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”
Apply for school bus refurbishment pilot program
The Department is accepting applications for the School Bus Refurbishment Pilot Program beginning Nov. 16. Continue reading “Apply for school bus refurbishment pilot program”
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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