The 2013 Commissioner’s Recognition Awards will recognize five individuals and/or alternative programs that have made a significant contribution to meeting the needs of children and youth at risk in their schools or communities using evidence-based or promising practices.
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Praxis II workshop offered to ELL teachers
Teachers of English language learners are invited learn more about the English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Praxis II® test at an upcoming free workshop offered by the University of Southern Maine.
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Review amendments to FERPA
The Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA) was signed into law in mid-January by President Barack Obama and became effective immediately. Amendments to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act include Additional Exception to Parental Consent Requirements for Students in Foster Care; and Exemption to Notice Requirement When Records Released Under Court Order. These amendments are intended to do the following: Continue reading “Review amendments to FERPA”
Soliciting comments on Family Cost Participation Fee Policy
The Maine Department of Education is seeking comments from the public on Family Cost Participation Fee Policy, procedure, determination form, and table, which are used in relation to services for young children birth through age two with disabilities.
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Comments sought on Maine’s annual IDEA Part C application
The Maine Department of Education is seeking comments from the public on its annual application for federal funds under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which covers services for young children birth through age two with disabilities.
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Submit comments on Maine’s annual IDEA Part B application
The Maine Department of Education is seeking comments from the public on its annual application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which covers services for preschool- and school-age children with disabilities.
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Learn to support ELL students through technology
The University of Maine Project Reach program invites teachers of English language learners to attend a free two-hour workshop to discover how a variety of readily available technology tools (e.g. digital cameras, computers and IPads) can be used in intentional ways to provide new educational opportunities for diverse learners, including young children (grades PreK through third) learning English.
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Child Development Services announces online referral submission
Child Development Services announces the launch of its website, which includes the ability for agencies, providers and individuals concerned about a child’s development to make online referrals.
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Maine DOE Office of Special Services launches new website
The Maine Department of Education’s Office of Special Services is pleased to announce the launch of its new website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/specialed. Much care was taken to provide Maine’s education community with the necessary information to ensure equal educational opportunities for Maine’s students with disabilities.
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