The Department is accepting applications for the School Bus Refurbishment Pilot Program beginning Nov. 16. Continue reading “Apply for school bus refurbishment pilot program”
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Health & phys. ed professionals receive field support
Supporting efforts to improve student health and address issues such as obesity, the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance held its annual conference, “Let’s Move ME More,” this month at the Samoset Resort in Rockport.
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DOE offers training for special educators
The Maine DOE Office of Special Services strongly encourages school districts to attend professional development sessions in evidence-based practice and ongoing technical assistance. Continue reading “DOE offers training for special educators”
Rule Change Adoption: Chapter 140, Public Charter Schools
The Maine Department of Education Rule Chapter 140, “Public Charter Schools,” has been finally adopted.
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Questions & answers posed during Rule Ch. 33 webinar
The Maine DOE presented a Listen & Learn webinar on Chapter 33, ““Rule Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion,” for special education directors, CDS administrators and others on Oct. 25, as a follow-up to the initial presentation on May 31 (available on the Department’s Chapter 33 web page).
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District obligations under FERPA & PPRA explained
The U.S. Department of Education is required to notify annually each state educational agency (SEA) and each local educational agency (LEA) of their obligations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). Continue reading “District obligations under FERPA & PPRA explained”
Schools must report 15 percent absenteeism to Maine CDC
The Maine Center for Disease Control would like to remind schools that clusters and outbreaks of any illness – defined as student absenteeism rates that are equal to or greater than 15 percent – are reportable immediately to the Maine Division of Infectious Disease. Continue reading “Schools must report 15 percent absenteeism to Maine CDC”
Clarification and Request for Proposals – 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants
The Maine Department of Education issued a Request for Proposals on Oct. 28, 2012, for 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants. The grant funds are for new and continuing grants to support community learning centers that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities along with activities designed to complement the students’ regular academic program.
HS grads eligible for scholarship to study Mandarin in Taiwan
The Ministry of Education in Taiwan is accepting applications for the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship HES for summer 2013. Continue reading “HS grads eligible for scholarship to study Mandarin in Taiwan”
Special ed’s revocation of parental consent matrix available
The Maine DOE has updated a guidance document, initially developed by Marcye Gray, which reviews the effects and implications of a parent’s decision to revoke consent for provision of special education services. Continue reading “Special ed’s revocation of parental consent matrix available”
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