn how to recognize children who may be struggling with middle ear fluid and what they can do to help them in the classroom. Continue reading “Free webinar on supporting students with ear infections”
Gifted and talented program applications, budget past due
In December, school administrative units (SAUs) should have completed applications for their gifted and talented programs and submitted them to the Maine DOE for annual program approval. The application represents the school unit’s status of implementation of the gifted and talented program. Continue reading “Gifted and talented program applications, budget past due”
School construction tax credit bond applications due
The Department will be accepting applications for the Federal Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) Program through March 14. Continue reading “School construction tax credit bond applications due”
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