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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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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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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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 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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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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The Maine Department of Education is seeking qualified grant reviewers for its upcoming 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) competitive grant application process. Continue reading “21st Century grant reviewers wanted”
The Maine Department of Education has been notified of the requirement to submit Maine teacher shortage areas by Dec. 14, 2012 for designation by the U.S. Department of Education for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years.
This is a reminder that the responsibility for special education and related services for homeless children and youth with disabilities rests with the “school of origin.” Continue reading “Review districts’ responsibilities for homeless children with disabilities”
The State Interagency Coordinating Council’s initial meeting for this year is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta. Continue reading “Advisory council meeting to discuss IDEA, Part C: programs for infants & toddlers with disabilities”
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