With the start of a new school year, districts are busy collecting school meal benefit information. There are three methods through which students may be approved for school meal benefits.
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EdJobs fund ARRA data reporting due Oct. 15
The Maine Department of Education is requesting that all school administrative units complete remaining EdJobs fund (original-I or supplemental-II) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) data module reporting for reimbursement by Oct. 15, 2012.
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New process for training behavioral health professionals
The contract for training and certifying school staff as behavioral health professionals (BHP) has been awarded to Woodfords Family Services.
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Student data upload changes for 2012-13
For those school districts uploading their student reporting data to Infinite Campus State Edition (ICSE), there have been a few changes in the upload layout and processes for the 2012-13 school year.
School-located vaccine clinics offered again this year
The Maine Department of Education, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Maine Immunization Program are pleased to announce the continued support of school-located vaccine clinics (SLVCs) for the 2012-13 influenza season. We encourage your support of this important public health collaboration.
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Emergency legislation passed regarding respectful language
Emergency Legislation: An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council Regarding Respectful Language [Public Law 2011, Chapter 542 (formerly LD 1845)]
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Restorative school practices fall workshops announced
Restorative School Practices of Maine, a division of the Restorative Justice Project in Belfast, is offering four workshops in restorative school practices for fall 2012.
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Department’s Annual Regulatory Agenda 2012-13 now posted
The Maine Department of Education has posted the Department’s Annual Regulatory Agenda 2012-13 to provide the information to possible interested parties.
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Maine Bus Driver of Year named
The Maine Association for Pupil Transportation announced Annesa Chambers as Bus Driver of the Year. Chambers has worked for MSAD 15 (Gray, New Gloucester) for 25 years.
2012-13 Gifted and Talented Program annual requirements
Each school administrative unit must complete and electronically submit the 2012-13 Gifted and Talented application and/or plans by Dec. 3, 2012. Continue reading “2012-13 Gifted and Talented Program annual requirements”
