The Maine DOE is seeking comments from the public on its annual application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which covers services for preschool- and school-age children with disabilities. Continue reading “Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B application”
Category: Special Education
Requirements for transportation inclusion in IEP
Our Special Services team members are often asked under what circumstances and in what way does transportation appear in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Continue reading “Requirements for transportation inclusion in IEP”
Through collaboration, teachers, students better supported
Last week, Maine DOE Chief Academic Officer Rachelle Tome and I had the honor of visiting two Lewiston elementary schools undergoing transformation thanks to support from our Department and the federally-funded Title I School Improvement Grant program (SIG). To say I was impressed by what I saw at Longley and Montello would be an understatement. Continue reading “Through collaboration, teachers, students better supported”
ACCESS for ELLs testing materials due to MetriTech
The ACCESS for ELLs® testing window closes Jan. 31 and districts are required to pack and return all testing material to MetriTech by Feb. 7. Continue reading “ACCESS for ELLs testing materials due to MetriTech”
Updates to special education web resources
The Maine DOE has added a new question-and-answer to the “Consent” entry of the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations (MUSER) frequently asked questions section of its website. The question-and-answer address whether a school administrative unit may ask that a parent sign an initial consent for placement before receiving the written notice for the meeting in which decisions about initial placement have been made. Continue reading “Updates to special education web resources”
Dyslexia for a Day workshop on Feb. 1
Project D.E.B.U.N.K., a resource for youth with dyslexia and their families and educators, is sponsoring a Dyslexia for a Day workshop in Brewer on Feb. 1. Continue reading “Dyslexia for a Day workshop on Feb. 1”
Guidance on special education students in crisis placements
School administrative units (SAUs) sometimes become aware that a special education student enrolled in one of their schools has been placed in a residential facility identified as a crisis stabilization unit. Continue reading “Guidance on special education students in crisis placements”
Opportunity to participate in accessible assessment project
The Maine DOE has served as a critical partner to the Maryland State Department of Education and Measured Progress Innovation lab for the Guidelines for Accessible Assessment Project (GAAP). This is a federally-funded project that involves developing research-based guidelines for representing assessment content in audio and sign forms. Continue reading “Opportunity to participate in accessible assessment project”
Acting Education Commissioner Rier to visit Lewiston schools Thursday
LEWISTON – Maine Department of Education Acting Commissioner Jim Rier will tour two Lewiston schools this Thursday that are undertaking significant initiatives to improve student outcomes.
Continue reading “Acting Education Commissioner Rier to visit Lewiston schools Thursday”
Improving attendance summit scheduled for Jan. 14
Improving elementary school attendance will be the focus of a forum next Tuesday, Jan. 14 in Portland.
Attendance Matters: Moving From Awareness to Action is intended for educators, policy makers, administrators, nurses, counselors, social workers, school board members and other stakeholders interested and dedicated to supporting elementary school students be successful in school. Continue reading “Improving attendance summit scheduled for Jan. 14”
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