PRIORITY NOTICE: Virtual Meeting Schedule – Wednesday 4/1

Virtual office hour schedule for Wednesday, April 1, 2020

The Maine Department of Education continues to schedule virtual office hours with Department Specialist to support educators and administrators during extended remote learning. During these meetings, our specialists will be available to provide support and guidance regarding distance learning and school supports, as well as to facilitate networking and resource sharing between educators.

As a reminder, virtual meeting schedules are regularly updated on this web page: https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19/contentmeetings. The Department will continue scheduling content specific office hours as needed.

Please note that Department staff hosting the virtual meetings have ramped up security measures to keep out participants that are attempting to hack into the meetings for reasons other than to participate in education related conversations.

Virtual Office Hours:

(Please note: some meetings have a 100 person max capacity.)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	Join Zoom Meeting	CONTACT INFO
Brain Centered Emotional Support	Kellie Bailey	8:30	https://zoom.us/j/689251005	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
Health Ed & Physical Ed focus on Accountibilty & Monitoring with grade span breakout rooms	Susan Berry and Jean Zimmerman	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/589890583 See email from Susan Berry for password or request password from Susan	susan.berry@maine.gov
Pre K For ME Curriculum Overview	Nicole Madore	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/675438268	nicole.madore@maine.gov
School Clinical Mental Health “Office Hours”	Bear Shea	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/975637699	w.bear.shea@maine.gov
Special Education: Elementary/Middle School	Special Ed Consultants	10:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/412164722	roberta.lucas@maine.gov
Pk-5 Math Office Hour: Networking	Jen Robitaille & Michele Mailhot	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/306115347	jennifer.r.robitaille@maine.gov
Using ArcGIS with your Students	Joe Schmidt w/ Brandi LeRoy (Bangor HS)	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/196355574 Contact Joe Schmidt for password	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
K-6 Visual Art Office Hour	Jason Anderson	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/429018936	jason.anderson@maine.gov
7-12 Visual Art Office Hour	Jason Anderson	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/170741036	jason.anderson@maine.gov
Schoology Support Adult Education	Megan Dichter	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/949098593	megan.dichter@maine.gov
PK-5 Science: Audubon, Go2Science & Project Learning Tree mini-dives	Shari Templeton	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/786376350	shari.templeton@maine.gov
Pre K Open Office Hours	Nicole Madore	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/658578013	nicole.madore@maine.gov
Digital Learning – Best Practices Around Video Conferencing	Jon Graham	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/830817204	jonathan.m.graham@maine.gov
Alternative Education	Heather Whitaker (2020 Maine Teacher of the Year	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/247251327	heather.whitaker@gorhamschools.org
6-12 Math Office Hours	Michele & Jen	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/239386398	michele.r.mailhot@maine.gov
Career and Education Development Networking	Diana Doiron	2:00	: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/859311077	diana.doiron@maine.gov
Social Studies PK-12	Joe Schmidt	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/724224049 Contact Joe Schmidt for password	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Digital Learning – Best Practices Around Video Conferencing	Jon Graham	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/830817204	jonathan.m.graham@maine.gov
Brain Centered Emotional Support	Bear Shea	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/689251005	bear.shea@maine.gov
English for Speakers of Other Languages	April Perkins	4:00	https://zoom.us/j/407031543	april.perkins@maine.gov
6-12 Science: Strategies, Best Practices & Networking	Shari Templeton	4:30-6	https://zoom.us/j/714350022	shari.templeton@maine.gov

PRIORITY NOTICE: Virtual Meeting Schedule – Tuesday 3/31

Virtual office hour schedule for Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Virtual Office Hours:

(Please note: some meetings have a 100 person max capacity.)

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	Meeting Info	CONTACT INFO
World Language K-12	Lavinia Rogers	7:00	https://zoom.us/j/960451806	lavinia.m.rogers@maine.gov
Brain Centered Emotional Support	Kellie Bailey	8:30	https://zoom.us/j/689251005	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
Vocal and/or Classroom Music Office Hour	Jason Anderson	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/932663775	jason.anderson@maine.gov
Instrumental and/or Classroom Music Office Hour	Jason Anderson	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/293287937	jason.anderson@maine.gov
SEL – Open Office Hours	Kellie Bailey	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/5080785422	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
School Nursing	Emily Poland	11:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/615139238	emily.poland@maine.gov
SPPS/ SAC	Mary Adley	9:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/573175392	tracy.w.whitlock@maine.gov
Pre K Open Office Hours	Nicole Madore	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/662314719	nicole.madore@maine.gov
School Counseling: Open Office Hours	Bear Shea	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/598318140	w.bear.shea@maine.gov
Physical Education	Jean Zimmerman	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/427083034	jean.zimmerman@maine.gov
Special Services: Updates K-12	Special Ed Consultants	10:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/345481083	roberta.lucas@maine.gov
Adult Education Support Staff & Data	Kelley Heath	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/4701421480	kelley.heath@maine.gov
Resources to Teach About World War I	Joe Schmidt w/ Kate Kennedy/George Stevens Academy & The World War I Museum	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/653281441 (Contact Joe Schmidt for password)	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Using C-SPAN Online Materials with your Class	Joe Schmidt w/ Keith Mahoney (Messalonskee MS) & CSPAN	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/472934340 (Contact Joe Schmidt for password)	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Elementary Literacy	Danielle Saucier	1:00	https://zoom.us/j/274055683	danielle.m.saucier@maine.gov
Career and Education Development Networking	Diana Doiron	2:00	: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/906146496	diana.doiron@maine.gov
Talking Maine History	Joe Schmidt w/ Libby Bischof/USM	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/719539379 (Contact Joe Schmidt for password)	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
ELA 6-12: Developing Text Dependent Questions and Prompts in the Virtual Environment	Morgan Dunton	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/706662048	morgan.dunton@maine.gov
Health Education focus on Suicde Prevention and Sexuality Education Online Lessons	Susan Berry and Jean Zimmerman	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/813346851	susan.berry@maine.gov
Brain Centered Emotional Support	Bear Shea	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/689251005	bear.shea@maine.gov
Social Studies PK-12	Joe Schmidt	4:00	https://zoom.us/j/115612673 (Contact Joe Schmidt for password)	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
World Language K-12	Lavinia Rogers	4:00	https://zoom.us/j/962597546	lavinia.m.rogers@maine.gov

PRIORITY NOTICE: Public Notice Emergency Declaration FEMA-344-EM-ME

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is giving public notice of its intent to provide financial assistance to the State of Maine, tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations under the national emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, as a result of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”). FEMA is also giving public notice that, in some cases, it may provide financial assistance for activities that may affect historic properties, may be located in or affect wetland areas or the 100-year floodplain, and/or may involve critical actions within the 500-year floodplain.

I. Public Notice – National Emergency Declaration and Overview of Authorized Assistance

The President declared on March 13, 2020 that an emergency exists nationwide pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Pub. L. No. 93-288 (1974) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. § 5121 et seq.) (“Stafford Act”) as a result of COVID-19 beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing. FEMA has administratively numbered the declaration for the State of Maine as FEMA-3444-EM-ME. Under this declaration, FEMA will provide financial and/or direct assistance to the State of Maine under Category B of the Public Assistance Program as authorized by Section 502 of the Stafford Act. Eligible emergency protective measures taken to respond to the COVID-19 emergency at the direction or guidance of public health officials may be reimbursed under Public Assistance Category B. State, tribal, and local government entities and certain private nonprofit organizations throughout the entire State are eligible to apply for Public Assistance.

II. Public Notice – Assistance for Activities Located in or that Affect Wetlands Areas or Floodplains or that Affect Historic Properties

Some of the activities for which FEMA provides assistance under Public Assistance Category B may affect historic properties, may be located in or affect wetland areas or the 100-year floodplain, and/or may involve critical actions within the 500-year floodplain. In those cases, FEMA must comply with Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management; Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands; the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 54 U.S.C. § 300101 et seq.) (“NHPA”); and the implementing regulations at 44 C.F.R. pt. 9 (Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands) and 36 C.F.R. pt. 800 (Protection of Historic Properties). The executive orders, NHPA, and/or regulations require FEMA to provide public notice for certain activities as part of approving the award of assistance for specific Public Assistance Category B projects.

A. Federal Actions in or Affecting Floodplains and Wetlands

Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 require that all federal actions (including federal awards of financial assistance) in or affecting the floodplain or wetlands be reviewed for alternatives to avoid adverse effects and incompatible developments in those areas. The regulations at 44

Public Notice
Emergency Declaration
FEMA-3444-EM-ME

C.F.R. pt. 9 set forth the FEMA policy, procedure, and responsibilities for implementing the Executive Orders. Certain actions are totally excluded from being covered by 44 C.F.R. pt. 9, such as certain emergency protective measures necessary to save lives and protect property and public health.

For those actions not excluded from 44 C.F.R. pt. 9, FEMA will identify and evaluate practicable alternatives to carrying out a proposed action in the wetlands or floodplain and use social, economic, historical, environmental, legal, and safety factors when analyzing the practicability of the alternatives. Where there is no practicable alternative, FEMA will undertake a detailed review to determine what measures can be taken to minimize potential harm to lives and risk from flooding, the potential adverse impacts the action may have on others, and the potential adverse impact the action may have on floodplain and wetland values. The public is invited to participate in the process of identifying alternatives and analyzing their impacts. Other Public Assistance projects will undergo more detailed review, including an evaluation of practicable alternatives and FEMA may publish subsequent public notices regarding such projects as necessary as more information becomes available

B. Federal Actions Affecting Historic Properties

Section 106 of the NHPA requires FEMA to consider the effects of its activities (known as “undertakings”) on any historic property and to afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation an opportunity to comment on such projects before the expenditure of any federal funds. A Public Assistance Category B project is an “undertaking” for the purposes of the NHPA and a historic property is any property that is included in, or eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. For historic properties that will not be adversely affected by FEMA’s undertaking, this will be the only public notice. It will also be the only public notice if the work is an immediate rescue and salvage operation to preserve life and property (36 C.F.R. § 800.12(d)) or falls within the list of programmatic allowances set forth in the Programmatic Agreement among FEMA, the Maine State Historic Preservation Officer, and Maine State Emergency Management Agency. FEMA may, for other projects, provide additional public notices if a proposed FEMA undertaking would adversely affect a historic property.

III. Further Information or Comment

This will be the only public notice regarding the actions described above for which FEMA may provide assistance under the Public Assistance Program. Interested persons may obtain information about these actions or a specific project by writing to the following:

Federal Emergency Management Agency
Attn: Capt. W. Russell Webster (USCG Ret.), Federal Coordinating Officer
99 High Street
Boston, MA 02110

All comments concerning this public notice must be submitted in writing to FEMA within 15 days of its publication.

PRIORITY NOTICE: Virtual Meeting Schedule – Friday 3/27

Virtual office hour schedule for Friday, March 27, 2020

Thank you to the educators in Maine, nationally, and internationally who have joined these popular sessions. We are pleased to be able to offer a platform where educators can connect. We do ask that, with space limitations, priority be given to Maine educators first as these support sessions are intended for them.

Please note that Office Hour Schedules will be regularly updated on this web page: https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19/contentmeetings and the Department will continue scheduling content specific office hours as needed.

Virtual Office Hours:

(Please note: some meetings have a 100 person max capacity.)

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	Join Meeting	CONTACT INFO
Brain Centered Emotional Support	Kellie Bailey	8:30	https://zoom.us/j/689251005	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
SPPS/ SAC	Mary Adley	9:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/530810154	tracy.w.whitlock@maine.gov
Special Services Grades K-12	Colette Sullivan and Leora Byras	10:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/688818350	roberta.lucas@maine.gov
Trauma Informed Response and Readiness: Brain 101	Bear Shea	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/121946170	w.bear.shea@maine.gov
Public Pre-K	Nicole Madore	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/231772841	nicole.madore@maine.gov
Virtual Learning with Maine Memory Network	Joe Schmidt w/ Maine Historical Society	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/994490270	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
ESEA Federal Programs Office Hour	ESEA Team	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/685829127	shelly.chassejohndro@maine.gov
Digital Learning – General Discussion / Identifying Needs	Jon Graham	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/830817204	jonathan.m.graham@maine.gov
MTSS Lunch and Learn	Andrea Logan	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov
Social Studies PK-12	Joe Schmidt	12:30	https://zoom.us/j/576487128	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Health Education	Susan Berry	1:00	https://zoom.us/j/436128631	susan.berry@maine.gov
World Language – Spanish & German	Lavinia Rogers	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/107193081	lavinia.m.rogers@maine.gov
Physical Education	Jean Zimmerman	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/436128631	jean.zimmerman@maine.gov
Career and Education Development Networking	Diana Doiron	2:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/705175658	diana.doiron@maine.gov
PK-12 Science sharing/networking	Shari Templeton	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/501109560	shari.templeton@maine.gov
World Language (K-12)	Lavinia Rogers	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/578913167	lavinia.m.rogers@maine.gov
Digital Learning – General Discussion / Identifying Needs	Jon Graham	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/830817204	jonathan.m.graham@maine.gov
SEL – Open Office Hours	Kellie Bailey	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/5080785422	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
Brain Centered Emotional Support	Bear Shea	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/689251005	bear.shea@maine.gov

PRIORITY NOTICE: Virtual Meeting Schedule – Wednesday 3/25

We’ve added SEL Open Office 2:30-3:30 for today. zoom link https://zoom.us/j/508078542

This is the schedule for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The Maine Department of Education continues to schedule virtual office hours with Department Specialist to support educators and administrators during extended remote learning. During these meetings, our specialists will be available to provide support and guidance regarding distance learning and school supports, as well as to facilitate networking and resource sharing between educators.

Virtual Office Hours:

(Please note: each of these meetings as a 100 person max capacity.)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	LINK	CONTACT INFO
Brain Centered Emotional Support Session	Kellie Bailey	8:30	https://zoom.us/j/689251005	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
Social Studies PK-12	Joe Schmidt	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/537130563	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Special Services Grades K-12	Colette Sullivan and Leora Byras	10:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/574005509	roberta.lucas@maine.gov
MTSS Fidelity of Services Discussion	Andrea Logan	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov
Using Digital Maine Library	Joe Schmidt w/ Maine State Library	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/420749240	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
School Clinical Mental Health	Bear Shea	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/975637699	w.bear.shea@maine.gov
Digital Learning – Sharing Remote Learning Opportunities	Jon Graham	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/830817204	jonathan.m.graham@maine.gov
Public Pre-K	Nicole Madore	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/780414423	nicole.madore@maine.gov
Using Maine State Museum Online Resources to Teach	Joe Schmidt w/ Maine State Museum	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/705842432	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
PK-5 Science ideas/networking	Shari Templeton	12:30	https://zoom.us/j/738267006	shari.templeton@maine.gov
World Language – Chinese & ASL	Lavinia Rogers	1:00	https://zoom.us/j/136549987	lavinia.m.rogers@maine.gov
Child Development Servcies	Roy Fowler	1:00	https://zoom.us/j/958550691	roy.fowler@maine.gov
Teaching Geography Office Hours	Joe Schmidt	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/479482656	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Career and Education Development Networking	Diana Doiron	2:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/228307698	diana.doiron@maine.gov
SPPS/SAC	Mary Adley	2:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/358838273	tracy.w.whitlock@maine.gov
Digital Learning – Sharing Remote Learning Opportunities	Jon Graham	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/830817204	jonathan.m.graham@maine.gov
SEL For All Educators	Kellie Bailey	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/5080785422	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
World Language (K-5)	Lavinia Rogers	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/318866045	lavinia.m.rogers@maine.gov
Brain Centered Emotional Support Session	Bear Shea	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/689251005	w.bear.shea@maine.gov
Health Education and Physical Education	Susan Berry and Jean Zimmerman	4:00	https://zoom.us/j/905031498	susan.berry@maine.gov
ESOL	April Perkins	4:00	https://zoom.us/j/407031543	april.per+A1:E23kins@maine.gov

PRIORITY NOTICE: Virtual Meeting Schedule – Tuesday 3/24

Updated Schedule for Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

Virtual Office Hours:

(Please note: each of these meetings as a 100 person max capacity.)

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	LINK	CONTACT INFO
Mindful Moment -Self Care Connection	Kellie Bailey	8:45-9:00	https://zoom.us/j/5080785422	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
Adult Education	Megan Dichter	8:30	https://zoom.us/j/892602805	megan.dichter@maine.gov
MTSS – Tier 2 and Tier 3 Open Forum	Andrea Logan	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov
MUSIC, Grades K-8 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/361857839	jason.anderson@maine.gov
VISUAL ART, Grades K-8 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/443847850	jason.anderson@maine.gov
Teaching Civics & Gov’t Office Hours	Joe Schmidt	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/953166454	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Health Education	Susan Berry and Jean Zimmerman	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/728690779	susan.berry@maine.gov
School Counseling	Bear Shea	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/598318140	w.bear.shea@maine.gov
Special Services Grades K-12	Colette Sullivan and Leora Byras	10:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/214197980	roberta.lucas@maine.gov
Math K-5 Office Hour: Networking	Jen & Michele	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/375656501	jennifer.r.robitaille@maine.gov
THEATRE, Grades K-12 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/813802216	jason.anderson@maine.gov
Physical Education	Jean Zimmerman and Susan Berry	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/728690779	jean.zimmerman@maine.gov
Alternative Education	Heather Whitaker (2020 Teacher of the Year)	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/246436223	heather.whitaker@gorhamschools.org
School Nursing	Emily Poland	11:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/615139238	Emily.poland@maine.gov
PBIS and Behavior Supports	Courtney Angelosante (University of Maine)	11:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/254950432	tracy.w.whitlock@maine.gov
Social Studies PK-12	Joe Schmidt	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/811951940	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
DANCE, Grades K-12 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/697060098	jason.anderson@maine.gov
Office Hours: Networking 6-12 Math	Michele & Jen	1:00	https://zoom.us/j/887817496	michele.mailhot@maine.gov
SEL For All Educators	Kellie Bailey	1:00	https://zoom.us/j/5080785422	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
World Language – French & Latin	Lavinia Rogers	1:00	https://zoom.us/j/838540717	lavinia.m.rogers@maine.gov
Public Pre-K	Nicole Madore	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/443013966	nicole.madore@maine.gov
Career and Education Development	Diana Doiron	2:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/909564983	diana.doiron@maine.gov
World Language (6-8)	Lavinia Rogers	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/255736385	lavinia.m.rogers@maine.gov
Bring the World into Your Elementary Classroom (Social Studies)	Joe Schmidt w/ Teacher Leaders	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/594340297	joe.schmidt@maine.gov

PRIORITY NOTICE: Urging States to Continue Educating Students with Disabilities, Secretary DeVos Publishes New Resource on Accessibility and Distance Learning Options

New Fact Sheet Provides Additional Information on How Distance Learning Can be Used to Meet Students’ Needs During COVID-19 National Emergency

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today the Department has released new information clarifying that federal law should not be used to prevent schools from offering distance learning opportunities to all students, including students with disabilities. This new resource from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) explains that as a school district takes necessary steps to address the health, safety, and well-being of all its students and staff, educators can use distance learning opportunities to serve all students.

“It was extremely disappointing to hear that some school districts were using information from the Department of Education as an excuse not to educate kids,” said Secretary DeVos. “This is a time for creativity and an opportunity to pursue as much flexibility as possible so that learning continues. It is a time for all of us to pull together to do what’s right for our nation’s students.”

“Nothing issued by this Department should in any way prevent any school from offering educational programs through distance instruction,” she continued. “We need schools to educate all students out of principle, rather than educate no students out of fear. These are challenging times, but we expect schools to rise to the occasion, and the Department stands ready to assist you in your efforts.”

As the fact sheet states, schools “… should not opt to close or decline to provide distance instruction, at the expense of students, to address matters pertaining to services for students with disabilities. Rather, school systems must make local decisions that take into consideration the health, safety, and well-being of all their students and staff. To be clear: ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act should not prevent any school from offering educational programs through distance instruction.”

To help schools provide distance learning in compliance with federal law, this fact sheet explains:

The Department recognizes that exceptional circumstances may affect how special education and related services and supports are provided to students with disabilities, and the Department will offer flexibility.
School districts must provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities, and the provision of FAPE may include, as appropriate, special education and related services that can be provided via computer, internet, or phone.
Although online learning must be accessible to students with disabilities, federal law does not mandate the specific methodologies by which distance education must be provided.
In instances where technology is not accessible or where educational materials are not available in an accessible format, educators may still meet their legal obligations by providing equally effective alternate access to the curriculum or services provided to other students.

The Department will continue to work with state and local leaders to identify any additional areas where it can provide resources to support educators in their important work, and both OCR and OSERS are available to provide technical assistance during these uncertain times. The Department continues to update www.ed.gov/coronavirus with information for students, parents, educators, and local leaders about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

For more information about COVID-19, please visit the following website: www.coronavirus.gov.

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PRIORITY NOTICE: Updated Virtual Meeting Schedule – Monday 3/23

Updated Schedule for Monday, March 23, 2020.

Virtual Office Hours:

(Please note: each of these meetings as a 100 person max capacity.)

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	LINK	CONTACT INFO
Special Education Grades K-12	Colette Sullivan and Leora Byras	9:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/236689177	roberta.lucas@maine.gov
Tools to Differentiate Reading of Primary Sources & Current Events (Social Studies)	Joe Schmidt	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/457957759	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Physical Education	Jean Zimmerman	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/921942275	jean.zimmerman@maine.gov
Social Studies PK-12	Joe Schmidt	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/253899660	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Special Education Grades K-12	Colette Sullivan and Leora Byras	10:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/576891491	roberta.lucas@maine.gov
Public Pre-K	Nicole Madore	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/106320423	nicole.madore@maine.gov
Adult Education	Amy Poland	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/8097107454	amy.poland@maine.gov
Digital Learning – Read-Aloud Guidance, eBook, Audiobook, Podcast Resources	Jon Graham	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/830817204	jonathan.m.graham@maine.gov
Gifted and Talented – Open forum	Andrea Logan	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov
PK-5 Science ideas/networking	Shari Templeton	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/790387250	shari.templeton@maine.gov
Teaching History Office Hours	Joe Schmidt	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/231618574	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Career and Education Development	Diana Doiron	12:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/242057744	diana.doiron@maine.gov
Health Education	Susan Berry	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/900768162	susan.berry@maine.gov
SEL For All Educators	Kellie Bailey	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/5080785422	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
MTSS – Open Forum	Andrea Logan	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov
6-12 Science networking	Shari Templeton	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/495185156	shari.templeton@maine.gov
World Language (9-12)	Lavinia Rogers	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/950248564	lavinia.m.rogers@maine.gov
Digital Learning – Read-Aloud Guidance, eBook, Audiobook, Podcast Resources	Jon Graham	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/830817204	jonathan.m.graham@maine.gov

PRIORITY NOTICE: Virtual Meetings Available Again Next Week

Additional virtual meetings are being scheduled for Monday, March 23 through Friday, March, 27 next week. The below sessions have been scheduled so far and an updated schedule will be provided when more sessions are added.

Virtual Office Hours:

(Please note: each of these meetings as a 100 person max capacity.)

This schedule will be updated with more sessions next week

Monday, March 23

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	LINK	CONTACT INFO
SEL For All Educators	Kellie Bailey	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/5080785422	kellie.bailey@maine.gov
Tools to Differentiate Reading of Primary Sources & Current Events (Social Studies)	Joe Schmidt	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/457957759	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Physical Education	Jean Zimmerman	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/921942275	jean.zimmerman@maine.gov
Social Studies PK-12	Joe Schmidt	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/253899660	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Public Pre-K	Nicole Madore	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/106320423	nicole.madore@maine.gov
Adult Education	Amy Poland	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/8097107454	amy.poland@maine.gov
Gifted and Talented – Open forum	Andrea Logan	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov
PK-5 Science ideas/networking	Shari Templeton	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/790387250	shari.templeton@maine.gov
Teaching History Office Hours	Joe Schmidt	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/231618574	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Career and Education Development	Diana Doiron	12:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/242057744	diana.doiron@maine.gov
Health Education	Susan Berry	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/900768162	susan.berry@maine.gov
MTSS – Open Forum	Andrea Logan	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov
6-12 Science networking	Shari Templeton	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/495185156	shari.templeton@maine.gov

Tuesday, March 24

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	LINK	CONTACT INFO
Adult Education	Megan Dichter	8:30	https://zoom.us/j/892602805	megan.dichter@maine.gov
MTSS – Tier 2 and Tier 3 Open Forum	Andrea Logan	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov
MUSIC, Grades K-8 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/361857839	jason.anderson@maine.gov
VISUAL ART, Grades K-8 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/443847850	jason.anderson@maine.gov
Teaching Civics & Gov’t Office Hours	Joe Schmidt	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/953166454	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Health Education	Susan Berry and Jean Zimmerman	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/728690779	susan.berry@maine.gov
Math K-5 Office Hour: Networking	Jen & Michele	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/375656501	jennifer.r.robitaille@maine.gov
THEATRE, Grades K-12 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/813802216	jason.anderson@maine.gov
Physical Education	Jean Zimmerman and Susan Berry	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/728690779	jean.zimmerman@maine.gov
Alternative Education	Heather Whitaker (2020 Teacher of the Year)	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/246436223	heather.whitaker@gorhamschools.org
School Nursing	Emily Poland	11:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/615139238	Emily.poland@maine.gov
PBIS and Behavior Supports	Courtney Angelosante (University of Maine)	11:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/254950432	tracy.w.whitlock@maine.gov
Social Studies PK-12	Joe Schmidt	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/811951940	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
DANCE, Grades K-12 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/697060098	jason.anderson@maine.gov
Office Hours: Networking 6-12 Math	Michele & Jen	1:00	https://zoom.us/j/887817496	michele.mailhot@maine.gov
Public Pre-K	Nicole Madore	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/443013966	nicole.madore@maine.gov
Career and Education Development	Diana Doiron	2:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/909564983	diana.doiron@maine.gov
Bring the World into Your Elementary Classroom (Social Studies)	Joe Schmidt w/ Teacher Leaders	3:30	https://zoom.us/j/594340297	joe.schmidt@maine.gov

Wednesday, March 25

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	LINK	CONTACT INFO

Social Studies PK-12	Joe Schmidt	9:00	https://zoom.us/j/537130563	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
MTSS Fidelity of Services Discussion	Andrea Logan	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov
Public Pre-K	Nicole Madore	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/780414423	nicole.madore@maine.gov
Using Maine State Museum Online Resources to Teach	Joe Schmidt w/ Maine State Museum	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/705842432	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
PK-5 Science ideas/networking	Shari Templeton	12:30	https://zoom.us/j/738267006	shari.templeton@maine.gov
Teaching Geography Office Hours	Joe Schmidt	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/479482656	joe.schmidt@maine.gov
Career and Education Development Networking	Diana Doiron	2:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/228307698	diana.doiron@maine.gov
SPPS/SAC	Mary Adley	2:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/358838273	tracy.w.whitlock@maine.gov
Health Education and Physical Education	Susan Berry and Jean Zimmerman	4:00	https://zoom.us/j/905031498	susan.berry@maine.gov

Thursday, March 26

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	LINK	CONTACT INFO
School Nursing	Emily Poland	8:30	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/615139238	emily.poland@maine.gov
Math K-5 Office Hour	Jen & Michele	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/271802645	jennifer.r.robitaille@maine.gov
Public Pre-K	Nicole Madore	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/231772841	nicole.madore@maine.gov
Physical Education	Jean Zimmerman	10:00	https://zoom.us/j/484290590	jean.zimmerman@maine.gov
Health Education	Susan Berry	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/484290590	susan.berry@maine.gov
Alternative Education	Heather Whitaker (2020 Teacher of the Year)	11:00	https://zoom.us/j/775339375	heather.whitaker@gorhamschools.org
PBIS and Behavior Supports	Courtney Angelosante (University of Maine)	11:00	https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/558627668	tracy.w.whitlock@maine.gov
Office Hours: 6-12 Math	Michele & Jen	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/562777233	michele.mailhot@maine.gov
VISUAL ART, Grades 9-12 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/361857839	jason.anderson@maine.gov
Online Learning Support– Adult Education and PK-12	Emma-Marie Banks	12:30	https://zoom.us/j/2494724142	emma-marie.banks@maine.gov
MUSIC, Grades 9-12 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	1:00	https://zoom.us/j/179117127	jason.anderson@maine.gov
Adult Education- Serving ELL Learners Office Hours/Support	April Perkins and Megan Dichter	1:30	Join URL: https://zoom.us/j/458803116	megan,dichter@maine.gov
Career and Education Development Networking	Diana Doiron	2:00	: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/461821969	diana.doiron@maine.gov
DANCE, Grades K-12 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/932984876	jason.anderson@maine.gov
6-12 Earth/Environmental Science networking	Shari Templeton	2:00	https://zoom.us/j/638906844	shari.templeton@maine.gov
6-12 Life Science networking	Shari Templeton	2:30	https://zoom.us/j/638906844	shari.templeton@maine.gov
6-12 Physical Science networking	Shari Templeton	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/638906844	shari.templeton@maine.gov
THEATRE, Grades K-12 Office Hour	Jason Anderson	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/165295678	jason.anderson@maine.gov
MTSS T 2 and T3 Open Forum	Andrea Logan	3:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov

Friday, March 27

FOCUS AREA	SPECIALIST	TIME	Join Zoom Meeting	CONTACT INFO
SPPS/ SAC	Mary Adley	9:00	Meeting ID: 638 906 844	tracy.w.whitlock@maine.gov
MTSS Lunch and Learn	Andrea Logan	12:00	https://zoom.us/j/4525406402	andrea.logan@maine.gov
Health Education	Susan Berry	1:00	+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)	susan.berry@maine.gov
Physical Education	Jean Zimmerman	2:00	+1 301 715 8592 US	jean.zimmerman@maine.gov
Career and Education Development Networking	Diana Doiron	2:00	+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)	diana.doiron@maine.gov
PK-12 Science sharing/networking	Shari Templeton	2:00	+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)	shari.templeton@maine.gov

PRIORITY NOTICE: Proposed Rulemaking for Rule Chapter 112

Chapter 112 contains procedures guiding the operations of the Professional Standards Board in its role under Title 20-A, Chapter 502-B to make recommendations to the State Board of Education and advise the Department of Education on certification issues. The rule was filed with the Secretary of State’s Office on March 13, 2020.

The rulemaking notice will be posted in the Secretary of State Newspaper ad on March 25, 2020. The comment period ends April 24, 2020 at 5:00 PM.

Find the details for proposed Rule 112 on the Maine DOE Proposed Rule & Rule Changes webpage (proposed rules are listed in order by rule number).

Comments can be emailed to Jaci Holmes at jaci.holmes@maine.gov or by mail to 23 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333.