The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is accepting applications from school administrative units (SAUs), publicly supported secondary schools, and Education in the Unorganized Territory (EUT) who meet eligibility requirements stated in RFA# 202305111. Using American Rescue Plan, state reservation funds, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) will cover costs of implementing a comprehensive electronic health … Continue reading Comprehensive Electronic Health Record Pilot Grant Program Request for Applications (RFA #202305111)
Category: Priority Notices
Third Round of Grant Funds Available to Support the Expansion of Public Pre-Ks
As part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, Governor Mills allocated $10 million of the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds appropriated for Maine for public pre-k infrastructure to increase the number of 4-year-olds enrolled in public pre-k across the state. For 2022-24 school years, 28 School Administrative Units (SAUs) were awarded funding … Continue reading Third Round of Grant Funds Available to Support the Expansion of Public Pre-Ks
PRIORITY NOTICE: Filing of New Proposed Chapter 117: Rules Regarding the Duties of School Counselors and School Social Workers
Through analysis of feedback from state professional organizations and education professionals and under the authority of state statute 20-A MRSA §4008-A, the Maine Department of Education is proposing a new Chapter 117 Rule. The proposed rule will positively impact professional school staff by defining the scope and duties of these dynamic positions and creating a … Continue reading PRIORITY NOTICE: Filing of New Proposed Chapter 117: Rules Regarding the Duties of School Counselors and School Social Workers
Priority Notice: Back to School Backpack of Resources Launched
Happy back to school! The Maine Department of Education has put together a virtual Back to School Backpack of resources and information to assist school and School Administrative Unit (SAU) leaders as a new school year begins. The Backpack contains resources related to school and student supports, health and safety, school nutrition, school administration and operations, teaching … Continue reading Priority Notice: Back to School Backpack of Resources Launched
Priority Notice: 2nd Round of Grant Funds Available to Support the Expansion of Public Pre-K
As part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, Governor Mills allocated $10 million of the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds appropriated for Maine for public pre-k infrastructure to increase the number of 4-year-olds enrolled in public pre-k across the state. For the 2022-23 school year, 12 SAUs were awarded funding to expand or … Continue reading Priority Notice: 2nd Round of Grant Funds Available to Support the Expansion of Public Pre-K