Eleven of Maine’s AP4ALL instructors were in training last week, both in person and virtually. Instructors shared best practices with each other, prepared for the upcoming school year, and discussed strategies for supporting high school students who are gaining college credit online.
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2016 Summer Literacy Institute expected to draw nearly 400 educators
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education’s literacy team is conducting one-day workshops in Portland and Brewer this month to support Maine educators as they continue to develop proficiency systems in their schools. Sessions will focus on development of effective routines and strategies that have the greatest impact on student achievement.
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Refresh moving forward for MLTI devices
The following Priority Notice was sent on July 27
The Maine Department of Education is announcing that the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Opt-in and Refresh contract has been finalized.
2016 Opt-in orders are being placed.
In the month ahead, the MLTI team will be providing details to the field defining procedures and next steps.
Delivery of new devices and collections of 2013 devices will be done on a modified schedule yet to be determined.
Your patience continues to be appreciated.
If you have any questions, contact Learning Through Technology Policy Director Mike Muir at mike.muir@maine.gov or call 624-6634.
Maine DOE Update – July 21, 2016
From the Maine Department of Education
Two summer institutes to be held next week
The Maine Department of Education is hosting two summer institutes next week. Both the 2016 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Summer Institute and the 2016 School Nurse Summer Institute will be held will be held July 26-28.
The School Nurse Summer Institute, taking place at Bates College in Lewiston, will provide attendees with presentations on State rules and laws related to school nurse practice in Maine, concussions, absenteeism, Tick Talk and more. In addition, the 2016 Maine’s School Nurse of Year will be announced.
At Thomas College, the MLTI Summer Institute will allow participants to delve deeply into one of six learning through technology topics offered to help leverage students’ MLTI devices in the classroom. These topics include: exploring instructional uses of YouTube, modern meaningful project-based learning, teaching with GIS, an introduction to app development with Swift, multimedia digital storytelling, and reimagining twenty-first century teaching and learning.
Notices and Reporting Items
- Annual Budget Reporting, due August 25
- Year End Financial Reporting, due August 25
- Year-End Report of Special Purpose Private Schools (CARES) EF-S-10, due August 31
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Preliminary assessment participation data available
The Maine Department of Education has published preliminary participation rate data for general assessments in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. | More
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) web page launched
The Maine Department of Education has launched its Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) web page that will continue to develop as the State builds its framework in implementing the law. | More
Child Nutrition Services hosts Back to Basics training next month
The Maine Department of Education will conduct its annual Back to Basics training on August 23. | More
Positive school climate conference held last month
Educators, school and district leaders, and policy makers from across the country gathered in Portland last month. | More
Maine FFA student officers participate in regional conference
Student officers of the Maine FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) participated in advanced leadership training in New York last month. | More
Deputy Commissioner joins radio show on WVOM
Deputy Education Commissioner Bill Beardsley joined the George Hale Ric Tyler Show on Bangor’s WVOM earlier this month. | More
Downeast adventure for teachers in agriculture and science
The 2016 Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Summer Teachers Institute will be held August 1-5 in Machias. | More
Turfgrass management workshop
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry would like to remind facilities managers and integrated pest management (IPM) coordinators of the upcoming turfgrass management workshop on July 26. | More
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Deputy Commissioner joins radio show on WVOM
Deputy Education Commissioner Bill Beardsley joined the George Hale Ric Tyler Show on Bangor’s WVOM earlier this month. Beardsley talked about everything from forestry and the economy to testing and proficiency-based diplomas.
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Turfgrass management workshop
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry would like to remind facilities managers and integrated pest management (IPM) coordinators of the upcoming turfgrass management workshop on July 26. It will take place at Messalonskee High School in Oakland and is free, including lunch. Registration is required.
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Two summer institutes to be held next week
The Maine Department of Education is hosting two summer institutes next week. Both the 2016 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Summer Institute and the 2016 School Nurse Summer Institute will be held will be held July 26-28.
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Positive school climate conference held last month
Educators, school and district leaders, and policy makers from across the country gathered in Portland last month for The Maine Event: National Conference on Positive School Climate and Culture.
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Maine FFA student officers participate in regional conference
Student officers of the Maine FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) participated in advanced leadership training in New York last month. They were joined by 35 student officers from FFA programs in other New England states and New York.
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Early college opportunities worth exploring this summer
The Maine Department of Education would like to remind high school students of the many opportunities available for an early start on a college track.
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