School administrative units and private schools approved for tuition purposes are expected to establish regional school calendars, in coordination with their local secondary career and technical education school, by May 1. Continue reading “Regional school calendars due by May 1”
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Final review of national arts standards
The National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) has scheduled a final public review of the draft PreK-12 arts standards in dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts. Continue reading “Final review of national arts standards”
Free trainings on school integrated pest management
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is offering six free Comprehensive School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training workshops in early 2014. Continue reading “Free trainings on school integrated pest management”
Two Maine educators Presidential Award winners
A kindergarten teacher from Cushing and fifth-grade math teacher from Yarmouth are Maine’s recipients of the prestigious 2012 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Continue reading “Two Maine educators Presidential Award winners”
DOE introduces new Student Assistance Coordinator
Stephanie Galeucia has been named the Maine DOE’s new Student Assistance Coordinator. Among her primary responsibilities in this role are providing indirect support to students being bullied in Maine schools and helping parents and administrators better understand the Restraint and Seclusion of Students rule. Continue reading “DOE introduces new Student Assistance Coordinator”
FIRST LEGO League crowns champions
AUGUSTA- Sixty two teams descended on the Augusta Civic Center to finish up their FIRST LEGO League Season on Saturday. Teams from all over the state competed with their LEGO robots on this year’s “Nature’s Fury” playing field. Continue reading “FIRST LEGO League crowns champions”
Certification of superintendent election or reelection
The Maine DOE is reminding administrators and school board members of the approaching deadline for annual certification of employment of Superintendent of Schools and related forms to be completed and submitted to the Department.
School boards must meet by Dec. 31 to elect a superintendent if their superintendent’s contract expires in 2014 and then must submit a report on employment of their superintendent to the Maine DOE by Jan. 31. Continue reading “Certification of superintendent election or reelection”
IDEA’s excess cost and MOE requirements
All school administrative units (SAUs) that receive funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are reminded to review two important requirements governing those funds to ensure compliance with them. Continue reading “IDEA’s excess cost and MOE requirements”
Collaborative conversations vehicle for building knowledge
Imagine yourself observing a rich dialogue between students about an article they have been reading. The students, seated in small groupings, are actively asking questions, expressing opinions, posing hypotheses and returning to the text for evidence to support their ideas. These types of conversations exemplify productive talk that supports deeper learning. Continue reading “Collaborative conversations vehicle for building knowledge”
Responsibilities for special education students placed in out-of-state residential programs
School administrative units (SAUs) sometimes become aware that a student in their district identified as needing special education services is being considered, with involvement by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, for residential placement out of Maine as a result of problems being experienced in the student’s home (i.e., for non-educational reasons). Continue reading “Responsibilities for special education students placed in out-of-state residential programs”
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