Maine DOE Update – March 2, 2017

From the Maine Department of Education

Notices and Reporting Items

EPS High-Cost Out-of-District Report (EF-S-214) open for reporting on March 13
Seeking Public Comment for the Maine Department of Education Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated State Plan

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Maine DOE welcomes new Director of Communications

Acting Commissioner of the Department of Education Robert Hasson has announced that Rachel Paling joined the team in the Department of Education as the Director of Communications on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. | More

Maine DOE Child Nutrition Announces Change to the USDA Food Program Ordering

Maine DOE Child Nutrition announces the annual order opening date for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Program for School Administrative Units (SAU) is March 7, 2017. | More

Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B application

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking public comments on its annual application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which covers services to children with disabilities, ages 3-20. | More

Attendance Matters: Connecting For Student Success Regional Meetings

Attendance Matters! The Spring Connecting For Student Success regional meetings sponsored by ME Department of Education and Count ME In are happening statewide. You can attend a regional meeting that is convenient for you. | More

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Maine DOE Update – February 23, 2017

From the Maine Department of Education

Notices and Reporting Items

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Media Advisory: (Updated) Maine Department of Education to Hold a Public Information Session in Bangor on February 27th concerning Regional School Construction

Acting Commissioner Robert G. Hasson will lead a public information session, accompanied by representatives from the Maine Department of Education and the Senior Education Policy Advisor to Governor LePage. The public session will be held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on February 27th | More

Training offered for education technicians

Maine Department of Education’s Special Services Division is offering a professional development opportunity specifically for education technicians working with students with disabilities and challenging behaviors. | More

RFP issued for 21st Century Community Learning Centers program

The Maine Department of Education has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking bids from interested parties to execute comprehensive 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) programs in 2017-18. | More

Guidance on General Education Interventions for Public Preschool Children

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is providing this guidance to ensure that all Maine school administrative units (SAU) receive direction on general education interventions for public preschool children. | More

FAQ on Proficiency Diplomas and Students with Disabilities

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has developed responses to various questions from the field about what IEP teams are permitted to do in developing IEPs in Maine’s proficiency based diploma system. | More

Maine Seeks Feedback on IDEA Part C Family Cost Participation Policy

The Maine Department of Education is seeking comments from the public on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Family Cost Participation Fee Policy which is used in relation to services for young children birth through age two with disabilities. | More

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Maine DOE Update – February 16, 2017

From the Maine Department of Education

Notices and Reporting Items

Chapter 124: Public Preschool Program Standards effective 7/1/17
Transportation EFT-21 and EFT-24 annual report due date extension
Maine DOE and DHHS release joint guidance regarding foster care provisions
Advance Data Review for FY 2018 ED 279 Subsidy Printouts
Major Capital School Construction Application – due Apr 14, 2017
Integrated, Consolidated 9-16 Educational Facility Application, Part I – due May 1, 2017
Regional School Calendar – due May 5, 2017

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News & Views

Maine Seeks Feedback on IDEA Part C Family Cost Participation Policy

Save the date: 2017 Commissioner’s Conference for Superintendents

The 106th Annual Commissioner’s Conference for Superintendents will be held June 26 & 27 at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel and Event Center in Bar Harbor. | More

Maine seeks feedback on IDEA Part C application

Maine is seeking input on its application for the Part C (birth to three) early intervention program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, known as IDEA. The Part C budget included in the application is for State Fiscal year 2018. | More

Take the ‘Read to ME Challenge’

Maine’s First Lady launched the Read to ME Challenge today at the Blaine House. Reflecting on how she and her husband, Governor Paul LePage, raised their children by reading to them and exploring the world through reading, Mrs. LePage shared, “I knew that when a child learns to read, there is nothing they can’t learn, imagine, or accomplish in life.” | More

Organizations needed to feed hungry children this summer

With the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Maine public schools have long offered a nutritious breakfast and lunch meal program to thousands of income eligible children in Maine during the school year. | More

Approval of FY 2017 School Revolving Renovation Fund applications

Maine DOE has awarded $12.2 million in School Revolving Renovation Fund (SRRF) loans to 21 school districts. | More

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Maine DOE Update – January 5, 2017

From the Maine Department of Education

Notices and Reporting Items

Transportation EFT-21 Safety and Training Report and EFT-24 Vehicle Mileage and Operations Report due January 31, 2017
MSAA Test Coordinators due January 17, 2017
Read to ME Challenge Set to Kick-off February 2nd

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CHAPTER 124: PUBLIC PRESCHOOL PROGRAM STANDARDS GO INTO EFFECT JULY 1, 2017

As you will recall, the Maine Department of Education Regulation, Chapter 124: Public Preschool Program Standards go into effect July 1, 2017 for all SAUs. | More

REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 126/261 REGULATION

Immunization Requirements for School Children were adopted on December 21, 2016.| More

REGIONAL SCHOOL CALENDARS DUE BY MAY 5

School administrative units and private schools approved for tuition purposes are expected to establish regional school calendars, in coordination with their local secondary career and technical education school, by May 5, 2017. | More

MAINECARE SEED PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS TO BE MADE, REPORT REVIEW BY JANUARY 13

The 2016-17 subsidy checks for General Purpose Aid for local schools will reflect adjustments in January 2016 for MaineCare Seed payments paid by the Maine DOE on behalf of school administrative units (SAUs) for the following:| More

QUARTER 2 (Q2) REVIEW DUE DATE APPROACHES

The quarterly report review, which includes truancy, behavior, ADA/ADM and bullying are due January 15th. | More

INDIRECT COST RATE INFORMATION

MAXIMUS Consulting Services will be managing the indirect cost rate calculation process on behalf of the Maine Department of Education for sub recipients of Federal funds passed through the Department. | More

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Maine DOE Update – December 1, 2016

From the Maine Department of Education

Reminder: annual audits due December 30, 2016

The Department requests all annual audits, requests, and correspondence be submitted electronically to DOE.Audit@maine.gov, or through the direct link on the audit website.

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Notices and Reporting Items

School Bus Purchase Program Application (NEO Transportation) (EFT-17), due Nov. 25
Bus Safety & Training Report (EFT-21), due Dec. 31
Vehicle Inventory Form – Student Transportation (EFT-24), due Dec. 31
School Bus Purchase Report (EFT-20: Quarter 2), due Dec. 31

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Maine Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) To Meet Friday, Dec. 9

The next meeting of the Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children will be held on Friday, Dec. 9 at 9:00 a.m. in room 500 of the Cross Office Building, located at 111 Sewall Street in Augusta.| More

Certification of superintendent election or reelection

The Maine DOE is reminding administrators and school board members of the approaching deadline for annual certification of employment of Superintendent of Schools and related forms to be completed and submitted to the Department. More

MEA Alternate Science testing window opens December 1, 2016

The MEA Alternate Science assessment, the Personalized Alternate Assessment Portfolio (PAAP) assessment window opens December 1, 2016.| More

NOTICE: MAINECARE SEED PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS MADE, REPORT REVIEW BY DECEMBER 23, 2016

In consideration of the recent seed recovery issues, the Department will be changing the process of reviewing reports and the recovery of the seed for those reports. | More

Schools to offer CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) instruction

The 127^th Maine Legislature passed LD 556, “An Act to Require Public Schools to Offer Instruction Related to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).” Consequently, Maine Department of Education rule Chapter 41 has been adopted.| More

SAT Content Workshops Presented by the College Board and Maine DOE

Maine DOE is pleased to announce that registration is now open for workshops that support understanding of Maine’s high school assessment. The updated SAT is quite different from previous versions and offers a suite of supporting resources. Participants will take a deep dive into the content aligned to Maine’s ELA and mathematics standards, develop an understanding of test design and content, and explore instructional responses.| More

Biddeford Middle School Music Teacher among top 25 semi-finalists nationwide for Music Educator of the Year

Biddeford Middle School Music Teacher Amy Delorge was recently named a top 25 semi-finalist from a field of 2,000 nominees nationwide for Music Educator of the Year.| More

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Maine DOE Update – November 17, 2016

From the Maine Department of Education

Professional development opportunity for Education Technicians working with students with challenging behaviors

The Maine Department of Education’s Special Services Division will be providing a professional development opportunity for special education related Education Technicians. There is no cost to the registrant for these opportunities.

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Notices and Reporting Items

School Bus Purchase Program Application (NEO Transportation) (EFT-17), due Nov. 25
Bus Safety & Training Report (EFT-21), due Dec. 31
Vehicle Inventory Form – Student Transportation (EFT-24), due Dec. 31
School Bus Purchase Report (EFT-20: Quarter 2), due Dec. 31

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Resources to support Alcohol Awareness Day in December

On Monday, December 5, schools across Maine will raise awareness about alcohol use and abuse for Alcohol Awareness Day.| More

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Maine DOE Update – November 10, 2016

From the Maine Department of Education

ESEA/NCLB Title I Comparability Report FY17

The ESEA Title I FY17 Comparability Report is ready to be completed and submitted to the Maine Department of Education by Dec. 21, 2016. The list of SAUs required to submit a Comparability Report is noted at the end of this announcement. If your SAU is not listed below, you can disregard this notice.

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Notices and Reporting Items

Staff Data Reporting 2016-17 , due Nov. 15
School Bus Purchase Program Application (NEO Transportation) (EFT-17), due Nov. 25
Bus Safety & Training Report (EFT-21), due Dec. 31
Vehicle Inventory Form – Student Transportation (EFT-24), due Dec. 31
School Bus Purchase Report (EFT-20: Quarter 2), due Dec. 31

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Information on certain provisions of LD 1576

LD 1576, an Act To Amend Certain Education Laws went into effect as Public Law 2015, Chapter 448. Among the provisions of the law are changes that affect students who may have no school in which to enroll.| More

Health education and physical education teacher leaders invited to apply for Maine Health Education and Physical Education Teacher Leader Cadre

The Maine DOE Health Education (HE) and Physical Education (PE) programs are seeking quality, motivated applicants to join the Maine Health Education and Physical Education Teacher Leader Cadre (HEPEC). | More

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Maine DOE Update – November 3, 2016

From the Maine Department of Education

Maine Students Participate in National FFA Convention

In October, state officers and students from three Maine schools traveled to the 89^th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

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Notices and Reporting Items

Staff Data Reporting 2016-17 , due Nov. 15
School Bus Purchase Program Application (NEO Transportation) (EFT-17), due Nov. 25
Bus Safety & Training Report (EFT-21), due Dec. 31
Vehicle Inventory Form – Student Transportation (EFT-24), due Dec. 31
School Bus Purchase Report (EFT-20: Quarter 2), due Dec. 31

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MaineCare billing guide for school-based services now available

A MaineCare billing guide for school-based services is now available here. The guide was created by the Department of Health and Human Services with input from Maine DOE and other stakeholders. | More

Each SAU to file its bullying policy and procedures with Maine DOE by July 1, 2017

In an effort to address bullying behavior in our schools to ensure student safety and an inclusive learning environment, SAUs are required to file their bullying policies and procedures with the Maine Department of Education. | More

New version of NEO Transportation Launched Oct. 28

A new version of the NEO Transportation application launched on Friday, Oct. 28. This release includes new features intended to make bus data management easier, a clean-up of features rolled out in the initial release, and an edit of features available to districts. | More

Free webinar for schools on how to deal with the browntail moth

The browntail moth has spread across Maine from York to Millinocket. As a result, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry is offering a free webinar to provide guidance to schools on dealing with issue of the browntail moth and related health concerns (dermatitis and respiratory effects) on school campuses.| More

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Maine DOE Update – October 27, 2016

From the Maine Department of Education

Administrative Letter: Special Purpose Private School Tuition Rates

Administrative Letter Number: 5
Policy Code: BG/CH
To: Superintendents of Schools, Business Managers/Bookkeepers
From: William H. Beardsley, Deputy Commissioner
Date: October 24, 2016
Re: Special Purpose Private School Tuition Rates

Pursuant to 20-A M.R.S. §7302, the Maine Department of Education Special Services team has established rates for the 2017 state fiscal year.

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Notices and Reporting Items

Q1 Truancy Incident Reporting, due Oct. 28
Local Entitlement Report of Final Expenditures for FY15, due Oct. 30
Local Entitlement Year End Report for FY16, due Oct. 30
Private School Oct 1 Enrollment Reporting (EF-M-13), due Oct. 31
Report of Services to Students with Disabilities Part I (EF-S-05), due Oct. 31
EPS October 1 Enrollment Reporting, due Oct. 31
Report of Services to Students with Disabilities Part II (EF-S-05), due Oct. 31
Staff Data Reporting 2016-17, due Oct. 31
Graduation Reporting, due Oct. 31
School Bus Purchase Program Application (NEO Transportation) (EFT-17), due Nov. 25

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Maine Department of Education invites all teachers of mathematics to attend a regional professional development session

Mathematics teachers are invited to attend two full-day sessions that will focus on the K-12 progression of learning within given topics.| More

EPA 2016 School Bus Rebate Program application deadline is Nov. 1

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants up to $25,000 per vehicle to help pay for a new school bus and up to $6,000 per vehicle to pay for vehicle retrofits. | More

Maine DOE and Count ME In are continuing the conversation with fall 2016 regional meetings

Attendance matters! Upcoming regional meetings sponsored by Maine DOE and Count ME In will be held in Bangor on November 1, Lewiston on November 3, and Augusta on November 9. | More

MAINE DOE ACCEPTING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS THROUGH DECEMBER 14

The Maine Department of Education will once again be accepting applications for School Improvement Grant (SIG) funding during the 2016-17 school year. | More

Telepractitioner Qualification Requirements Proposal

It is the intent of the Maine Department of Education to propose requirements for telepractitioner qualifications in a future revision of Chapter 101 (MUSER). Until that revision is made, this message should serve as notice that in the interim, the Department will expect all telepractitioners to be (1) licensed in the state from which they are practicing if an out of state practitioner, (2) licensed in Maine, and (3) cleared through the Criminal History Record Check process (CHRC). | More

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Maine DOE Update – October 20, 2016

From the Maine Department of Education

Major Capital School Construction application now available

Maine public schools invited to participate in new application cycle

Augusta – Maine public schools wishing to participate in the new application cycle for major capital construction projects can now download the application from the Maine Department of Education’s website.

The direct link to the application is: http://www.maine.gov/doe/facilities/documents/application2017-18.docx.

The application will be due to the Department by April 14, 2017.

A new application cycle enables Maine public schools to apply for state support in order to undertake a major renovation or addition project, or to build a new facility.

If a school applied during the last cycle in 2010-2011, they will need to reapply if they wish to be included in this application cycle.

The Department will review completed applications and create a “needs-based” initial priority list, to be followed by the creation of a final priority list and an approved projects list. The entire application and review process is expected to take about two years and is governed by Chapter 61 of Department of Education and State Board of Education joint rules.

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Notices and Reporting Items

Q1 Truancy Incident Reporting, due Oct. 28
Local Entitlement Report of Final Expenditures for FY15, due Oct. 30
Local Entitlement Year End Report for FY16, due Oct. 30
Private School Oct 1 Enrollment Reporting (EF-M-13), due Oct. 31
Report of Services to Students with Disabilities Part I (EF-S-05), due Oct. 31
EPS October 1 Enrollment Reporting, due Oct. 31
Report of Services to Students with Disabilities Part II (EF-S-05), due Oct. 31
Staff Data Reporting 2016-17, due Oct. 31
Graduation Reporting, due Oct. 31
Q1 & Q2 Behavior Reporting, due Jan. 15
Q1 & Q2 Bullying Reporting, due Jan. 15
Q1 & Q2 Aggregate Daily Attendance (ADA) / Aggregate Daily Membership (ADM), due Jan. 15

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Skowhegan Area Middle School Reading Interventionist named Maine’s 2017 Teacher of the Year

On Thursday, Oct. 13, Maine State Board of Education Chair Martha Harris announced Tammy Ranger had been chosen as Maine’s 2017 Teacher of the Year. | More

Vicki Kimball Named CTE Teacher of the Year

On Oct. 7, during a statewide learning conference at Lewiston Regional Technical Center, Vicki Kimball was named Maine’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year. | More

Proposed changes to Chapter 115, “Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel”

On April 6, 2016 the Maine Department of Education received a letter from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education which reflected the impact of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B application. | More

Important Notice: Technical issues delay due date for quarterly review

A revision has been made to quarterly report review dates, which include truancy, behavior, bullying, and aggregate daily attendance and aggregate daily membership (ADA/ADM). | More