Later this month, numerous agencies including the Maine Department of Education will kick off the sixth annual Summer Food Service Program in Bangor and Brewer.
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MLTI student conference draws over one thousand
Armed with iPads and laptops, middle and high school students from more than 50 Maine schools descended on the UMaine campus in Orono last month. Joining them were their teachers, chaperones, and Maine’s Learning Through Technology Team with partners from Apple, Cisco, Network Maine, Husson University, and UMaine. In all, more than 1,200 joined together for the thirteenth annual MLTI Student Conference.
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MIYHS results at use in Maine schools
The 2015 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) results show students are combating social norms, and that is why the results of this survey are valuable for schools and communities in developing policy, procedures, and programs.
Schools, Pests, and Pesticides: What superintendents need to know
All public and private schools serving any grades K through 12 are required by State regulations to adopt an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to preventing and controlling pests in buildings and grounds to protect students, staff and visitors from exposure to pesticides and health-threatening pests.
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Professional standards for school nutrition professionals
The Federal School Food Service Professional Standards took effect July 1, 2015. This impacts the hiring process for new School Food Service Directors or someone responsible for director duties hired after July 1, 2015.
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Certification requirements for special education teachers update
On May 16, the Maine Department of Education issued a Priority Notice about the federal requirement under ESSA that all teachers of students with disabilities be fully certified. Maine DOE estimates approximately 300 to 400 teachers may be affected by this requirement.
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Regional training for ESEA Coordinators and Business Managers
The Maine Department of Education is providing regional training for Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Coordinators and Business Managers this summer. This training is also for individual administrators and bookkeepers who manage federal ESEA programs and funds with responsibilities for the ESEA Consolidated Application and Performance Report.
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Maine contracts with Edupoint to replace State-level student information data system
The Maine Department of Education has entered into a two year contract with Edupoint Educational Systems, LLC to provide a State Level Student Information and Reporting System (SSIRS), called EduPoint Synergy.
MaineCare Seed payment adjustments made, report review by June 25, 2016
The 2015-16 subsidy checks for General Purpose Aid for local schools will reflect adjustments for MaineCare Seed payments paid by the Maine DOE on behalf of school administrative units (SAUs) for the following:
- 2016 Quarter 2 MaineCare payment adjustments
- 2016 Quarter 1 Corrections
- 2016 Quarter 1 Additional Claims
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Commissioner’s Update – May 26, 2016
From the Maine Department of Education
On June 22 and 23 at Bates College, Maine School Wellness Summit participants will be empowered to envision and create plans for a positive, healthy, and safe learning environment in their schools. The goals will be to improve personal health and well-being as well as define a culture of wellness that improves academic achievement. This summit is a component of the Maine Schoolsite Health Promotion Program (MSHPP) and is hosted by the Maine Department of Education.
George Manning, Professor of Psychology and Business at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) will kick off the summit; engaging participants in successful leadership techniques and strategies for building community in the workplace. He will address communication, teamwork and a 1-Team attitude; positive versus negative group member roles; and understanding and dealing with different types of people. Come learn people-building skills appropriate for all levels of personnel.
Notices and Reporting Items
- End-of-Year Special Education Exit Reporting, due June 30 (Reminder)
- School Bus Purchase Report (EF-T-20: Quarter 4), due June 30 (Reminder)
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MaineCare Seed payment adjustments made, report review by June 25, 2016
The 2015-16 subsidy checks for General Purpose Aid for local schools will reflect adjustments for MaineCare Seed payments paid by the Maine DOE on behalf of school administrative units. | More
Agriculture and natural resources students recognized at Maine FFA convention
Students of the Maine FFA Association (formerly Future Farmers of America) participated in the State convention earlier this month at the University of Maine in Orono. | More
Regional training for ESEA coordinators and business managers
The Maine Department of Education is providing training for Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) coordinators, individual title administrators and business managers/bookkeepers. | More
Has your school joined the Read to Ride Summer Reading Challenge?
If you are like many teachers and parents at this time of year, you are celebrating the growth students have made as learners but wondering if that growth will be maintained over the summer months. | More
“Multiple Pathways to the Student Brain” workshops next month
For the first time in Maine, neuroscientist and educator, Dr. Janet Zadina will be presenting “Multiple Pathways to the Student Brain.” | More
Maine History Teacher of the Year named
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has named a Maranacook Community High School educator the Maine History Teacher of the Year. | More
Students named winners of Constitution Essay and Poster Contest
Students from across the state took part in the annual Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest. | More
OSHA issues final rule on injury reporting
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its Final Rule, which requires employers to submit injury and illness records electronically. | More
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