The New England Institute for Teacher Education is offering a number of professional development opportunities for Maine educators this summer. College credit is awarded for each course and can be directly applied toward teacher certification or endorsement. NEI courses are designed for classroom and specialist teachers, school administrators, educational technicians and other adult learners with an interest in expanding their knowledge in the field.
Category: Professional Development
Safety top focus at school transportation conference
School transportation directors, supervisors, mechanics, bus drivers, and computer technicians from all over Maine will be traveling to Sugarloaf Mountain for the annual intensive training on school transportation.
Continue reading “Safety top focus at school transportation conference”
Commissioner’s Conference
In case you missed the 104th Annual Commissioner’s Conference, here is a recap with valuable links.
Acting Commissioner of Education, Thomas Desjardin opened and closed the conference at Sunday River with timely updates on the ongoing FY16 budget discussions and voting at the State House at the time. He also acknowledged the ever changing educational climate and the hard work and successes of school leaders and Maine DOE’s support through its multi-faceted services.
Maine DOE offers one-on-one support for new NCLB coordinators
The Maine DOE is offering face-to-face training in July to provide guidance to new coordinators for Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)/No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Titles and use of federal grant funds.
Continue reading “Maine DOE offers one-on-one support for new NCLB coordinators”
Materials released in advance of Commissioner’s Conference
The following Priority Notice was distributed to school superintendents today in advance of the 104th Annual Commissioner’s Conference for Superintendents:
Dear Superintendents,
We look forward to working with you next week during the 104th Annual Commissioner’s Conference for Superintendents, scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 at Sunday River’s Jordan Hotel in Newry.
Continue reading “Materials released in advance of Commissioner’s Conference”
Educators invited to attend the 2015 MLTI Summer Institute – Don’t miss out
The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) invites educators to attend its 2015 Summer Institute scheduled July 21-23 at Bowdoin College in Brunswick. This is an opportunity you do not want to miss as you learn new techniques and strategies that will help address proficiency-based learning, teacher accountability and higher order thinking skills.
Continue reading “Educators invited to attend the 2015 MLTI Summer Institute – Don’t miss out”
Department to host writing IEP workshops this fall
The Maine DOE will be offering an evidence-based practice IEP Goal Writing for College, Career and Community Readiness workshop this fall in four locations across the state. This workshop is designed for special education teachers who need assistance aligning IEP goals to standards.
Continue reading “Department to host writing IEP workshops this fall”
Maine DOE offers facilities conference for school staff
The Maine DOE and the Educational Plant Maintenance Association of Maine invite superintendents, facilities directors, business managers, maintenance teams and custodial staff to the 47th Annual School Facilities Conference at Colby College on June 23-25. Registration to the conference is free for public school staff.
Continue reading “Maine DOE offers facilities conference for school staff”
Commissioner’s Update – June 4, 2015
From the Maine Department of Education
Maine’s top Career & Technical Education students were honored as students of the year recently at a ceremony at the Lewiston Regional Technical Center.
It was a great night to celebrate the best CTE students in Maine. Twenty six centers were represented. State School Board Chair, Peter Geiger, indicated that it was the best celebration for students he has seen. Senator Brian Langley, Education Committee Chair, was also impressed and gave the audience a superb presentation with his remarks aligned to CTE in Maine.
Each of the 26 students was presented with an award certificate and two received scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each at the event sponsored by the Maine Administrators of Career & Technical Education (MACTE).
Notices and Reporting
- End-of-Year Student Enrollment Responsibilites, due June 30
- End-of-Year Behavior Reporting, due June 30
- End-of-Year Special Education Exit Reporting, due June 30
- End-of-Year Truancy Incident Reporting, due June 30
- Aggregate Daily Attendance / Membership Reporting, due June 30
- End-of-Year MEDMS Staff Data, due June 30
More Notices | Administrative Letters | Reporting Calendar
News & Views
FFA students celebrate accomplishments at 85th annual state convention
Secondary and middle school students in the Maine FFA Association (formerly known as “Future Farmers of America”) celebrated numerous accomplishments during the annual state convention held on May 14-15 at the University of Maine. | More
Data training sessions announced
There are many changes coming in the 2015-16 school year. In order that accurate student and staff data is reported to the Maine DOE, it is important that the appropriate staff attend one (or more) of these training sessions. | More
Learning Disability Report (LDR) form guidance
In a letter dated February 23, 2015, the United States Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services directed the Maine DOE to issue guidance clarifying the use of the Learning Disability Report (LDR) form. | More
Office of Special Services notice of changes in special education forms
The Maine DOE Office of Special Services has revised the forms listed below. Revised forms are to be used effective August 1, 2015. | More
Maine DOE provides assistance for Civil Rights Data Collection to districts
The Maine DOE is offering some assistance to local districts who are working to comply with the U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection. | More
Fact sheet highlights academic performance and student health risk
A newly available one-page fact sheet on the relationship between Academic Performance and Student Health Risks is available. | More
School and workplace violence training Aug 19-20
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) and the Brewer Police Department will host a two-day training event on school and workplace violence on Aug 19-20 in Brewer. | More
More Dispatches | Press Releases | From the Commissioner
LATEST DOE Career/Project Opportunities
School and workplace violence training Aug 19-20
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) and the Brewer Police Department will host a two-day training event on school and workplace violence on Aug 19-20 in Brewer.
Continue reading “School and workplace violence training Aug 19-20”
Maine DOE Newsroom 