The following information was shared on June 9, but due to low enrollment in these training seminars, the Maine Department of Education would like to remind you of the importance and value of participating in the 2016 summer data training. Continue reading “Summer data training dates”
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Math teaching improves for students with disabilities
The Maine Department of Education provided three of its five days of intensive Foundations of Math training last month to some 30 educators in the Lewiston-Auburn and Turner areas. The rest of the training will take place in early August. The training is an integral piece of Maine DOE’s “Math4ME” special education initiative, designed to improve math achievement for Maine students with disabilities.
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Secure your seat now for the 2016 Summer Literacy Institute
The Maine Department of Education’s literacy team is conducting one-day workshops in August 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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School renovation funding available
The Maine Department of Education is accepting applications to receive funding for school renovation projects through the School Revolving Renovation Fund (SRRF). The application deadline is September 30.
Summer meals programs expand in Maine
Child nutrition programs at the Maine Department of Education have been working hard to close the “hunger gap” experienced over the summer months through the USDA’s Summer Food Rocks food distribution program. Several new summer programs kicked off in June, reaching a total of 400 meal sites across the state supervised by 120 sponsors.
Maine’s certification process: A precise, manual review
Maine’s certification statutes and rules, administered by the Department of Education’s certification team, apply to approximately 97,000 individuals in Maine who seek to work in Maine schools. The processing of applications is still a manual process, though the Department is working to transition to an electronic system within the next 18 months.
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School transportation: improving safety, reducing costs
The Maine Department of Education, in collaboration with Transfinder and Core Education and Consulting, is helping school districts that use transportation operations analyses improve fleet safety while reducing operations costs.
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School superintendents honored at banquet in Bangor
Twenty-one Maine school superintendents and a representative to the state legislature were honored last evening at the 105th Annual Commissioner’s Conference, sponsored by the Maine Department of Education and Maine School Superintendents Association. The recognition banquet was held at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
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Improving math achievement for Maine’s students with disabilities
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education will provide five days of intensive Foundations of Math training to 35 educators in the Lewiston-Auburn and Turner areas this week and in early August. The training, which begins today, is an integral piece of Maine DOE’s “Math4ME” initiative, designed to improve math achievement for all Maine students.
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Maine DOE Update – June 23, 2016
From the Maine Department of Education
2017 Teacher of the Year semifinalists announced
The Maine Department of Education in partnership with Educate Maine, is pleased to announce eight teachers as semifinalists for Maine’s 2017 Teacher of the Year. They were chosen from the 2016 County Teachers of the Year, who were honored in May at a celebration held in Augusta.
The eight semifinalists will continue in the intensive selection process which consists of a professional portfolio review and an oral presentation, before narrowing the pool to three state finalists. The finalists will then sit for a final interview and have a school-site visit before the 2017 Maine Teacher of the Year is selected.
Notices and Reporting Items
Reminders:
- Aggregate Daily Attendance / Membership Reporting, due June 30
- End-of-Year Behavior Reporting, due June 30
- End-of-Year Staff Data Requirements, due June 30
- End-of-Year Student Enrollment Responsibilites, due June 30
- End-of-Year Truancy Incident Reporting, due June 30
- End-of-Year Special Education Exit Reporting, due June 30
- School Bus Purchase Report (EF-T-20: Quarter 4), due June 30
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News & Views
Maine DOE seeks districts to apply for TIF grant to support teachers and leaders in high-need schools – application due June 27
Reminder to districts: complete initial application packets must be received by 5 p.m., June 27, 2016. | More
Maine DOE announces 2016-17 testing dates
To better assist the field with planning for the 2016-17 school year, the Maine Department of Education has released testing dates for the Maine Comprehensive Assessment System (MeCAS). | More
Final 2016 regional school bus driver conference promotes, teaches safety
The Maine Department of Education, in collaboration with the Maine State Police and the Maine Association for Pupil Transport (MAPT), is hosting the final Regional Safety Conference. | More
Maine Curriculum Leader of the Year announced
The Maine Curriculum Leaders’ Association recently selected Assistant Superintendent of Westbrook School Department Dr. Peter Lancia. | More
Upcoming facilities conference for school staff
The Maine Department of Education is encouraging superintendents, facilities directors, business managers, maintenance teams and custodial staff to attend the forty-eighth Annual School Facilities Conference. | More
Cross Discipline Literacy Network adds webinars to collection
The Cross Discipline Literacy Network (CDLN) has added eight webinars to its collection with the completion of the 2015-16 season, bringing the total to 71. | More
Maine College Transitions program for adult learners
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) has teamed up with the Maine Department of Education to help spread the word about the Maine College Transitions program. | More
Summer poster contest promotes school attendance
Students ages 6-17 are invited to participate in Count ME In’s Second Annual Poster Contest. | More
Maine hosts northern New England FFA “Blast Off” training
Student leaders of the FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont gathered in South Portland earlier this month. | More
Students recognized for citizenship and Maine history
Students from all over the state were recognized earlier this month for participating in the Maine Secretary of State’s Eighth Grade Citizenship Award and the Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest. | More
Retired sheriff finds new niche as school bus driver
When people retire from a law enforcement career, they sometimes continue the serve and protect aspect of their job in other ways. For former sheriff Guy Desjardins, that next job started out as intimidating, but quickly turned into a new passion connecting with students and school buses. | More
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