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New State-Required Special Education Form for Adverse Effect
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A short-term fix before a long-term solution
It’s become increasingly apparent in recent months that we can’t count on the U.S. Congress to get its act together anytime soon and pass an education law that replaces the nearly decade-old No Child Left Behind Act.
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DOE seeks input on data collection
The Maine Department of Education wants school districts to join the conversation about what data the Department should collect and how best to collect it.
DOE seeks website feedback
The Maine Department of Education is collecting feedback from potential and current users of its website as the Department works on overhauling its online presence.
Revised IEP document available online
A revised Individualized Education Program document that took effect Aug. 1 is now available on the Maine Department of Education website.
DOE offers example IEP transition plans
The Office of Special Services at the Maine Department of Education has developed exemplars to help Individualized Educational Program teams develop transition plans for students beginning in 9th grade.
Risk-taking as a route to transformation
Tony Wagner came to Maine this week with a message to which we in education should pay attention.
What we need to do isn’t get better at teaching within the system we have now. We need to retool our education system to teach the skills that take precedence in our 21st-century, knowledge-driven economy.
New task force to focus on educational opportunities for Maine students
The following is a press release sent by the office of Gov. Paul LePage.
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Contact: Adrienne Bennett (207) 287-2531
AUGUSTA, Maine – Governor Paul LePage announced today the formation of a Task Force to make recommendations on expanding early college and other post-secondary education opportunities for high school students. Creation of the Task Force builds on the Governor’s campaign calls last year for a five-year high school concept.
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DOE finalizes special ed awards
The Maine Department of Education has finalized 2011-12 funding amounts for school districts under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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