Update: Due to a snow day on Dec. 27, 2012, the Department has rescheduled this hearing for Jan. 28, 2013. The comment deadline is Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.
The Maine Department of Education is proposing a new rule to implement the teacher and principal effectiveness law enacted last year. Continue reading “UPDATED: Notice of Proposed New Rule: Chapter 180, Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems”
“We’re discovering everything we’re learning.”
Continue reading “We’re discovering everything we’re learning”
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen issued the following statement Sunday regarding the death of Kevin Grover of Falmouth.
“Kevin’s death is an enormous shock and very, very sad for all of us. As Teacher of the Year, Kevin made a tremendous impact on all of education in Maine, working tirelessly and serving as a role model for educators across the state. I express my deepest condolences to all of his families – his wife and children, the D.W. Lunt, Falmouth Elementary and Falmouth Schools communities, and to educators throughout the state who knew him and worked with him.”
CORRECTION: The original posting of this story included an incorrect start date. Baxter plans to open its doors to students in September 2013. Corrected version is below.
AUGUSTA – The Maine Charter School Commission voted Friday to approve the application from the Baxter Academy for Technology and Science to move to the contract phase that will result in becoming the first public charter school in Maine’s history focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It will be the third charter school approved by the Commission.
Continue reading “Commission approves sciences charter school”
Beginning with the November subsidy checks, General Purpose Aid for Local Schools will reflect adjustments for MaineCare Seed payments by the Maine DOE made on behalf of school administrative units in March, April, May and June 2012 for students at Special Purpose Private Schools.
Continue reading “MaineCare Seed payment adjustments pending; review reports by Nov. 27”
NoteShare Notebooks containing the complete Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, organized by grade span, have been developed by the Maine DOE to further expand professional development offerings. Continue reading “New approach to implementing Common Core standards for math”
This is a reminder that the responsibility for special education and related services for homeless children and youth with disabilities rests with the “school of origin.” Continue reading “Review districts’ responsibilities for homeless children with disabilities”
The Maine Department of Education has completed its review of FY 2013 leased space applications and posted the results of its review online at www.maine.gov/education/const/lease/home.htm. Continue reading “Leased space approvals posted online”
The Department is accepting applications for the School Bus Refurbishment Pilot Program beginning Nov. 16. Continue reading “Apply for school bus refurbishment pilot program”
Supporting efforts to improve student health and address issues such as obesity, the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance held its annual conference, “Let’s Move ME More,” this month at the Samoset Resort in Rockport.
Continue reading “Health & phys. ed professionals receive field support”
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