The resources provided by the Maine DOE during its November regional workshops focused on principals as instructional leaders are now available on the Department’s website. Continue reading “Resources from principals as instructional leaders workshops available, Aroostook County session to be held Dec. 17”
Category: Professional Development
CTE educators benefit from professional development opportunities
Career and technical educators and administrators from around Maine recently gathered at the Lewiston Regional Technical Center to receive training on Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards, assessment and industry recognized credentials.
The Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education facilitated and organized the conference for the 400 participants and the Maine DOE CTE staff led many of the professional development workshops offered. Continue reading “CTE educators benefit from professional development opportunities”
Maine DOE hosts educator effectiveness workshop on Dec. 12
The Maine DOE is offering a free half-day workshop for new superintendents and building administrators who need general information on the educator effectiveness law, which requires all school administrative units to develop and implement performance evaluation and professional growth (PEPG) systems by the 2015 school year.
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Revised National Board certification process for teachers
Over the years Maine has built an important cohort of National Board certified educators. Created for teachers, by teachers, National Board Certification is a voluntary, performance-based, peer-review process that recognizes the complex nature of teaching. The certification process is being revised, while maintaining the integrity and transformative nature of National Board certification.
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Resource available for elementary school principals
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) has released a new resource for elementary school principals that defines new competencies and outlines approaches for providing high-quality early childhood programs.
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Maine DOE offers HIV prevention educator trainings
Two HIV prevention educator trainings are scheduled in December as a result of funding provided by the passage of LD1699.
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Maine DOE provides PD program for arts educators
The Maine DOE is inviting arts educators to participate in a professional development program that will deepen student learning and appreciation for the arts while energizing engagement and motivation.
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Maine DOE learning technology staff attend SETDA leadership summit
Members of the Maine DOE Learning Through Technology Team recently returned from the annual State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) leadership summit. This annual event brings state educational leaders to the Washington D.C. area to participate in a unique professional learning opportunity designed to foster in-depth dialogue coupled with collaborative work.
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Register for Schools, Technology and the Law seminar to be held Nov. 14
Registration is open for “Schools, Technology and the Law” seminar hosted by Drummond Woodsum at the Augusta Civic Center on Nov. 14.
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Workshops offered for suicide prevention
The Maine Suicide Prevention Program, as part of the Building Caring Connections in Maine (BCCIM) youth suicide prevention grant, is offering a series of workshops for school personnel to create and strengthen protocols around suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.
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