The Maine Department of Education has revised its proposed changes to the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations in response to comments from the public.
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Alfond Foundation announces gift to Maine community colleges, Good Will-Hinckley
The following is a press release from the office of Gov. Paul LePage.
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul LePage joined the Harold Alfond Foundation today to announce a $10.85 million gift to the Maine Community College System (MCCS) and to the Good Will-Hinckley (GWH) school in Hinckley, Maine.
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Harvard institute focuses on coordinated PreK-3 approach
Teams of Maine educators can apply to attend a four-day institute at the Harvard Graduate School of Education this spring that focuses on implementing a coordinated approach to instruction from pre-Kindergarten through grade three.
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Charter schools rule proposal revised
The Maine Department of Education has revised its proposed rules governing public charter schools in response to comments from the public.
ARRA IDEA Part B performance reporting closed Jan. 13; late reports due now
Performance reporting for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds awarded under IDEA Part B closed Jan. 13, 2012, at 5 p.m. As of that date, however, 54 school administrative units had yet to submit this required grant end report.
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Clarification: IEP Team responsible for changes to IEP plans
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: 73
POLICY CODE: IHAC
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Recognizing education’s evolution
After 10 months of collecting and considering the public’s feedback and thinking seriously about our priorities, we’ve publicly released a strategic plan for education in Maine.
Maine DOE seeks community learning center proposals
Note: Applicants must log onto https://www.4pcamaine.org/ to respond to the request for proposals.
The Maine Department of Education has issued a request for proposals seeking bids to establish community learning centers that provide students academic support and enrichment opportunities outside the normal school day.
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Discussion: Maine’s strategic plan for education
Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen released “Education Evolving: Maine’s Plan for Putting Learners First” on Jan. 17. The strategic plan articulates a series of priorities, objectives and action steps for moving Maine to an education system designed around the needs of the student.
Commissioner unveils education plan
Update, Jan. 17, 3:06 p.m.: View photos from the release event at http://flic.kr/s/aHsjy81DhZ.
“Education Evolving” lays out plan to engage students, give them more say in how they learn
AUGUSTA – Students will play a more active role in organizing their own learning and have more choice – such as internships, inter-disciplinary classes, independent study, and vocational education – in how they learn and achieve standards, according to a strategic plan for education unveiled by Maine ‘s education commissioner on Tuesday.
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