The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services is offering additional flexibility in school lunch menu planning for school year 2013.
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Prepare for NAEP’s 2014 technology and engineering literacy assessment
The NAEP technology and engineering literacy (TEL) assessment is currently under development. Continue reading “Prepare for NAEP’s 2014 technology and engineering literacy assessment”
Model policy on concussion management released
The Maine Department of Education’s model policy on concussion management is now available on the student health website. Continue reading “Model policy on concussion management released”
Students can help prevent distracted driving, earn scholarship
The Children’s Safety Network Project Yellow Light offers a student scholarship competition to encourage teens to develop and embrace safe driving habits.
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Smarter Balanced pilot testing registration open to schools
Schools, educators and students across Maine are invited to take part in a pilot testing program for the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium to learn more about SBAC.
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UPDATED: Notice of Proposed New Rule: Chapter 180, Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems
Update: Due to a snow day on Dec. 27, 2012, the Department has rescheduled this hearing for Jan. 28, 2013. The comment deadline is Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.
The Maine Department of Education is proposing a new rule to implement the teacher and principal effectiveness law enacted last year. Continue reading “UPDATED: Notice of Proposed New Rule: Chapter 180, Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems”
MaineCare Seed payment adjustments pending; review reports by Nov. 27
Beginning with the November subsidy checks, General Purpose Aid for Local Schools will reflect adjustments for MaineCare Seed payments by the Maine DOE made on behalf of school administrative units in March, April, May and June 2012 for students at Special Purpose Private Schools.
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New approach to implementing Common Core standards for math
NoteShare Notebooks containing the complete Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, organized by grade span, have been developed by the Maine DOE to further expand professional development offerings. Continue reading “New approach to implementing Common Core standards for math”
Review districts’ responsibilities for homeless children with disabilities
This is a reminder that the responsibility for special education and related services for homeless children and youth with disabilities rests with the “school of origin.” Continue reading “Review districts’ responsibilities for homeless children with disabilities”
Leased space approvals posted online
The Maine Department of Education has completed its review of FY 2013 leased space applications and posted the results of its review online at www.maine.gov/education/const/lease/home.htm. Continue reading “Leased space approvals posted online”
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