This year’s topic for the seventh annual PBIS conference, hosted by USM, is “Building and Sustaining Multi-Tiered Systems of Behavioral Support.”
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Information regarding homeschool program correspondence
If you have questions about Maine’s homeschool program that cannot be answered by the information on the Maine Department of Education’s website, please direct your query to the Commissioner’s office at 624-6620 or to schoolquestions.doe@maine.gov.
Maine schools join others around the nation to recognize National School Bus Safety Week October 17-21
National School Bus Safety Week, scheduled October 17-21 this year, is a public education program that promotes school bus safety.
Public invited to submit comment to Blue Ribbon Commission online
Members of the public who wish to submit comments or ideas about public education issues for consideration by the Commission to Reform Public Education Funding and Improve Student Performance in Maine may do so here. Comments submitted through the website will be distributed to members of the Commission.
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Message from Adult Education Director on Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
With the passage and implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), there has been some discussion about the act’s potential effect on the basic skills instruction provided by adult education.
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Blue Ribbon Commission To Meet Monday, September 26
Public Invited to Submit Comment To Commission Members Through Department of Education Website
Augusta – The next meeting of the Commission to Reform Public Education Funding and Improve Student Performance in Maine will be held on Monday, Sept. 26 at 9:00 a.m. at RSU #17 Central Office, located at 232 Main Street in South Paris.
A copy of the meeting agenda and documents relating to the Commission’s work will be posted here as they are made available.
Additionally, members of the public who wish to submit comments or ideas about public education issues for consideration by the Commission may do so here. Comments submitted through the website will be distributed to members of the Commission.
The Commission to Reform Public Education Funding and Improve Student Performance in Maine was created by LD 1641 which allocated an additional $15 million in education funding for local schools, bringing the State’s contribution to $1,000,961,515 for the 2016-17 school year. Based on the Commission’s work, a report to the Governor and the Legislature will be submitted by Jan. 10, 2017 that includes findings and recommendations for action to reform public education funding and improve student performance in the state.
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Maine school districts begin school year with new teacher and principal evaluation systems
AUGUSTA – As the 2016-17 school year gets underway, Maine schools are undertaking newly revised teacher and principal evaluation systems. This year, for the first time, the majority of teachers and principals will be evaluated based on a professional practice model using a system that incorporates a student growth measure for educators.
Maine DOE Update – September 22, 2016
From the Maine Department of Education
New Major Capital School Construction Application Cycle Announced
AUGUSTA – Public schools across Maine are invited to participate in the new application cycle for major school construction projects that will begin in October. The announcement that a new application cycle will begin was made at the monthly meeting of the State Board of Education on September 14. A new application cycle enables Maine public schools to apply for state support in order to undertake a major renovation or addition project, or to build a new facility.
The application will be similar to those used in the past. Applications will be posted on the Maine Department of Education’s website by October 15, 2016. An announcement will be made to alert school officials when the applications are posted.
“In consultation with the State Board of Education, the Department has determined that for the first time in six years, the time is right to open a new application cycle. The application, review, and approval process will remain consistent with the past process,” said Deputy Commissioner Bill Beardsley in announcing the new application cycle.
Notices and Reporting Items
- School Bus Purchase Report (EF-T-20: Quarter 1), due Sept. 30 (Reminder)
- School Revolving Renovation Fund Application, due Sept. 30 (Reminder)
- Gifted & Talented Annual Program Approval, due Sept. 30 (Reminder)
- Vehicle Inventory Form – Student Transportation (EFT-24), due Oct. 15
- EFM-43 Report Transportation Data for Out-of-District Special Education Students, Homeless Students, and CTE Students, due Oct. 15
- EF-M-240 Year End Report of Private Schools for Public Tuition Approval, due Oct. 15
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News & Views
Reminder: Certification on Constitutionally Protected Prayer
Maine DOE is reminding school administrative units to complete and submit the Certification on Constitutionally Protected Prayer statement to the Department by Oct. 1. | More
Maine DOE announces alternate assessment workshops
The Maine DOE is sponsoring a series of four workshops for the MEA Alternate Mathematics and ELA/Literacy (MSAA) and the MEA Alternate Science (PAAP) assessments. | More
Maine DOE ACCUPLACER® units discontinued
As of July, Maine DOE discontinued access to ACCUPLACER® for students as part of the State’s testing program. | More
Professional development opportunity for education technicians working with students with challenging behaviors
The Maine DOE’s Special Services division will provide a free, professional development opportunity for education technicians working within special education. | More
Notice regarding upcoming special education reports EF-S-05 Part I and II
EF-S-05 Part I, Special Education Child Count: School administrative units are advised to verify the “Special Education Students for Federal Count” report in Infinite Campus State Edition (ICSE). | More
Addition made to MUSER FAQs on diagnostic placements
The Maine DOE has made an addition to the Maine Unified Special Education Regulationsfrequently asked questions. | More
UMaine 4-H offering new “ Follow a Researcher” opportunity for classrooms
The University of Maine is once again gearing up for a Follow a ResearcherTM expedition! Follow a ResearcherTM is an innovative University of Maine 4-H program that connects youth with a graduate student. | More
FAFSA available October 1
Students and families can now apply for financial aid starting on October 1 as the college application process gets underway. | More
Updated College Scorecard available online for researching higher education institutions
The U.S. Department of Education recently released its first annual update of the redesigned College Scorecard available at CollegeScorecard.ed.gov. | More
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Professional development opportunity for education technicians working with students with challenging behaviors
Please note the original location of the Oct. 25 training has changed and will now be held in Brewer. As of Oct. 5, the Oct. 24 session remains open; all slots have been filled for Oct. 25.
The Maine DOE’s Special Services division will provide a free, professional development opportunity for education technicians working within special education. For convenience, the one-day training will occur in two separate locations in October.
Notice regarding upcoming special education reports EF-S-05 Part I and II
EF-S-05 Part I, Special Education Child Count: School administrative units are advised to verify the “Special Education Students for Federal Count” report in Infinite Campus State Edition (ICSE) and ensure that all student records in ICSE are updated by October 15, 2016. The “Special Education Students for Federal Count” report will refresh automatically between Oct. 1 and the end of the business day on Oct. 15. If changes to any student enrollments are made after Oct. 15, a manual refresh of this report must be requested by calling the MEDMS Help Desk at 624-6896. The “Special Education Federal Count Certification” can be submitted to the Department from Oct. 16 through Oct. 31. Detailed instructions for completing the EF-S-05 Part I can be found here.
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