The United States Department of Education (USDOE) is asking for suggestions regarding the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, (ESEA) Title I. The Secretary is soliciting advice and recommendations from interested parties prior to publishing proposed regulations to implement programs under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (Title I). Continue reading “USDOE seeking input regarding Elementary and Secondary Education Act-Title I”
Category: Priority Notices
Mathematics & ELA/literacy assessment information for 2015-16
The Department’s Maine Comprehensive Assessment System (MeCAS) website pages are updated to include information on the spring 2016 English Language Arts/Literacy and mathematics assessment.
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Critical staff data correction for FY 17 EPS subsidy calculation
The following Priority Notice was sent to District Administrators today to alert them of a critical Dec. 28 deadline to correct errors in reporting of Years of Experience in NEO Staff that may negatively impact the calculation of subsidy for FY 17.
In reviewing the Staff Data download from Dec. 1, 2015 to be used in the FY 17 Essential Programs and Services (EPS) Funding calculations, the Department found a large number of possible errors related to the Years of Experience for Staff. This potential error could negatively impact the calculation of subsidy for FY 17.
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Clarification on certification approval and renewal
The following message offers clarification on the status of approvals (criminal history records check) regarding Maine Department of Education’s certification process.
Dear Superintendents,
For those positions that require “approval” only, if you have someone that you intend to hire immediately AND you, the superintendent, have verified that this person has already submitted an application to the Maine DOE, then email the person’s name to the Department’s Director of Certification Bob Hasson at robert.g.hasson@maine.gov.
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U.S. Education Department announces new guidance to help students with disabilities as part of 40th anniversary of IDEA law
The following press release from United States Department of Education reflects Maine policy and continued mission in many aspects as the Department continues to review policy and guides school districts on the IDEA Law.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the U.S. Education Department is releasing guidance aimed at ensuring that America’s 6 million children and youth with disabilities have the same opportunity for a quality education as their nondisabled peers.
Alcohol Awareness Day December 7
The following is a joint notice from Acting Commissioner of Education William H. Beardsley and Director of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services in the Department of Health and Human Services Sheldon Wheeler. Please share this with school principals and classroom teachers.
Community groups and schools across the state will be conducting activities to raise awareness about alcohol use and abuse on Monday, Dec. 7, Alcohol Awareness Day and throughout Maine’s Alcohol Awareness Week.
EPS funding calculation data needed now
The following Priority Notice was sent to district administrators on Monday, Oct. 26.
It is imperative that you ensure your staff data is complete and accurate prior to the Nov. 13, 2015 deadline for the superintendent to certify your staff data. Between Tuesday, Oct. 27 and Friday, Nov. 13, all school administrative units and required private schools must certify the staff data.
Maine DOE announces conditional assessment awardee
The following Priority Notice was distributed on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to superintendents regarding the conditional vendor award to Measured Progress, Inc. for the 2015-16 administration of the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) for Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy.
Dear Educators,
As a result of action during this past Legislative session, Maine will no longer participate in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.
We are pleased to announce that the Maine DOE has made a conditional decision, based on a competitive process outlined by the Maine State Division of Purchases, to award Measured Progress, Inc. the contract to develop and deliver our Mathematics and ELA/Literacy assessment in 2015-16. This proposal includes an assessment developed by Measured Progress, Inc. for students in grades 3-8 and the SAT for third year high school students.
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Governor LePage announces Dr. William Beardsley will lead Department
Governor Paul R. LePage announced today that Dr. William Beardsley will serve as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Education. Dr. Beardsley is former president of Husson University and served as commissioner of the Department of Conservation.
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Maine DOE offering PEPG development grants to SAUs
The following priority notice was sent today to all Maine school districts.
In an effort to support school administrative units (SAUs) develop their PEPG systems, the Maine DOE is proud to offer grants of $4,600 for the purpose of PEPG professional development. To receive these targeted funds, SAUs must complete the PEPG Implementation Grant Application and respond to the Department’s Intent to Pilot survey (released in June) by Thursday, Oct. 15.
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