The Maine Department of Education has revised its proposed changes to the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations in response to comments from the public.
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Harvard institute focuses on coordinated PreK-3 approach
Teams of Maine educators can apply to attend a four-day institute at the Harvard Graduate School of Education this spring that focuses on implementing a coordinated approach to instruction from pre-Kindergarten through grade three.
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Charter schools rule proposal revised
The Maine Department of Education has revised its proposed rules governing public charter schools in response to comments from the public.
ARRA IDEA Part B performance reporting closed Jan. 13; late reports due now
Performance reporting for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds awarded under IDEA Part B closed Jan. 13, 2012, at 5 p.m. As of that date, however, 54 school administrative units had yet to submit this required grant end report.
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Maine DOE seeks community learning center proposals
Note: Applicants must log onto https://www.4pcamaine.org/ to respond to the request for proposals.
The Maine Department of Education has issued a request for proposals seeking bids to establish community learning centers that provide students academic support and enrichment opportunities outside the normal school day.
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Discussion: Maine’s strategic plan for education
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen released “Education Evolving: Maine’s Plan for Putting Learners First” on Jan. 17. The strategic plan articulates a series of priorities, objectives and action steps for moving Maine to an education system designed around the needs of the student.
Special education Q&A: Form for Adverse Effect
The Maine Department of Education has added a section to the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations (MUSER) Questions and Answers document found on the Department’s website. The new questions and answers section addresses the Form for the Determination of Adverse Effect on Educational Performance.
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DOE, CDC request participation in school health profile survey
The Maine Department of Education, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, conducts the School Health Profile Survey for principals and lead health education teachers every two years.
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IDEA Part B Program Performance Reporting to Close January 13
ARRA Special Education Programs under IDEA Part B (Local Entitlement) Program Performance Reporting will close at the end of the business day on Friday Jan 13, 2012. All performance reporting must be complete and submitted online by this date. The reporting web page is accessible upon login at: https://www.5pcamaine.org/IDEAlogin.phtml.
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ATOMIM offers Algebra readiness discussion series
ATOMIM, the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Maine, will be holding a series of “Dine and Discuss” events on the topic of Algebra readiness.
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