The Maine DOE is providing the state’s Special Purpose Private Schools (SPPS) with new resources so their students are better positioned on the pathway to proficiency.
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Maine Learning Results standards, implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the development of the Next Generation Science Standards
Commissioner’s Update – April 16, 2015
From the Maine Department of Education
The Maine DOE is encouraging educators to attend the Fostering Financial Education in Maine Schools conference on May 1 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
The conference, which is hosted by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, is intended for educators, administrators and counselors who are interested in improving the financial capability of Maine students. The event will feature free financial education resources for K-12 and college-age students with a variety of workshops presented by classroom teachers and financial literacy experts.
As part of Maine DOE’s ongoing efforts to support financial education, the Department’s Social Studies Specialist Kristie Littlefield will be conducting a session.
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Governor LePage supports SEALSfit Program, allocates $16,000 from contingency fund
Governor Paul R. LePage announced this month he is allocating $16,000 to the SEALSfit youth leadership program. | More
SAT irregularity reports due April 17
The College Board is reminding Test Center Supervisors at Maine schools that participated in the April 15 SAT School Day Administration and have their make-up date on April 29, that they must submit any irregularity reports to ETS by Friday, April 17. | More
2015 Educator Talent Pool recommendations due May 1
The Maine DOE is accepting recommendations for the 2015 Maine Educator Talent Pool through May 1. | More
Department announces reporting requirement, resources to help Special Purpose Private Schools support pathways to proficiency
The Maine DOE is providing the state’s Special Purpose Private Schools (SPPS) with new resources so their students are better positioned on the pathway to proficiency. | More
Webinar to overview School Improvement Grant process for eligible schools
The Maine DOE has submitted its federal application for continued School Improvement Grant (SIG) funding. If approved for the sixth straight year, the Department would receive funding to distribute to help the state’s most struggling schools. | More
Maine DOE trains 28 districts in language of science
The Maine DOE ESL/Bilingual Programs recently provided training for 28 school districts in developing and using language effectively to make connections between science language and science concepts. | More
May 20 workshop to focus on supporting young children with autism
The Maine DOE is encouraging educators to attend a May 20 workshop entitled Language and Communication for Young Children with Autism. | More
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Department offers webinars in advance of ELL assessment
The Maine DOE is providing two webinars this spring to assist schools as they prepare for the 2015-16 administration of the computer-based English language proficiency assessment, ACCESS for ELLs 2.0.
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Commissioner’s Update – April 2, 2015
From the Maine Department of Education
Governor Paul R. LePage and Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy President and CEO Liza McFadden honored 14 teen mentors with Excellence Awards in leadership and service during a recognition ceremony at the Blaine House this week. Students mentoring in the Foundation’s Teen Trendsetters™ program assist first through third graders with reading during weekly tutoring sessions.
“I am proud of these students who serve as positive role models and leaders for their mentees,” said Governor LePage. “Mentoring at any age during a student’s career can lead to a lifelong commitment to helping others and their community.”
The Teen Trendsetters Excellence Award is given to mentors who provide outstanding leadership and service, particularly with helping their mentees read on grade level. After successfully piloting Teen Trendsetters in Windham, Maine, during 2012 and 2013, the Barbara Bush Foundation this past year expanded the program to 20 schools throughout Maine.
Notices and Reporting
- Regional School Calendar, due April 14 (Reminder)
- Private School EPS April 1 Enrollment Reporting (EF-M-14), due April 15 (Reminder)
- EPS April 1 Enrollment Reporting, due April 15 (Reminder)
- EPS High Cost Out-of-District Placement Cost Adjustment Report (EF-S 214), due April 15 (Reminder)
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New early childhood learning and development standards released by Maine DOE, DHHS
The Maine Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have released Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS), which outline what children should know and be able to do by the end of preschool. | More
Maine DOE opens registration for 30th annual school wellness conference
Maine schools are invited to attend the 30th Annual Maine DOE Schoolsite Health Promotion & Wellness Conference from Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26 at Sugarloaf. | More
Suicide prevention conference scheduled for May 7
The Maine DOE is encouraging those working to prevent suicide in the state’s schools to consider attending the one-day Maine Suicide Prevention Program’s Annual Beyond the Basics in Suicide Prevention conference on May 7 in Portland. | More
MPA names top assistant principals
The Maine Principals’ Association has announced its 2015 Maine Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year at both the elementary and secondary school levels. | More
Maine DOE regional workshops support math educators
The Maine DOE recently concluded a series of eight regional, full-day workshop sessions across the state intended to support instruction in mathematics and make connections to the State assessment. | More
Students prepare for business careers at state DECA conference
More than 100 students gathered last month for the Maine DECA 47th State Career Development Conference. | More
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- Education Specialist II – Office of Special Services
- Public Service Coordinator I – Coordinator of Finance and Data – Special Education
- Request for Proposal: Maine College Transition Services
- Request for Proposal: 21st Century Community Learning Center Program
- View current Child Development Services employment opportunities here
New early childhood learning and development standards released by Maine DOE, DHHS
The Maine Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have released Maine’s Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS), which outline what children should know and be able to do by the end of preschool.
Commissioner’s Update – March 26, 2015
From the Maine Department of Education
The Maine DOE is partnering with Common Sense Media to provide free workshops throughout the state this spring to help educators harness the positive power of technology.
Learning how to use media and technology wisely and safely is an essential skill for life and learning in the 21st century. The two workshops offered through the Department’s Maine Learning Technology Initiative will help educators guide students to think critically, act responsibly and interact positively in the digital world and to discover high quality resources. The hands-on sessions will be led by Common Sense Media experts and contact hours will be issued.
Skills To Help You Discover, Use, and Share Great Digital Tools for Learning Through Graphite will help educators use Graphite, a free service by Common Sense Media, to discover high quality apps, websites and games for students; evaluate the learning potential of these tools; curate tools into useful collections; innovate by reimagining lessons to seamlessly weave in technology using a framework called App Flows; and collaborate with other teachers by sharing best practices for using digital tools in the classroom.
Notices and Reporting
- Highly Qualified Teacher Data, due March 31 (Reminder)
- School Facilities Inventory FY13-14, due March 31 (Reminder)
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Maine DOE reminds schools of SAT registration deadline
The Maine DOE is reminding schools of the April 1 deadline for registering students for the upcoming school day administration of the SAT. | More
Department provides guidance on use of IEPs in educator effectiveness benchmarks
The Maine DOE is offering guidance about the use of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in establishing educator effectiveness benchmarks as a result of recent rule changes. | More
Maine DOE developing preschool health screening resources
Maine DOE is planning to provide guidance and support by late spring to assist school nurses in conducting health, hearing and vision screening of four-year-olds entering public preschool programs in the 2015-16 school year. | More
Maine DOE invites educators to Summer Literacy Institute
The Maine DOE is encouraging teams of educators to attend its 2015 Summer Literacy Institute. | More
Maine FFA students participate in State House ag day
Maine FFA (formerly known as “Future Farmers of America”) student State Officers participated in Maine Agriculture Day at the State House earlier this month. | More
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Maine DOE invites educators to Summer Literacy Institute
The Maine DOE is encouraging teams of educators to attend its 2015 Summer Literacy Institute.
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Maine DOE offers resources for increasing rigor in science education
Science researchers and educators from Maine and across the country convened in Chicago last week to share tools and discuss policy to support effective science instruction.
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Maine schools selected for personalized learning initiative
Twenty New England public schools in the League of Innovative Schools including five from Maine have been selected by the New England Secondary School Consortium and the Great Schools Partnership to participate in a new initiative that will help them develop personalized learning experiences that address the distinct learning needs, interests and aspirations of individual students. The initiative’s goal is to help the schools remodel their academic programs to ensure that every graduate is prepared to succeed in postsecondary education, modern workplaces and adult life.
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