The Maine Department of Education has finalized 2011-12 funding amounts for school districts under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Category: Special Education
Maine Unified Special Education Regulations Effective July 2
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: 47
POLICY CODE: GC
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DOE announces special ed funds
Maine school districts can expect to receive about $48.1 million in federal funds for the 2011-12 school year to pay for special-education programs for school-age children.
Revised Individualized Educational Program Document
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: 44
POLICY CODE: CG
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Specialty plate would support kids’ recreation
A coalition of non-profit, social-service agencies is looking for 2,000 pre-orders of the Maine License Plate for Kids so the new specialty plate can become a reality.
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Awardees recognized for helping students at risk
Commissioner Bowen honors 10 who make a difference in Blaine House ceremony
AUGUSTA – Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen honored 10 people in a Blaine House ceremony Friday for their contributions to meeting the needs of children and youth at risk in their schools and/or communities.
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MaineCare Update #2
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: 40
POLICY CODE: DI
Immigrants and Foreign Students
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER: 39
POLICY CODE: IH
Local Entitlement application training
The Office of Special Services at the Maine Department of Education will provide training on the electronic application process for 2011-12 Local Entitlement funds. There will be a choice of webinar sessions – May 26 at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. The webinar is anticipated to last approximately 1.5 hours.
Training and technical assistance for MaineCare enrollment and billing
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Department of Education are offering a series of training sessions throughout the state.
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