The Maine Department of Education has launched a new sub-site for professional school counselors, who serve a vital role in maximizing student success. K-12 school counselors should visit the School Counseling home page to view relevant information, tools and resources.
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The Maine Department of Education’s Certification Office is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. Much care was taken to provide Maine’s education community with the necessary materials for all its credentialing needs.
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Educators of English language learners are invited to register for subject-specific professional development training on the Common Core State Standards, provided by the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition. The webinar session will take place Jan. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. (EST).
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The fourth cohort of the Maine Governor’s Academy for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education Leadership, comprised of 26 teacher leaders from around the state, met for the first time in December. Continue reading “Governor’s fourth STEM academy brainstorms best practices”
Districts are invited to learn more about the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, the creators of Maine’s new Common Core assessment, over dinner at two separate events near their region.
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The College Board Chinese Guest Teacher and Trainee Programprovides opportunities to pilot or expand Chinese language and culture programs in Maine elementary, middle and secondary schools during the 2013-14 school year.
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Early childhood through grade 12 educators of language learners (ELLs) are invited to attend the 2013 World-class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) national conference, “Language Learner Success: Building on Strengths.”
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Maine’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System Training Team is pleased to announce the following 2013 data quality training events, offered for free throughout the state. Limited seating is available, so register for the location nearest you today.
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Achieve will host an informational American Diploma Project Network webinar on the release of its new report, “Understanding the Skills in the Common Core State Standards,” on Dec. 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. Continue reading “Join webinar on new Common Core skills report”
The Maine Historical Society and Maine Humanities Council are offering 10 Maine communities the opportunity to explore their local Civil War history through a new joint program, “Local & Legendary: Maine and the Civil War.”
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